Intensive short courses in London

Holiday Schools

**Students working | Illustration Short Course (c) Sean Hawkey**

Study at UAL's world-class colleges

We run hundreds of short courses during the Spring, Summer and Winter months for Holiday School which take place across UAL’s state-of-the-art campuses; Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. Courses range from 1 to 3 weeks-long and are designed to suit all abilities and ages, including kids and teens. Choose from 19 creative subjects and opt to study with us during Spring, Summer or Winter School in London’s most cutting-edge arts colleges. What will you create with us?

Drawing and Painting Short Course students, photographed by Sean Hawkey

Spring School 2026

Spring School is an exciting programme of short courses running on campus from 23 March to 10 April 2026.
UAL Summer Students, photographed by Jieying Shao

Summer School 2026

Summer School is an exciting twelve week programme running until 11 September 2026. Summer School 2026 is open for booking now.
Student working on their portfolio, photographed by Sean Hawkey

Winter School 2026/27

Stay inspired a short course this winter and join us for a week of creativity from 14 - 18 December or 4 - 8 January 2027.

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3D design and product design

Accessories, footwear and jewellery

Animation, interactive, film and sound

Architecture, spatial and interior design

Business & management, and science

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