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Fashion Design and Marketing Short Courses

Develop skills in fashion design or fashion marketing with a UAL Short Course. Our wide range of courses allow you to start your creative design journey with an introduction to the trends and techniques needed to create your own work, or take a specialist course to refine your style and skills.

Located at UAL's world-renowned colleges, Central Saint Martins and London College of Fashion, courses are available with different study options, including 5- and 10-week evening courses. Join us on campus in London for Summer School 2025.

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.

Courses include:
  • Set lessons and assignments
  • Tutor feedback
  • Chance to meet like-minded students from all over the world
  • Group feedback and/or critique sessions
  • A digital badge to display on your CV or portfolio, and a certificate of completion

You can also explore our self-paced short courses which offer full flexibility in learning through pre-recorded sessions on our student learning hub. You can study from any location at a time that suits you.

Fashion design
Sportswear Design Short Course

Sportswear Design Short Course

£470

Launch your sportswear design career. This course at London College of Fashion covers essentials for technical and trend-driven collections. Flexible options: 5-week evenings or 2-day intensives.

  • Level - Beginners
  • Dates - 8 January 2026 to 9 January 2026
  • Schedule - Thursday to Friday
Fashion design
Activewear Design Short Course

Activewear Design Short Course

£470

Gain valuable insight into the thriving activewear industry in this short course at London College of Fashion. Understand growing market opportunities for 'beyond the gym' activewear that prioritises consumer needs.

  • Level - All levels welcome
  • Dates - 6 November 2025 to 4 December 2025
  • Schedule - Thursdays
Fashion design
Streetwear Fashion Design Short Course

Streetwear Fashion Design Short Course

£470

Explore the essentials of streetwear fashion design in this short course at London College of Fashion. Learn to design technical, functional, and aesthetically trend-driven collections. Gain insight into streetwear's unique style and develop skills

  • Level - All levels welcome
  • Dates - 4 November 2025 to 2 December 2025
  • Schedule - Tuesdays
Fashion making and pattern cutting
Shirt Design and Making for Beginners Short Course

Shirt Design and Making for Beginners Short Course

£540

Learn to make a classic shirt with cuffs, collar, yoke, and sleeves in this 5-week evening course. Explore 4 basic industry seams and create samples. Master shirt construction and detail work.

  • Level - All levels welcome
  • Dates - 4 November 2025 to 2 December 2025
  • Schedule - Tuesdays

Fashion design
Fashion Portfolio Short Course

Fashion Portfolio Short Course

£440

Develop a professional fashion portfolio. Showcase your designs and skills to potential employers or educators.

  • Level - Intermediate
  • Dates - 14 January 2026 to 11 February 2026
  • Schedule - Wednesdays
Fashion communication
Introduction to the Fashion Media Business Short Course

Introduction to the Fashion Media Business Short Course

£420

Understand roles in fashion image creation. Learn professional practices supporting fashion media. Ideal intro for aspiring industry professionals.

  • Level - Beginners
  • Dates - 4 November 2025 to 2 December 2025
  • Schedule - Tuesdays
Fashion making and pattern cutting
Introduction to Professional Sewing Skills Short Course

Introduction to Professional Sewing Skills Short Course

£720

Build your sewing confidence! Practical course covering machine sewing basics and essential skills. Learn professional techniques and create with confidence.

  • Level - Beginners
  • Dates - 5 January 2026 to 9 January 2026
  • Schedule - Monday to Friday
Fashion design
Digital Runways with CLO3D Short Course

Digital Runways with CLO3D Short Course

£520

Explore digital fashion design and garment creation. Learn CLO3D, the leading software for digital runways and environmental design. Gain insight into its fundamental capabilities. Create virtual garments and environments.

  • Level - All levels welcome
  • Dates - 18 February 2026 to 18 March 2026
  • Schedule - Wednesdays

Fashion Design Stories

  • Images: René de Lange, UAL Short Courses Tutor
    Images: René de Lange, UAL Short Courses Tutor

    Course feature: Starting Fashion Illustration

    The Starting Fashion Illustration Online Short Course is one of the first self-paced online short courses offered by UAL Short Courses. To find out more, we caught up with course tutor, René de Lange.

  • Student work from Fashion Communication Exhibition, Bargehouse Oxo Tower | Photograph: Unai Matteo Lopez
    Student work from Fashion Communication Exhibition, Bargehouse Oxo Tower | Photograph: Unai Matteo Lopez

    The future of digital fashion design

    We find out more about the technology that’s shaping the digital fashion industry and discuss its role in the wider fashion landscape.