Arts programs in United Kingdom

82 universities in United Kingdom offer 1,306 arts programs open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for bachelor's degrees in this field is 20,084 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 18,654 USD and 25,294 USD.

Data as of July 17, 2026 · computed from the Global Admissions catalog · amounts in USD

Arts in United Kingdom by degree level

Degree Programs 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 533 18,654 USD 20,084 USD 25,294 USD
Master's 325 21,079 USD 24,848 USD 27,669 USD
PhD 30 19,905 USD 24,275 USD 24,996 USD

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist.

Popular arts programs in United Kingdom

The most-viewed programs in this field right now — each links to the live listing with tuition, requirements and application details.

Program University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Philosophy University of Oxford Master's 42,244 USD
Master in Cinematography National Film and Television School Master's 32,333 USD
Master in 2D Animation and Stop Motion Teesside University, Middlesbrough Master's 18,654 USD
Master in 3D Animation for Professionals Buckinghamshire New University Master's 10,347 USD
Master in Literature and Arts University of Oxford Master's 17,603 USD
Master in Directing Fiction National Film and Television School Master's 32,333 USD
An Introduction to Short Filmmaking (Short Course) National Film and Television School — 958 USD
Master in Ancient Philosophy University of Oxford Master's 42,244 USD
Bachelor in Fine Art The Glasgow School of Art Bachelor's 24,175 USD
Wigs Hair and Make up for Fashion and the Arts Buckinghamshire New University — 23,939 USD
Master in Art and Design Bath Spa University Master's 21,103 USD
Master in Philosophy PhD On-Campus or by Distance Learning University of Birmingham, England Master's 25,891 USD
Master in Creative Industries and Arts Organisation MA Queen Mary University of London Master's 27,669 USD
Master in Creative Arts and Mental Health MSc Queen Mary University of London Master's 34,198 USD
Bachelor in Acting Anglia Ruskin University Bachelor's 17,500 USD
Master in Filmmaking & Media Arts University of Glasgow Master's 29,249 USD
HR Strategy in Transforming Organisations London Business School — 12,311 USD
Graduate Diploma Creative Practice Kingston University, England — 21,141 USD
Bachelor in Acting and Performance Queen Margaret University Bachelor's 9,949 USD
Master in Academic Writing Development and Research MA Coventry University, England Master's 23,130 USD
Bachelor in Acting (Performance) University of West London Bachelor's 17,721 USD
PhD in English Bangor University PhD —
Bachelor in Acting Bath Spa University Bachelor's 20,084 USD
PhD in Welsh Literature Llenyddiaeth Gymraeg Bangor University PhD 20,519 USD

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Specializations within arts

Music 150 Philosophy 143 Performing Arts 88 Writing 84 Literature 79 Art and Design 77 General 65 Photography 62 Animation and Illustration 52 Cinematic Arts 50

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