Slade - In Depth

Founded: 1871.

Structural features: Part of University College London (UCL).

Site: UCL, Gower Street in Bloomsbury.

How to get there: Warren Street or Euston Square underground stations; many bus routes.

Special features: All staff are practising artists.

Academic features: Degree course mainly studio work plus history of art, theoretical studies and one other subject from another UCL department.

Awarding body: London University. Main undergraduate award: BA.

Length of course: 4 years.

Library & information services: Donaldson Library of UCL; 4500 periodicals and 60 study places; Slade/Duveen fine art reference library; slide collection of UCL.

Study abroad: 20% of students spend a period abroad. Exchange programme with Helsinki, Athens, Frankfurt, Paris, Vienna, Australia, USA. Careers: Information and advice service.

Student advice & services: Professional welfare officer; all other facilities from student health service.

Amenities: Automatic membership of UCL SU, with bar, television, music rooms etc; also central collegiate building with theatre, indoor sports facilities.

Accommodation: See University College London. 5% of first degree students live at home.

Living expenses budget: Minimum budget of £750 per month (excluding tuition fees) recommended by UCL.

Term time work: School allows term-time work to a limit of 12 hours per week (50+% believed to work). Some work available both in UCL (bars, library) and the Slade (studio clearing, preparation for degree shows, clerical); also UCL careers office helps with holiday jobs.