Skills
Develop your academic, language and careers skills so that you can thrive at UAL, and in the real world.
Get Ready
During the Welcome you will also be asked to complete your College's Get Ready programme. Our Get Ready programmes are an opportunity for you to get to know the students you will be studying with on your course, and to meet staff in Academic Support who are here to support your learning and development throughout your degree. The activities and events you undertake as part of Get Ready are a chance to experience what it is like to study at university and help you prepare to start your undergraduate journey.
Academic support
In addition to teaching teams, there are lots of ways that you can get academic support while studying at UAL.
Library services
As a UAL student you can access all our libraries. The libraries have open access and bookable study spaces with computers, photocopying and printing facilities. You can also borrow a laptop and get help from the library staff to develop your research or digital skills.
Find out everything you need to know about Library Services.
Special Collections and Archives
The libraries have outstanding physical and digital collections in art, design, communication, fashion and performance. These collections include historical archives and special collections such as zines, material samples and artists’ books.
You can also access the University Archives and Special Collections Centre at LCC which specialises in material on printing, graphics and film, including the famous Stanley Kubrick Archive. Other collections in the University include the LCF Archive and the Museum & Study Collection at CSM.
Find out more about collections and archives.
Language support
If you have English as a second language, our teams are here to help you develop your language and intercultural skills. So that you can gain confidence studying and working in the UK.
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Origami paper design by Xizhi Li, 2022 Camberwell College of Arts, UAL | Photograph: Xizhi Li
Language Development
English language development and tutorials for international students who are speakers of English as an additional language.
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Amber Nicol, 2021 BA 3D Effects for Performance and Fashion, London College of Fashion, UAL | Photograph: Alys Tomlinson
Academic English Skills
Improve your language skills with our art and design focused English Skills Courses.
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UAL LGBTQ+ workshop, 2023 Brand and Creative, UAL| Photography: Yana Kasa
Intercultural workshops and resources
Develop your intercultural awareness and communication skills.
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Babett Kürschner, 2021 BA Public Relations, London College of Communication, UAL | Photograph: Alys Tomlinson
Progress Test
For current UAL students who want to progress to the next level of university study. It will help you achieve the IELTS equivalent score you need.
Careers advice and resources
Are you ready to take your skills out into the world? Our student careers support can help you gain the confidence and skills needed to be successful. Look at some of our top resources below or explore the full student careers hub.
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Students in the 3D Make Workshop, 2023, Central Saint Martins | Photograph by Bruce Basudde
Career resources
A selection of guides and resources to help you start your career or business.
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Jiaqi Li, 2023 MA Performance: Theatre Making, Wimbledon College of Arts, UAL | Photograph: Kristina Sarkisyan
Opportunities for underrepresented students
Learn more about Creative Shift, our programme of opportunities and events designed to help you kick start your career.
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Students in the 3D Make Workshop, 2023, Central Saint Martins | Photograph by Bruce Basudde
Events and workshops
Our free events and training sessions will help you learn practical skills, gain advice and meet creative professionals.
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Ella Williams working on a projection, 2019 | Photograph: UAL
Awards and funding
Get funding, mentoring and advice to help you get your business off the ground.
Latest careers advice
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