Study Abroad at London College of Communication

Wherever you are in the world, welcome to London College of Communication.

London College of Communication (LCC) welcomes students from all over the world to programmes in the arts, design, media, communication and more.

At London College of Communication, our dynamic community of staff, students and graduates discover new possibilities in creative communications.

We support our students to explore the power of storytelling, develop a career they love, and to make a difference across wider society.

Taught by experienced practitioners, they create work that challenges and inspires in ways that generate responsible and imaginative futures, and have opportunities to showcase their projects through events and exhibitions.

If you are a UAL student looking to study abroad, or an overseas student looking for exchange opportunities, please visit our Student Mobility page.

Want to study abroad at LCC?

Our Study Abroad programmes are designed for undergraduate-level students at other universities, who would like to study at London College of Communication as part of their studies.

You can choose to study alongside UAL undergraduate students for a term or academic year on our Integrated Study Abroad programme, or with other study abroad students on our Semester Study Abroad programme. If a term or semester is not an option, UAL’s Summer Study Abroad programmes allow students to take 3, 6, or 8-week courses over the summer.

Student working in the LCC Letterpress Studio, backdrop has orange posters. — **Tate Donaldson working in the Letterpress Studio, image by Alys Tomlinson.**

Integrated Study Abroad

Study alongside undergraduate students for 1, 2 or 3 terms and fully integrate into the BA course and student life.
Creative Industries London Module

A module for students on Integrated Study Abroad Programmes - gain 3 credits and get under the skin of contemporary communication practices in one of the most inspiring cities in the world.
Image credit: Adam Razvi

Summer Study Abroad

Take courses in a range of disciplines during the summer for 3 or 6 weeks. Summer Study Abroad courses are a great opportunity for students who cannot study for a full semester or year.
Photography by Veronica Blagoeva

Media and Communication Semester

13-week Media and Communication course is focused on the social and cultural impact of digital media forms and will help you develop a critical understanding of new communication technologies.

Life at UAL

Studying at LCC is a once in a lifetime chance to enhance your career in design, media and screen, develop life skills, and gain academic credit in the heart of London.

Spending just one term or a full academic year with us will enrich your creative practice, bring exciting opportunities, and open your eyes to a whole new cultural perspective.

LCC is a pioneering world leader in creative communications education.

Student in Creative Technology Lab, 2020. London College of Communication, UAL. Photograph: Tim Boddy

Facilities

LCC has an extensive range of professional workshops and facilities.
Image credit: Lewis Bush

Student life at LCC

Student life at LCC is full of possibilities. You'll be joining a creative community of around 4,500 students at the heart of Elephant and Castle.
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LCC Stories

The latest projects, events and news from LCC

We Are Social, Amelia Sprinks, MA Public Relations, 2025, LCC

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MA Public Relations student, Amelia Spinks, reflects on how her studies led her to We Are Social and sparked her passion for creativity, collaboration, and storytelling.
Jade Nikita Monteiro Andrade: Creative Industries London

Jade Nikita Monteiro Andrade is a second year Media Studies student at Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro. She talked about her experience on the 3-week Creative Industries London course she joined in January 2025.
Lillian Lewandowski: her Creative Industries journey

Second year Southwest Minesota State University Communications student, Lillian Lewandowski joined our 3-week Creative Industries London module in January 2024 as part of the studies.
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Roberto joined UAL Summer Study Abroad to study Communication for PR and Advertising at London College of Communication. He describes this summer course as "one of the best experiences I've had"!
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