Summer Study Abroad - Advanced Fashion Design

Dates and fees

Dates: 20 July 2026 – 6 August 2026
Fees: £2,850
Application deadline: 1 June 2026
Fee payment deadline: The full fee payment is due within 2 weeks of receiving your offer.
Duration: 3 weeks, with classes Monday to Thursday
Location: Central Saint Martins - Granary Square

Entry requirements

English requirements

You should be proficient in written and spoken English and be able to participate in group discussions and presentations. As a guideline we would expect you to have an English language level equivalent to IELTS score of 6.0. A certificate is not required.

Academic requirements

Students applying for this course are expected to be independent and highly motivated and should have prior experience in fashion design. Students must have completed at least one year at university level.

Application requirements and portfolio

When applying you will be required to provide us with:

• A copy of your in-date passport. Your passport needs to cover the whole length of the course;

• A 200-300 word personal statement. The personal statement should outline your experience with fashion, technical ability and what you wish to gain from the course. You should indicate why you would like to join the course for which you are applying;

• A portfolio of a selection of 5 images. The work you include should show your creative thinking and personal research.

Course details

This 3-week course is designed to give you an authentic Central Saint Martins fashion design experience, using experimental research and design development pathways that are original and innovative. This course is aimed at high level and ambitious fashion students. You will be working with dedicated students and tutors from around the world in order to produce exceptional work.

The course will be taught through a series of research projects, independent visits, design and illustration sessions, and individual and group tutorials. You will be expected to be ambitious and really push your ideas to explore what is possible to achieve through the design process. The course ends with a final critique in which you will present your work in an exhibition format. Designs finished in a toile format will be part of an audience attended fashion show organised by Summer Study Abroad - Fashion Communication students.

This is a challenging and demanding course aimed at high level fashion students.

Credits

• This course is the equivalent to 4 US / 16 UK / 8 ECTS style credits. For more information check our credits and assessments page.
• If you’re planning to claim credit towards your degree, be sure to check with your home institution before you apply. Please note that some institutions may have a different credit equivalence, please check this with your home institution.

Post-course

Study Abroad students receive a Record of Study 6-8 weeks after completion of their course. They will also receive a digital badge and downloadable certificate from Accredible after their Record of Study is issued. Badges can be shared in digital portfolios, used on CVs and added to social media profiles such as LinkedIn.

Why choose this course?

• explore your ideas by gathering inspiration from a variety of sources as the starting point for creative design research;
• develop and interpret your research ideas into garment designs, prints and embroideries;
• take a series of workshops led by industry professionals, covering pattern-making and fashion illustration;
• explore a range of different techniques to present your ideas to an advanced portfolio standard;
• benefit from access to specialist facilities at Central Saint Martins;
• meet like-minded individuals from around the world!
• get involved in UAL life through social events and activities;
• All courses are assessed and you'll receive a record of study at the end of the programme if you wish to request credit from your home institution.

Materials

You will be provided with a basic set of drawing paper, pens/pencils, and a sketchbook. You will be provided with basic sewing equipment; fabric scissors, tape measure, pattern master.

Please ensure you bring:
A camera or smartphone

Summer Study Abroad Award

We offer two Summer Study Abroad Award for for two students on one of our 3-week Summer Study Abroad courses.

To be eligible, you must be 18 years or older, hold an offer to join one of our 3 week Summer Study Abroad courses, and be enrolled on an undergraduate degree programme outside the UK.

• The award covers the tuition-fee only and depends on you successfully enrolling for the course.
• Our cancellation policy still applies.
• Award winners will be asked to take part in promotional activities to promote Summer Study Abroad, including social media posts and takeovers, and blog writing.

Find out how to apply.