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Working with world-class business leaders, entrepreneurs, artists and designers, UAL Short Courses provide innovative professional development courses at the World’s No. 2 University for art and design - QS Rankings 2026. We can cater to your professional development needs with our vast offering of courses in a range of subjects so that we can meet your specific learning objectives and career goals.

Featured short courses

Communication and graphic design
Information Design and Data Visualisation Online Short Course

Information Design and Data Visualisation Online Short Course

£530

Learn the fundamentals of information design, data visualisation and how to apply these skills to your own communication or professional projects.

  • Dates - 10 October 2026 to 14 November 2026
  • Schedule - Saturdays
Creative computing
Generative AI for Creativity Short Course

Generative AI for Creativity Short Course

£470

Discover how generative AI can support idea development, creative exploration and day-to-day tasks and learn how to use it with purpose in creative projects.

  • Dates - 28 September 2026 to 2 November 2026
  • Schedule - Mondays (No class on 5 October)
Business & management, and science
Service Design and Innovation Intensive Short Course

Service Design and Innovation Intensive Short Course

£850

Innovate with service design. 3-day practical course including teamwork, live briefs, and prototyping. Learn tools to engage users, solve problems, and drive business growth.

  • Dates - 14 December 2026 to 16 December 2026
  • Schedule - Monday to Wednesday
Communication and graphic design
Digital Graphic Design Online Short Course

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 - 29 September 2026 to 20 October 2026
  • Schedule - Tuesdays
Image: John Paul Scott, Salt Salon
Strengthening Your Brand with a Short Course: John Paul Scott

Strengthening Your Brand with a Short Course: John Paul Scott

John stepped back into the classroom after leaving school early 15 years ago to pursue a career in hairdressing. He now owns and runs the contemporary hair salon, Salt a favourite among London’s creative crowd. We spoke with JP about his experience with us.

Journalism, PR, media and publishing
Confident Copywriting Online Short Course

Confident Copywriting Online Short Course

£550

Strengthen your copywriting skills. Learn to write persuasively for various media. Gain practical insight into crafting effective marketing content.

  • Dates - 30 September 2026 to 4 November 2026
  • Schedule - Wednesdays
Curation and culture
Art Practice and Business Short Course

Art Practice and Business Short Course

£460

Build a sustainable art career with practical tools for pricing, client management, and professional growth. Learn to elevate your standing through lectures and exercises.

  • Dates - 7 November 2026 to 14 November 2026
  • Schedule - Saturdays
Communication and graphic design
Creative Direction Short Course

Creative Direction Short Course

£810

Learn how to become a Creative Director. Suitable for learners from Fashion, Architecture, Advertising and other creative backgrounds.

  • Dates - 1 September 2026 to 4 September 2026
  • Schedule - Tuesday to Friday
Animation, interactive, film and sound
User Experience UX Design Short Course

User Experience UX Design Short Course

£650

Learn the essentials of app design and address the importance of User Experience (UX) as an approach to solve people's problems.

  • Dates - 29 September 2026 to 3 November 2026
  • Schedule - Tuesdays
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Image: Modiarty Design kitchen | Samira Modaresifar
From classroom to career: Samira's interior design journey

From classroom to career: Samira's interior design journey

We catch up with Samira Modaresifar, who joined our interior design module short courses in 2019 and now runs her own professional design business.

Communication and graphic design
Strategic Branding Identity and Brand Experience Short Course

Strategic Branding Identity and Brand Experience Short Course

£770

Gain essential strategic experience in the development of brand expression and design.

  • Dates - 28 September 2026 to 30 November 2026
  • Schedule - Mondays
Fashion business
Principles of Luxury Brand Management Online Short Course

Principles of Luxury Brand Management Online Short Course

£350

Learn the fundamentals of luxury brand management and create your own luxury brand concept for your portfolio. This self-paced course offers flexible learning for busy schedules, from any location.

  • Self-paced
Business & management, and science
Creative Leadership Short Course

Creative Leadership Short Course

£480

Strengthen communication and influence skills through third space thinking. Evolve into proficient decision-makers in this human-skills focused course.

  • Dates - 29 September 2026 to 20 October 2026
  • Schedule - Tuesdays
Business & management, and science
Design Management Online Short Course

Design Management Online Short Course

£550

Learn how to enhance your design management skills. Explore techniques to foster creativity and manage creative workflows. Vital knowledge for creative industry managers.

  • Dates - 29 September 2026 to 3 November 2026
  • Schedule - Tuesdays

Short courses leverage UAL's leadership within the creative industries to ensure candidates receive a transformative learning experience, designed with appropriate class sizes, so tutors can help each individual improve their knowledge and reach their personal objectives.

Courses take place online, on-demand and at UAL's world-renowned colleges, including Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion, Wimbledon College of Arts.

Our courses offer the opportunity to:

  • Learn from world-class design research expertise, entrepreneurs and academics
  • Work in studio spaces and use state-of-the-art facilities
  • Access and gain skills in specialist, creative software
  • Network and thrive in supportive group sessions
  • Share ideas and get fresh perspectives

Evening and weekend professional development courses

Spend an evening or a weekend working towards your goals with our upcoming professional development short courses. Choose from a range of subjects and specialisms and hone your skill.

What else do we offer?

Online short courses

UAL Short Courses from anywhere in the world. Browse our range of live and on-demand courses.

Digital marketing short courses

Whether you’re a small business owner, working professional or aspiring marketeer, find a course to grow your marketing know-how and expertise.

All short courses

Know your timeframe? Browse short courses by month and explore intensive, week-long options or those available on evenings and weekends.

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