Pre-degree courses
To be considered for a UAL undergraduate course, you usually need to have a strong portfolio and considerable knowledge of your subject. Our pre-degree and foundation courses enable you to develop the skills, experience and portfolio of work needed for further study.
Watch Christine's video to hear about her experience of being a pre-degree student at UAL. See below for more information about our pre-degree courses.
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (FAD)
FAD allows you to explore, experiment and build a portfolio in preparation for entry to an undergraduate course. Find out more about our FAD courses.
Foundation Studies in Performance
This practical course, based at Drama Centre London: Central Saint Martins, helps prepare you for undergraduate-level drama and performance courses.
Portfolio preparation courses
Full Time Folio Preparation
The courses will help take your skills to the next level and develop a portfolio for application to further studies, or directly into professional practice.
Preparation for Full-time Study
A range of orientation and portfolio courses to prepare you for university admission at Chelsea, Camberwell and Wimbledon Colleges of Arts, UAL
Portfolio preparation
Art and design short courses for teenagers. These courses offer something unique for creative teens and are held at Camberwell College of Art, UAL.
International Introduction to the study of Design, Media and Screen
Based at London College of Communication, this course provides a thorough introduction to the areas of Design, Media and Screen.
International: Introduction to the Study of Fashion
Based at London College of Fashion, this course helps prepare you for further study in a particular area of fashion by developing your skills, knowledge and portfolio.
International Preparation for Fashion (Certificate in Higher Education)
A one-year course based at London College of Fashion with successful completion resulting in a Certificate in Higher Education.
Certificate in Higher Education: Preparation for Design, Media and Screen
A one-year course based at London College of Communication with successful completion resulting in a Certificate in Higher Education.
Several of UAL’s Colleges also offer a selection of short courses designed to help international students develop the skills, experience and knowledge required for entry to more advanced courses:
- Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Colleges of Arts offer 6 week Preparation Courses to international students applying to study a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, undergraduate degree course or postgraduate degree course at UAL.
- Central Saint Martins also offers a 9 week Orientation to Art and Design course to help international students gain the skills, experience and knowledge required for entry to a foundation-level course.