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UK Creative Course Guides

What do UK admissions tutors actually look for? Portfolio requirements, assessment criteria, and personal statement tips across 115 courses at 45 universities.

10 disciplines·45 universities·115 courses

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Start here if you know your subject area but want to understand what admissions tutors look for across UK programmes in your discipline.

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Browse by University

Start here if you have a specific institution in mind. Find detailed portfolio requirements and assessment criteria for each course at that university.

  • Anglia Ruskin University
  • Arts University Bournemouth
  • Arts University Plymouth
  • Bath Spa University
  • Bournemouth University
  • Coventry University
  • + 39 more universities
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Personal Statement Guidance

The UCAS personal statement changed for 2026 entry — it's now three separate questions with a 4,000 character limit. Your statement goes to all five of your UCAS choices, so getting it right matters.

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How does your portfolio measure up?

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