School of Design, Arts and Creative Industries

At the School of Design, Arts and Creative Industries, our subjects play an important role in shaping social and environmental equity. From designing for sustainability, transforming services and promoting wellbeing, to making films and artworks that change our relationships to each other and our planet – our students use and study creative processes across art and design to imagine equitable futures.

Whether you’re into design, filmmaking, fine art, fashion or media, we offer a diverse range of courses to help turn your inspiration into action.  Our research tackles big issues like climate change and inequality, aiming to make life better for people and communities everywhere. From changing how fashion deals with its environmental impact to designing better healthcare, our work makes a difference across the globe. 

LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS

Learning within the School of Design, Arts and Creative Industries is built around hands-on experience. Our students don’t just learn – they do. You’ll work alongside leading academics, expert practitioners and skilled technicians as well as leading creative and cultural organisations including BALTIC, LIVE Theatre, New Writing North, North East Museums, and the British Film Institute, giving our students incredible opportunities to build networks and grow. Through live projects, placements, exhibitions, and collaborations, you’ll graduate with hands-on experience, resilience and the confidence to make an impact.  

OUR INCLUSIVE CREATIVE COMMUNITY

No matter your background, we’re committed to breaking down barriers and levelling the playing field so that all our students can thrive within the creative industries.  

Our alumni prove what’s possible: Oscar-winning filmmakers, internationally celebrated artists, groundbreaking designers, and social entrepreneurs who use creativity to shape the world

At the School of Design, Arts and Creative Industries, creativity isn’t just a skill – it’s a way of being. It’s about questioning, pushing boundaries, and leading change. Together we can shape the future.     

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EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

Our teaching is powered by real-world experience, cutting-edge research and meaningful collaboration. You’ll learn by doing – working on live projects, shaping creative solutions to global challenges, and developing a mindset built for innovation, impact and change. 

OUR COMMUNITY

Our community is a vibrant mix of creators, thinkers, and changemakers from all backgrounds. We celebrate diversity, champion collaboration, and support every student to thrive and shape a more equitable, creative future. 