Visit the Slade

Please visit UCL’s Prospective Student site for details of upcoming virtual open-day events. 

You can visit the Slade Degree Shows, which take place in May and June 2023. Please note that the studios are private working spaces and ad hoc or unplanned visits can not be arranged.

Open day

Book for the UCL Open Day on 30 June.

Application procedure for Fine Art programmes

All applications to the BA and BFA in Fine Art at the Slade must be made through UCAS by 31January 2024 at 6.00pm (GMT).

UCAS codes UCL: U80 / BA Fine Art: W100 / BFA Fine Art: W101

Portfolio inspection

All applicants are required to submit one portfolio for inspection by the entrance examiners. Portfolios upload date tbc.

Portfolio Instructions

Instructions for entry in September 2024 are to be confirmed.

Conditions

If portfolios are not sent in the specified format, they will not be viewed and your application will be rejected.

Interviews

Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview (details to be confirmed).

Entrance Requirements

The BA and BFA programmes are of equal academic standing and have the same entrance requirements.

Details of entrance requirements, including grades for international qualifications and English language requirements can be found in the UCL Prospectus.

Special Entrance

In exceptional circumstances, a candidate who does not satisfy the published requirements may be admitted to the programme on the recommendation of the Slade Admissions Tutors and with the permission of the Dean of Students (Academic).

Mature Applicants

Applications from 'mature' candidates (aged 21 or over), who may not have a standard educational background, are welcome and are considered individually on their merits.

Deferred Entry

Applications for deferred entry are not normally considered.

Deferral

Requests for deferral of a place, once an offer has been made, are not normally considered.

English Language Requirement

Any applicant whose first language is not English must be able to provide recent evidence that their spoken and written command of the English language is adequate for the programme.

A list of all the qualifications accepted and the grades required can be found on the UCL website. The Slade requires the Standard level for the BA, BFA and Affiliate Study.