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Featured courses
The Complete Fashion Business Online Short Course
£910
Build your fashion business from the ground up. Learn branding, marketing, and retail strategies.
- Dates - 16 September 2026 to 2 December 2026
- Schedule - Wednesdays
Brand Management For Your Fashion Label Short Course
£800
Distinguish between a fashion collection and a brand. This beginner's course provides essential tools to develop your fashion label. Through market and trend research, learn to identify your target customers and unique selling proposition (USP).
- Dates - 27 July 2026 to 31 July 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
Starting Your Own Fashion Label Short Course
£890
Answer your questions about starting a fashion label. Understand the preparation and planning involved in making your business successful.
- Dates - 24 August 2026 to 28 August 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
Essential Guide to the Fashion Business Short Course
£320
Introduction to the various areas of the fashion industry business. Gain insight into how they work and which area you might like to work in.
- Dates - 3 September 2026 to 4 September 2026
- Schedule - Thursday to Friday
Who are these courses for?
What will I learn?
Depending on the course you choose, you’ll gain a foundation in key areas of the fashion business, including:
- Brand management
- Fashion buying
- Visual merchandising
- Consumer psychology
- Ethical and sustainable practice
- Fashion marketing
- Industry trends in fashion and textiles
Do I need any prior experience?
How long are the courses?
Depending on the type or format of the course you choose, it could typically run for a few consecutive days or weeks, or once per week for a few weeks.
Which course format is right for me?
- Choose an in-person, campus-based short course for immersive learning and the art college experience
- Choose a live online short course for structured teaching you can do anywhere
- Choose a self-paced short course for flexible, independent study in your own time
Where can this lead?
After completing their course students go on to:
- Apply their newfound skills to their own brand or business
- BA and MA courses at UAL or other institutions
- UAL Online postgraduate study
- Creative careers and freelance practice
Discover more...
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Digital Visual Merchandising Online Short Course -
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Fashion business stories
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Image: Draping Womenswear SSL24 | UAL Short Courses How to start a career in fashion
We’ve gathered tips from some of our experienced tutors and talented students on how to get your foot in the door and start your career in fashion.
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Image: Athleisure Wear, Sportswear, Activewear | Project Boards, Adami Projects | Cristina Adami, UAL Short Courses The rise of athleisure: learn how to design activewear at London College of Fashion
Athleisure is no longer just a trend - it is part of the global fashion industry. UAL Short Courses Tutor Cristina Adami tells us about what it takes to design activewear and the short courses that can help you get started.
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Understanding the business side of fashion with short courses
Two students share their insights on a range of our fashion business short courses. Hear what motivated them to consider short courses and how doing the courses has impacted both their professional and personal practice.
