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Fashion business and communication short courses

Develop new skills in fashion media, business and communication with a UAL Short Course. Whether you're looking to break into the fashion media industry, start your own fashion empire or expand your creative portfolio to advance your career, our courses are designed to help you achieve your goals.

Short courses take place online and at UAL's world-renowned colleges, including Central Saint Martins and London College of Fashion.

Explore our Autumn term evening classes and weekend courses which offer flexible study options, with 5-week or 10-week formats available, or study online from the comfort of your own space and get the same, high quality learning experience at a time that suits you or on-demand.

Alternatively join us for WinterSpring or Summer School. Each school offers a unique experience of studying at UAL, with an extended Winter School for 25/26 this festive season.

UAL Short Courses are suitable for every level, all designed with appropriate class sizes, so tutors can help each individual improve their knowledge and get to the next level.

Our courses offer the opportunity to:

  • Learn from fashion business and media industry professionals
  • Gain an understanding of how the fashion media industry works
  • Develop practical fashion business skills to support professional growth
  • Benefit from set lessons and assignments to support your learning
  • Gain friendly tutor feedback and helpful critiques to guide your progress
  • Supportive group sessions to share ideas and get fresh perspectives
  • A digital badge to display on your CV or portfolio, and a certificate of completion

Featured short courses

Fashion communication
Art Direction For Fashion Short Course

Art Direction For Fashion Short Course

£800

Create compelling visuals for brands, tell stories and make emotional connections. This is a practical, fast-paced course led by industry experts. Available both on campus and online.

  • Level - All levels welcome
  • Dates - 15 December 2025 to 19 December 2025
  • Schedule - Monday to Friday
Fashion communication
Fashion Marketing Intensive Short Course

Fashion Marketing Intensive Short Course

£700

Learn how marketing principles apply to the fashion industry. Ideal for aspiring fashion marketers.

  • Level - Beginners
  • Dates - 15 December 2025 to 19 December 2025
  • Schedule - Monday to Friday
Fashion business
Fashion Business Practice Short Course

Fashion Business Practice Short Course

£1030

Launch your fashion career. Get an insider's look at the industry. This intro course covers the fashion business landscape for aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals.

  • Level - Beginners
  • Dates - 5 January 2026 to 9 January 2026
  • Schedule - Monday to Friday
Fashion business
Fashion Buying and Merchandising Intensive Short Course

Fashion Buying and Merchandising Intensive Short Course

£820

Intensive course to explore fashion from your unique perspective, creating a portfolio from inspiration to outcome.

  • Level - Beginners
  • Dates - 15 December 2025 to 19 December 2025
  • Schedule - Monday to Friday

Fashion communication
Introduction to Fashion Journalism Online Short Course

Introduction to Fashion Journalism Online Short Course

£610

Start your fashion journalism career. Learn catwalk reporting, shoot coordination, and content creation. Master writing and interview skills.

  • Level - Beginners
  • Dates - 28 April 2026 to 23 June 2026
  • Schedule - Tuesdays (No class on 26 May)
Fashion business
Cool Hunting Fashion Short Course

Cool Hunting Fashion Short Course

£550

Explore fashion trends, cool hunting and forecasting. Gain insider knowledge of industry methodologies and create your own trend report.

  • Level - Beginners
  • Dates - 8 December 2025 to 11 December 2025
  • Schedule - Monday to Thursday
Fashion business
Starting An Online Fashion Retail Business Online Short Course

Starting An Online Fashion Retail Business Online Short Course

£550

Develop your fashion business idea for the digital age. Learn to combine online and offline strategies. Perfect for designers and retailers seeking e-commerce growth.

  • Level - All levels welcome
  • Dates - 14 January 2026 to 18 February 2026
  • Schedule - Wednesdays
Curation and culture
History of Fashion and Style Online Short Course

History of Fashion and Style Online Short Course

£380

Journey through 200 years of Western fashion history. Discover key moments, from the French Revolution to the 1990s, and their social and political impact.

  • Level - Beginners
  • Dates - 12 January 2026 to 15 January 2026
  • Schedule - Monday to Thursday

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    Ludmila Moleman in the studio, Virtual Reality: London College of Communication | Photograph: Alys Tomlinson

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    Photograph: Sean Hawkey, UAL Short Courses

    Unlocking creativity: art direction in the fashion industry

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