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Cardiff School of Art & Design

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About the School

We offer a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and research degrees, designed to equip you with the tools to make meaningful change in a broad range of careers. You’ll become a multi-faceted and highly skilled professional, ready to join the leaders, thinkers, and entrepreneurs of the future.

By working with other artists, designers and makers, you’ll expand your skills, ideas and experiences. We encourage your development within a context of social responsibility, as you play your part in the creation of a sustainable future.

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Studying with us

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Courses
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Curriculum
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Interviews and Portfolios
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Open Art School
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Facilities

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Cardiff School of Art & Design offers an extensive range of facilities to help you realise your creativity, no matter what form it takes.

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Staff & Research

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Our Staff
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Research
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Research Degrees
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Degree Shows

Our annual degree shows celebrate the creativity and innovation of our students, featuring outstanding work from both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. These showcases provide a platform for emerging talent, offering a glimpse into the future of art, design, and research.

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Student & Graduate Experience

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How live briefs, international travel and a podcast episode have helped me to grow as a designer
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The perfect balance of creative exploration and technical understanding: My experience studying Architecture at Cardiff Met
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Cardiff Met is a special place that nurtures creativity and academia
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Studying my MA at Cardiff Met has taught me resilience, adaptability, and the importance of perseverance
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How I turned my passion for Ceramics into a 6-figure business
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My experience completing a semester in Berlin thanks to Cardiff Met’s Global Opportunities programme
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School of Art & Design News

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Cardiff Met graduates artwork on display at Wales heritage site
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Cardiff Met students showcase talent in Team Wales kit design
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Development Bank Wales invests in Cardiff Met spinout company
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Cardiff Met launches new programme of art and design short courses
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Cardiff Met lecturer embarks on photography project to remember murdered women
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Student who battled years of addiction announced as breakthrough artist fellow
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Undergraduate Open Days

Want to find out more about studying with us?
Come and see us at one of our Open Days.

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