UAL Short Courses
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Student working on their portfolio, photographed by Sean Hawkey
On campus short courses
Experience learning on campus at one of UAL's leading London colleges.
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Online short courses
Join us from the comfort of your own space in realtime with a live, online class or on-demand.
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Student Work and Textures, Teenager, Urban Sketchbook for 16 to 18 Year Olds_(c) Sean Hawkey
Courses for teenagers
Explore courses for teens 11 to 18, designed to build confidence and explore new ideas. From portfolio preparation, holiday schools and more - on campus or online.
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Career development short courses
Our range of professional development courses are designed to help you develop new skills, achieve your learning objectives and advance your career.
What else do we offer?
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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.
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Mo Oguntuase, 2023 BA Public Relations, London College of Communication, UAL | Photograph: Alys Tomlinson
Summer school
Running from June to September, our twelve-week Summer School offers a range of courses from 2 days to 4 weeks, suitable for all ages and skill levels.
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Portfolio preparation courses
Explore our range of inspiring portfolio preparation courses to help you develop and present your best work. From BA and MA portfolio development to work for your chosen industry, discover your next course today.
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Image: Film and Animation Short Course, SS26 , UAL Short Courses Top 6 styles of animation
We discuss 6 popular animation styles and share some useful advice for anyone interested in a career in the industry from animator and UAL short course tutor, Francesco de Manincor.
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The Complete Sewing and Garment Making Short Course Build professional-level sewing skills with The Complete Sewing and Garment Making Short Course
Hear from two students who joined the complete sewing and garment making short course to gain advanced sewing skills to take their projects to the next level
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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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