Student Careers

Want to get the skills, knowledge and motivation you need to fulfil your ambitions? Starting Out is our summer programme of inspiring and empowering talks, workshops, one-to-ones and networking opportunities. Events run from 12 July until 15 September 2022.

Work for yourself or want to in the future? Sign up to be part of our Founders and Freelancers group on The Dots!

Want to set up your own business? UAL can help you apply for a Start-up Visa to stay in the UK after graduation. Apply by 11 July 2022.

Enter our latest competition and your design could be sold in not just a shop. Winners receive £250 and 5 notebooks with their design. Apply by 10am 26 July.

UAL can help you to find paid employment during or after your studies through Arts Temps and Creative Opportunities.

Our range of online tools and learning guides are designed to help you with your portfolio, interview skills and more.

Learn more about Creative Shift, our programme of opportunities and events designed to help you kick start your career.

Our free events, training sessions and one-to-ones will help you to learn practical skills, gain advice and meet creative professionals.

Explore the full range of ways we can support you with your career, from making money while you study to preparing for the world of work.

Our advisors and resources can support you with identifying your career path, applications and preparing for interviews.

Our enterprise team can support you with many aspects of setting up and running a successful business or freelance practice.

Artquest provides the professional information, advice and projects that visual artists need to understand the art world.