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Rochester
Kent
Welcome to Rochester
Discover more about our creative community, facilities and accommodation options, or book a place on an Open Day to see everything for yourself.
About Rochester
Our Rochester campus is located high on a hill overlooking the River Medway and the city of Rochester, with its cathedral, quaint shops and nautical history. It's home to expert staff and extensive specialist facilities – everything you need to excel in your studies.
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Courses at UCA Rochester
Rochester's campus is home to our Further Education courses and also to our MA courses in Creative Direction for Fashion, Fashion Design, Fashion Photography, Printed Textiles for Fashion & Interiors and Photography and some classes for BA (Hons) Television Production (predominantly based at Maidstone Television Studios). Find out more about these subject areas using the links below.
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Come to an Open Day
Want to discover FE options at UCA Rochester for yourself? Take a tour, attend course talks, chat with academics and meet current students on one of our Open Days.
Book your place here.Accommodation at Rochester
Our Rochester halls are all just five minutes from campus. Or if you prefer to rent privately, the town offers plenty of options. Click the links below for more information:
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Virtual Tour
Want to see Rochester from the comfort of your home? Our Virtual Tour will get you right where you need to be.
Take the tourLife at Rochester
Want to know the latest news from our Rochester campus? Read all about it!
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Through the eyes of... a Fashion Atelier student
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UCA alumna Rose Ayling-Ellis wins BBC’s Strictly
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Makeup artistry wins students top spots!
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Things to check out in Rochester on an Open Day
Ask our students
Have a question about courses, campus life or accommodation at UCA Rochester? Our students are on hand to answer it.
Chat with a studentFinding us
We encourage visitors to UCA Rochester to use public transport, as no parking is available on site. However, if you are visiting by car, you can park at the Pentagon Centre in Chatham (postcode ME4 4LA) or at King Street Car Park in Rochester (ME1 1YD). Both of these are about a 10 to 15 minute walk away.
Tel: +44 (0)1634 888 702
UCA Rochester
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Rochester
Kent
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