Belfast School of Art

Belfast School of Art plays a central role in the cultural and creative life of the city. We foster innovation in dynamic workshops and studios.

Study at the Belfast School of Art

Staff within the School strive to ensure the best quality of teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and beyond.

Foundation Year in Art and Design

Foundation Year in Art and Design

Explore your creativity through a wide range of art and design disciplines and practical experiences in art and design.

Undergraduate study with Belfast School of Art

Undergraduate study

Find out what courses we have available for undergraduate students.

Postgraduate Study with Belfast School of Art

Postgraduate Study

Take a look at what postgraduate courses we have on offer.

Short courses & CPD with Belfast School of Art

Short courses & CPD

We provide short-courses for post-graduate study and CPD.

eLearning with Belfast School of Art

eLearning

We offer a number of e-learning courses allowing you to study anywhere.

PhD Opportunities

PhD Opportunities

Be part of the team, have a look at the latest PhD opportunities in Art and Design.

Coursework

Foundation Art and Design

Foundation Art and Design

Showcase of Art and Design student work

Fine Art

A showcase of Fine Art coursework.

Photography and Video gallery

Photography

A showcase of Photography work

Textile Art, Design and Fashion gallery

Textile Art, Design and Fashion

A showcase of Textile Art, Design and Fashion coursework.

Interaction Design

Interaction Design

A showcase of Interaction Design

Animation

A showcase of animation work

Graphic Design and Illustration

Graphic Design and Illustration

A showcase of Graphic Design and Illustration work

Product Design

A showcase of Product and Furniture Design work

Find out about the Belfast School of Art

Research

Research focussed on five interconnected clusters of research that are driven by shared interest in themes that are of value to society, culture and to the economy

International students at Belfast School of Art

International students

Information for students, researchers and teaching staff.

Careers in Art and Design

Careers in Art and Design

Careers advice for those wishing to pursue a career in Art and Design.

People

Belfast School of Art staff profiles.

Unique - Art Shop

Unique - Art Shop

Art & Design boutique at Ulster University's Belfast campus.

News and Updates

Portrait of Northern Ireland Centenary exhibition to include works by Belfast School of Art

Portrait of Northern Ireland Centenary exhibition to include works by Belfast School of Art

4 August 2021

Ulster University’s EDGE Excel Student of the Year graduates with an accolade of achievements

Ulster University’s EDGE Excel Student of the Year graduates with an accolade of achievements

9 July 2021

Ulster graduate uses creative skills to support others during the pandemic

Ulster graduate uses creative skills to support others during the pandemic

8 July 2021

Ulster University Students and Alumni in Array Collective shortlisted for Turner Prize

Ulster University Students and Alumni in Array Collective shortlisted for Turner Prize

9 June 2021

Ulster University students take on fast fashion

Ulster University students take on fast fashion

29 April 2021

Student-led UNIQUE Art and Design shop reopens on the Belfast Campus

Student-led UNIQUE Art and Design shop reopens on the Belfast Campus

29 April 2021

App developed for dementia sufferers

App developed for dementia sufferers

3 March 2021

App launched by Ulster University for people living with dementia

App launched by Ulster University for people living with dementia

2 March 2021

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