Short Courses

Summer School Student Hub

Get started on your creative journey and find everything you need to know about your Short Course this summer! We've put together some information to help you prepare for your short course.

If in doubt, please check your booking confirmation email for the location of your course, joining instructions and much more.

5 things to know before your short course

What to expect on your first day - Kids and Teens

Before you arrive

All you need to know before your Short Course, from accommodation to visas and immigration.

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Accommodation for Summer School students

UAL offers affordable and convenient summer accommodation for short-term and long-term summer stays.
Immigration guidance

If you are a national from a country outside the UK or Ireland you will need an immigration permission to study short courses with us. Check out our guidance on this.
Image courtesy of UAL, Wajiha Akhtar, Fashion Textiles Embroidery

Virtual tours at UAL

Take a virtual tour around our shared spaces, studios and workshops at each College location.
Terms and conditions

Check out the terms and conditions for UAL Short Courses

Rochelle Saunders, MA Arts and Cultural Enterprise, Central Saint Martins, 2020, © Alys Tomlinson

Local area guide: Central Saint Martins

Here you'll find listings of local shops, restaurants, parks, galleries and theatres, all within walking distance of Central Saint Martins.
South London Gallery.,
, Camberwell College of Arts, UAL | Photograph: South London Gallery.

Local area guide: Camberwell College of Arts

Find listings of where to eat, art galleries and more.
Gasworks Gallery.,
, Chelsea College of Arts, UAL | Photograph: Gasworks Gallery.

Local area guide: Chelsea College of Arts

Galleries, where to eat and more.

During your course

On your first day, check your booking email for the location. Arrive 15 minutes early and we will give you access via ID card, visitor pass or guest list, depending on the site.

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Facilities at UAL

Learn about the facilities on offer across UAL.
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arts shop

We have 9 arts shops across all UAL colleges, offering art, design and specialist materials.
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Canteens

Details and opening hours for the 6 canteens and 10 cafés across UAL.
Camberwell Library by Ana Escobar, 2018

Library hours and locations

Opening hours may vary between sites and may change at short notice. Please check here for updates.

Art supplies

The UAL colleges' shops may have different opening hours during the Summer. You can also find materials at:

Library access

While your Short Course access gives you access to our libraries and facilities during the dates of your course, please note that loaning facilities are not available to Short Course students.

Access can only be provided with your ID card or other visitor access as provided on registration. If you forget your ID card/visitor access and the Short Course reception is not open, you will not be able to access the library.

WiFi access

To connect to the Wi-Fi, select UAL-WIFI from the available options. Your username is your UAL Student ID Number. Your Student ID Number can be found in your Joining Instructions email or on your student ID card. Your password is your date of birth and must be entered dd/Mmm/ yyyy, including the forward slashes (/), with ‘Mmm’ being the first three letters of the month with the first letter captialised (Jan, Feb, etc).

You can also connect to WiFi via The Cloud by searching “_The Cloud” in their WiFi settings. Please be aware that there may be some WiFi blindspots around each campus. If you experience any issues, please contact the UAL IT Service Desk on +44(0) 207 514 9898 and quote your student ID number.

After your course

Explore what you need to know once your course finishes.

Students working, Central Saint Martins Library (2022) | Photograph: Ana Blumenkron

Digital badges and credentials

At the end of your course you will be sent a digital badge. Digital badges are a great way to celebrate your achievements and stand out from the crowd.
Emily Mulenga in the studio photographed by Alys Tomlinson
2020

Feedback on your course

After your course, you will receive an email with a link to a feedback survey. Every month we choose a feedback participant to receive a £100 voucher.
Photo by Emmi Hyyppa

Short Course Stories

Check out our blog and let us know if you would like to get involved.
Benjamin Edmunds, BA (Hons) Fine Art, UAL © Alys Tomlinson

Further study

Want to study further at UAL? Whether it's another Short Course or beyond, check out further study options at UAL.