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Summer Study Abroad - Experimental Fashion Knitwear
Course introduction
This 3-week course will suit students with a very creative design aesthetic in fashion and those who wish to develop and specialise in knit and other related fabrics. It will offer a taster of the BA Fashion Design with Knitwear at Central Saint Martins. You will be shown how to initiate ideas via your sketchbooks and how to explore your research and develop fashion and fabric designs from it. With a series of workshops covering techniques such as machine and hand knitting, crochet, embroidery and smocking you will be encouraged to design and produce a range of fashion and fabric ideas. You will learn how to edit your work and where to concentrate your technical abilities.
Dates and fees
Dates: 29 June 2026 – 16 July 2026
Fee: £2,630
Application deadline: 11 May 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 make 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, preferably having completed one year at university (undergraduate-level study). Previous experience in the subject area is required for this course.
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. Please also detail your previous experience working with knitwear machinery and indicate why you would like to join the course for which you are applying.
Course details
On your 3-week Experimental Knitwear Design course at Central Saint Martins you will dive into research methods and design processes, developing a strong sense of fashion knitwear, creating individual design ideas, and learning new technical and more advanced domestic machine knit skills.
Week 1 is focused on research skills. You will learn the basics of the knitting machine and start initial design developments from your research.
Week 2 focuses on development skills, experimenting and extracting ideas from your research to apply to your final design ideas. You will gain some advanced knitting machine techniques to incorporate into your project.
Week 3 will hone your construction skills, and how to communicate your project ideas. You will focus on making one final garment (or one ‘look’). In the evenings and weekends, you can explore and soak up what London has to offer as a backdrop for inspiration. On the last day of the course, you will present your final garment(s) as part of a salon installation / live catwalk.
You may also consider accessories and styling elements to convey your concept and overall vision at the final showcase. Be ambitious! You will be surprised by how much you can achieve in just 3-weeks.
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 taster of the BA Fashion Design with Knitwear course at 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, and a sketchbook. You will also be provided with needle and thread, ruler, fabric scissors, tape measures, and selected yarn.
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.
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