The Northern School of Art
Hartlepool, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
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- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
- 1873
Overview
The Northern School of Art is a specialist higher education institution based in Hartlepool, UK, with roots going back to 1873. It offers undergraduate BA (Hons) and postgraduate MA degrees across art, design, film, fashion, costume, animation, photography and performance. The School forms part of a connected creative institution alongside The Northern College of Art in Middlesbrough, providing specialist creative education from FE through to postgraduate level.
Fields of study
- Fine Art
- Graphic Design
- Fashion
- Animation
- Film Production
- Photography
- Costume Design
- Games Art
- Illustration
- Textiles
- Set Design
- Model Making
- Acting
- 3D Design
- Visual Effects
- Art and Culture
- Creative Enterprise
- Directing
- Design and Digital Marketing
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September 2026
- Application deadlines
- 2027-01-13
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- admissions@northernart.ac.uk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
From about $9,525 / year
Domestic students
£7,500 – £10,050 / year
Undergraduate fee cap: £10,050/year from 2027-28 (subject to government regulations). Postgraduate: £7,500/year (2025 entry). School alumni receive 20% discount on MA fees. Additional material costs estimated at £50-£150 per module. No studio fees; Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office 365 included.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-Level Film Studies (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| BA (Hons) 3D Design and Craft (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Jan 13, 2027 | September 2026, 2027 |
| BA (Hons) Acting for Stage and Screen (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Jan 13, 2027 | September 2026, 2027 |
| BA (Hons) Animation (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Jan 13, 2027 | September 2026, 2027 |
| BA (Hons) Costume Interpretation with Design (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Jan 13, 2027 | September 2026, 2027 |
| BA (Hons) Design and Digital Marketing (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Jan 13, 2027 | September 2026, 2027 |
| BA (Hons) Fashion (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Jan 13, 2027 | September 2026, 2027 |
| BA (Hons) Film, TV and Theatre Production (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Jan 13, 2027 | September 2026, 2027 |
| BA (Hons) Fine Art (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Jan 13, 2027 | September 2026, 2027 |
| BA (Hons) Games Art (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Jan 13, 2027 | September 2026, 2027 |
| BA (Hons) Graphic Design (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Jan 13, 2027 | September 2026, 2027 |
| BA (Hons) Illustration for Commercial Application (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Jan 13, 2027 | September 2026, 2027 |
| BA (Hons) Modelmaking and Props (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Jan 13, 2027 | September 2026, 2027 |
| BA (Hons) Photography (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Jan 13, 2027 | September 2026, 2027 |
| BA (Hons) Set Design for Stage and Screen (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Jan 13, 2027 | September 2026, 2027 |
| BA (Hons) Textiles and Surface Design (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Jan 13, 2027 | September 2026, 2027 |
| BA (Hons) Visual Effects (VFX) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Jan 13, 2027 | September 2026, 2027 |
| MA Art, Culture and Curation (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| MA Creative Enterprise (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| MA Creative Practice (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| MA Directing and Theatre Making (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| MA Filmmaking (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma Costume Design (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.