Summer Study Abroad - Architecture

Dates and fees

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

This course does not require any prior subject experience and is open to all levels. Students must be over 18 wanting an undergraduate-level of study.

Application requirements

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 indicate why you plan to Study Abroad in London at UAL. You should also indicate why you would like to join the course for which you are applying.

Course details

Learning for this 3-week Architecture course will be supported through lectures, group activities, guest speakers, and tutorials, helping you to conceptualise and communicate your ideas. Through field trips and engaging workshops, you will discuss and propose how to identify regeneration, heritage, infrastructure and public spaces. You will research emerging regenerative developments in London, play with model making learn techniques on presentation, layout, storytelling and narrative development.

Your final submission will take the form of a project review, where you present the development of your design proposal from first observations through to final resolution. Your work will culminate in a collectively designed showcase, presented and celebrated alongside your peers.

Week 1 - Discovering London

Week 2 - Developing Ideas

Week 3 - Refinement & Presentation

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?

• experience a taster of the field of Architecture and the philosophy of Central Saint Martins.
• learn from tutors who are practicing artists, designers and communicators.
• 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, a sketchbook, cutting board, scalpel, glue, ruler etc.

Materials we recommend you bring:

• Laptop
• Adobe Creative Suite
• 2D or 3D software if you already use it, not necessary
• 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.