Fashion Design Short Courses
Develop skills in fashion design with a UAL Short Course. Our wide range of courses allow you to start your creative design journey with an introduction to the trends and techniques needed to create your own work, or take a specialist course to refine your style and skills.
Located at UAL's world-renowned colleges, Central Saint Martins and London College of Fashion, courses are available with different study options, including 5- and 10-week evening courses. Join us on campus in London for Summer School 2026.
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.
- 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.
Fashion Folio
£5360
Produce a professional portfolio for undergraduate/postgraduate applications, employment, or personal development. This intensive course focuses on creating a strong body of work. Gain skills for showcasing your fashion design abilities.
- Dates - 4 January 2027 to 19 March 2027
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
Fashion Design for Beginners Short Course
£1440
Start your fashion design journey. Learn essential skills from concept to creation.
- Dates - 16 January 2027 to 20 March 2027
- Schedule - Saturdays
Streetwear Fashion Design Short Course
£600
Explore the essentials of streetwear fashion design in this short course at London College of Fashion. Learn to design technical, functional, and aesthetically trend-driven collections. Gain insight into streetwear's unique style and develop skills
- Dates - 9 August 2027 to 11 August 2027
- Schedule - Monday to Wednesday
Fashion Portfolio Short Course
£440
Develop a professional fashion portfolio. Showcase your designs and skills to potential employers or educators.
- Dates - 13 January 2027 to 10 February 2027
- Schedule - Wednesdays
Introduction to the Fashion Media Business Short Course
£420
Understand roles in fashion image creation. Learn professional practices supporting fashion media. Ideal intro for aspiring industry professionals.
- Dates - 2 November 2026 to 30 November 2026
- Schedule - Mondays
Digital Runways with CLO3D Short Course
Awaiting new dates
Explore digital fashion design and garment creation. Learn CLO3D, the leading software for digital runways and environmental design. Gain insight into its fundamental capabilities. Create virtual garments and environments.
Introduction to Professional Sewing Skills Short Course
£720
Build your sewing confidence! Practical course covering machine sewing basics and essential skills. Learn professional techniques and create with confidence.
- Dates - 4 January 2027 to 8 January 2027
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
Fashion Design Stories
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Images: René de Lange, UAL Short Courses Tutor
Course feature: Starting Fashion Illustration
The Starting Fashion Illustration Online Short Course is one of the first self-paced online short courses offered by UAL Short Courses. To find out more, we caught up with course tutor, René de Lange.
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Student work from Fashion Communication Exhibition, Bargehouse Oxo Tower | Photograph: Unai Matteo Lopez
The future of digital fashion design
We find out more about the technology that’s shaping the digital fashion industry and discuss its role in the wider fashion landscape.