UAL’s registration with The Office for Students (OfS) includes requirements to make certain information public.
Degree Outcomes Statement
UAL is publishing this statement covering a review of our arrangements for ensuring that the classification of awards made are valid, accurate and reliable. The statement details trends of degree outcomes over time and the policies and processes we use to ensure the integrity of our awards, including details of our degree classification algorithm.
UAL Degree Outcomes Statement 2022 (PDF 663KB)
Access and Participation Plans
Each year universities are asked to put together a document outlining their commitment to widening participation and fair access to higher education. Download UAL’s most current detailed plan, as approved by the OfS, to recruit and support students from diverse backgrounds:
University of the Arts London Access and Participation Plan 2020/21 to 2024/25 (PDF 773KB)
Summary of 2020/21 to 2024/45 Access and Participation Plan (PDF 152KB)
Fee Summary 2023/24 (PDF 117KB)
Previous documents for the Office of Fair Access (OFFA) are listed below by year:
Access and Participation Plan 2019/20 (PDF 350KB)
Access and Participation Plan 2019/20 Impact Report (PDF 175KB)
Access Agreement 2018/19 (PDF 419KB)
Access Agreement 2017/18 (PDF 280KB)
Access Agreement 2016/17 (PDF 493KB)
Access Agreement 2015/16 (PDF 400KB)
Access Agreement 2014/15 (PDF 294KB)
Access Agreement 2013/14 (PDF 185KB)
Student Protection Plan
Information about how the University protects students’ interests in the event of unforeseen changes that may affect study.
OfS: Student Protection Plan - Version 3 (PDF 161KB)
Refund and Compensation Policy
Details of the circumstances under which UAL would refund fees.
OfS Refund and Compensation Policy (PDF 59KB)
Transfer policy
There may be instances where students have started their degree at a different university and would like to transfer to complete their studies at UAL. This may be due to a change in personal circumstances.
UAL is committed to supporting students who are considering transfer. We accept students transferring from other universities for both undergraduate and postgraduate entry on a case-by-case basis and if places are available.
If you are an international student considering an external transfer to UAL, please contact UAL Student Services to discuss immigration requirements.
UAL will produce a transcript to assist any UAL students seeking transfer to another institution.
OfS: Transfer Policy (Word 678KB)
If you are a current UAL student and wish to transfer to another course within UAL please refer to
UAL course transfer guidance.
External Transfer for Undergraduate Students
If you feel you meet these requirements then please apply to the course as outlined on the course webpage as early as possible (transfer students normally apply when their first term/semester results are published) and we can then assess your eligibility and consider your application. Please be aware you will need to select your 'point of entry' as year two.
External Transfer for Postgraduate Students
If you feel you meet these requirements then please apply directly to the course via the course webpage as early as possible (transfer students normally apply when their first term/semester results are published) and we can then assess your eligibility and consider your application. Please be aware you will need to select your 'point of entry' as year one and indicate in your application that you are applying with credit.
This information will enable us to make a more informed decision as to whether the content that you have studied is to an appropriate level for entry to the course. Please be aware that you must meet all of the above requirements, otherwise your application is unlikely to be successful.
All applications are referred to the Admissions Service who will consider your application in conjunction with the Course Admissions Tutor. You will be informed of the outcome of your application via UCAS or email.
Transparency information
Detailed attainment information broken down by a range of factors about the attainment of UAL students on First Degrees.
The published information shows the proportion of students who achieved each level of classification for First Degrees, with this information provided for students by ethnicity, socio-economic background, and sex.
OfS Transparency Tables 2022 (Excel 29KB)
T-Level qualifications
At UAL, we welcome applications from students taking the new T level qualification. T levels are an alternative to A levels, Extended Diplomas, apprenticeships and other 16-19 courses. Equivalent in size to 3 A levels, a T-level focuses on vocational skills and can help students into skilled employment, higher education or apprenticeships.
Applications to UAL are considered based on all the information submitted. Qualifications are only part of the application process, with courses often requesting additional supporting documents such as a digital portfolio or written statement. When reviewing applications, our admissions tutors consider the subject and content of individual qualifications alongside any additional documentation (where requested). The most appropriate T levels are typically those in areas related to design.
For more information, please visit the T levels government website.