Undergraduate courses

Explore, experiment, create, design, and develop your art practice with an undergraduate degree from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (DJCAD), the University of Dundee.

If you’re passionate, creative, and looking to make your artistic mark on the world, there has never been a more exciting time for you to pursue a university education in art, design, or architecture. Our undergraduate courses offer not just an education, but an opportunity for you to fully immerse yourself in an environment where creativity knows no limits. We offer a wide range of undergraduate courses including; Animation / Architecture / Art & Design (General Foundation) / Art & Philosophy / Digital Interaction Design / Fine Art / Graphic Design / Illustration / Interior & Environmental Design / Jewellery & Metal Design / Product Design / Textile Design / Urban Planning.

Here at DJCAD, you’ll find a supportive environment where experimentation is encouraged. Our teaching staff are experienced industry experts, with insight and knowledge to not only guide you through your degree but are also on hand to support you in the next stages of your career. In fact, we’ve helped to shape the careers of some of the finest artists and designers across the globe, with graduates having gone on to work in galleries, studios, and creative spaces worldwide.

To namedrop a few; 

Sandra Junele graduated with from Textile Design in 2022, and has since gone on to become an award-winning textile artist. Sandra takes pride in creating unique and sustainable wall panel installations and custom-moulded shapes using shredded recycled textile waste mixed with handmade plant-based glue.

Tara Mansell is an award-winning jeweller, having graduated with a degree in Jewellery & Metal Design from DJCAD in 2020. She has enjoyed fantastic success with her business Tara Lois Jewellery and recently hosted the Mediterranean Muse exhibition at Munich Jewellery Week. 

Emily Ashby is a 2006 graduate of Interactive Media Design (now Digital Interaction Design) and has worked with the likes of Coca Cola, Arsenal Football Club, RBS, Ministry of Justice, NHS and GiffGaff. Emily’s work enables organisations to focus on becoming more customer-centric.

Let us inspire you at DJCAD, ranked Top Ten for Art & Design in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2024.

Master’s degree show
DJCAD is annually transformed into a working art space, allowing students to exhibit work for the highly anticipated Degree Show. With VIP-invited guests, industry experts, as well as friends and family on the scene, the show is the perfect place to network and promote your work. 

Cutting-edge facilities
Gain full access to our state-of-the-art studios, workshops, and the latest design software and tools to transform your ideas into visual works of art. Additionally, you’ll be working from a campus where everything you need is at your fingertips. From convenience stores and art supply shops to places to eat and relax, the University of Dundee City campus has it all. 

Inspiration at every corner in Dundee, Scotland
As a UNESCO City of Design, Dundee is quickly transforming into one of the UK’s “coolest little cities” with the opening of the UK’s second V&A Museum- Scotland’s first ever design museum to showcase exhibitions spanning various disciplines, including contemporary art, fashion, and architecture. The city of Dundee itself serves as a vibrant canvas, with its stunning waterfront and historic/contemporary architecture. Needless to say, inspiration is endless in Dundee.

Cooper Gallery
Not many art schools can boast a fully functioning gallery exhibition space attached to its building. Cooper Gallery is a public art gallery at the heart of DJCAD, with an annual programme of exhibitions and events by national and international artists, designers and cultural practitioners. 

Join us at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design and embark on an inspiring journey of artistic discovery and personal growth. For more information about our undergraduate courses and events, visit the DJCAD website.