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STUDENT LIFE AT Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ
Discover what sets Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ apart from other institutions in caring for students and providing a unique, friendly and productive atmosphere.

STUDENT LIFE AT Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ

At Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ we offer you opportunities to develop your talents by nurturing your creativity in an inspiring and diverse community. Our courses are built around your individual needs, and through a creative environment we help students develop their talents in the way they want to. Many of our staff have experience working within the creative industries, which shapes the structure of our courses so that what we teach is relevant to current and future industry practices. Our industry connections also set us apart from other institutions and means our young creatives stand out when applying for further study or starting their career in the workplace.

Karin Askham
Rector, Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ

OUR APPROACH

Our approach to teaching focuses on helping our students to become the creative they want to be. We develop our student’s individual creativity, critical thinking, approach to research, contextual understanding and trend analysis of various teaching philosophy. Alongside developing their network within the UK creative industries and practical skill set through industry projects.Ìý

95%

of students praised Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ for equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in their creative careers*

* In the 2025 National Student Survey

95%

of students highlighted the quality of feedback provided noting how it enables them to refine their practice*

95%

of students acknowledged the breadth of learning and how their studies allowed them to bring together ideas and information from different topics*

LIFE AT Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ

All of our students are part of the Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ family, a vibrant, multicultural community of highly creative people who share common dreams and ambitions. At Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ, you will make friends across courses and years, sharing ideas and experiences that elevate your work and inspires you to explore your own creativity.Ìý
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The wellbeing of our students is incredibly important to us and we want every student to have the best experience they can at Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ. Visit out Welfare Page to find out more about our commitment to our students.Ìý

WHAT TO EXPECT AT Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ

Meet Liz Nantais, Dean of Student Experience, as she discusses what you can expect when you study at Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ.

Each year, Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ welcomes students from all over the world and it is important to us that you feel comfortable in this new country. We understand that a positive student experience is a combination of your classes, how you spend your time in and out of the studio, your meals and where you live. Here, students are supported to find and use their voices, to grow in confidence both as creatives and as people.

YOUR CREATIVE FUTURE

How we teach is not only focused on the time you spend studying with us but also prepares you for your future career.Ìý

In 2023 alone the creative arts industry in the UK is estimated to have contributed £124 billion to the wider UK economy*. With
employment in the arts industries growing year on year to 2.4 million jobs, studying a creative arts course is a gateway for some of the most exciting and innovative careers**.

Our BA Fashion students received national press coverage for their final collections. Our MA students have gone on to work for global brands such as Vivienne Westwood and Esquire magazine and our Extended Diploma and Foundation graduates have been accepted into some of the top Universities and Conservatoires, including progression to Parsons School of Design (New York), Central Saint Martins, Kingston University, Trinity Laban Conservatoire,
RADA, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of Westminster, Goldsmiths,ÌýThe Ruskin School of Art (University of Oxford)Ìýand many more.

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**gov.uk – 2022

PERSONAL TUTORS

Every Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ student has their own Personal Tutor. This will normally be your Course Director or another member of the permanent staff team.Ìý

The role of the Personal Tutor Scheme is to provide academic advice and guidance to support you through your course. Personal Tutors can’t give advice on non-academic matters but will help you to find the right specialist support if you have problems not directly related to your course.ÌýÌýÌý

The aims of our Personal Tutor scheme:Ìý

  • To build rapport between staff and students and contribute to personalising students’ experience at Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ.
  • To provide appropriate academic advice and guidance to students throughout their time at Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ by monitoring their progress and helping to identify individual needs.
  • To foster a close and engaged academic relationship with students and advise and refer students to other school services as appropriate.
  • To help to develop students’ ability to be self-reliant and self-reflective and their ability to use feedback to best advantage.

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Key features of our Personal Tutor scheme:Ìý

  • Personal Tutors will be allocated at the beginning of the academic year.
  • You will be invited to an introductory welcome tutorial meeting at the beginning of the academic year.
  • For our students on BA, Graduate Diploma and Master’s, subsequent tutorials will follow and respond to key stages in the academic year.
  • Every effort is made to ensure you keep the same personal tutor throughout your study.
  • One-to-one meetings will vary in length depending on the profile and needs of individual studentsÌý
Personal tutor at Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ

LIVING AT Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ

At Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ we provide student accommodation for all years of study allowing you to focus on the most important things: making friends, enjoying new experiences and getting the most out of your studies.Ìý

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