Welcome to Winchester School of Art
Professor Bashir Makhoul, Head of School
Winchester School of Art is one of the leading art and design institutions in the UK, and one of 25 schools that make up the world-renowned University of Southampton. Against the background of traditions that go back 145 years, the School now regards itself, students and staff together, as an international centre for ideas. We meet the challenges of the creative future with a highly contemporary and global outlook, with state-of-the-art facilities and the best staff. They are leaders in their fields, and extremely experienced in all the industries relevant to our disciplines. They are engaged in current professional practice, conduct world-class research, and share a commitment to quality in the teaching they provide. We are very proud of our students, whether achieving employment at a high level or receiving prestigious awards.
Their accomplishments reflect the School's high quality, innovative and relevant education in art and design.
In a city which has been voted the best place to live in England, to those with strength of character and clarity of purpose, we offer the opportunity of the very best student experience, and a brilliant and stimulating learning environment in which you will be both challenged and supported. If you are ready to use your creativity to give new shape to the way we achieve exciting and ambitious goals together, please join us. I look forward to welcoming you here very soon.