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Featured courses
Fashion Journalism Online Short Course
£470
Discover the fundamentals of fashion journalism. Develop your writing voice and learn to contextualise style.
- Dates - 19 August 2026 to 23 September 2026
- Schedule - Wednesdays
Fashion Marketing Short Course
£550
Gain an industry focused understanding of how contemporary fashion brands create value, communicate meaning, and influence consumers. Develop practical marketing skills grounded in real-world case studies, industry trends, and the demands of the
- Dates - 29 September 2026 to 3 November 2026
- Schedule - Tuesdays
Fashion Styling For Beginners Short Course
£970
Explore the stylist's role in fashion. Refine your styling through techniques and photoshoots. Challenge your perceptions and cultivate your distinctive styling voice.
- Dates - 30 September 2026 to 2 December 2026
- Schedule - Wednesdays
Art Direction For Fashion Short Course
£860
Create compelling visuals for brands, tell stories and make emotional connections. This is a practical, fast-paced course led by industry experts. Available both on campus and online.
- Dates - 24 August 2026 to 28 August 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
Who are these courses for?
Whether you're a student or a beginner looking to build foundational skills, a graduate or professional wanting to strengthen your portfolio, or seeking to explore new career pathways or advance your professional practice, you'll gain valuable insight into contemporary fashion communication, branding and audience engagement.
No previous experience is required, just creativity, curiosity and enthusiasm to learn.
What will I learn?
Depending on the course you choose, you’ll gain a foundation in key areas of fashion communication, including:
- Introduction to the fashion media
- Trend and fashion forecasting
- Social media strategy, application and reporting
- Art direction and styling for fashion
- Fashion marketing and advertising
- Fashion journalism techniques
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
Where can this lead?
After completing their course students go on to:
- Fashion styling, communication or creative careers and freelance practice
- BA and MA courses at UAL or other institutions
- Use their practical skills to develop their own creative practice, events or business
- UAL Online postgraduate study
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