Explore your talent in some of the best creative facilities in the North
At the Bradford School of Art, our courses range from Art and Design to Fashion, and Performing Arts to Media Make-up with Special Effects, our students have access to state-of-the-art facilities that include industry standard music studios, photography suites, a TV studio, and fully-sprung floor dance studio.
They have frequent opportunities to showcase their work in our very own Dye House Gallery, as well as other art spaces across the region. Exciting industry opportunities in the past have included working behind-the-scenes on the set of The Duke starring Helen Mirren, workshops with the Royal Shakespeare Company, and regular openings to perform at events and venues across the country.
We are proud to have a large team of lecturers and course tutors who are also seasoned artists, performers, and creative professionals, who pride themselves on providing an outstanding creative education which encourages ingenuity, experimentation and enterprise.
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We have been providing an extensive range of Higher Education courses for over 35 years. These include foundation degrees, Bachelor’s degrees, and postgraduate degrees. We also offer an excellent range of Further Education courses which can enable students to progress onto degrees, and our courses prepare students for employment in the Arts and Creative Industries sector.
As well as typical degrees we offer exciting foundation degrees that give you the skills and creative exploration to find your specialist field. These can be topped up with our BA (Top-up) courses and turned into a full Bachelors Degree.
Preparing for Learning & Work – Foundation LearningSports & FitnessUniformed & Protective ServicesSchool Leavers
Sports & Uniformed Services
Study Level
Entry Level 3
Duration
1 Academic Year
Start Date
September 2024
EngineeringAdult
Electrical Installation (Adults)
Study Level
Level 3
Duration
1 Academic Year
Start Date
September 2024
DigitalPreparing for Learning & Work – Foundation LearningEntry Level
The Bradford School of Art is housed in an old woollen mill, opposite the David Hockney Building and near the Alhambra Theatre. The building hosts a range of events in Arts, Music and Performance through state-of-the-art facilities.
Our purpose-built event spaces hold fashion and music shows, as well as performing arts, theatre performances and exhibitions throughout the year.
As a male graduate of Media Make-up with Special Effects, I’d say don't worry about stereotypes and what people might say. You're going there because you love what you do, and you want to learn and hone your craft.James MowlesBA (Hons) Makeup with Special Effects for the Creative Industries Alumnus
With Bradford 2025, there are so many opportunities now, and through the course I have made lots of connections with local venues and become good friends with people in the industry.Carys MarshallFdA Music for the Creative Industries Alumnus
Bradford School of Art students specialising in Media Make-Up with Special Effects are championing sustainable practices in fashion and cosmetics with their involvement in BD is Lit’s “Fast, Fast, Slow”. Leon Ivic and Ellie DennisBA (Hons) Media Make-Up with Special Effects for the Creative Industries
Industry Partnerships
The Bradford School of Art is well respected in the arts industry, with industry links including the Royal Shakespeare Company, Screen Yorkshire, Bradford City of Film, the British Film Institute, BBC, Channel 4, and many more.
Our students benefit from these links and partnerships within the arts industry, this can include guest lectures, trips and visits as well as off-site experience in your their subject.
Work with us
At Bradford School of Art, we are keen to talk with local businesses, with the aim that our art and design students are given the opportunity to gain valuable experience of working in a real-life context. Interested parties should in the first instance contact Head of Department, Leanne Burnley, who is best placed to put you in touch with our specialist tutors.
You’re invited to the Bradford School of Art Staff Exhibition at the Dye House Gallery. Including art through the means of graphics, textiles, photography, fashion and illustration.
Year 10 Bradford College Experience Day
21st June 2024, 8:30am – 3:00pm
We’re inviting Year 10 students to experience Bradford College for a day. Join us for immersive experiences, workshops and enrichment activities across many subjects.
Open Evening – Health and Social Care
27th June 2024, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Considering joining the Health and Social Care sector? This evening is an opportunity to talk to local employers and our teams, to find out what courses are available here at Bradford College.
Latest News
Bradford Super Soapbox Challenge Races Through City Centre Once Again
Published 7th May 2024
The Super Soapbox Challenge returned to Bradford this Sunday as teams battled it out to be 2024 champions.
ESOL Department’s Unwavering Support for Kenyan School
Published 1st May 2024
Bradford College’s English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) department has been making a big difference in the lives of students in a rural village in Mombasa, Kenya.
Exose Grant Hosts Dinner Kickstarting £32million Bradford College Redevelopment
Published 26th April 2024
Over 40 VIP guests from Bradford and beyond attended a launch dinner at Bradford College’s Grove Restaurant last night.
