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Business & management, and science

Become an expert in the world of creative business with our range of short courses in business, management, and science.

Our courses will give you the competitive edge you need to develop your business, leadership, marketing and public relations skills amongst a diverse group of peers from across the globe.

Courses include:

  • Set lessons and assignments
  • Tutor feedback
  • Chance to meet like-minded students from all over the world
  • Group feedback and/or critique sessions
  • A digital badge to display on your CV or portfolio, and a certificate of completion

You can also explore our self-paced short courses which offer full flexibility in learning through pre-recorded sessions on our student learning hub. You can study from any location at a time that suits you.

Business & management, and science
Experience Design Short Course

Experience Design Short Course

£810

In an increasingly media saturated world discover how to design events, environments, products and services that transform emotions, thoughts and behaviour.

  • Dates - 24 August 2026 to 28 August 2026
  • Schedule - Monday to Friday
Business & management, and science
Social Media Marketing Intensive Short Course

Social Media Marketing Intensive Short Course

£650

Create a social media strategy to build your business and online marketing campaign. Learn the tools to build a network and run social media campaigns.

  • Dates - 3 August 2026 to 4 August 2026
  • Schedule - Monday to Tuesday
Business & management, and science
Digital Marketing Strategy Intensive Short Course

Digital Marketing Strategy Intensive Short Course

£1510

Learn to create successful digital marketing campaigns. Build your own strategy, master tactics, and measure ROI. Focus on content creation and analytics.

  • Dates - 17 August 2026 to 21 August 2026
  • Schedule - Monday to Friday
Business & management, and science
UX Design for Beginners Short Course

UX Design for Beginners Short Course

£1260

Learn fundamental UX design skills in this, design-led course. Conceive, prototype, and produce human-centered digital experiences.

  • Dates - 17 August 2026 to 21 August 2026
  • Schedule - Monday to Friday

Business & management, and science
Social Media Marketing Online Short Course

Social Media Marketing Online Short Course

£620

Craft effective social media marketing strategies. Discover expert tools to increase engagement and attract new audiences.

  • Dates - 18 August 2026 to 21 August 2026
  • Schedule - Tuesday to Friday
Business & management, and science
Digital Marketing Strategy Online Short Course

Digital Marketing Strategy Online Short Course

£300

Develop effective marketing campaigns and optimise your digital strategy. This self-paced course offers flexible learning for busy schedules, from any location.

  • Self-paced
Business & management, and science
Instagram for Businesses and Brands Online Short Course

Instagram for Businesses and Brands Online Short Course

£530

Learn how to use Instagram to build your community to achieve your business and brand goals.

  • Dates - 28 October 2026 to 28 October 2026
  • Schedule - Wednesday
Business & management, and science
Service Design Online Short Course

Service Design Online Short Course

£580

Explore service design principles. Learn the tools and methods for creating better services, applicable to a business or project in any industry.

  • Dates - 12 August 2026 to 23 September 2026
  • Schedule - Wednesdays
  • Image: Students working in the digital space, Camberwell College of Arts, UAL
    Image: Students working in the digital space, Camberwell College of Arts, UAL

    Learn how to build a digital marketing strategy with a short course

    Our Digital Marketing Strategy Online Short Course is designed to teach you everything you need to know to develop and optimise your marketing strategy. We caught up with course tutor Lynsey Fox to find out more.

  • Image: UAL | Photograph: Alys Tomlinson
    Image: UAL | Photograph: Alys Tomlinson

    Discover how design interacts with systems theory

    Suzanne Goff tells us about her interest in systemic design and discusses her experience on our Introduction to Design with Systems Online Short Course.

  • Content Marketing (OSC)

    Strengthen your digital marketing skills with a short course

    Three students who took the Digital Marketing Strategy Online Short Course share their experience on the course, what inspired them to look to short courses and how what they’ve learned has fed their personal and professional growth.