Explore your creativity

UAL Short Courses

Learn from industry experts. Gain new skills. Build a portfolio.

Drawing and Painting Short Course students, photographed by Sean Hawkey

Spring School

Explore our exciting range of short courses running on campus from 23 March to 10 April 2026.
Image: Student painting on canvas, Camberwell College of Arts, UAL

Evening and weekend courses

See upcoming evening and weekend courses. Spring Term 2026 and beyond.
Student Work and Textures, Teenager, Urban Sketchbook for 16 to 18 Year Olds_(c) Sean Hawkey

Courses for teenagers

Courses for creative teens aged 11 to 18, on campus or online.

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Customised training

Tell us how you want to develop your or your team's skills and we will tailor the course for you.
Mo Oguntuase, 2023 BA Public Relations, London College of Communication, UAL | Photograph: Alys Tomlinson

Online short courses

Explore online short courses, with live online classes and on-demand learning available.
Student fine drawing

Graded awards in drawing

Graded Awards in Drawing are UAL Short Courses certifications assessed by subject specialists, giving recognition to your drawing skills.
Image: Sketchbook of Courtney Burnan, Case Study | UAL

Portfolio preparation courses

We offer a range of practical portfolio preparation courses to help you develop and present your best work.

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Student work by Maya Boluktas , International Summer School 2022

Summer in London: student work from our International Summer School

Our UAL International Summer School is a great option for anyone considering further studies in art and design. To find out more, we caught up with some previous students to see some of their inspiring work.
Sofia Ovsejevich , Introduction to the Fashion Industry for 16–18 Year Olds Short Course

Exploring my creative options at 16: Sofia’s short course experience

For many 16 to 18-year-olds, the transition from secondary school to university can feel like a giant leap into the unknown. Read how short courses helped Sofia to start figuring out her creative path.
Image: Athleisure Wear, Sportswear, Activewear , Project Boards, Adami Projects , Cristina Adami, UAL Short Courses

The rise of athleisure: learn how to design activewear at London College of Fashion

Athleisure is no longer just a trend - it is part of the global fashion industry. UAL Short Courses Tutor Cristina Adami tells us about what it takes to design activewear and the short courses that can help you get started.
Image: Brand Management Short Course , UAL Short Courses

Learn how to build a strong brand with a short course

Marketing professional Shalini Malhotra tells us about her work and experience on our Brand Management Short Course at Chelsea College of Arts.
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