Skip to main content
Short courses at

Central Saint Martins

Try something new, develop your skills or turn your creative interests into a dream job with UAL Short Courses at Central Saint Martins. Find courses in fashion, fine art, design and more.

Develop your art and design skills at our world-famous King's Cross, London campus. Join students of all levels to use the same state-of-the-art facilities as our degree students.

Courses run year-round—weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays—with dedicated options for kids and teenagers.

Browse by subject

Featured courses

Communication and graphic design
Creative Direction Short Course

Creative Direction Short Course

£800

Learn how to become a Creative Director. Suitable for learners from Fashion, Architecture, Advertising and other creative backgrounds.

  • Dates - 23 March 2026 to 27 March 2026
  • Schedule - Monday to Friday
Fashion design
Fashion Folio

Fashion Folio

£5360

Produce a professional portfolio for undergraduate/postgraduate applications, employment, or personal development. This intensive course focuses on creating a strong body of work. Gain skills for showcasing your fashion design abilities.

  • Dates - 27 April 2026 to 10 July 2026
  • Schedule - Monday to Friday
Illustration
Illustration for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course

Illustration for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course

£610

Develop your illustration skills. Create compelling visual narratives.

  • Dates - 7 April 2026 to 10 April 2026
  • Schedule - Tuesday to Friday
Fine art
Art Theory Introduction to Aesthetics Online Short Course

Art Theory Introduction to Aesthetics Online Short Course

£430

Examine the theory of aesthetics, considering philosophical and thought-provoking concepts. This course offers a fresh perspective on art.

  • Dates - 30 March 2026 to 2 April 2026
  • Schedule - Monday to Thursday

Browse by course type

  • Portfolio Preparation_(c) Sean Hawkey
    Student working on their portfolio, photographed by Sean Hawkey

    On campus short courses  

    Browse upcoming short courses at Central Saint Martins


  • Online short courses

    Explore online short courses, with live online classes and on-demand learning available

  • Student Work and Textures, Teenager, Urban Sketchbook for 16 to 18 Year Olds_(c) Sean Hawkey

    Short courses for kids and teens

    Fun and creative short courses for kids and teens aged 11 to 18


  • Customised training solutions

    For indivuals, brands and organisations seeking career development courses or bespoke training solutions

Stay in touch

How to find us

Practical information