Art and design courses

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Art and design courses

Become part of a collaborative network of artists, designers, thinkers and makers, where innovation, experimentation and professional practice come together.

Our practice-led, research-enhanced approach helps learners develop their creative voice while building confidence, resilience and global awareness. Our courses challenge conventions, inspire fresh perspectives, and drive meaningful impact by pushing social, cultural, environmental and economic boundaries.

Join a creative and collaborative community of highly skilled designers, artists and makers. We focus on creating valuable results for people, groups, companies, and society.

  • Experiment with the latest digital tools and technologies in our purpose designed workshops and studios
  • Prepare for a career by applying your skills to real-life projects in the professional, creative and cultural sectors.
  • Create and collaborate with other art and design students across different disciplines.

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BA (Honours)

Animation

Undergraduate Full-time 3 / 4 Years 112-120 UCAS points

Create meaning through movement in ways only animation can, learning to navigate your personal, creative and professional journey one frame at a time.   

2025/26 | UCAS: W615

BA (Honours)

Animation with Foundation Year

Undergraduate Full-time 4/5 Years 80 UCAS Points

Create meaning through movement in ways only animation can, learning to navigate your personal, creative and professional journey one frame at a time.   

2025/26 | UCAS: A034

BA (Honours)

Fashion Design

Undergraduate Full-time 3 / 4 Years 112-120 UCAS points

Undertake experimental and progressive approaches to Fashion Design and develop your design potential in a highly creative environment.

2025/26 | UCAS: W232

BA (Honours)

Fashion Design with Foundation Year

Undergraduate Full-time 4/5 Years 80 UCAS Points

Start your degree in fashion design with a foundation year, giving you the skills needed for the full course.

2025/26 | UCAS: A010

BA (Honours)

Fashion Management and Communication

Undergraduate Full-time 3 / 4 Years 112-120 UCAS points

Gain essential knowledge, skills and real-world experience to kick-start your career in Fashion Management and Communication – exploring diverse identities and influencing future fashion stories.

2025/26 | UCAS: 9I7Y

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Job opportunities for art and design graduates

A degree in art and design opens doors to a wide range of creative careers, such as:

  • Animation: 2D and 3D animation, visual effects, concept art, character design, motion graphics and storyboarding
  • Fashion, management and communication: Fashion design, styling, creative direction, print design and visual merchandising
  • Fashion Design: Womenswear design, menswear design, digital design, creative direction, garment technology, studio and production management, fashion illustration and styling
  • Fine art: Art practice, curation, museums, set design, film production and art therapy
  • Graphic design: Branding, UX/UI design, editorial, motion graphics, typography and advertising
  • Illustration: children’s books, surface pattern design, digital publishing, motion, interactive and games illustration and art direction
  • Photography and media: Fine art, fashion, editorial, photojournalism, advertising and studio photography
  • Product design: industrial design, furniture design, UX/UI design, design consultancy, digital visualisation and brand strategy
  • Interior architecture and design: Interior and spatial design, architectural design branding and retail design, landscape architecture and exhibition design.
 

Art and design student stories

Adele Parr, a BA (Honours) Fashion Management and Communication student at Sheffield Hallam

"I project managed a fashion event for Weekday."

Learn about Adele's story
Alice Fraser, a BA Honours Graphic Design student at Sheffield Hallam

"Placements were one of the best things I could have done for my career as a designer."

Learn about Alice's story
Lucy Walsh, an MA Computer Animation student at Sheffield Hallam

"Winning the award for animation felt completely surreal, being surrounded by so many talented creators was an honour."

Learn about Lucy's story

Why choose us?

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Teaching

Rated Gold in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for the outstanding quality of our teaching and graduate outcomes

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Impact

Our courses are top 10 for research impact in creative innovation and professional practice (REF 2021)

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Industry

Gain real-world skills through live projects with commercial clients and cultural institutions

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