Further Education tuition fees
Here you can read about tuition fees for:
- Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
- Further Education or Pre-Degree courses.
How much you need to pay depends on:
- whether you're a Home or International student: check your fee status
- how old you are.
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Home students: Tuition fees for 2026/27
Students from the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are charged at the same rate as Home students.
UAL Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
Due to government regulations, fees for the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design depend on your age on 31 August 2026.
- Under 19: Free.
- 19 and over: £5,255 + £165 Awarding Body registration fee.
Eligible students can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the full cost of the tuition fee and awarding body registration fee.
Cert HE: Preparation for Design, Media and Screen
- All ages: £9,790
This tuition fee is subject to the passing of UK government legislation. If this is not passed, your tuition fee for 2026/27 will be £9,535.
International students: Tuition fees for 2026/27
These fees apply to students of all ages.
| Course | Tuition Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Diploma in Art and Design | £24,660 (plus Awarding Body Registration Fee of £165) | £24,825 |
| Level 3: Introduction to the Study of Design, Media and Screen | £24,660 (plus Awarding Body Registration Fee of £175) | £24,835 |
| Level 3: Introduction to the Study of Fashion | £24,660 (plus Awarding Body Registration Fee of £175) | £24,835 |
| Cert HE: Preparation for Design, Media and Screen | £24,660 | £24,660 |
| Cert HE: International Preparation for Fashion | £24,660 | £24,660 |
| Pre-Degree Online | £18,495 (plus Awarding Body Registration Fee of £155 per student for 90 credits) | £18,650 |
Home students: Tuition fees for 2025/26
Students from the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are charged at the same rate as Home students.
UAL Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
Due to government regulations, fees for the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design depend on your age on 31 August 2025.
- Under 19: Free.
- 19 and over: £5,260 + £160 Awarding Body registration fee.
Eligible students can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the full cost of the tuition fee and awarding body registration fee.
Cert HE: Preparation for Design, Media and Screen
- All ages: £9,535
International students: Tuition fees for 2025/26
These fees apply to students of all ages.
| Course | Tuition Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Diploma in Art and Design | £23,940 (plus Awarding Body Registration Fee of £160) | £24,100 |
| Level 3: Introduction to the Study of Design, Media and Screen | £23,940 (plus Awarding Body Registration Fee of £172) | £24,112 |
| Level 3: Introduction to the Study of Fashion | £23,940 (plus Awarding Body Registration Fee of £172) | £24,112 |
| Cert HE: Preparation for Design, Media and Screen | £23,940 | £23,940 |
| Cert HE: International Preparation for Fashion | £23,940 | £23,940 |
| Pre-Degree Online | £17,955 (plus Awarding Body Registration Fee of £153 per student for 90 credits) | £18,108 |