10am - 11am: London Makers (online) An opportunity to work on a live brief with London Makers, a creative enterprise programme by HF Mencap, created to platform the ideas, talent and creative potential of people with learning disabilities and neurodivergent people. Paid opportunities available!

11am - 12pm: HAVAS/Arena Media (in person – RH03) Arena Media are a global media agency that is part of Havas Media Network. Jack Read is an UCA alumni and Sophie Fraser is a 15-year veteran. Come and hear about how they got their roles and what Arena employers are looking for. Clients include Studio Canal, Bethesda, Red Bull, Dr Martens, Puma, SEGA, Arsenal FC and Universal Music Group.

1pm - 1.40pm: CVs and Personal Statements (online) An opportunity to go through the first steps towards creating a creative CV and Personal Statement.

2pm - 3pm: Oscar Clark - Getting into Games (online) Games-industry veteran Oscar Clark is a pioneer in online, mobile, and connected games, who has worked in the field since the 1990s. As the author of Games as a Service, and a leading strategist, adviser, and mentor specialising in live games and commercial strategy, Oscar will share insights from his extensive career. Join us to discover how games are developed, operated, and sustained, and to explore the essential skills needed to build a successful career in a constantly changing industry.

10am - 10.40am: Introduction to Freelancing (online) A beginner-friendly look at what it means to work as a freelancer.

11am - 12pm: Chris Simmons Architecture Studio (in person – Cragg LT) Meet Chris Simmons, architect, entrepreneur and social media creator, as he shares insights into building a creative career, developing your personal brand and making your mark in the industry.

11am - 12.15pm: Sky Design Academy (online) If you're curious about a career in product design or exploring where your creative skills could take you, this placement is a great place to start. Come along to hear more about their amazing programme.

11am - 12pm: Careers in XR: Where Performance, Art & Technology Collide (online) Go behind the scenes of EmbodyXR, an immersive VR wellbeing experience, and discover how performance, art, design and technology come together to create XR. Hear from illustrator Matt Waruszynski (Rocket Cow) and games designer and software developer John Sear who worked on the project, and find out about the creative process, collaborating across disciplines and the growing range of careers in XR and immersive technology. Particularly relevant to Performance, Digital Media Art, VR/AR, Computer Science, Illustration, and Comic & Concept Art students – and anyone interested in XR , games, immersive storytelling and creative technology. If you’re curious about how your creative or technical skills could translate into a career in this fast-growing area, this is a great chance to hear directly from people making it happen.

1pm - 1.40pm: Nailing Your Cover Letters (online) Join UCA Careers and learn how to write a professional, tailored cover letter using effective structure, language and examples to make your application stand out.

2pm - 2.30pm: Meet the Artist - Opportunity Brief (online) British Artist David Blandy is running a workshop exclusively for UCA students at The Beaney on Monday 30 November. Come to this session to find out how to sign up.

3pm - 4.30pm: Professional Practice Year Launch (online) – Levels 4 & 5 Kick off your Professional Practice Year (PPY) journey and discover the support, resources and guidance available to help you secure a year-long industry placement.

10am - 12pm: Arena Media - Presentations for shortlisted L5&6 Vis Com and Digital Marketing students (online) A chance for Level 5 & 6 Visual Communication and Digital Marketing students to present their Live Brief responses to Arena Media. Shortlisted students will be notified on Monday 2 November.

11am - 12pm: Avni Patel - Building a Career in Design and Illustration (online) Join Design Director Avni Patel as she shares insights from her rich and diverse career - ranging from leading design projects at Thames & Hudson, collaborating with world-renowned cultural institutions like the British Museum and Tate, to her role working with children's book publishers Post Wave Publishing. Discover what it takes to build a sustainable creative practice, whilst navigating different sectors of the industry as well as the transition from student to professional.

12.30pm - 2pm: Canterbury Communicators (in person – Cragg LT) Canterbury Communicators are coming to run an in person workshop to help students become confident communicators. They provide a safe, welcoming and fun environment ito help people identify their hidden public speaking abilities and leadership prowess. A must for anyone who is a bit nervous about presenting or who will need to pitch and present as a future freelance artist.

2.30pm - 3.30pm: Cathy Rogers – Experimental Film Artist (online) Cathy Rogers is an artist, writer and experimental film programmer working with Super 8 and 16mm film in expanded cinema contexts. She creates moving and static works using camera and cameraless techniques exploring architectural structures, their static forms made in to moving spatial representations; pinhole films of moving trains, empty spaces and voids, and photograms of 3-dimensional objects such as garden plants and recently a radiator.

2.30pm - 4.30pm: Headstart Global (online) Meet Headstart Global and discover how you can gain real-world experience, develop your skills and build industry connections through exciting startup micro-internships. Headstart will be running an exciting Ideathon for you to get involved in.

10am - 11am: Liz Wellstead – Streets Ahead Collective (in person – Kirk Lecture Theatre) Meet Liz Wellstead, CEO of Streets Ahead Collective. Liz brings together artists, students, and individuals with lived experience of homelessness to transform underused city spaces into vibrant creative hubs. Through partnership, inclusive practice, and social innovation, Liz champions projects that foster confidence, skills, and community connection. Come along to hear about Liz's work and job opportunities!

11am - 1pm: Maidstone Museum (in person – Kirk Lecture Theatre) Maidstone Museum needs your help! They have an exciting exhibition coming up but the artefacts are very fragile. They would love it if you could re-create them to give the exhibition some tactility. Additionally, they also have a need for people in TV and the digital space too. Come along and get stuck in!

11am - 12pm: Squint/Opera - Getting Into the Creative Industries (online) Join Harry Wood from award-winning creative studio Squint/Opera as he shares his career journey, industry trends and opportunities across the creative sector.

1pm - 2pm: Publicis: Find Your Fit (online) Discover career pathways at Publicis Groupe, explore how your transferable skills can open doors to different roles, and learn what employers look for when hiring for potential.

2pm - 3pm: The National Gallery (online) An exciting opportunity to gain insights from behind the scenes at the iconic National Gallery, one of the world’s leading art institutions. We'll be joined by artist and Gallery Educator Joanna Conybeare, illustrator William Goldsmith and the fantastic Caroline Smith who will tell us all about their "squiggly" creative careers!

10am - 11am: Personal Branding - Your Story, Your Voice (online) Discover how to build your personal brand, tell your story and communicate your unique skills, strengths and creative identity with confidence.

10am - 11am: Dimitri Josephine Sahertian - Careers in Real-Time Tech (online) Dimitri Josephine Sahertian is a creative technology leader and virtual production pioneer who works at the intersection of storytelling, design, and immersive tech. As Indonesia’s first female Unreal Engine Authorized Instructor and an Epic Games '100 Women Creators in Asia' honoree, Dimitri uses real-time tools to build high-impact visual worlds for films, commercials, and live events. Join us to hear about her inspiring career journey, explore how technology and artistry blend in modern production pipelines, and pick up practical advice on breaking into the fast-growing creative technology industry.

11am - 12pm: Launchpad Introduction (online) Got a creative idea you'd love to bring to life? Discover how UCA Careers' Creative Launchpad programme can help you take it forward!

2pm - 3pm: Chris Dixon: Arts, Culture and Heritage (online) Chris Dixon is an experienced Arts, Culture and Heritage Manager and is currently bringing the Kent town of Ashford to life through a variety of creative projects including the impressive regeneration of an art deco cinema and beautiful murals.

2pm - 3pm: Ryan Gillis – Disney Animator (online) Meet Ryan Gillis, creator and executive producer of Disney’s animated series StuGo. His MFA film Palm Rot debuted at Sundance in 2015, and he went on to work as an animator at Titmouse and as a storyboard artist and director for studios including Point Grey, Annapurna and Disney Television Animation. Hear about his route into the industry, developing an original idea into a Disney series and what it takes to build a career in professional animation.

You'll find our campus on the outskirts of the city's ancient walls - use CT1 3AN on your sat nav.

Our campus car park is very small and permit issue operates at full capacity to essential staff and to those students that require access for health/medical reasons including difficulties with mobility.

We recommend that you use the Park and Ride car park on New Dover Road (postcode CT1 3EJ). The bus journey to the campus is about 5 minutes, let the driver know where you are going and they will let you know the right stop. For information about all the car parks available, visit the Canterbury City Council website.

There are public car parks in the city and limited on-street parking near to campus, but drivers should check street signage for restrictions including time-limits and whether payment is required.

There are convenient and cost-effective alternative ways to travel in by car, including Park & Ride and sharing the cost of travel by car sharing with others. There are also temporary on-campus permits of up to one-hour available to students who need drop off or pick up heavy, bulky or fragile items – see below for details.

Park & Ride

Just over a mile from campus Dover Road Park & Ride offers a cheap and greener way of commuting to Canterbury by car. The £4 per vehicle charge includes a day’s parking and return travel on the P3 bus for up to six passengers. The P3 bus stops near UCA Canterbury every eight minutes during peak times. 

UCA Liftshare

UCA Liftshare is a convenient way to share your car journey and travel costs with others at UCA.

Dropping off heavy, bulky or fragile items 

If you need to drop off or pick up heavy, bulky or fragile items you can access the UCA car park for up to one-hour after 4pm when the car park tends to be less busy. On arrival, please press the intercom on the car park barrier to speak with reception.

If you need to drop-off or pick-up an item between 8:30am and 4pm, you’ll need to contact reception in person, by email or by phone, at least 24 hours ahead of your arrival with full details of when and why you will need to access the campus by car. If your request is approved, you will be issued with a temporary permit for up to one hour.

Stagecoach runs buses across Canterbury that connect with local towns such as Whitstable, Herne Bay and Faversham. As a student, you can also get big discounts on local season tickets.

Canterbury is served by two major train stations, both of which are around ten minutes’ walk to campus. Check out the National Rail website for timetables and to see if you’re eligible for discounted fares with a railcard.

Canterbury is a very compact and walkable city – so getting around is very easy. UCA Canterbury is located on the edge of the historic city, with much of the city centre pedestrianised. 

There are cycle racks and bookable cycle lockers on campus for use by students and staff. Like cycle parking everywhere it is important that you secure your bicycle with a good quality lock.  Please contact reception for details on how to book a cycle locker on campus.