Graphic Design Short Courses
Get confident in graphic design
Enhance your practical abilities in graphic design and visual communication such as typography, photography, illustration and more.
Study online or at UAL's world-renowned colleges, including Central Saint Martins and London College of Communication. Courses are available on evenings, weekends, weekdays and online.
You will gain:
- Practical skills in specialist, creative software
- A strong body of work to enhance your portfolio
- Tutor feedback and industry insights on trends to guide your progress
- Supportive group sessions to share ideas and get fresh perspectives
- A UAL Short Courses digital badge/certificate
Featured short courses
Graphic Design Beginners Short Course
£700
Explore graphic design's creative process, computer-free. This introductory course for beginners emphasises practical, project-led learning.
- Dates - 23 March 2026 to 27 March 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
Graphics Summer School Short Course
£1240
Learn graphic design's creative foundations without computers. This beginner's course uses practical, project-based learning to build skills.
- Dates - 27 July 2026 to 7 August 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
Graphic Design Projects Online Short Course
£450
Gain graphic design fundamentals and visual communication skills. This self-paced course offers flexible learning for busy schedules, from any location.
- Self-paced
Adobe Photoshop Illustrator and InDesign Short Course
£870
Develop your design skills with Adobe Creative Suite. Learn to create visuals using Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- Dates - 23 March 2026 to 27 March 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
Adobe InDesign Beginners Short Course
£480
Learn the fundamentals of Adobe InDesign. Create professional layouts with this beginner's short course.
- Dates - 30 March 2026 to 31 March 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Tuesday
Graphic Design And Computers Summer School Short Course
£3900
Master professional design software in this intensive course. Prioritise creative ideas and processes, developing original designs before digital production.
- Dates - 29 June 2026 to 24 July 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
Multichannel Art Direction Short Course
£460
This 5-week evening course at London College of Communication offers a practical insight into the field of art direction in the contemporary landscape.
- Dates - 14 April 2026 to 12 May 2026
- Schedule - Tuesdays
Digital Graphic Design Online Short Course
£430
Master Adobe CC. Learn professional graphic design workflows. Create logos, posters, and brochures. Gain hands-on experience with Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
- Dates - 26 February 2026 to 19 March 2026
- Schedule - Thursdays
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Image: 'NOESIS', Baichen Jin, 2025 BA (Hons) Immersive Media and Mixed Reality, London College of Communication, UAL
AI and the creative industries: what’s changing and why it matters
AI platforms are inspiring new developments in film, theatre and set design, fashion technology, and more. We discuss how AI is reshaping the creative industries and the short courses we offer to help you harness the power of AI.
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Image: Student on Photoshop on laptop, 2024 | Photo: Joanna Constantinides
How to boost your graphic design career with a short course
Boost your graphic design career with a UAL Short Course. Whether you're building skills, reigniting creativity, or starting fresh, discover how our students turned their ambitions into career success with expert guidance, practical tools, and a supportive, global learning community.
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Image: John Paul Scott, Salt Salon
Strengthening Your Brand with a Short Course: John Paul Scott of SALT Salon
Salon owner JP Scott shares how our Branding and Identity Design course boosted his branding knowledge and helped him apply it to enhance his business. Start your creative journey today and elevate your brand.
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BA (Hons) Graphic Design, Camberwell College of Arts, UALWhat are the top 10 skills graphic designers need?
Looking to succeed as a graphic designer? Look no further, here are 10 skills you need to become an accomplished graphic designer – the ones that an employer would be looking to help get you hired and succeed in your graphic design career.
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Image: Work by Carolina De Ferran, Camberwell College of Arts, UAL
Course feature: Graphic Design Projects
Our new 10-week Graphic Design Projects Online Short Course is designed to help students gain an understanding of graphic design and visual communication as a practice. We caught up with tutor Rachel Kirk to find out more.
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How to create a graphic design portfolio
Are you looking to build a knock-out Graphic Design portfolio? A graphic design portfolio is the visual representation of all your accomplishments so far and symbolise what you hope to achieve in the future.
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