GradEx Creative Industries Degree Show

Friday 29 May – Saturday 6 June

We were delighted to once again host our annual Creative Industries Degree Show 2026 in person. We warmly invite you to visit our campus and enjoy the outstanding creative work of our graduating students.

We are proud of our graduates’ ambition, excellence, and creativity. The diversity of their approaches and outcomes is truly impressive. The Degree Show showcases our commitment to combining academic development with professional project opportunities, live briefs, entrepreneurialism, and networking. 

Our students are prepared for the future through the support of our expert academic and technical staff, alongside access to the University’s specialist studios and industry-standard workshops. We wish our graduates every success in their future endeavours.  

Exhibits and awards

Friday 29th May – Saturday 6th June 

The awards ceremony and official opening will take place on Friday 29th May at 6:30pm, outside Ember Lounge (College Road).

The show will open from 7:00pm and will remain open throughout the week during the times listed below. 

There is no need to book – simply drop in and enjoy the fantastic work our students have produced. 

Schedule

Friday 29th May (Opening Night):

  • 6:30pm – Official opening outside Ember Lounge (no public access to shows before this time)
  • 7:00pm – 9:00pm – shows open 

Drop in times:

Saturday 30 May: 11:00am – 4:00pm 

Sunday 31 May: 11:00am – 3:00pm 

Monday 1 June: 11:00am – 4:00pm 

Tuesday 2 June: 11:00am – 4:00pm 

Wednesday 3 June: 10:00am – 7:00pm 

Thursday 4 June: 11:00am – 4:00pm 

Friday 5 June: 11:00am – 4:00pm 

Saturday 6 June: 9:00am – 3:00pm 

Projects on show

Course exhibitions

  • BArch Architecture
  • Art and Design Foundation 
  • BA Cartoon and Comic Arts
  • BA Fine Art
  • BA Fashion
  • BA Animation
  • BA Graphic Design
  • BA Illustration
  • BA Photography
  • BA Surface Pattern and Textile Design
  • BA Product, Furniture & Ceramics 
  • MA Ceramics
  • BA Film Production
  • BA Acting for Stage and Screen*
  • BA Automotive and Transport Design & MA by Negotiated Study
  • BA Sound Design*
  • BA Music Production*
  • BA English and Creative Writing 

*Opening night only

Previous Degree Show catalogues

View our talented graduates' work in our previous Degree Show catalogues to get a taste of what to expect from this year's event.

Degree Show 2023

Degree Show 2022

Degree Show 2021

Degree Show 2019

Contact us

for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025

for Social Inclusion

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

for First Generation Students

The Mail University Guide 2026

in the UK for Games Education

Rookies Games Design and Development 2023, 2025

TIGA Best Games Institution 2024, 2025

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021