Across the UK, graduates are busy preparing for their final year exhibitions. We've collated an extensive list of degree shows taking place this year, so you can easily find out what's happening near you, and when.
We're not going to lie: there's a lot to take in – so we've made it a bit easier for you. Want them in date order? Just scroll down for May, or jump directly to June (opens in new tab) or July (opens in new tab). Prefer them alphabetically? Here's a handy A-Z (opens in new tab).
If we've accidentally missed your show, please drop us a line at hello@computerarts.com.
And don't forget to take advantage of Computer Arts' half-price subscription offer (opens in new tab) for students and new graduates, at the end of these listings. Enjoy!
May 2015
Camberwell College of Arts, Chelsea and Wimbledon: Foundation Dip, Art & Design (opens in new tab)
- 11–15 May
- CCW Progression Centre, Wilson Road, London, SE5 8LU
Camberwell College of Arts' foundation show is followed by its Undergraduate Sumer Show, which kicks off 22 June.
Arts University College, Bournemouth (PrepHE) (opens in new tab)
- 14–22 May
- Wallisdown, Poole, Dorset BH12 5HH
Opens with a private view on Thursday 14th; open to the public from the 15th. The university's Prep show is followed in June by its higher education summer show on Friday 19 June.
Central Saint Martins: Foundation Show (opens in new tab)
- 14-16 May
- Central Saint Martins, Granary Building, 1 Granary Square, King's Cross, London
For BA and MA Fine Art info, head down to Degree Show One listings on 27th May, and for graphic design it's Degree Show Two, from 24 June.
Aberystwyth School of Art: Undergraduate Degree Show (opens in new tab)
18–28 May 2015
Buarth Mawr, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1NG
Edinburgh Napier: Degree Show and Festival of Creative Industries (opens in new tab)
- 21-31 May
- Merchiston Campus, Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH10 5DT
- @ArtsEdNapier
This year the School of Arts and Creative Industries launches its new Creative Industries Festival together with its annual Graduate Degree Show from 22-31 May. (Private viewing and Family and Friends 21 May).
Alongside the exhibition, there will be screenings, music, performances, exhibitions, workshops and talks by students, staff and special guest speakers including renowned graphic designer Vaughan Oliver. Head to the site for further event details. Open Monday to Friday 11am-7pm, (weekends 10am-5pm).
North Wales School of Art and Design, Glyndwr University (opens in new tab)
- 22 May–1 June
- 49-51 Regent Street, Wrexham, North Wales, LL11 1PF
Private view 22 May, 6-10pm.
Leeds College of Art: Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (opens in new tab)
- 22 May–28 May
- Vernon St, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 8P
Leeds College of Art was the highest-ranked independent art college in the 2014 Guardian league table. This first show is for its Foundation Diploma in Art & Design, with BA design-focussed courses exhibiting from Saturday 13th June.
University for the Creative Arts: Farnham (opens in new tab)
- 22 May–5 June
- Falkner Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DS
The University of the Creative Arts' multi-part graduate show season kicks off at Farnham, the alma mater of Computer Arts' very own art editor Jo Gulliver.
Central Saint Martins: Degree Show One (opens in new tab)
- 27–31 May
- Granary Building, 1 Granary Square, London, N1C 4AA
CSM's show includes its BA and MA Fine Art courses, as well as MA photography and moving image work. The more design-focused Degree Show Two runs from 24–28 June.
Nottingham Trent University, Art and Design degree shows (opens in new tab)
- 28 May–6 June
- Burton Street, Nottingham, NG1 4BU
- @NTUArtandDesign
Private view on 28 May; public view (opens in new tab) from Friday 29 May, 10am-5pm.
Edinburgh College of Art, The University of Ediburgh (opens in new tab)
- 29 May–7 June 2015
- 74 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh
Business view - 28th May, 6-8pm, friends and family view - 29th May 6-8pm and public viewing open on 30th May from 11am.
Glasgow Kelvin College, University of Dundee (opens in new tab)
- 29 May–12 June
- Kelvin Art Space, GKC West Campus Gallery 75 Hotspur Street, Glasgow, G20 8LJ
N2NW represents the current BA Hons Visual Arts students at Glasgow Kelvin College/Duncan of Jordanstone. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.
Liverpool School of Art and Design (opens in new tab)
- 29 May–12 June
- The John Lennon Art and Design Building, Duckinfield Street, Liverpool
Students studying Architecture, Fashion, Fine Art, Graphic Design and Illustration, Popular Music Studies and Spatial Design will be showing work this year across five different floors. Open 10am-6pm
University of Gloucestershire (opens in new tab)
- 29 May–12 June
- Hardwick Centre for Art and Photography, St Paul's Road, Cheltenham, GL50 4BS
Canterbury Christ Church College: Visual Art and Design (opens in new tab)
- 29 May–13 June
- Sidney Cooper Gallery and painting studios, Augustine House and the Augustine Art Centre.
This is a mixed discipline exhibition taking place at multiple venues and work will include painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, film, photography and digital art. Private view - 29 May, 6-8pm. Public - 30 May, times vary.
University of Lincoln: Graphic Design; Illustration (opens in new tab)
- 29 May–12 June
- AAD Building East, College of Arts, University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool, Lincoln, LN6 7TS
Private view Friday 29 May, 6:30-0pm; open to the public 30th May. The Graphic Design course has a cracking website - check it out.
Coventry University: Art, Design and Media (opens in new tab)
- 29 May–5 June
- Priory Street, Coventry, CV1 5FB
Private view 29 May; public exhibition from 30 May
University for the Creative Arts: Rochester (opens in new tab)
- 30 May–8 June
- Fort Pitt Road, Rochester, ME1 1DZ
Private view Thursday 30 May 5-8pm; public exhibition from Friday 31 May, 10am-4pm (times vary throughout the week)
University of Derby (opens in new tab)
- 30 May–13 June 2015
- Markeaton Street and Room BM412, Britannia Mill, Mackworth Road, Derby, DE22 3BL
You'll find the graphic design graduates exhibiting as part of a large public exhibition showcasing work from a variety of different courses.
Cardiff School of Art and Design (opens in new tab)
- 30 May–5 June
- Cardiff Metropolitan University, Llandaff campus, Western Avenue, Cardiff, CF5 2YB
BA Graphic Communication, Illustration and product Design amongst a varied range of courses on show. Open Sat-Thursday 10am-6pm and Friday slightly different hours.
University of Cumbria, Art and Design (opens in new tab)
- 30 May – 5 June
- Brampton Road campus (and Caldewgate, Carlisle for Fine Art)
Grahic Design, Illustration, Digital Arts, Games Design and more on display. Open 10am-4pm (closed Sunday)
Kingston University: Art, Design and Architecture (opens in new tab)
- 30 May–5 June
- Knights Park campus, Grange Road, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, KT1 2QJ
Private view Saturday 30 May, 1-7pm. Public view from 31 May, times vary throughout the week.
Newcastle University (Fine Art) (opens in new tab)
- 30 May–11 June
- Hatton Gallery and the Fine Art studios, Newcastle University, King's Gate, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU
