History
Initially founded as the St Albans School of Art and Design in the mid-19th century, the School has a long history of pioneering creative education.
Education
These days, we are welcoming hub of innovation and creativity for students from all over the world, offering a rich portfolio of full-time and part-time taught and research programmes covering all areas of the creative industries including Art, Design, Music, Media, Film & TV and Art Therapy.
Career
Our close links with leading names in the creative and cultural industries give you opportunities to experience professional practice at first hand.
You could be:
- working on live projects such as the Harry Potter films.
- providing design solutions for real clients.
- carrying out internships with renowned fashion designers.
Distance Learning Courses
Student services
Taught by world-leading experts, our students benefit from state of the art facilities in a lively, supportive campus setting with close links to the capital’s cultural and creative industries. They can also enjoy building connections with the many national and international businesses we have strong relationships with, through talks, placements, and even graduate employment.
Campus life
The School of Creative Arts sits within the University of Hertfordshire, a vibrant campus university that boasts a peaceful setting with all the connections of London’s thriving creative industries just 20 minutes away by train.