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Programmes in the Arts, Design, Fashion, Communication, Media and Performance 2018—19

Ranked in the World’s Top 6 Universities for Art and Design*

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How to contact us:Study Abroad Office

University of the Arts London272 High HolbornLondon WC1V 7EYUnited Kingdom

Telephone +44 20 7514 2249Email [email protected]/studyabroadPlease specify which course and College(s) you are interested in when you email

Study Abroad at University of the Arts London Study Abroad at London College of Fashion

@UALStudyAbroad

University of the Arts Londoncomprises six renowned Colleges:

Camberwell College of ArtsCentral Saint MartinsChelsea College of ArtsLondon College of CommunicationLondon College of FashionWimbledon College of Arts

What’s inside

About us02 Welcome03 Why study at UAL?04 Our alumni06 Study in London08 Our Colleges

Programmes and courses15 Choosing the right programme16 Integrated Study Abroad20 Semester Study Abroad22 Summer Study Abroad 24 Plan your Study Abroad

All you need to know28 Accommodation30 Student life33 Academics 34 Financial aid and scholarships 36 How to apply39 Our locations

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Welcome 10 reasons to Study Abroadat University of the Arts London

1 We are Europe’s largest specialist arts and design university, made up of six prestigious Colleges, and with 19,000 full- and part-time students from more than 110 different countries.

2 Follow in famous footsteps! Generations of internationally renowned artists, designers and performers began their creative journeys at the University.

3Our London location: a truly global city, and cultural and creative capital. Home to world-renowned landmarks, museums, and arts and performance spaces. We are less than two hours away from many European capitals.

4 Programmes to suit everyone, from three weeks to a year long, and in every aspect of the arts, design, fashion, communications, media and performance.

5 Expert advice and guidance from a dedicated Study Abroad team, on hand to provide you with all the support you need from the moment you first enquire.

6Excellent technical equipment and facilities, libraries and special collections. Our tutors bring an extremely high level of technical skill and industry expertise.

7Guaranteed student housing for all Study Abroad students who apply by our deadline.

8A unique opportunity to receive one of our £1,500 Study Abroad Awards.

9The extras that make all the difference to your experience: organised transport from the airport (available for term-time students arriving from outside Europe), social events throughout the year, and Welcome Days to help you settle in.

10New challenges and new horizons. Prepare for a life-changing experience!

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Wherever you are in the world, welcome to University of the Arts London, a creative community made up of six world-leading Colleges.

If you have creative bones, an original mind and an independent spirit then you’ll love exploring one of the world’s great creative capitals. If insight, inspiration and new challenges are what you want, you’ll find them all at Europe’s most influential university for art, design, fashion, communication, media and the performing arts.

This brochure marks the first stage of your journey. Here you will learn about the courses, Colleges and how to apply. You will need to visit our website arts.ac.uk/studyabroad – in particular for information about our courses. The Study Abroad team is on hand to provide practical help and advice throughout. Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions, large or small – we will always be happy to help.

So read on... We look forward to meeting you soon!

arts.ac.uk/studyabroad

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With over 200,000 alumni all over the world, UAL is a global creative community like no other. The University has been the launchpad for the careers of many creative and cultural leaders, who have gone on to work in and help shape the arts, design, fashion, communication, media and performance worldwide. These are some of our most successful graduates…

Our alumniFollow in these famous footsteps

Jenny Beavan costume designer

Henry Beck designer and creator of the London Underground tube map

Derek Birdsall graphic designer

Sir Quentin Blake illustrator and children’s writer

Helen Boaden director of BBC Radio

Hamish Bowles European editor, American Vogue

Neville Brody graphic designer, typographer and art director

Sarah Burton designer of royal wedding dress

Sir Anthony Caro sculptor

Hussein Chalayan fashion designer

Jimmy Choo shoe designer

Emilia Clarke actress

Sir Terence Conran designer, retailer and restaurateur

Richard Deacon sculptor

Sir James Dyson industrial designer

Paloma Faith musician

Michael Fassbender actor

Ralph Fiennes actor

Colin Firth actor

Lucian Freud painter

John Galliano fashion designer

Gilbert & George artists

Sir Antony Gormley sculptor

Sarah Greenwood production designer

Jefferson Hack and Rankin co-founders of magazine Dazed and Confused

Maggi Hambling painter

Tom Hardy actor

Sir John Hegarty advertising executive

Sir Howard Hodgkin painter and printmaker

Sir John Hurt actor

Jean Jullien graphic designer and illustrator

Christopher Kane fashion designer

Sir Anish Kapoor sculptor

Kwame Kwei-Armah playwright

Mike Leigh director

Stella McCartney fashion designer

Alexander McQueen fashion designer

Steve McQueen director

Sir Henry Moore sculptor

Chris Ofili painter

Julian Opie artist

Phoebe Philo fashion designer

Platon photographer

Zac Posen fashion designer

Alan Rickman actor

Bibi Russell textile designer

Douglas Scott designer of London’s double-decker bus

Joe Strummer musician, The Clash

Alice Temperley fashion designer, Temperley London

Grace Wales Bonner fashion designer

Florence Welsh musician

Joe Wright director

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Jiayu Xu (China)Fashion Design

Central Saint Martins

London is a truly global city: it is home to over eight million people from around the world speaking more than 300 languages.

The city is made up of vibrant boroughs and neighbourhoods, each with its own unique features and communities. In London, world-renowned landmarks and department stores are often only around the corner from quirky markets, small boutiques, designers’ studios, the latest restaurants and bars, theatres, and thriving arts and performance spaces.

London is also a cultural capital and a world centre for the creative industries. It is where digital and media start-ups thrive, and where internationally renowned museums and galleries (many of which are free) sit alongside independent cultural centres and small artist-run exhibition spaces that feature emerging talent. London’s rich annual cultural calendar includes an array of prominent events, such as London Fashion Week, Frieze Art Fair, LIFT Theatre Festival, London Festival of Architecture and London Design Festival, to name but a few.

As a major transport hub, with its five airports, sixteen railway termini and high speed international connections, London is the perfect base from which to explore the rest of the UK and many of Europe’s finest cities and regions. All six UAL Colleges are at the heart of their local neighbourhoods, so you will be perfectly placed to enjoy these dynamic communities and all that London has to offer.

Study in London Creative city

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Camberwell College of ArtsWhat makes Camberwell so special? For over a century, this small College (1,600 students) with a big reputation has been at the heart of a bohemian community that encourages inventiveness, collaboration and curiosity.

Camberwell has just undergone a major refurbishment, with new facilities including on-site luxury accommodation and a student-led exhibition space.

The College sits beside the South London Gallery in one of the city’s most vibrant, urban boroughs – a lively, friendly place brimming with artists’ studios. Come to Camberwell and you will notice a strong set of values – of equality and fairness, of respect and tolerance, and a real sense of place and connection with the world around us.

The College has an extensive range of professional workshops and facilities, including a Digital Media Centre, one of the largest printmaking centres in the UK, open access ceramic, wood, metal and plastic workshops, and various specialist darkrooms, processing rooms and photographic studios. Central Saint Martins

Generations of internationally renowned artists, designers and performers – individuals whose work has defined or transformed our times – began their creative journeys at Central Saint Martins (CSM).

After 150 years, CSM now has an award-winning home in a vast refurbished Victorian granary at the heart of London’s developing cultural quarter of King’s Cross, with further classrooms and studios close by in Archway.

The College’s workspaces are the backbone of its courses, providing a place for students to make and create. These include workshops for casting, ceramics, digital printing, fashion, jewellery, knitting, letterpress, metal, painting, photography, post-production, weaving and woodwork, amongst other resources.

With nearly 5,000 students, CSM has a palpable creative energy, which drives its close working relationships with the creative industries. Its shows, exhibitions, events, publications and research outputs make it a major force. The College best suits independent, risk-taking students who embrace the freedom of self-direction.

Our Colleges

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Chelsea College of ArtsChelsea is a celebration of the British art school tradition; a warm, expansive, artist-centred community. The College is home to a world-renowned art and design library and cutting-edge facilities. These include a digital print studio, an audiovisual editing studio, specialist equipment for textile design (knitting and sewing machines, looms, digital and screen printing workshops, and print and dye facilities), a foundry and 3D workshops in casting, ceramics, metalwork, and woodwork.

Chelsea is also home to London’s largest open-air gallery which hosts all sorts of events, from film screenings to large-scale installations, and international artists exhibiting alongside current students. Chelsea’s students enjoy views over the river Thames, and a special relationship with their next-door neighbour, Tate Britain, the UK’s national gallery of British art from 1500 to the present day.

Chelsea is home to 1,400 students, and it has a long and distinguished history going back more than a hundred years.

London College of CommunicationLondon College of Communication (LCC) works at the cutting edge of new thinking so its students are ready to launch their careers and define the future of the creative industries.

Located in a busy part of London, LCC lists the London Eye, the Southbank film, art and theatre complex, and Shakespeare’s Globe amongst its near neighbours.

Its 5,000 students take full advantage of the outstanding facilities of this unique institution, which include photographic and TV studios, darkrooms, interactive media and animation suites, broadcast and print newsrooms as well as specialist printing, printmaking and letterpress workshops. LCC’s teachers make it their mission to meet the real needs of the communication, media and design industries. For LCC, getting ahead means getting immersed – students are often commissioned to work on live briefs for major companies such as Nike (graphic design for clothing), Hostelworld and Nokia.

The College is also proud to house a selection of famous archives and special collections, including those of filmmaker Stanley Kubrick.


London College of Fashion London College of Fashion’s rich heritage, and responsiveness to changes in design practice, have positioned it as a leading global provider of fashion education.

Known worldwide as a centre of excellence and the proving ground of big names like Jimmy Choo, Paul Austin and Linda Bennett, the UK’s only specialist fashion college works closely with its industry partners to prepare students for a successful career in fashion.

LCF’s 5,000 students study at six campuses across London, from Shoreditch to Oxford Circus, and follow a range of programmes in fashion design, marketing, merchandising or fashion management. Footwear and accessories students study at the renowned Cordwainers College, also part of LCF.

The College has offered its unique bespoke Study Abroad programmes for more than 25 years and has welcomed students from over 70 countries.

Wimbledon College of Arts The warm, close-knit community spirit of Wimbledon – our smallest College with around 800 students – is integral to its success in producing outstanding graduates of fine art, theatre and screen design.

An easy 15 minutes by rail from the centre of London, its well-equipped studios, workshops and exhibition spaces are surrounded by leafy open spaces. Wimbledon’s range of specialist facilities include metal, wood, print, dye, costume, and technical arts and special effects workshops, as well as an animation suite, darkrooms, a sound studio, a film and video studio, and green screen facilities. In 2015 work was completed on an award-winning sustainable studio space, and Wimbledon’s theatre is equipped to industry standards.

Students comment that the College is far enough away from central London to have space in which to think and work, but close enough to be able to access the city’s rich cultural life.


How long would you like to study for?

Consider one of our Summer Study Abroadcourses. See page 22

1, 2 or 3 terms(10 or 11 weeks per term)

1 semester(14 weeks)

3, 5 or 8 weeks

Choose from over 30 different Summer Study Abroad courses.See page 22

Yes A little I’m a beginner

Do you have experience of specialist study in art,design, fashion, communication, media or performance?

I prefer more individual support from my tutors

Yes, very happy

Are you happy to work independently(with appropriate guidance)?

If you’d prefer to study on a course designed exclusively for Study Abroad students, our semester programmes are perfect for you! Choose from Graphics, Fine Art, Fashion, Interior Design or Art Theory. See page 20

Quite important Not so important

How important is it to study alongsidedegree students to you?

Our integrated programme is ideal for you! We offer courses in 14 different subject areas.See page 16

Choosing the rightprogramme…

Our semester programme might suit you best. We offer courses in Graphics, Fine Art, Fashion, Interior Design and Art Theory. See page 20

Programmes and Courses

At University of the Arts London, you can choose from a number of different Study Abroad programmes, depending on how long you want to study here and how you prefer to learn.arts.ac.uk/studyabroad

For Postgraduate Study Abroad, please contact our office [email protected]

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3D Design and ProductDesign3D Design Camberwell College of Arts

Ceramic DesignCentral Saint Martins

Product DesignCentral Saint Martins

Accessories, Footwearand JewelleryJewellery Design Central Saint Martins

Animation, Interactive,Film and SoundAnimation London College of Communication

Film and Television London College of Communication

Film Practice London College of Communication

Games Design London College of Communication

Interaction Design Arts London College of Communication

Live Events and Television London College of Communication

Sound Arts and Design London College of Communication

Architecture, Interiorand Spatial DesignArchitecture Central Saint Martins

Design for Branded Spaces London College of Communication

Interior and Spatial Design Chelsea College of Arts

Integrated Study Abroad Courses

Business and Management,and ScienceDesign Management and Cultures London College of Communication

Communication andGraphic DesignDesign for Art Direction London College of Communication

Graphic and Media Design London College of Communication

Graphic Branding and Identity London College of Communication

Graphic Communication Design Central Saint Martins Graphic Design Camberwell College of Arts

Graphic Design Communication Chelsea College of Arts

Information and Interface Design London College of Communication

Curation and CultureCulture, Criticism and Curation Central Saint Martins

Contemporary Media Cultures London College of Communication

Fashion Communication: History and Theory Central Saint Martins

Fashion DesignFashion: Fashion Design with Knitwear Central Saint Martins

Fashion: Fashion Design with Marketing Central Saint Martins

Fashion: Fashion Design Menswear Central Saint Martins

Fashion: Fashion Design Womenswear Central Saint Martins

Fashion: Fashion Print Central Saint Martins

Integrated Study Abroad Programme

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Camberwell College of ArtsCentral Saint Martins Chelsea College of ArtsLondon College of CommunicationWimbledon College of ArtsYou are likely to be an art, design, fashion, communications or performance major, with a strong background and interest in these areas. On this programme you will:

– study alongside UAL undergraduates for one, two or three terms

– fully integrate into a BA course and UK student life

– get an intensive, fast-paced and immersive learning experience, delivered through individual and group work, crits, projects, seminars and lectures, as well as visits to museums, galleries and studios

– study exclusively within your chosen subject area, so you can develop specialist technical skills within your chosen field

– spend time working independently and be quick to adapt to a more conceptual way of learning that is likely to be quite different to what you are used to. You will have the freedom to develop, explore and build your own ideas and creative thought processes

– be given a flexible timetable which might change from week to week

– have the opportunity to experience life in another UAL College and earn additional credit by joining our Creative Industries London or European Art History modules.

If accepted onto the programme, our course directors will determine whether you are most suited to join Year One or Year Two of your chosen course. Study Abroad students are not invited to join Year Three, as much of this final year is taken up with personal projects and research.

Term datesIntegrated programme 10 or 11 weeksAutumn 24 September – 07 December 2018 Spring 07 January – 15 March 2019Summer 15 April – 21 June 2019

Creative Industries London and European Art History (optional modules)Autumn 03 – 21 September 2018Spring 18 March – 05 April 2019

FeesIntegrated (except CSM Fashion) £6,500 per term CSM Fashion £7,500 per term

Creative Industries London and European Art History (optional modules)Creative Industries £1,900European Art History £2,100

Application deadlinesAutumn start 31 May 2018Spring start 31 October 2018

We process applications on a rolling basis, so it’s best to apply as early as you can. We aim to let you know our decision within two weeks of your application.

If you have missed a deadline and still wish to apply, please email us at [email protected]


European Art History: London & BerlinStudents joining an integrated Study Abroad programme at any UAL College have the option to take the European Art History module at the start of the autumn term or end of the spring term.

Based at Chelsea College of Arts, this module offers you the opportunity to learn about the art, histories, environments and cultures of London and Berlin through an intensive three-week programme of lectures, visits and discussion groups.

Your learning will be enhanced by a four-day, guided study trip to Berlin. This visit will add a new perspective to your Study Abroad experience, giving you greater insight into the development of European society through art and design.

Creative Industries LondonCreative Industries London is a three-week introductory module to contemporary communications practices here in London, one of the world’s most inspiring cities.

Drawing on London College of Communication’s expertise in the areas of disruptive design, media and screen practices, and London’s unrivalled potential as a learning resource, you’ll visit creative hubs around the city and examine the relationship between culture and commerce and the ways in which the creative industries have shaped the physical and social structure of London.

Fine ArtDrawing Camberwell College of Arts

Fine Art Central Saint Martins

Fine Art Chelsea College of Arts

Fine Art: Painting Wimbledon College of Arts

Fine Art: Print and Time-Based Media Wimbledon College of Arts

Fine Art: Sculpture Wimbledon College of Arts

Painting Camberwell College of Arts

Sculpture Camberwell College of Arts

IllustrationIllustration Camberwell College of Arts

Illustration and Visual Media London College of Communication

Journalism, PR, Mediaand PublishingAdvertising London College of Communication

Contemporary Media CulturesLondon College of Communication

Fashion Communication: Fashion Communication and Promotion Central Saint Martins

Fashion Communication: Fashion History and Theory Central Saint Martins

Fashion Communication: Fashion Journalism Central Saint Martins

Journalism London College of Communication

Magazine Journalism and Publishing London College of Communication

Media Communications London College of Communication

Public Relations London College of Communication

Sports Journalism London College of Communication

Photography Photography Camberwell College of Arts

Photography London College of Communication

Photojournalism and Documentary Photography London College of Communication

Textiles and MaterialsTextile Design Central Saint Martins

Textile Design Chelsea College of Arts

Theatre, Screen andPerformance DesignActing: Drama Centre LondonCentral Saint Martins

Costume for Theatre and ScreenWimbledon College of Arts

Directing: Drama Centre London Central Saint Martins

Film and Television London College of Communication

Film Practice London College of Communication

Live Events and Television London College of Communication

Performance Design and Practice Central Saint Martins

Production Arts for ScreenWimbledon College of Arts

Theatre Design Wimbledon College of Arts

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Integrated Study Abroad Courses

Optional modules

Lalese Stamps (USA)Integrated Study Abroad:

European Art History


Business and Management Fashion Business London College of Fashion

Communication andGraphic DesignGraphic Design Central Saint Martins

Curation and CultureContemporary Art Theory, Curation & Management Chelsea College of Arts

Fashion DesignFashion Design Central Saint Martins

Fashion Product Design London College of Fashion

Fine ArtFine Art Central Saint Martins

Interior and Spatial DesignInterior and Spatial Design Chelsea College of Arts

Journalism, PR, Mediaand PublishingFashion Media and Communication London College of Fashion

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Central Saint Martins Chelsea College of ArtsLondon College of FashionYou are likely to have a strong interest in art, design or fashion and will have taken a number of classes in these areas. You will possibly be from a liberal arts background but most definitely be highly motivated, ready for an educational adventure and looking for a study experience that:

– is designed exclusively for Study Abroad students

– has smaller class sizes

– offers highly structured teaching and support from your teachers, all of whom are actively involved in their professional fields (the teaching approach is similar to that employed in US universities)

– offers you the chance to join a guided study trip to a major European city

– allows you to study a broader range of subject areas and design your course according to your study needs and interests.

At Central Saint Martins and London College of Fashion, you’ll take a combination of optional and mandatory modules.

At Chelsea College of Arts, you’ll have the opportunity to study alongside full-time undergraduates.

Semester datesCentral Saint Martins and Chelsea College of Arts Autumn 03 September – 07 December 2018 Spring 07 January – 11 April 2019

London College of FashionAutumn 27 August – 30 November 2018Spring 07 January – 11 April 2019

FeesCentral Saint Martins £7,250Chelsea (includes Berlin trip) £7,250London College of Fashion £7,250(includes Paris trip)Study trip to Amsterdam for CSM students £695(optional)

Application deadlinesAutumn start 31 May 2018Spring start 31 October 2018

We process applications on a rolling basis, so it is best if you apply as early as you can. We aim to let you know our decision within two weeks of your application. If you have missed an application deadline and still wish to apply, please email us at [email protected]

Semester Study Abroad Courses

Semester Study Abroad Programme


Fashion Design: Menswear Central Saint Martins

Introduction to Fashion Design London College of Fashion

Styling London College of Fashion

Fine Art Contemporary Fine Art Practice Central Saint Martins

Fine Art Studio Chelsea College of Arts

IllustrationIllustration Camberwell College of Arts

Journalism, PR,Media and PublishingCommunication for PR and Advertising London College of Communication

Creative Industries London London College of Communication

Journalism London College of Communication

Media, Culture and Communications London College of Communication

PhotographyContemporary Photography Practice London College of Communication

Digital Photography Portfolio London College of Communication

Textiles and MaterialsDigital Textile Design Chelsea College of Arts

Textile Design Central Saint Martins

Theatre, Screen andPerformance DesignActing Shakespeare with Drama Centre London Central Saint Martins

London Theatre: Behind the Scenes Wimbledon College of Arts

Accessories, Footwearand JewelleryFootwear Design London College of Fashion

Animation, Interactive,Film and SoundAnimation London College of Communication

Filmmaking London College of Communication

Games Design London College of Communication

Architecture, Interiorand Spatial DesignArchitecture Central Saint Martins

Interior and Spatial Design Chelsea College of Arts

Interior Design Central Saint Martins

Business and Management,and ScienceIntroduction to Fashion Business London College of Fashion

Communication andGraphic DesignGraphic and Media Design London College of Communication

Graphic Design Central Saint Martins

Curation and CultureArt History, Criticism and Communication Central Saint Martins

Fashion Advanced Fashion Design Central Saint Martins

Experimental Fashion Knitwear Central Saint Martins

Fashion Communication Central Saint Martins

Fashion Design Central Saint Martins

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Camberwell College of ArtsCentral Saint Martins Chelsea College of ArtsLondon College of CommunicationLondon College of FashionWimbledon College of ArtsSummer courses vary in length depending on the College, and are a great opportunity for undergraduate students looking for a high quality, short-term Study Abroad experience. We have courses both for students who have already completed a year or more of full-time study in their specialist area, and for those who are looking to try out a new subject area.

Summer courses provide an intensive experience of practical projects, individual tutorials, workshops and often include visits to places of interest…Experience the best of London!

Summer dates and fees 2018Summer Study Abroad courses have start dates in May, June and July. Fees3 weeks £1,900 – £2,1005 weeks £3,6008 weeks £5,200

Selected courses are offering an early-bird discount of 10% for applications received by 31 January 2018. Please visit our website for further details and individual course dates.

Summer Study AbroadCourses

Summer Study AbroadProgramme

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DeadlinesWe process applications on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend you apply as early as possible.

Summer Study Abroad plus English This programme is ideal for students who would like to join one of our summer courses but could benefit from some English language teaching beforehand.

Students take two weeks or more of General English at UAL’s Language Centre followed by their chosen Summer Study Abroad course.

arts.ac.uk/ssa-english


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August 2018

September October November December January2019

February March April May June

Integrated Study Abroad

Camberwell College of ArtsCentral Saint Martins Chelsea College of Arts London College of Communication Wimbledon College of Arts

Semester Study Abroad

Central Saint Martins Chelsea College of Arts

Semester Study Abroad

London College of Fashion

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Plan your programme…

Optional Creative

Industries London or European Art History Modules

Term-timeprogrammes

Starts 02 July Starts 23 July

Starts 27 August

May 2018

June July August

Summer Study Abroad

Camberwell College of ArtsCentral Saint Martins Chelsea College of Arts London College of CommunicationWimbledon College of Arts

Summer School

London College of Fashion

SummerStudy Abroad

*Suggested US credit value These are shown as a guide only, and the suggested value is based on the number of learning hours, both contact and non-contact. Credits are awarded by your home institution. Please speak with your academic advisor before you apply.

For programme details please contact studyabroad.arts.ac.uk

8* 12*

Styling Summer School

Business / Fashion Design / Footwear Summer School

3*

Summer Study

Abroad Session 1

Summer Study

Abroad Session 2

3* 3*

Starts 07 May Starts 11 June

Autumn Term

12*

Autumn Semester

13—18*

Autumn Semester

12—16*

3*

Spring Term

12*

Summer Term

12*

Spring Semester

13—18*

Spring Semester

12—16*

Starts 15 April

Starts 18 March

Starts 07 January

Optional Creative

Industries London or European Art History Modules

Starts 24 September

Starts 03 September

Use this chart to plan yourStudy Abroad experience.Add optional Study Abroadmodules to supplement yourexperience with us at UAL.


All you need to know

AccommodationStudent lifeAcademicsFinancial aid and scholarshipsHow to applyMeet the teamOur locations


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PrivateAccommodation

AccommodationSetting up homein London

UAL halls of residence Accommodation is guaranteed at a hall of residence (dorms or apartment) if you apply for a place by our deadline. University of the Arts London provides high quality self-catering accommodation in halls of residence across the capital. Almost all rooms have their own shower and toilet and share a kitchen.

Our students tell us they feel very safe at the University, and your safety is our top priority. As a result, all our halls of residence have: – closed-circuit television (CCTV) inside and outside

the building – secure entry, for example by fob or card – staff available and contactable 24 hours a day.

We hold allocations of rooms for Study Abroad students at two UAL halls: – Costume Store, North Acton– Will Wyatt Court, Shoreditch.

Costume StoreThe Costume Store is a development in west London, opposite North Acton underground station (Central Line), accommodating students in 654 single, en-suite rooms in flats and 76 large self-contained studios.

The Costume Store has the following facilities:– large studio workshop space – residents’ common room– on-site laundry and vending machines– art gallery for UAL artists.

Summer Study AbroadIn addition to The Costume Store and Will Wyatt Court, students joining a Summer Study Abroad course can apply to the following three UAL halls of residence: – Cordwainers Court– Don Gratton House– Sketch House.

Please visit the accommodation website for details of each hall: arts.ac.uk/accommodation

The Social ProgrammeThe Social Programme is entirely run by students, for students, and offers a year-round programme of social events, campaigns and community projects. See page 30 for details.

Will Wyatt CourtLocated between vibrant East London and the cultural highlights of the West End, students at Will Wyatt Court enjoy the atmosphere and accessibility of a central London location. This purpose-built, high quality student accommodation is situated close to Old Street underground station in Zone 1. There are 514 single rooms, each with en-suite facilities, internet and phone connection. Flats are shared by up to eight residents and have well-equipped kitchen and lounge areas.

Will Wyatt Court also offers the following features: – secure bike storage– roof terrace– on-site laundry and vending machines– residents’ common room.

Praed Street apartments

Sketch House

Homestays

Accommodation Contacts Telephone +44 20 7514 6240Email [email protected]

UALAccommodation

@UAL_Halls


Study Abroad students also have a variety of private accommodation options, available all year round.

Praed Street apartmentsThese privately rented, shared apartments are located just a ten-minute walk from Marble Arch and one of central London’s most popular shopping destinations, Oxford Street. Underground and mainline rail station Paddington is also a short walk away.

Each spacious apartment is made up of shared twin or triple bedrooms and comes equipped with the following facilities and features: – fully-fitted kitchen– living room with flat-screen TV– weekly cleaning service including a linen change.

Homestays and house sharesHomestays are a popular choice among students looking for an authentic taste of British life, with host families based in good residential areas within Zones 2 and 4 of the London transport network. A weekly laundry service is available within family homes, and students have a choice of three meal plans: – bed and continental breakfast– half board: bed, continental breakfast and

evening meal– self-catering: room only with use of family kitchen.

House shares are ideal for students looking for a more sociable and independent experience. Each house can accommodate between three and eight residents with shared facilities including a kitchen, living room with TV, dining room, one or two bathrooms and in the majority of properties, a garden with patio. Students have a choice of single or twin room shared with another student of the same gender.

All shared properties are located in the Docklands area within Zone 2 of the London transport network.

Hotels Many Summer Study Abroad students choose to stay in a hotel within easy reach of their College and the attractions of central London. They are also a popular choice among family and friends coming to visit students during their time in London. The Study Abroad team can provide advice on suitable locations.

For more details about any of these private accommodation options, including information on how to book, please email [email protected]

Student lifeYour Study Abroadexperience

Across UALEvents The University hosts a diverse schedule of events throughout the year; from summer degree shows and various exhibitions across a range of subject areas, to seminars and workshops.

Support The Student Services team offers professional, confidential, and free advice to UAL students. The team can help if you have practical or personal concerns while you are in London. Amongst their many services, they provide support for people with disabilities, a counselling service, health advice and a chaplaincy service.

Students’ Union As a Study Abroad student, you will automatically become a member of SU Arts: University of the Arts London Students’ Union. SU Arts runs student bars, organises social events and parties, runs sports clubs and societies, and provides representation for students. Joining in can be a great way to make new friends. They can also provide you with details of the latest student discounts!

The Social Programme UAL hosts an award-winning social programme that runs events in every hall throughout the year. The events are organised by social reps – fellow students who live in halls with you. They organise a wide range of activities, from movie nights and study sessions to secret tours of London. You can also go on discounted trips around Europe to visit galleries and museums, and experience different cultures.

UAL Social organise competitions and discounted nights out to some of London’s best nightclubs, as well as food festivals, craft nights and fancy dress parties.

There are regular cross-halls events and parties giving you opportunities to meet people from across UAL – all events are free or very low-cost, so everybody can take part.

Studying abroad is an exciting time, and we want you to have the best possible experience at UAL. The University offers an array of events and support services to help you settle in, make connections and become part of the wider UAL community. And with London waiting to be discovered, you’ll never run out of things to see and do. What’s more, UAL’s dedicated Study Abroad team is on hand to provide day-to-day support, guidance and advice throughout your time here.

Exclusively forStudy Abroad students Welcome days and social events Students staying in UAL halls arriving from outside the EU in September and January can book a free airport collection service to take them to their accommodation.

And to help you settle in, we organise a fun and informative welcome programme to introduce you to College life and London, as well as key personnel and services. Many of you tell us it helps to meet other students ‘in the same boat’.

Study Abroad trips A number of our programmes offer the opportunity to join guided study trips to continental Europe. At LCF, the Paris trip is an integral part of all Study Abroad programmes and is included in the tuition fee. Students on the Free Elective Semester Programme at CSM have the option to join a trip to Amsterdam towards the end of their stay. At Chelsea, the European Art History module, which includes a tutor-led study trip to Berlin, is a mandatory part of the semester programme. This module is also open to students on an integrated programme at any UAL College.


Teaching and credit transferTeaching at UAL Teaching at all the Colleges is practice-based, and is delivered in a variety of ways, including individual and group tutorials, projects, industry briefs, seminars, lectures, and museum, gallery and studio visits. Feedback on studio-based project work takes place through discussion with your fellow students as well as tutors, while some courses make use of more formal written work.

Integrated students will find we place a strong emphasis on individual autonomy. You will spend much of your time independent of teaching staff. You will not usually find ‘classes’ as you know them but instead, you will be given the support you need to direct your own study, take creative risks and develop confidence. You will take between two and six mandatory units while you are here, depending on which course you choose and how long you stay.

Semester courses provide a structured learning experience and students receive extensive support during their studies, meeting regularly with the specialist staff responsible for their course. At Central Saint Martins, students enrol onto a minimum of two mandatory modules, and choose from a range of electives to suit their study needs. Students at Chelsea take a minimum of three mandatory modules and choose one of two pathways in line with their interests. At London College of Fashion, students apply to one of three pathways made up of a combination of mandatory and elective modules.

Semester programmes all provide the opportunity to join a guided European study trip.

Whichever programme you choose, our faculty (or ‘teaching staff’ or ‘tutors’ as they are called in the UK) are also practising artists, designers and communications professionals in their specialist fields. The quality of their teaching has been officially recognised by the Quality Assurance Agency, the UK’s quality watchdog for Higher Education.

Your advisers may ask to see a copy of the course handbook, which describes the academic content and structure of the courses. These are not currently available online but we can email one to you if you ask us to.

UAL also uses virtual learning environments, as well as other technologies, to provide resources, information and communication tools.

The credit system at UAL All BA degree courses at University of the Arts London are credit rated. You are awarded credit points when learning is successfully assessed and you have completed a learning unit. The smallest units in the scheme have 20 credit points and each individual credit point normally equates to 10 hours of learning. Learning occurs in three ways: there is taught or tutor-directed learning, learning through access to School and College facilities, and self-directed study and learning time.

Assessed work includes project work, preparatory materials, your log and written assignments, and other work as appropriate. 120 credits are available for each year of study (generally 40 credits per term), and in order to gain an honours degree, 360 credits must be obtained in total.

Record of study At the end of your time here, we will provide you with a record of study and achievement, which gives details of the units you have studied with the number of credits, and your UAL letter grades.

Grade conversion The following UAL grade conversion table is available to US institutions to assist in credit transfer.

UAL Mark Letter grade US equivalent

1st A+, A, A- A

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2.1 B, B- B+

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Financial aidAll six Colleges of University of the Arts London are Title IV registered. Eligible students who are enrolled on a Study Abroad programme here can continue to take out financial aid via their home institution. However, Study Abroad students are not eligible to receive US Federal or private loans through our institution. Should you wish to take out a US loan, please contact the Financial Aid team at your home institution. UAL is able to enter into a consortium agreement and this should be arranged via your home institution. Contact [email protected] with further questions.

UAL Scholarships (exclusively for Study Abroad students)UAL Award for Study Abroad University of the Arts London makes four awards of £1,500 each academic year, to support outstanding students who have been accepted onto a Study Abroad programme here.

Please visit our website for instructions on how to apply and deadlines: arts.ac.uk/studyabroad

External ScholarshipsThe Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship Program The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards for undergraduate Study Abroad and was established by the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000.

This scholarship provides awards for US citizen undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study or intern programmes worldwide.

Further details are available online at iie.org/en/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program

BUTEX (British Universities Transatlantic Exchange Association)

BUTEX awards a number of scholarships to students studying abroad for either a semester or for a whole academic year. The value of each scholarship is £500.

Applicants for the scholarship can either produce a picture or poster promoting Study Abroad, or submit an essay application responding to a question set by BUTEX.

Please visit the BUTEX website for further information and details of how to apply: butex.ac.uk

Financial aid andscholarships


Jien Sun (USA)Costume Design

Wimbledon College of Arts

5DetermineeligibilityYou need to have completed at least one year of undergraduate-level study. Your grade point average (GPA) should be 3.0 or above with the following exceptions:– 2.8 GPA or above for

eight-week summer schools at London College of Fashion (LCF)

– no GPA requirement for five-week summer schools at LCF.

If teaching is not delivered in English at your home institution, you will need to have an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, with some courses requiring 6.5, 7.0 or 7.5.The IELTS requirements for London College of Fashion are 5.0 for Fashion Design, Fashion Media and Communication, Styling or Footwear pathways, and 6.0 for Fashion Business Pathways. At this stage you must also ensure that your home institution will recognise your studies in London. Please contact us if you need a copy of the course handbook which contains detailed descriptions of the academic content and structure of each course.

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6Complete theStudy AbroadonlineapplicationformYou will need to apply online at: arts.ac.uk/studyabroadPlease make sure you submit the following supporting documents: – Your most recent

academic transcript– A letter of support

(reference) from a teacher at your home university

– A personal statement: in one or two pages, please tell us why you have chosen to study at University of the Arts London, what you would like to achieve in your work and personally during your time in London, and describe your longer term goals

– Two passport-sized headshot images

– A copy of the picture page in your passport.

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7Prepareand submitsupportingevidenceAll our courses require some sort of supporting evidence, for example a portfolio, showreel or piece of written work. This should be submitted via a file-sharing site or as an attachment to your application. Please do not send original work.Art, Design, Fashion: a portfolio of 20-25 images. The work you include should show breadth, and demonstrate your creative thinking and personal research, progressing through stages to a finished piece.Additional info for applicants to Fashion at CSM: You should demonstrate your fashion research and creative process skills; sketchbook imagery which shows the origin of ideas displayed in your portfolio; and the progression through design stages to a finished piece.Acting and Directing: a recent performance in which you have taken a significant role.Film and TV: extracts of your film projects, with a short written film analysis.Sound Art: examples of your original sound work.All other courses: three pieces of written work appropriate to the specialist area.

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8Accept yourofferOnce your application has been approved by your course director, we will send you an offer pack, which includes the following:– Our offer letter– Information about housing – Information about

arriving in London– Information about visas* – Information about our

Welcome Programme for new students (or this will follow as soon as it is available)

– Your University Identification (ID) number.

It is important you read the information carefully and return forms by the dates we ask you to. In order to secure your place, you will need to pay a deposit of £500. This deposit is non-refundable. Your full course fees must be paid six weeks before the start of your studies.

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How to applyEight easy steps

1Choose yourcourse You will find an explanation of the different kinds of programme (integrated, semester and summer) on pages 16, 20 and 22 of this brochure. The courses themselves are listed on pages 17 to 23 and you will find links to detailed descriptions at arts.ac.uk/studyabroad

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2Choose yourdatesOur term and semester dates are listed on pages 18 and 20 of this brochure. Integrated Study Abroad students may apply to study for up to three terms, starting in either September or January. Semester students may study for one semester.Summer dates vary and are available on our website.

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3 Check your feesOur fees are listed on pages 16, 20 and 22 of this brochure. UAL also offers four awards each year specifically for Study Abroad students – see page 34 for details.

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4 Check ourdeadlinesThe application deadlines for Study Abroad programmes are as follows: Autumn start 31 May 2018Spring start 31 October 2018Summer courses Rolling applications. We process applications on a rolling basis so it’s best if you apply as early as you can. We aim to acknowledge receipt of your application by email to you as soon as we receive it, and let you know our decision within two weeks. If you have missed an application deadline and still wish to apply, please contact us at [email protected]

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* For up-to-date information on visas, please refer to our website: arts.ac.uk/studyabroad

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Image credits

Page 1 Alys TomlinsonPage 7 Elaine Perks; Jo Mansfield; Alys Tomlinson; Page 5 Monica Alcazar-DuartePage 8 Camberwell Summer Shows, courtesy UAL Image Library; Cressida O’ Mahoney, MA Illustration; Alys Tomlinson; Page 9 Alys Tomlinson; Student Work: Essie Buckman, BA (Hons) Fashion 2016 Final Show © catwalking.comPage 10 Ana Escobar; Alys TomlinsonPage 11 Alys TomlinsonPage 12 Ivan Jones; Student Work by Aasia D’vaz-Sterling at the LCF BA17 catwalk show, Photographer Roger Dean; Alys TomlinsonPage 13 Student work: Natalia Boteva, BA (Hons) Painting; Wimbledon Degree Shows, BA (Hons) Theatre: Design for Performance, courtesy UAL Image Library;Alys TomlinsonPage 19 Jo MansfieldPage 26 Monica Alcazar-DuartePages 28/29 Ana Escobar; Alys TomlinsonPages 31 Jackie Barnes, Jo Mansfield; Federica Mentasti; Monica Alcazar-Duarte; Yoleidy Quintero Rodridgues; Ruby RossiniPage 32 Monica Alcazar-Duarte Page 35 Monica Alcazar-DuartePage 38 LCF, Camberwell exteriors, courtesy UAL Image Library; Chelsea exterior, Ivan Jones; LCC images, Ideal Insight

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