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Swansea College of Art

Swansea College of Art

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An Art School Experience In A Contemporary University

An art college education is unlike any other form of university education. Its uniqueness lies in the way in which it fosters, directs and encourages individuality, creativity and innovation.

The UK has an amazingly rich and diverse range of art colleges with a distinguished heritage of producing globally recognised artists, designers, animators, filmmakers, and performers. Swansea College of Art, as the oldest and most established art college in Wales, is a well-respected part of that tradition.

What can I study?

All of our courses share a common philosophy; to enable individuality, creative freedom and academic flexibility, all of which we believe are essential in finding your own voice within your chosen creative field.

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For Postgraduates

Our MA Contemporary Dialogues Portfolio creates a unique learning platform from which students are encouraged to broaden their creative experience through experimentation, collaboration and interdisciplinary discourse.

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Saturday Art School

Aimed at aspiring and developing young artists aged between 16-18, this 10-week course provides an exciting, creative Art School experience, allowing you to explore different disciplines of Art & Design to expand your Art portfolio.

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For Apprentices

Swansea College of Art at UWN is recognised as one of the UK’s centres of excellence in stained glass. The department has a rich heritage in stained glass education and has an impressive archive of designs spanning 80 years, providing an invaluable teaching resource.

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Evening Classes For You

Running throughout the year our Art After Dark programme offers courses in a range of creative disciplines, including ceramics, photography, and illustration.