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Clearing 2026/27

Wanted: scribblers, dreamers, inspirers, you.
Wanted: scribblers, dreamers, inspirers, you.
Lulu Tian, 2025 BA Jewellery Design, Central Saint Martins, UAL

Looking for an undergraduate degree starting in 2026? Explore our range of courses and apply to join our creative community this September.

Interested in starting a creative undergraduate course at UAL? From creative robotics to theatre design, there’s still time to find the right course for you.

If you want to join UAL this autumn, Clearing provides another chance for you to apply for courses with available places. Read our guide to applying for all the information you need on how to join us this September.

From 2 July 2026, you can apply for a course through Clearing if you:

  • applied after the 30 June deadline
  • didn’t receive any offers, or you didn’t accept the ones you received, and you're still looking for a university
  • exceeded your predicted grades and want to change universities
  • declined your offers and are searching for a more suitable university or course
  • didn’t meet the entry conditions for your chosen university.

Explore our undergraduate courses

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Want to find out more about life as a student at UAL? Explore our range of open days and webinars.

Explore student life

  • Welcome Home Gardens House
    Welcome Home - Gardens House Exterior

    Halls Life  

    Halls Life helps UAL students build community, find wellbeing support, and make halls feel like home.

  • Graffiti in Brick Lane streets
    Graffiti in Brick Lane streets, 2017, UAL | Photograph: Chiara Bellamoli

    Living in London

    Find out about student life, costs and what to expect when living in London.

  • A person standing against a blue sky with textured fabric, blowing freely from his clothing
    Lily Dixon, BA (Hons) Textile Design, Chelsea College of Arts, UAL | Model: Pierre Sooh, Art Direction Assistant: Maya Ramnarine

    Arts Students' Union  

    From advice to societies, you automatically become an Arts SU member when you join UAL.

  • Three stools with unique, textured designs support upright rubber boots. The stools feature earth-toned, patterned seats against a plain backdrop.
    Anna Digby, 2025 BA (Hons) Product and Furniture Design, Chelsea College of Arts, UAL

    Student careers

    Studying at UAL is the best way to kick-start your creative future.

Explore your campus

  • Two students in the summer garden at Camberwell
    Students in the garden at Camberwell College of Arts

    Student life at Camberwell College of Arts

    South London is a bustling area, explore the art scene, bars and restaurants it has to offer.

  • Alumni watering the flowers at the terrace garden, CSM
    Watering the flowers at the terrace garden, CSM

    Student life at Central Saint Martins

    Browse our local area guides, offer holder events, study support information and more.

  • Students chatting in front of Tate Britain, it's summer.
    Students in the Tate Britain garden by Alys Tomlinson

    Student life at Chelsea College of Arts

    Chelsea is in Pimlico with easy access to central London. Explore our recommendations for the local area.

  • Students in digital facilities, 2020, London College of Communication, UAL | Photograph: Alys Tomlinson

    Student life at London College of Communication

    Explore our facilities, write for Artefact - our College magazine, or visit one of the many museums and galleries in the area.

  • Students in the fashion show, 2020, London College of Fashion, UAL | Photograph: Unai Matteo Lopez

    Student life at London College of Fashion

    Check out our seasonal guides to the best bits that you can explore from the 6 London College of Fashion sites and in your halls and homes.

  • Students in the college canteen, 2019, Wimbledon College of Arts, UAL | Photograph: Alys Tomlinson

    Student life at Wimbledon College of Arts

    Wimbledon is surrounded by green parks and houses a range of performing arts venues. Browse through our local area guide.

  • Photo of students in class at UAL Creative Computing Institute

    Student life at Creative Computing Institute

    Creative Computing Institute offers purpose built labs and spaces across 3 sites in southeast London and 1 site in central London.

  • A young man and a young woman sit at a desk behind two laptops. A camera is on the desk and both people are smiling.
    Issac Carter Ellison and Samatha Yu, Level 3 International: Introduction to the Study of Fashion, UAL © Alys Tomlinson

    Student life at UAL School of Pre-degree Studies

    Our UAL Pre-Degree Studies site is on a quiet street in the lively area of Shepherd’s Bush, one of the most diverse communities in West London.