Creative Arts students celebrate university offers

5th June 2025

Creative Arts students from Stratford-upon-Avon College are celebrating after receiving offers from universities across the country. 

Students studying Photography, Fashion, Art & Design, Graphic Design and Performing & Production Arts are excited to have been accepted into a range of institutions as they continue working towards their dream careers. 

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Our Creative Arts students who are heading to University this September

Several Art & Design students will be progressing onto the College’s own Level 4 Foundation course as a stepping stone to higher education.  

Vee Tyack studied Level 3 Fashion, followed by the Level 4 Art & Design course and is now heading to Central Saint Martins to study Culture Criticism and Curation. Vee commented: “I’m super excited to head to university! I’ll miss Stratford though, particularly the staff who have been so supportive during my time here and with the application process.” 

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Some more of our students continuing to higher education

Several Photography students will be continuing their studies at University of Reading and University of Gloucester, while Fashion students have received offers from London College of Fashion, Manchester Metropolitan University, Birmingham City University, and more. 

Iwan Butters, who will be studying Fashion Design at the University of Westminster, is really excited about next steps, commenting: “I’m proud of how far I’ve come, I’ve always dreamt of moving to London to be a fashion designer and now it is happening. I have met the most amazing people whilst at college including the tutors, without them I wouldn’t be where I am today, thanks for everything!”  

Students from across the College’s Performing Arts courses have been offered places from top schools in the respective fields. These include, Rose Bruford College, Dance Box, Performers College, Chichester University, and many more. 

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Our performing arts students who are heading to drama schools this September

Head of Creative Arts at the College, Nicky Haines, commented: “We are immensely proud of the incredible work produced by our students in the Creative Arts Department. It is a truly inspiring and dynamic environment in which to study, supported by an exceptional teaching team of industry professionals. Our outstanding industry links and unwavering focus on the student experience enable our learners to thrive.”  

We are wishing these students the best of luck in their next steps, and we are excited to see where their future leads!  

Find out more about the College’s Creative Arts courses: Creative Arts