Creative short courses in London

Summer School 2026

**UAL Summer Students, photographed by Jieying Shao**

Join us in London for a summer of creativity.

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. Whatever your creative interest, you’ll find something inspiring at our world-class campuses, including Central Saint Martins, Camberwell College of Arts, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Fashion, Wimbledon College of Arts, and London College of Communication. Book now for Summer School 2026.

Courses for under 18s

Student Work and Textures, Teenager, Urban Sketchbook for 16 to 18 Year Olds_(c) Sean Hawkey

Courses for teenagers

We offer fun and creative short courses for kids and teens aged 11 to 18. Taught by college staff and industry experts, students get first-hand experience to studying at UAL’s renowned London Colleges, both on-campus and online.
UAL International Summer School

The UAL International Summer School is a fun and intensive three-week course designed to provide students with the unique opportunity to experience art college at UAL's state-of-the-art campuses, meet like-minded individuals and experience studying in London.

Do you have a question about your course starting next summer?

Get started on your creative journey and find everything you need to know about your short course next summer! We've put together a student information hub to help you prepare for your short course.

If in doubt, please check your booking confirmation email for the location of your course, joining instructions and much more.

**Rochelle Saunders, MA Arts and Cultural Enterprise, Central Saint Martins, 2020, © Alys Tomlinson**

Browse by subject

3D design and product design

Accessories, footwear and jewellery

Animation, interactive, film and sound

Architecture, spatial and interior design

Business & management, and science

Need somewhere to stay?

Accommodation is available for students with a Summer School booking.
Our accommodation is situated in in a vibrant area of London, with excellent transport links to access our colleges and explore the rest of the city in your down time.

Find out more about Short Stays at Sketch House. Details for 2026 will be shared later in the year.