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Fashion Design and Marketing Short Courses

Develop skills in fashion design or fashion marketing 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 Spring 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.

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.

Fashion design
Fashion Folio

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 - 18 May 2026 to 31 July 2026
  • Schedule - Monday to Friday
Fashion design
Activewear Design Short Course

Activewear Design Short Course

£600

Gain valuable insight into the thriving activewear industry in this short course at London College of Fashion. Understand growing market opportunities for 'beyond the gym' activewear that prioritises consumer needs.

  • Dates - 20 July 2026 to 22 July 2026
  • Schedule - Monday to Wednesday
Fashion design
Fashion Design for Beginners Short Course

Fashion Design for Beginners Short Course

£1470

Start your fashion design journey. Learn essential skills from concept to creation.

  • Dates - 1 September 2026 to 11 September 2026
  • Schedule - Week 1: Tues to Fri (10:00-17:15), Week 2: Mon to Fri (10:00-16:00)
Fashion design
Streetwear Fashion Design Short Course

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 - 6 July 2026 to 8 July 2026
  • Schedule - Monday to Wednesday

Fashion design
Fashion Portfolio Short Course

Fashion Portfolio Short Course

£440

Develop a professional fashion portfolio. Showcase your designs and skills to potential employers or educators.

  • Dates - 30 September 2026 to 28 October 2026
  • Schedule - Wednesdays
Fashion communication
Introduction to the Fashion Media Business Short Course

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 - 28 September 2026 to 26 October 2026
  • Schedule - Mondays
Fashion design
Digital Runways with CLO3D Short Course

Digital Runways with CLO3D Short Course

£520

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.

  • Dates - 29 September 2026 to 27 October 2026
  • Schedule - Tuesdays
Fashion making and pattern cutting
Introduction to Professional Sewing Skills Short Course

Introduction to Professional Sewing Skills Short Course

£810

Build your sewing confidence! Practical course covering machine sewing basics and essential skills. Learn professional techniques and create with confidence.

  • Dates - 22 June 2026 to 26 June 2026
  • Schedule - Monday to Friday

Fashion Design Stories

  • Images: René de Lange, UAL Short Courses Tutor
    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.

  • Student work from Fashion Communication Exhibition, Bargehouse Oxo Tower | Photograph: Unai Matteo Lopez
    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.