
Welcome to the School of Arts…
…here at the University of Worcester. I hope this website gives you an insight as to what we are about and the opportunities you can benefit from by being here.
You will find tabs introducing you to the ‘Friends of the School’; ‘What’s On’ including the School of Arts ‘Industry Talks’ series. You will also have access to student work and some of the opportunities to connect with industry, business and community and the guest professionals within the courses.
The purpose and ambition in the School of Arts, is focussed on nurturing your creative intelligence and practice, to help you find your own voice whilst simultaneously preparing you for the world of work whether that be within and outside of the Creative Industries, which is one of the largest sectors in the UK.
Our philosophy is to treat you as student artists and practitioners from the moment you arrive you will work in studio environments to develop your ideas and practice. Over the three year’s you will gradually move towards sharing your work with industry professionals via for example, Awards events, exhibitions or festivals and engaging with opportunities allied to the arts.
We do not believe that education exists in a vacuum and the School of Arts is very well-connected and considers engagement with external agencies to be central to your success. Thank you for reading this far. I hope to meet you soon.
David Broster
Head of the School of Arts and University Lead for Arts and Culture
Explore our World
See what it is like to study, meet the team and understand the work that happens in the Art House and in the wider School of Arts.
School of Arts Open Day
Saturday 22 April | 10am-2pm
Our Stories
Explore some of the projects that we create as part of Arts at the University of Worcester. From Alumni, to students to our lecturers and also the wider community.

Applicant Day 2023
This years prospective applicants joined us across the university to get a flavour of what we do at the university. In the Art House illustration, graphic design, graphic design and marketing and fine art put on practical sessions, with tutors, current students and prospective students all joining in the fun.

Desdemona part of the Communication Arts Competition Jury
Our very own Desdemona McCannon is one of the judges on the Communication Arts Illustration Competition 2023.

Creative Media Exhibition at Hanbao
Our next set of Creative Media Graduates exhibited their digital work in the heart of the City of Worcester, at Hanbao.

University of Worcester Research Magazine
School of Arts tutors, staff and students feature in the new Research magazine published on behalf of the research team.
WHAT’S ON AT THE ARTHOUSE?
Events, exhibitions and happenings in and around the Art House building.
Watermark – Art and Climate Roundtable Event
On Tuesday 18th April the Art House will be hosting the Art and Climate Roundtable Event between 5 and 7 pm as part of Watermark, a contemporary art exhibition exploring water, flooding and the climate crisis in partnership with venues across Worcester.
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow – L5 Illustration students
L5 Illustration students invite you to their exhibition ‘Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow’ opening at the Art House this week.