UAL’s Careers and Employability team can support you to make a living doing what you love.
Support is free and accessible to all UAL students. We believe that everyone should be able to achieve their creative ambitions, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Most opportunities are open to all, but some might be limited to specific groups - we'll make it clear when this is the case.
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Find a job
Find creative work using our jobs board Creative Opportunities and UAL’s temping service ArtsTemps. We also have resources to help you with job hunting and applications.
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Opportunities for underrepresented students
Learn more about Creative Shift, our programme of opportunities and events designed to help you kick start your career.
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Exhibit and sell your work
We can help you to sell your work by taking part in exhibitions, trade shows and through our central London retail space not just a shop.
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Events and workshops
Our free events, training sessions and one-to-ones will help you to learn practical skills, gain advice and meet creative professionals.
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Support to freelance or start a business
Find useful advice and guidance on growing your freelance work or business.
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Awards, funding and mentoring
We offer a range of funding, mentoring and advice that could help you get your business off the ground.
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Manage your Intellectual Property
Take our IP module and read our advice on how best to manage and benefit from the value of your IP.
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Education and careers support
Contact our Education and Careers Support team with your questions. Explore our vast range of resources.
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From idea to industry: valuing your creative rights
Learn how to protect your intellectual property (IP) by taking our online learning module.
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Learning Guides
Get guidance and tips on portfolios, understanding your skills, application writing and more...
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Online interview simulator
Prepare for face-to-face, telephone and video interviews using advice, information, sample questions and a mock interview.
Stories
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2020 Mead Fellowship awards
In 2020, 5 projects were selected for a Mead Final Project Award. Mead Fellowships are designed to help UAL alumni develop and launch their creative practice. With up to £10,000 funding, we accept proposals for any single arts project or piece of
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Should I take a day job? What to do if you can’t find a creative job you love straight away
Should I take a day job? What to do if you can’t find a creative job you love straight away
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Celebrating 4 years of not just a shop!
It’s 4 years since UAL’s award-winning enterprise learning space – not just a shop – opened its doors.
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Featured Arts Temp: Daniele’s experience working for Arts Temps as an international student
Finding a job as an international student can be tough. We spoke to Daniele Nolè about his experiences finding work with Arts Temps and how it helped him become a part of the UAL community.
Contact
We don't have a student-facing office, but our Student Employability Practitioners run events to support you with your career in each College during term time.
Stay posted
💎Jewellery designers! This one is for you Entry-Level Designer for Touchstone Accessories Deadline: 15/11/2021 https://t.co/DAY0Lyz9Wz https://t.co/l8sr5WBzmH
If you have strong sewing skills and understand costume construction this might be the role for you👇 Head of Wardrobe for Jordan productions Deadline: 02/11/2021 https://t.co/kdBUNrEnPt https://t.co/hfQYyqfevy
Want to start your own business? Global Enterprise Week (8-12 November) is a free programme of talks and events on global, ethical and social enterprise. Events are free and open to UAL students and graduates. Book your places #globalenterpriseweek 🔗https://t.co/dcplRkisew https://t.co/SpMMuTjvQZ
Ready to shape the future of the creative industries? 🙋 Want to build connections with other creative arts students? 🙋 KickStART Creative Lab is a weekend of collaborative workshops, skills development and learning for future creative industry leaders. 🔗https://t.co/MwTZEF17uu https://t.co/YTnXjYx3o9