About The University:
Edinburgh College of Art was founded, as the Drawing Academy, in 1760. It has been at its present site since 1907.
eca is one of the oldest and largest art colleges of its kind. Today, around 1,800 students study here, investigating, learning and above all practicing art, design, architecture and landscape architecture.
Although proud of its independence, eca degree programmes are validated by The University of Edinburgh. This means not only will you gain one of the richest education experiences available, but also earn a qualification guaranteed by one of the UK's leading academic institutions.
We offer undergraduate degree programmes in:
- furniture & product design
- glass & architectural glass
- graphic design
- illustration
- integrated product design
- jewellery & silversmithing
- landscape architecture
All students will be challenged and encouraged by teaching staff that are leaders in their field - in a friendly, competitive environment, with access to the best materials and resources. With a sector leading staff to student ratio, students are given ample opportuntity to develop specialist skills and, most important of all, create and become involved with new ideas.
You could spend part of your undergraduate course abroad through
- the European schemes, Erasmus and Socrates
- exchanges with art colleges world wide
Applying to Edinburgh College of Art
For degree programmes, apply through UCAS. You must present a good portfolio as part of this process.
Support for learning
The Learning Support and Disability Co-ordinator can arrange support in study skills.
Priority is given to disabled students, particularly those with dyslexia. The College can arrange a dyslexia assessment if necessary.
There is language support for students whose first language is not English.
Child care
The College does not have child care facilities.
Mature entrants
Entrants over 21 are considered with a wide range of qualifications. You should contact the Wider Access Officer to discuss your position.
Access courses
The College recognises appropriate Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) courses for entry to BA Art and Design programmes.
Portfolio preparation
The College runs a summer school and short courses in portfolio preparation to help potential applicants to art colleges assemble suitable work.
Advanced entry
Some applicants, e.g. those who have completed an art foundation course, may be suitably qualified to enter undergraduate degree programmes at level 2.
Part time study
- BA Combined Studies Art and Design is run part time, with flexible day, evening and weekend courses, as well as summer courses
- The Centre for Continuing Studies at eca runs a variety of one-week Summer School courses for people of all ages and abilities, at all levels – see the separate Summer School brochure
- Saturday morning classes are also run for 11-15 year olds
Find out more
The College holds an Open Day on the last Friday of October every year. Our next Open Day will take place on Friday 27th October 2006.
The Open Day is the essential event of the year for anyone interested in applying to eca. Whether you've already got your heart set on studying here, or you're just not sure yet, our Open Day is tailored to provide you with all the information you might need: Tour studios, attend talks, speak to students and staff, participate in workshops, get advice on building a portfolio.
The Open Day website http://openday.eca.ac.uk goes live on 1st September 2006 - be sure to visit then to book your place at this invaluable event.
Meanwhile, if you can't wait until October, there are a number of other options open to you:
Art and Design: First Year Studies (Level 1)
If you are planning on applying for entry to our first year studies art and design programme (equivalent to a foundation course), we recommend you attend one of our First Year Studies Visit Days. These are held on the last Friday of the month in January, February, April, June and November and allow you an opportunity to tour the studios and facilities of the First Year Studies Campus as well as gaining some general advice on preparing your portfolio. Tours of the Campus start at 2pm and last no more than 1 hour. Spaces are limited so please book in advance by calling the school administrator, Jane Thomson, on 0131 221 6156.
Art and Design: Direct entry to Level 2 or above
If you have completed a foundation course or equivalent, you may be eligible to apply for direct entry to Level 2 for your chosen subject area. Please contact Registry on 0131 221 6027 to arrange a visit to the relevant department.
Architecture/Landscape Architecture
If you are interested in applying to Architecture or Landscape Architecture, please contact Registry on 0131 221 6027 to arrange a visit to the relevant department.
Did you know?
- the College is the only Scottish institution to offer an undergraduate degree programme in Landscape Architecture
- eca students are constantly winning awards: recent acolades include the British Animation Awards, BAFTAs, Becks Futures Student Film & Video Prize, Student Designer of the Year at the UK Jewellery Awards and several awards each year at London’s Graduate Fashion Week.
- famous alumni include Eduardo Paolozzi, sculptor; Callum Innes, painter and nominee for the Turner Prize 1995; Sir Basil Spence, architect, designer of Coventry Cathedral, Glasgow Airport and Rome Embassy; Dame Elizabeth Blackadder, Scottish painter appointed in 2001 Her Majesty's Painter & Limner;
Tom Gauld, illustrator and designer, work regularly seen in Time Out and The Guardian; Morag McKinnon, Film maker, BAFTA for Best British Short Film 1999;
Graham Flack, painter, winner of BP Portrait Award third prize in 2003.
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