Unlock the design and management skills you need to transform creative industries

 
About the school
Arden’s School of Design and Creativity equips you with contemporary skills in diverse areas of graphic and visual design and design management, preparing you to meet the future needs of the creative sectors.

Gaining a degree in visual design is the perfect choice for anyone looking to explore the power of visual messaging and how it can be applied in practice. Studying with us, you’ll learn the multimedia skills and the design methods, thinking, and strategies needed to excel in the creative sector of your choice.

Creativity, transformation, and employability are our principal tenets at the School of Design and Creativity. We offer an industry-led, practice-based learning environment to help our students bring their creative visions to life and get the best possible foundation for their future careers.

Graphic and visual design have experienced immense growth in today’s digital era, touching on almost every aspect of modern life and with opportunities in nearly every global sector. Using our close industry links, The School of Design and Creativity keeps up with developments in the field, providing you with a well-rounded education based on the most up-to-date creative, technical, and management skills. With courses accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), we ensure all our students graduate with a robust portfolio of work-ready skills, including a Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership diploma for master’s graduates.

 
School in numbers
student satisfaction
95%
student satisfaction
95% of our graduates said they were satisfied with the Arden University learning experience.
of careers transformed
90%
of careers transformed
90% of Arden graduates say their career possibilities have been enhanced by studying with us.*
global study locations
9
global study locations
Study from anywhere online, on campus in Berlin, or at one of our five UK study centres, including three locations in London.
Alumni are proud to be Arden graduates
9/10
Alumni are proud to be Arden graduates
In recognition of our continued commitment to our students, we were named number one education business in the 2020 Education Investor Awards.

Faculty staff

Prof. Marcus Leaning

Professor Marcus Leaning is Head of the School of Design and Creativity. Marcus joined Arden University in 2023 and has worked in universities for over 25 years. He has taught in the UK, Thailand, Japan and Costa Rica, is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a National Teaching Fellow. He is the author or editor of eight books, numerous journal articles and has given over 80 conference papers and keynotes in over 30 countries. Marcus is particularly interested in assisting neurodiverse students achieve their potential. Outside of academia, Marcus is a practicing ceramicist / potter and specialises in medieval-influenced pitchers and other historical forms.

Prof. Marcus Leaning
Head of School of Design and Creativity
Dr Pernille Holm
Dr Pernille Holm
Programme Team Leader
Stefanie Krynauw
Stefanie Krynauw
Lecturer
Darko Kokic
Darko Kokic
Associate Lecturer

Student Stories

Accrediting bodies and industry partners

Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) promotes excellence in UK management and leadership. The institute aims to boost career development in the management sector and connect you with likeminded professionals.