Photography Short Courses
Progress your photography
Enhance your photography skills, develop a portfolio of work or specialise in areas such as documentary photography, moving image or post production. We have an extensive range of short courses to choose from covering all aspects of the industry and practice.
Study online or at UAL's world-renowned colleges, including Central Saint Martins, London College of Communication and London College of Fashion. Courses are available on evenings, weekends, weekdays and online.
You will gain:
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities, studios and dark rooms
- Practical skills through sessions that encourage creativity and experimentation
- A strong body of work to enhance your portfolio
- Friendly tutor feedback and helpful critiques to guide your progress
- A UAL Short Courses digital badge/certificate
Featured short courses
Digital Photography Intensive Online Short Course
£390
Enhance photography skills. Master equipment control. Build awareness of core picture-making techniques.
- Dates - 26 February 2026 to 19 March 2026
- Schedule - Thursdays
London Street Portraiture Short Course
£710
For photographers interested in street portraits. Explore London's eclectic areas and capture beautiful, meaningful photographs of Londoners.
- Dates - 24 August 2026 to 28 August 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
Portrait Photography Short Course
£840
Develop your portrait photography style. This course blends creative approaches with technical knowledge. Explore portraiture history and master composition and lighting techniques.
- Dates - 7 April 2026 to 10 April 2026
- Schedule - Tuesday to Friday
The Complete Photography Short Course
£5400
Master photography from basics to advanced techniques. Develop your skills in composition, lighting, and editing.
- Dates - 3 October 2026 to 20 March 2027
- Schedule - Saturdays (No class 12, 19, 26 Dec & 2, 9 Jan)
Fashion Photography Short Course
£1240
Learn the fundamental skills involved in taking original fashion images for a variety of commissioners.
- Dates - 30 March 2026 to 2 April 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Thursday
Improve Your Photography Short Course
£700
This inspiring short course guides you through challenging projects designed to improve your aesthetic and technical abilities. Develop a stronger critical understanding of your chosen medium.
- Dates - 15 April 2026 to 24 June 2026
- Schedule - Wednesdays (No class on 17 June)
Starting Digital Photography Short Course
£580
Enhance photography skills in this 5-week evening course at Central Saint Martins. Broaden critical thinking about photography and develop a ""photographer's eye"" for seeing the world.
- Dates - 16 April 2026 to 14 May 2026
- Schedule - Thursdays
Documentary Photography Online Short Course
£430
Develop photojournalism skills. Explore shooting and editing techniques for impactful storytelling.
- Dates - 26 May 2026 to 16 June 2026
- Schedule - Tuesdays