Fashion business and communication short courses
Develop new skills in fashion media, business and communication with a UAL Short Course. Whether you're looking to break into the fashion media industry, start your own fashion empire or expand your creative portfolio to advance your career, our courses are designed to help you achieve your goals.
Short courses take place online and at UAL's world-renowned colleges, including Central Saint Martins and London College of Fashion.
Explore our evening classes and weekend courses which offer flexible study options, with 5-week or 10-week formats available, or study online from the comfort of your own space and get the same, high quality learning experience at a time that suits you or on-demand.
Alternatively join us for Summer, Winter, or Spring School. Each school offers a unique experience of studying at UAL.
UAL Short Courses are suitable for every level, all designed with appropriate class sizes, so tutors can help each individual improve their knowledge and get to the next level.
Our courses offer the opportunity to:
- Learn from fashion business and media industry professionals
- Gain an understanding of how the fashion media industry works
- Develop practical fashion business skills to support professional growth
- Benefit from set lessons and assignments to support your learning
- Gain friendly tutor feedback and helpful critiques to guide your progress
- Supportive group sessions to share ideas and get fresh perspectives
- A digital badge to display on your CV or portfolio, and a certificate of completion
Featured short courses
Art Direction For Fashion Short Course
£590
Create compelling visuals for brands, tell stories and make emotional connections. This is a practical, fast-paced course led by industry experts. Available both on campus and online.
- Dates - 2 July 2026 to 13 August 2026
- Schedule - Thursdays (No class on 23 July)
Fashion Business Practice Short Course
£1530
Launch your fashion career. Get an insider's look at the industry. This intro course covers the fashion business landscape for aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals.
- Dates - 10 August 2026 to 21 August 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
Fashion Communication Summer School Short Course
£2000
Dive into the fast-paced world of fashion communication. Create a creative document, exploring illustration, styling, research, post-production and PR. Learn to creatively respond to briefs and push boundaries.
- Dates - 29 June 2026 to 17 July 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
Fashion Buying and Merchandising Short Course
£850
Fashion buying and merchandising course to explore fashion from your unique perspective, creating a portfolio from inspiration to outcome. Learn more about the role of a fashion buyer or merchandiser.
- Dates - 6 July 2026 to 10 July 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
Introduction to Fashion Journalism Online Short Course
£590
Start your fashion journalism career. Learn catwalk reporting, shoot coordination, and content creation. Master writing and interview skills.
- Dates - 17 August 2026 to 20 August 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Thursday
Cool Hunting Fashion Short Course
£730
Explore fashion trends, cool hunting and forecasting. Gain insider knowledge of industry methodologies and create your own trend report.
- Dates - 29 June 2026 to 3 July 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
The Complete Fashion Business Online Short Course
£910
Build your fashion business from the ground up. Learn branding, marketing, and retail strategies.
- Dates - 16 September 2026 to 2 December 2026
- Schedule - Wednesdays
Sustainable Sourcing for Fashion Online Short Course
£430
Whether you're a sourcing professional, designer, technologist or sustainability lead, this course will equip you with the tools and insights to build truly responsible fashion supply chains.
- Dates - 2 July 2026 to 23 July 2026
- Schedule - Thursdays