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Applications for UAL Insights

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Find out more and apply to UAL Insights

UAL Insights programmes are open to students studying art and design subjects at our partner schools and colleges.

Our Autumn-Winter Schools are designed for 2nd year Level 3 Diploma and A Level students.

Eligibility - who can take part

Students who meet one or more of the following criteria are encouraged to apply:

  • Students whose parent(s) or guardian(s) have not completed a university degree
  • Students from low-income backgrounds (based on their London postcode)
  • Students whose families receive benefits for living costs (including Universal Credit, Child Tax Credit, Free School Meals, Housing Benefit, Income Support, Income-based Job Seekers Allowance and Pupil Premium)
  • Looked after children and care leavers.

Please contact us if you have any questions about our eligibility criteria: outreach@arts.ac.uk.

UAL Insights Post-16 programmes

Download the UAL Insights timeline (PDF 1.9MB) for an overview of activities that take place in your 1st or 2nd year of Level 3 Diploma, AS or A Levels.

What's next? Autumn-Winter Schools

Applications for Autumn-Winter Schools are now open.Download our Autumn-Winter Schools application guide (3.9MB) to find out what's happening when across our Colleges.

Need some pointers for completing our online application form? Watch Gavin's video for hints and tips.

Apply to Autumn-Winter Schools

UAL Insights Foundation in Art and Design application

Shape your portfolio

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    Insights: shape your portfolio

    Learn from Insights students now studying at UAL. Build your skills and knowledge with resources made by our community of UAL tutors and students.

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Get in touch

We also run a series of Pre-16 projects. Contact us for more details: outreach@arts.ac.uk