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Graphic Design Short Courses

Our popular graphic design short courses are perfect for developing your knowledge and skills in this creative field. Learn about the process of visual communication and the essentials of communication design. Enhance your practical abilities using typography, photography, illustration and more.

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

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:

  • Work in studio spaces and use state-of-the-art facilities
  • Access and gain skills in specialist, creative software
  • Create a strong body of work to enhance your portfolio
  • Gain friendly tutor feedback and helpful critiques to guide your progress
  • Supportive group sessions to share ideas and get fresh perspectives

Featured short courses

Communication and graphic design
Graphic Design Beginners Short Course

Graphic Design Beginners Short Course

£700

Explore graphic design's creative process, computer-free. This introductory course for beginners emphasises practical, project-led learning.

  • Level - Beginners
  • Dates - 15 December 2025 to 19 December 2025
  • Schedule - Monday to Friday
Communication and graphic design
Graphics Summer School Short Course

Graphics Summer School Short Course

£1240

Learn graphic design's creative foundations without computers. This beginner's course uses practical, project-based learning to build skills.

  • Level - Beginners
  • Dates - 27 July 2026 to 7 August 2026
  • Schedule - Monday to Friday
Communication and graphic design
Graphic Design Projects Online Short Course

Graphic Design Projects Online Short Course

£550

Gain graphic design fundamentals and visual communication skills. This self-paced course offers flexible learning for busy schedules, from any location.

  • Level - Pre-intermediate
  • Dates - 17 July 2025 to 1 January 1970
Communication and graphic design
Adobe Photoshop Illustrator and InDesign Short Course

Adobe Photoshop Illustrator and InDesign Short Course

£520

Develop your design skills with Adobe Creative Suite. Learn to create visuals using Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

  • Level - Beginners
  • Dates - 8 November 2025 to 22 November 2025
  • Schedule - Saturdays

Communication and graphic design
Adobe InDesign Beginners Short Course

Adobe InDesign Beginners Short Course

£480

Learn the fundamentals of Adobe InDesign. Create professional layouts with this beginner's short course.

  • Level - Beginners
  • Dates - 8 December 2025 to 9 December 2025
  • Schedule - Monday to Tuesday
Communication and graphic design
Multichannel Art Direction Short Course

Multichannel Art Direction Short Course

£460

This 5-week evening course at London College of Communication offers a practical insight into the field of art direction in the contemporary landscape.

  • Level - All levels welcome
  • Dates - 18 February 2026 to 18 March 2026
  • Schedule - Wednesdays
Communication and graphic design
Graphic and Communication Design Short Course

Graphic and Communication Design Short Course

£440

Develop design skills through a series of practical projects and group critiques in this 5-week evening course at Central Saint Martins. Gain hands-on experience and enhance your understanding of graphic communication.

  • Level - Beginners
  • Dates - 5 November 2025 to 3 December 2025
  • Schedule - Wednesdays
Communication and graphic design
Digital Graphic Design Online Short Course

Digital Graphic Design Online Short Course

£430

Master Adobe CC. Learn professional graphic design workflows. Create logos, posters, and brochures. Gain hands-on experience with Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

  • Level - Beginners
  • Dates - 13 November 2025 to 4 December 2025
  • Schedule - Thursdays

Read student stories

  • Image: Work by Carolina De Ferran, Camberwell College of Arts, UAL
    Image: Work by Carolina De Ferran, Camberwell College of Arts, UAL

    Course feature: Graphic Design Projects

    Our new 10-week Graphic Design Projects Online Short Course is designed to help students gain an understanding of graphic design and visual communication as a practice. We caught up with tutor Rachel Kirk to find out more.

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    5 influential female graphic designers

    We discuss 5 influential female graphic designers that have each made inspiring contributions to the world of design.

  • Artwork by Nat Rosa
    Artwork by Nat Rosa

    How to build a foundation in graphic design

    We find out how the comprehensive 14-week Graphics Folio Short Course inspired one student to take on postgraduate study.