If you’re in the UK applying for postgraduate taught study at Norwich, you’ll find all the key information on this page. Please read it before you complete your application.
Applicants for Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MSc) or Master of Architecture (MArch) study at Norwich are typically expected to have a BA (Hons) / BSc degree of 2:1 or above (or equivalent) in a subject related to their proposed course of study.
To find out more about applying for postgraduate study as an international student and to start your application process head to our international application page.
Explore our wide range of creative master’s courses designed to help you refine your craft and advance your career. With a focus on practice-based learning and innovation, our programmes are tailored to inspire your creativity and equip you with the skills to excel in the creative industries.
Take a look through our list of master’s programmes to find the one that’s right for you.
When choosing a programme, you might want to ask yourself:
Pay close attention to the entry requirements for each programme. Most require an undergraduate honours degree in a relevant discipline, and some may also ask for relevant work experience.
Join one of our postgraduate events to connect with our academic staff, current master’s students, and support teams. These events are a great opportunity to ask specific questions about studying at Norwich University of the Arts, life on campus, and how to make your application stand out.
For a list of our upcoming dates and to register to attend, visit our open days section.
If you’re unable to attend an event in person, we offer virtual tours and online sessions to give you a feel for our creative community and vibrant campus life.
If you’re based outside the UK, our friendly international students team regularly hosts events worldwide, providing an opportunity to meet us closer to home. Find out where we’ll be visiting next.
All applicants must meet a minimum standard of English language ability. Some programmes may have higher requirements depending on the nature of the course.
Embarking on a postgraduate programme is a rewarding journey, but it’s important to plan your finances carefully. Tuition fees, living costs, and materials are key considerations. Visit our funding page to explore the financial support options available, including scholarships, bursaries, and government funding schemes.
Applications to postgraduate courses should be made directly to Norwich University of the Arts by completing an Application Form, below.
We will endeavour to contact you within two weeks of receiving both your application and a reference from your nominated referee.
Postgraduate Application Form — Word Document 2025-26 (212kb)
Detach the Reference Form from the Application Form and forward it to your chosen referee with a request to complete and return to Norwich at the address indicated.
Email your completed form to admissions@norwichuni.ac.uk
There’s no formal deadline for applying for postgraduate study but we recommend you submit your application by 25 August in the year you wish to start. This will allow time for the necessary paperwork to be processed if you are offered a place.
International students requiring a visa are advised to apply as soon as possible in the year they wish to start. For further advice please contact international@norwichuni.ac.uk
We will send you an email to confirm that you’ve received your application. It’s worth adding our email address to your list of approved contacts so that you don’t miss any communication from us.
We’ll make sure your form is fully completed and that you meet the entry requirements for your chosen course. If we need any further information to process your application, such as copies of your passport or qualifications, we’ll email you to let you know.
As many of our programmes are professionally based, we will review your qualifications and work experience in order to determine your suitability.
Once we’ve received all the necessary information, we’ll make a decision on your application.
We will either:
If we have made you an offer, congratulations! You’ll need to respond to us to confirm that you wish to accept this offer.
If your offer has conditions attached, you’ll also need to ensure you meet these before the start of the course. For example, if you are waiting to complete qualifications, you’ll need to scan and email us a copy of your certificates once you’ve received them.
Shortly before the start of your course you will receive further instructions, including how to pay and how to register as a student and anything extra you may need to do before you get started. The correspondence that you receive from the University will include contact details which you can use if you have any queriesA
If you need a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number to apply for a study visa, you will have to pay a deposit to be able to request your CAS number.
For more information vistit our international pages.
If you’re an international student we’ll ask you to pay £2,000 of your tuition fees in advance, as a deposit. The deposit scheme applies to most of our full-time postgraduate courses.
Your deposit needs to be paid after you accept your offer and your offer letter will tell you when the deposit needs to be paid, and provides full terms and conditions.
If you need more time to pay your deposit, please contact us via your application portal and we may be able to extend your deposit deadline.
Unfortunately, if you fail to pay the deposit by the deadline, and don’t ask us for a deposit deadline extension your offer may be withdrawn.
If you are being fully funded, please send us confirmation of the funding, via your application portal and we will be able to waive the deposit condition.
The University has procedures in place to allow applicants to make an appeal against a decision on their application or to make a complaint about procedures involved in the application process