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Featured courses
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)
The Photography Short Course
£1470
Expand your photography skills with practical studio and location projects. This intensive course is designed for those with basic knowledge seeking to improve their technical and aesthetic abilities.
- Dates - 3 August 2026 to 14 August 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
Digital Photography Intensive Short Course
£390
Enhance your digital photography skills and learn techniques for capturing and editing images during this intensive course.
- Dates - 1 September 2026 to 2 September 2026
- Schedule - Tuesday to Wednesday
Photography Traditional And Contemporary Practice Short Course
£910
Explore the full spectrum of photographic practice. This course introduces both traditional and contemporary techniques, from darkroom and film camera work to digital camera use, editing software, and modern photographic approaches.
- Dates - 28 September 2026 to 30 November 2026
- Schedule - Mondays
Who are these courses for?
What will I learn?
Depending on the course you choose, you’ll can learn about:
- Photographic skills: capturing images, post-production, analogue and digital photography, lighting, alternative processes
- Knowledge of post production editing software
- Approaches for photographic practices
- Portfolio presentation
- Contextualising photographic practices
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:
- 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 in and freelance practice in media, fashion, editorial or retail industries
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Discover more about photography short courses
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Image: Jawara Allweyne SS26 | Héloïse Darcie Digital photography: Héloïse’s short course experience
Photographer and journalist Héloïse Darcie tells us about her experience on our Digital Photography Short Course and shares her creative interests, freelance projects and goals.
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Image: Photograph by Ushio Kageyama How to become a professional photographer
Professional photographer and UAL Short Courses tutor Daniel Keys shares his advice on building a career in photography. Daniel teaches on our Complete Photography Short Course alongside photographer Jet Jet.
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Photo: Liz Schaffer, Lodestars Anthology Liz Schaffer: Digital Photography Short Course
Join the Digital Photography Short Course and follow in the footsteps of Liz Schaffer, founder and creative director of Lodestars Anthology. Discover how she transformed from a passionate hobbyist to a confident travel photographer and editor. Start your own photography journey today.
