2026 UCAS Clearing Fine Art courses in Canterbury and Farnham

Looking for Fine Art Clearing opportunities for September 2026?

If you're exploring your options through UCAS Clearing, you can apply for a Fine Art degree at the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) and begin your degree this September.

Whether you've changed your plans, achieved different grades than expected, or are applying to university for the first time, Clearing gives you another route onto a creative and industry-focused Fine Art degree.

Find out if you could get a offer to study Fine Art through Clearing in less than 60 seconds.

Emily Ward, BA (Hons) Fine Art, UCA Canterbury

Fine Art degrees in Clearing at UCA

UCA offer fine art degrees at two campuses: the Canterbury School of Art, Architecture & Design and the Farnham School of Creative and Cultural Industries.

There are no exams or dissertations on our fine art degrees. Your final project is a practical one: a portfolio of creative work alongside a critical report, in whatever form best suits your project.

You'll have opportunities to work beyond the confines of you dedicated studio space. Real-world projects, competitions and chances to engage with public audiences off campus are available throughout your degree.

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Jasmine Grimshaw, BA (Hons) Fine Art, UCA Farnham

Why choose UCA for Fine Art?

  • We've been teaching fine art for more than 100 years
  • Train at a dedicated creative art university amongst a community of creatives where your individuality is championed, never challenged
  • Connections to London’s galleries, Margate’s Turner Contemporary, and mainland Europe
  • Graduates shortlisted for Platform Graduate Award, selected for New Contemporaries, exhibited at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition
Rachel Manning, BA (Hons) Fine Art, UCA Canterbury

How to apply to Fine Art Clearing courses

Every year many students as can you get into Fine Art through Clearing? And the answer is yes! Many students secure places on Fine Art courses through Clearing every year.

You may be eligible for an Fine Art Clearing place if:

  • You've received your results and are looking for available courses
  • You've changed your mind about where or what to study
  • You didn't meet the conditions of your original offer
  • You're applying to university after the main UCAS deadline

Fine Art applicants may be asked to provide examples of creative work or a portfolio. Our admissions team will explain the current requirements and guide you through the process.

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Guaranteed accommodation for Clearing applicants

We have guaranteed accommodation available for students applying through Clearing to study at our campuses in Canterbury, Epsom and Farnham.

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Learn more about Clearing and begin your application today to start your creative journey at UCA this September

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