Short Courses
Do you want to be part of an exciting, international community of creators and innovators at University of the Arts, London, ranked top 2 in the world for Art and Design?
We offer classroom-based and online courses for creatives of every level of ability from ages 11 onwards. Our practical courses allow you to learn through doing from our expert tutors, who are all industry experts and practitioners in their own right.
Whether you are looking to learn a new skill, develop your own practice or just enjoy being creative - we have a course for you.
All of our courses include:
- Practical, industry-relevant learning.
- Feedback on your work.
- Certificate upon completion.
PS. We've launched a series of 1 hour taster sessions for you to get to know our short courses and the format. If you're unsure, our tasters may help you decide.
£1 taster sessions
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Damien Borowik,
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Central Saint Martins Short Courses,
Short Courses by subject
Short Course Stories
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Image: Annie Shellard, Course Tutor , UAL Short Courses From idea to pattern: inside the Complete Womenswear Pattern Cutting Short Course
Stephen joined our Complete Womenswear Pattern Cutting Short Course to strengthen his technical skills while launching his own fashion brand.
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Image: UAL Shows 2026, Design Show, London College of Communication, UAL , Photograph: Mitsi Moulson How to become a graphic designer
Becoming a graphic designer isn't just about qualifications. It comes down to design theory, the right tools and a portfolio strong enough to get you hired.
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Image: Lyndall Fernie Course Feature: Interior Design - Modules 1, 2 and 3
Interior Design is one of our largest specialist subject areas for short courses - here we outline how our Interior Design Modules 1, 2 and 3 can help you start your interior design journey.
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Image: Lyndall Fernie teaching , UAL Short Courses Meet the tutor: Lyndall Fernie - interior design tutor, Chelsea College of Arts
Lyndall Fernie is our lead tutor for interior design short courses at Chelsea College of Arts. In this Q&A tells us about her background in interior design, the industry in general and her thoughts on how to become an interior designer.