Short Courses at

London College of Communication

World-class teaching in photography, graphic design, marketing and more.

Study at London College of Communication (LCC), a world leader in creative communication education, located in Elephant & Castle.

Discover new possibilities across 150+ short courses, from animation and photography to journalism and design. Develop your portfolio for further study or professional practice.

Courses are available for all levels and ages (including kids and teens), with flexible scheduling on weekdays, evenings, and weekends.

Take a creative break and join us for Summer School, running from June to September 2026. Explore our range of on-campus courses and plan your experience now.

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Featured courses

Animation, interactive, film and sound

Experimental Film Online Short Course

£910

Explore the fundamentals of film, video, and installation. Experiment with diverse methods and develop your filmmaking voice.

Dates - 30 September 2026 to 2 December 2026
Schedule - Wednesdays

Photography

Photojournalism Short Course

£640

Explore history, analyse influential work and discover today's market. 3-day course for insight into visual storytelling.

Dates - 20 February 2027 to 6 March 2027
Schedule - Saturdays

Business & management, and science

Digital Marketing Strategy Intensive Short Course

£1510

Learn to create successful digital marketing campaigns. Build your own strategy, master tactics, and measure ROI. Focus on content creation and analytics.

Dates - 17 August 2026 to 21 August 2026
Schedule - Monday to Friday

Journalism, PR, media and publishing

Storytelling and Creative Writing for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course

£780

Strengthen your creative reading and writing with this creative writing short course for 16 to 18 year olds. Access your own artistic perspective and voice.

Dates - 14 December 2026 to 18 December 2026
Schedule - Monday to Friday

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On campus short courses

Browse upcoming short courses at London College of Communication
Online short courses

Explore online short courses, with live online classes and on-demand learning available
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Short courses for kids and teens

Fun and creative short courses for kids and teens aged 11 to 18
Customised training solutions

For individuals, brands and organisations seeking career development courses or bespoke training solutions