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InternationalGuide 2015 / 16

Camberwell College of Arts

Central Saint Martins

Chelsea College of Arts

London College of Communication

London College of Fashion

Wimbledon College of Arts

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Contents

Ten reasons to study with us 2

A–Z of courses 4

Levels of study 15

London—the best city in the world 16

Studying arts and design in the UK 18

Six Colleges, one University 20

Accommodation 24

Applying for a course 25

Student support and social life 27

Work and careers 29

Contact us in your country 30

Contact us in the UK 32

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Ten reasons tostudy with us

A creative community

like no other. Our

six Colleges are

unique and at the

heart of their local

neighbourhoods.

Together they form

a diverse, vibrant

community from

which to realise your

ambitions.

Size sets us apart.

Being the largest arts

and design university

in Europe means we

can offer an unrivalled

range of subjects and

courses. This makes

us a world leader in the

teaching and research

of arts, design, fashion,

communication and

performance.

Incredible facilities,

whatever your area

of study. Our huge

range of studios,

workshops, media

suites, galleries,

catwalk venues and

theatre spaces will

help you develop your

practice.

Experience London,a dynamic capital of

culture. Stay in touch

with emerging trends,

see cutting-edge

exhibitions and

shows, and have fun

in our international

and inspiring city.

Your career starts here.Our courses challenge

your abilities and

prepare you for life in

the creative sector. Our

Student Enterprise and

Employability service

will help you develop

skills, networks and

experience while you

are here and once yougraduate.

Broaden yourinterests. Our six

Colleges offer a lively

programme of extra

lectures, screenings,

guest speakers and

gallery events. Keep

up-to-date with

research in your

field, learn from your

peers and take partin the arts, media,

fashion, design and

performance debates

of the day.

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Study support, when

and where you

need it. Our library

and IT facilities offer

flexible access for all

students across six

College sites, central

Learning Zones and

an online e-Library.

Learn from the

best. Our tutors

are experts, many

currently practising

in their specialist

field. Their technical

skills, knowledge

and enthusiasm for

teaching will help you

get the best value

from your study.

Stay in touch withthe ‘real’ world. Our

impressive links

with industry and

partner organisations

enable students

to work on live

projects throughout

their studies and

gain valuable work

experience.

Join a creative familythat spans the

globe. Our Alumni

Association helps

more than 200,000

former students

across the world to

stay in touch, network

and develop their

future prospects.

The advice in this guide applies to international

students from outside the UK. If you are a

student from the UK, you can download a copy

of University of the Arts London: Guide 2015/16

from our website.

Search: ual guide 2015/16

3www.arts.ac.uk/international

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Course lists on the following pages are correct

at time of going to press. Up-to-date information

can be found on our website, where you can also

search for courses using the Course Finder.

Search: courses

A –Z of courses

Undergraduate

3D design and product design

BA (Hons) Ceramic Design W270

BA (Hons) Product Design W240

BA (Hons) Three-Dimensional Design W242

Architecture and spatial design

BA (Hons) Architecture: Spaces and Objects K100

BA (Hons) Interior and Spatial Design W250

BA (Hons) Spatial Design W255

FdA Interior Design W251

Graduate Diploma Interior Design –

Business, management and science

BA (Hons) Design Management and Cultures* –

BA (Hons) Fashion: Buying and Merchandising

(Top Up) –

BA (Hons) Fashion: Design and Marketing

(Top Up) –

BA (Hons) Fashion: Marketing and Promotion

(Top Up) –

BA (Hons) Fashion: Retail Branding and Visual

Merchandising (Part-time) (Top Up) –


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BA (Hons) Fashion: Retail Branding and Visual

Merchandising (Top Up) –

BA (Hons) Fashion: Retail Management (Top Up) –

BA (Hons) Fashion Business (Part-time) –

BA (Hons) Fashion Buying and Merchandising* 2F32

BA (Hons) Fashion Management WN22

BA (Hons) Fashion Marketing* 9K55

BA (Hons) Fashion Visual Merchandising

and Branding* 5P60

BA (Hons) Fashion Visual Merchandisingand Branding (Part-time)* –

BSc (Hons) Beauty and Spa Management

(Top Up) –

Foundation Degree Beauty and

Spa Management B900

Graduate Diploma Fashion Management –

Communication and graphic design

BA (Hons) Creative Direction for Fashion W290

BA (Hons) Design for Art Direction* –

BA (Hons) Fashion: Styling and Photography

(Top Up) –

BA (Hons) Fashion Styling and Production* 9L13

BA (Hons) Graphic Branding and Identity* –

BA (Hons) Graphic Design W210

BA (Hons) Graphic Design Communication W216

BA (Hons) Graphic Design: design and

interaction subject route W211

BA (Hons) Graphic and Media Design W212

BA (Hons) Interaction Design* –

BA (Hons) Interface Design* –

FdA Graphic Design W201

Graduate Diploma Fashion Media Styling –

*Subject to validation


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Curation and culture

BA (Hons) Culture, Criticism and Curation W294

BA (Hons) Design Management and Cultures* –

BA (Hons) Fashion Communication:

Fashion History and Theory 4A37

BA (Hons) Media and Cultural Studies P300

Fashion accessories, footwear and jewellery

BA (Hons) Cordwainers Fashion Bags and

Accessories: Product Design and Innovation W245

BA (Hons) Cordwainers Footwear:

Product Design and Innovation W243

BA (Hons) Fashion Jewellery W700

BA (Hons) Jewellery Design W206

Fashion design

BA (Hons) Bespoke Tailoring W230

BA (Hons) Fashion: Design and Technology(Top Up) –

BA (Hons) Fashion: Fashion Design Menswear W238

BA (Hons) Fashion: Fashion Design with Knitwear W228

BA (Hons) Fashion: Fashion Design with Marketing W237

BA (Hons) Fashion: Fashion Design Womenswear W234

BA (Hons) Fashion: Fashion Print W239

BA (Hons) Fashion Contour W233

BA (Hons) Fashion Design (Part-time) –

BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Development W241

BA (Hons) Fashion Design Technology:

Menswear W293

BA (Hons) Fashion Design Technology:

Womenswear W291

BA (Hons) Fashion Pattern Cutting* 2P45

BA (Hons) Fashion Sportswear W232

Graduate Diploma Fashion –

Graduate Diploma Fashion Design Technology –


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Stephanie Perk

BA (Hons) Fashion Photography

2013


Charlotte Robinson

BA (Hons) Cordwainers Footwear:

Product Design and Innovation

2013


Fine art and photography

BA (Hons) Drawing W110

BA (Hons) Fashion Photography W641

BA (Hons) Fine Art W100

W104

BA (Hons) Fine Art: Painting W121

BA (Hons) Fine Art: Print & Time-based Media W105

BA (Hons) Fine Art: Sculpture W131

BA (Hons) Painting W120

BA (Hons) Photography W643

W640

BA (Hons) Photojournalism and

Documentary Photography P503

BA (Hons) Sculpture W130

Graduate Diploma Photography* –

Illustration

BA (Hons) Fashion Illustration W221

BA (Hons) Graphic Design: illustration

subject route W211

BA (Hons) Illustration W222

BA (Hons) Illustration and Visual Media WPF3

FdA Illustration W224



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Interactive, film and sound

BA (Hons) Animation W617

BA (Hons) Film Practice W603

BA (Hons) Film and Television W601

BA (Hons) Games Design I600

BA (Hons) Interaction Design* –

BA (Hons) Interface Design* –

BA (Hons) Live Events and Television WP83

BA (Hons) Sound Arts and Design W390

Journalism, PR, media and publishing

BA (Hons) Advertising N561


Fashion Communication and Promotion 4J55


Fashion Journalism WF30

BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism P507

BA (Hons) Fashion Media (Part-time) –

BA (Hons) Fashion Public Relations

and Communications* 4T39

BA (Hons) Graphic Design: advertising

subject route W211

BA (Hons) Journalism P500

BA (Hons) Magazine Publishing J525

BA (Hons) Media Communications P302

BA (Hons) Media and Cultural Studies P300

BA (Hons) Public Relations P210

BA (Hons) Sports Journalism P508


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Textiles

BA (Hons) Fashion Textiles: Embroidery* 9H55

BA (Hons) Fashion Textiles: Knit* 0I88

BA (Hons) Fashion Textiles: Print* 5Y77

BA (Hons) Textile Design W235

W231

Theatre, screen and performance design

BA (Hons) 3D Effects for Performance

and Fashion W440

BA (Hons) Acting (offered through

Drama Centre London) W410

BA (Hons) Costume for Performance W451

BA (Hons) Fashion: Hair and Make-up (Top Up) –

BA (Hons) Graphic Design: moving image

subject route W211

BA (Hons) Hair and Make-up for Fashion* 9P43

BA (Hons) Hair and Make-up for Film and TV

(Top Up) –

BA (Hons) Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics

for Performance W452

BA (Hons) Performance Design and Practice W460

BA (Hons) Theatre & Screen: Costume Design W490

BA (Hons) Theatre & Screen: Costume

Interpretation W491

BA (Hons) Theatre & Screen: Set Design

for Screen W461

BA (Hons) Theatre & Screen: Technical Arts

and Special Effects W492

BA (Hons) Theatre & Screen: Theatre Design W462



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Integrated Masters

MA Directing W420

MA Fashion Media Practice and Criticism WG30

MDes International Fashion ProductionManagement WNG2

MSc Cosmetic Science W297

MSc International Fashion Management WNF2

Postgraduate

3D design and product design

MA Design: Ceramics, Furniture or Jewellery –

MA Industrial Design –

MA Visual Arts: Designer Maker –

Architecture and spatial design

MA Architecture: Cities and Innovation –

MA Interior and Spatial Design –

MA Narrative Environments –

MArch Architecture* –

Book arts and conservation

MA Conservation –

MA Visual Arts: Book Arts –

Business, management and science

CPD Executive MBA (Fashion)* –

Executive MBA Fashion –

MA Design Management and Cultures* –

MA Fashion Design Management –

MA Fashion Enterprise Creation (Part-time and

CPD modes)* –

MA Fashion Entrepreneurship and Innovation –


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MA Fashion Retail Management –

MA Innovation Management –

MA Strategic Fashion Marketing –

MDes Service Design Innovation –

PgCert Fashion: Buying and Merchandising –

Setting up a Fashion Label (20 credits) –

Communication and graphic design

MA Communication Design –

MA Contemporary Typographic Media –

MA Graphic Branding and Identity –

MA Graphic Design Communication –

MA Graphic and Media Design* –

MA Interaction Design Communication –

MDes Service Design Innovation –

PgCert Design for Visual Communication –

PgDip Design for Visual Communication –

Curation and culture

MA Applied Imagination in the Creative Industries –

MA Culture, Criticism and Curation –

MA Curating –

MA Design Management and Cultures* –

MA Fashion Cultures (Film/History)* –

MA Fashion Curation –

MA Fashion Futures* –

MA Media Communications and Critical Practice –

MA Psychology for Fashion Professionals* –

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Fashion accessories, footwear and jewellery

MA Fashion Artefact –

MA Fashion Footwear –

PgCert Footwear: Production and Manufacture –

Fashion design

MA Fashion –

MA Fashion Design Technology Menswear –

MA Fashion Design Technology Womenswear –

MA Pattern Design and Garment Technology* –

Fine art and photography

MA Art and Science –

MA Drawing –

MA Fashion Photography –

MA Fine Art –

MA Photography –

MA Photojournalism and Documentary

Photography (Online mode) –

MA Photojournalism and Documentary

Photography (Full-time) –

MA Visual Arts: Fine Art Digital –

MA Visual Arts: Printmaking –

MFA Fine Art –

MRes Art: Exhibition Studies –

MRes Art: Moving Image –

MRes Art: Theory and Philosophy –

MRes Arts Practice –

PgDip Photography –


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Illustration

MA Illustration and Visual Media* –

MA Visual Arts: Illustration –

Interactive, film and sound

MA Animation* –

MA Documentary Film –

MA Fashion Media Production –

MA Film* –

MA Games Design* –

MA Graphic Moving Image –

MA Interaction Design Communication –

MA Screenwriting –

MA Sound Arts –

MA Film and TV Production* –

Journalism, PR, media and publishing

MA Advertising* –

MA Fashion Communication* –

MA Fashion Journalism –

MA International Journalism (Online)* –

MA Journalism* –

MA Media Communications and Critical Practice –

MA Public Relations –

MA Publishing –

PgCert Fashion: Fashion and Lifestyle

Journalism –

Textiles

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MA Textile Design –



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Theatre, screen and performance design

MA Acting (offered through Drama Centre London) –

MA Character Animation –

MA Costume Design for Performance –

MA Digital Theatre –

MA Dramatic Writing (offered through

Drama Centre London) –

MA Performance Design and Practice –

MA Screen: Acting (offered through


MA Screen: Directing (offered through


MA Theatre Design –

ResearchMPhil –

PhD –

Visitors viewing portfolios

during Summer Shows 2013

at Central Saint Martins

Haoya Zhang

BA (Hons) Interior and

Spatial Design

2013



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This diagram represents some

possible routes through the

University. Individual cases

and course requirements

may vary.

Our Undergraduate

Progression Scheme provides

support for current UAL

students wishing to move to

the next level.

Levels ofstudy

Postgraduate

(research)

Postgraduate

(taught)

Undergraduate

Undergraduate

Undergraduate

FurtherEducation (FE)

*Subject to

validation

PhD Doctor of Philosophy3 years

MPhil Master of Philosophy2 years

MA Master of Arts MArch Master of Architecture

MDes Master of DesignMFA Master of Fine Arts MRes Master of ResearchMSc Master of Science1–2 years

EMBA Executive Master of Business Administration60 weeks

FdA Foundation Degree

in ArtFdSc Foundation Degreein Science2 years

Grad DipGraduate Diploma30 weeks

PgCertPostgraduate Certificate

15 weeksPgDipPostgraduate Diploma30 weeks

International Preparationfor Fashion (CertHE)1 year

BA Top-up1 year

BA Bachelor of ArtsBSc Bachelor of Science3 years

IntegratedMasters 4 years

Foundation Diploma in Art and DesignFoundation Studies in Performance (Drama Centre London)International: Introduction to the Study of Design and Media Communication*International: Introduction to the Study of Fashion*1 year

Study periods relate to

full-time courses. Part-time

courses generally take longer

to complete.

Please contact your chosen

College or international

recruitment representative

for further information

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London is a cosmopolitan city, home to a great

mix of nationalities, cultures and beliefs. As an

international student at University of the Arts

London you will be part of a large community of

students from all over the world.

It’s a good time to live and study in the UK’s capital.

In a recent survey of cities, which measures their

image, power and appeal, London took first place.In addition, the capital has also won the title of

most visited city.*

London is many things to many people. Here’s

what you can expect as a student.

London is cultural

London’s museums and galleries are famous.

There are more than 200, too many to list, and

many of them are free to visit. There are also

around 100 major theatres and a thriving

alternative Fringe scene. London’s annual cultural

calendar includes London Fashion Week, Frieze

Art Fair, LIFT theatre festival, Social Media Week

and London Design Festival. There are more

than 30,000 music performances a year, plus

200 festivals, including major outdoor events like

Lovebox and Notting Hill Carnival.

London is surprising

The city is constantly changing, and has an

exciting ‘pop-up’ culture. What’s here today may

be gone tomorrow, but there’s always something

to do. Quirkiness is London’s speciality. In

London you can:

Experience rooftop culture at venues like the

Queen of Hoxton in east London, where you can

see a film under the stars in summer or socialise

in an eight-metre high tipi in winter. Other rooftop

attractions include Frank’s pop-up café and bar

in Peckham, and Dalston Roof Park for theatre,

film, gigs, barbeques and more.

Walk under the River Thames via the

Greenwich Foot Tunnel. Or fly over the water in

an Emirates Air Line cable car, and take a boat

courtesy of Thames Clippers from Greenwich toPutney, all at an affordable fare.

Pretend you’re on a beach at Camden’s

Roundhouse. Each summer, north London’s

legendary cultural centre imports 150 tonnes of

sand. Beach huts, music, ping-pong, food and

drink complete the experience.

See art in the outdoors at London’s Fourth

Plinth in Trafalgar Square, or at other public art

sites across the capital, including the Southbank.See the work of street artists like Banksy on a

special walking or cycling tour.

Admire the city skyline with great views for free

from the peaks of Greenwich Park, Telegraph,

Parliament and Primrose Hills.

Follow First Thursdays. More than 130

galleries and museums in east London run free

events, talks, workshops, private views and

exhibitions during a special late opening until

9pm on the first Thursday of every month.

London—the bestcity in the world

*Anholt-GfK City Brands Index 2013. Figures released by

Office for National Statistics in January 2014 found that visitor

numbers to London in the summer of 2013 beat all other

popular city destinations around the world.


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Sample street food from around the world

and buy cut-price clothes. Shepherd’s Bush,

Camden, Spitalfields, Borough, Portobello Road

and Broadway are just some of London’s markets.

Get on your bike. London’s parks offer

traffic-free cycling, as does its canal network.

At the newly opened Queen Elizabeth Olympic

Park in east London, you can cycle through the

wildflower meadows next to the River Lea, or

follow in the footsteps of athletes in the VeloPark.

Go for a swim in the open air. Outdoor

swimming pools include London Fields,

Brockwell, Tooting Bec and Parliament Hill, while

Hampstead Heath has its own bathing ponds

amid the trees.

Meet artists and designers in their ownstudios. London hosts many ‘open studio’

events, including Open House London and Arts

Unwrapped, which features 40 studios across

three weekends in May and June.

Visit the world’s first pop-up mall. BOXPARK

Shoreditch is completely made from shipping

containers. Other pop-up events across the

capital include cinemas, restaurants, bars,

supper clubs, shops, festivals, performances,

fashion shows, workshops, galleries, gigs

and gardens.

London links

Find out more about what’s going on in the

capital at:

commonplace.arts.ac.uk

www.timeout.com/london

www.londonist.com

www.visitlondon.com

www.viewlondon.co.uk

“There are so many different people in

London. This city is very welcoming.

I feel really comfortable being here.”

Aya Miura

MDes Service Design Innovation(London College of Communication,

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Studying arts and design in the UK may be a

very different experience to art and design study

in your own country. In the UK, for example,

emphasis is placed on the creative process, as

well as on mastering technical skills. This usually

involves researching, developing ideas, and

exploring materials and methods. The last stage

of the process is the realisation of final pieces

of work.

Although you will cover some theory, you will

take part in lots of practical workshops and

projects that are linked to the creative industries.

Independent learning is also a strong feature of

arts and design courses in the UK. You will be

encouraged to think for yourself and develop

your own ways of working. You will be given lots

of support from tutors and technical staff to help

you do this.

Arts and design degrees in the UK are often more

specialised than in other countries. This will allow

you to focus on a specific area. This could be fine

art, costume design, graphic design or another

subject you are interested in.

Preparatory courses

UAL offers a range of courses that helpinternational students bridge the gap between

the education system in their own countries

and the UK. These courses prepare you for the

next level of study and help you to develop a

portfolio (evidence of your arts and design work).

The portfolio is an essential part of the application

for most practice-based arts and design courses.

Our main preparatory courses are listed as

follows. Details about course content and how to

apply can be found on our website.

Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

If you wish to study art and design at

undergraduate degree level in the UK (for

example, BA, BSc, FdA, FdSc), most universities

will expect you to have completed a preparatory

course after leaving high school.

The Foundation Diploma in Art and Design is one

of the main routes into practice-based art and

design undergraduate courses at University of

the Arts London. The course usually lasts one

year. It will prepare you for higher education and

help you decide the specific subject you want to

study at undergraduate level.

Students on one of UAL’s Foundation Diplomas

in Art and Design are guaranteed a place on

one of our undergraduate courses, if they meet

certain criteria. Students who have completed aFoundation Diploma in Art and Design at another

university will be accepted onto undergraduate

degree courses at UAL as long as they meet our

entrance criteria.

International Preparation for Fashion

(Certificate of Higher Education)

This one-year course is taught at London College

of Fashion and is designed for internationalstudents. Successful completion will guarantee

you a place on one of London College of

Fashion’s undergraduate courses. It is an exciting

and challenging preparatory experience that will

allow you to explore your creative, academic and

professional potential in fashion. The English

language content of the course will ensure that

your English language skills are at an appropriate

level for undergraduate study.

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International: Introduction to the Study

of Design and Media Communication*

This one-year course, based at London College

of Communication, is a practical and theoretical

introduction to the varied disciplines of design

and media communication. It is designed for

international students who want to progress to

an undergraduate course at the College. It isa fast-paced course that will ensure that your

English language and academic study skills are

at an appropriate level for undergraduate study.

International: Introduction to

the Study of Fashion*

This one-year course, based at London College of

Fashion, is a practical and theoretical introduction

to fashion business, fashion media and fashion

design. It is tailored for international students who

want to progress to an undergraduate course at

London College of Fashion, and includes English

language support. This will ensure that your

English language and academic study skills are at

an appropriate level for undergraduate study.

Orientation courses

UAL offers a nine-week orientation course at

Central Saint Martins, which enables internationalstudents to develop the skills required for entry

onto a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design.

Search: csm orientation

Six-week orientation courses, at Wimbledon

College of Arts, are provided for international

students who have been accepted onto a

Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, or onto

undergraduate or postgraduate courses atCamberwell, Chelsea or Wimbledon Colleges of

Arts. They enable international students to adapt

to living in London and the study expectations

of their course. You will be advised during your

application if you need to attend these courses.

Chelsea College of Arts also offers a three-week

Orientation to Interior Design course for

international students who have been accepted

onto an interior design BA or Graduate Diploma

at the College.

Search: orientation courses

Short portfolio preparation courses

The University offers a number of short courses

to help you prepare your portfolio for entry onto

one of our further education, undergraduate

or postgraduate courses. You can find further

details on our website, along with advice on

preparing a portfolio.

Search: portfolio preparation

Residential courses for 13–18 year olds

UAL offers two residential courses for young

international students, lasting two or three weeks,

which provide an introduction to studying arts

and design in the UK. Full details can be found

on our website.

Search: international summer school

Search: young creatives summer school

“The whole world looks to Britain for its

creativity, and I think that is very largely

[due to] arts education.”

Fred Deakin, Professor of Interactive Design

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The six Colleges that make up University of the

Arts London offer a wealth of courses at further

education, undergraduate, postgraduate and

research levels. The disciplines we cover include:

fashion and textiles; f ine art; interior, spatial,

graphic and product design; media, animation

and communication; film and photography;

and performance arts.

Our Colleges provide their own individual culture,

philosophy and focus, and members of our

academic staff bring their own interests and

expertise to the courses they teach.

Each College has excellent facilities, including

galleries, studios, media centres, photography

and textile labs, production departments,

performance venues and computer suites.

Students have access to a wide range of learning

resources—including archives and special

collections dating back to the 15th century—and

can borrow materials from all College libraries.


“I loved Camberwell. The education was

outstanding—an incredible upward

learning path.”

Freelance artist and designer Julie Parkinson

BA (Hons) Sculpture (graduated in 2012)

Camberwell College of Arts provides an inspiring

and challenging art school environment in which

to develop your skills, experience and networks.

Its facilities, like the work of its students and staff,

embrace both traditional craftsmanship and the

latest digital technology.

Camberwell’s home is in south-east London, at

the heart of a vibrant and thriving community of

artists, designers, galleries and studios. It’s a

community that inspires the College and is one

that the College is proud to be a part of andwork alongside.

www.arts.ac.uk/camberwell

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“The whole environment—tutors, technical

staff and facilities—is perfect.”

Interaction designer Rahul Boggaram

MA Industrial Design (graduated in 2013)

Central Saint Martins is one of the world’s leading

centres for arts and design education. The

College brings a broad range of activities together

in an extraordinary new building in London’s

King’s Cross, which encourages the exchange of

ideas and techniques across disciplines.

Central Saint Martins’ students and staff are

continually curious, and are inspired to be alert to

new approaches. Numerous people, events and

exhibitions pass through the College, enriching

the core curriculum and making it a major force in

the arts and design world.

www.arts.ac.uk/csm


“I chose Chelsea because of its reputation

and location. It’s a place of self-discovery.

I first experimented with film there which

led to my current career.”

Video artist Karimah Ashadu

MA Interior and Spatial Design

(graduated in 2011)

Chelsea College of Arts provides a stimulating

space and supportive atmosphere to

experiment with new ideas. You will study in

a historic building in central London, beside

the River Thames and Tate Britain gallery.

Courses take a student-centred approach to

learning and incorporate practical, critical and

professional studies.

Chelsea is about talent and the diversity of ideas. At the heart of the College are its students, full of

energy, humour and inventiveness. The College

is a celebration of the British art school tradition:

a warm, supportive, expansive, artist-centred

community.

www.arts.ac.uk/chelsea

Susanne Bresges

Neon sign 2013BA (Hons) Graphic Design

Central Saint Martins Genevieve de Rohan Willner

Puma 2013

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“I got to learn from international fashion

insiders and broaden my horizon about

fashion worldwide. ”

Lily Marpaung, senior fashion editor,

Harper’s Bazaar Indonesia

MA Fashion Journalism (graduated in 2012)

London College of Fashion is a leading global

provider of fashion education, research and

consultancy. Staff and students use fashion

alongside historical and cultural practice to

challenge social, political and ethical conventions.

Teaching takes place across six London

sites. Subjects include sportswear, footwear,

accessories, menswear, womenswear

and costume design; tailoring; marketing,

management, buying and merchandising; styling,photography, illustration and journalism; and

cosmetic science.

www.arts.ac.uk/fashion


“The course allows you to learn how all

departments in an agency work and try

yourself in each role. It is the most real

experience a student can get.”

Advertising account executive

Alexandra Chervotkina

BA (Hons) Advertising (graduated in 2011)

London College of Communication is a world

leader in design and media education. The

communication sector is evolving fast, and the

College works at the cutting-edge of new thinking

and developments, so students are ready to

launch their careers and define the future of the

creative industries.

The College’s location, on a single site in south

London, is in an area known internationallyfor its media and design companies. It’s also

within easy reach of major arts venues such

as Tate Modern, the Design Museum and the

Southbank Centre.

www.arts.ac.uk/lcc

Summer Show graphic

design work, 2013

London College of

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“The University has a good reputation in my

country [South Korea]. It’s known as the

university of the arts.”

Artist and curator Dong Hyun Lee

BA (Hons) Fine Art: Sculpture (graduated in 2013)

Wimbledon College of Arts’ fine art and theatre

and screen courses have an international

reputation for producing artists and

designers known for their creativity, technical

accomplishment and professionalism.

The College is the largest UK centre to offer

design and related studies for stage, screen,

costume and special effects. If you are choosing

fine art at undergraduate level, you’ll have the

opportunity to follow subject-specific pathways

in either painting, sculpture or print andtime-based media.

Wimbledon is an art college in a great south-west

London location, surrounded by rural landscapes

but only a 15-minute train ride from the centre of

the capital.

www.arts.ac.uk/wimbledon

“Every term we producea portfolio, which is like aprofessional record of yourwork. It’s something youcan show employers.”

Maryam Saleemi

FdA Interior Design, first year,

Chelsea College of ArtsOliviero Gustavo

BA (Hons) Theatre & Screen:

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University of the Arts London has 13 self-catered

halls of residence across London, which provide

accommodation for around 3,000 of our students

each year.

International students from outside the European

Economic Area (EEA) are guaranteed a place

in halls of residence for their first year, provided

the University’s Accommodation Services teamreceives their application for accommodation by

1 June 2015.

Search: accommodation

Free airport collection

The University offers a free taxi service for all

international students arriving in London for the

first time. We will arrange for a taxi to collect

you from your London arrival airport and take

you to your accommodation. You can apply

for this service once you have confirmed your

accommodation.

Search: airport collection

Students with disabilities

The University prioritises accommodation

applications for students with disabilities. A description of the facilities for disabled students

in each hall is available online.

Search: accommodation disabled students

The Social Programme

The Social Programme is a fun way to make friends

within your hall of residence, and explore London.

Each week we run two or three events and

activities in every hall—from movie and popcorn

nights to sewing and knitting clubs. We go away

on weekend trips around the UK to visit galleries

and museums and experience local culture.We also organise language exchanges, cooking

competitions and discounted nights out. Each hall

has different events and activities, often related

to your studies. There are also regular cross-hall

events and parties, giving you chances to meet

other students from around the whole University.

Accommodation Services

Our Accommodation Services team can helpyou with any questions you have about your

accommodation while you are a student at the

University, such as understanding your tenancy

agreement and adjusting to life with new flatmates.

Search: accommodation

International Accommodation Advisor

The University has a dedicated International Accommodation Advisor to support international

students from outside the European Economic

Area (EEA) with finding a place to live in London.

The Advisor is based at our Asia Branch Office

in Hong Kong, where staff speak Cantonese,

Mandarin and English.

Tel: +852 3753 8813 (GMT +8 hours)

Email: [email protected]

If you have applied through a local UALrepresentative (see page 30), they will also be able

to advise you on accommodation in London.

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How to apply

If you are a student resident outside the European

Economic Area (EEA), you can apply in the

following ways:

¢ Through the official international representative

in your country. To see if we have a

representative in your country see page 30 or

check our website.

Search: international overseas representative

¢ If you come from an Asia Pacific country where

we do not have a representative, the UAL Asia

Branch Office in Hong Kong can help you with

your application.

Search: asia pacific

¢ Directly to your chosen College if we do not

have a representative in your country, or you

prefer to apply independently. Details are on

our website.

Search: international contact

¢ For undergraduate courses (BA, BSc, FdA

and FdSc) you can also apply through UCAS.

Further information can be found on the

UCAS website.

www.ucas.com

Our international representatives can help you

through the whole application process from

enquiry to enrolment, free of charge. This

includes choosing a College and course,

preparing your portfolio, making your application

and arranging a face-to-face interview with one of

our staff in your country. See page 30.

More information on how to apply can be foundon our website.

If you are an international student

Search: international apply

If you are from a country within the European

Economic Area (EEA)

Search: apply for a course

When to apply

There is no application deadline for international

students who apply via our international

representatives or directly to one of our Colleges.

However, as many courses fill up quickly, we

advise that you apply as early as possible.

If you are applying through UCAS, different

application deadlines apply.

www.ucas.com

If you are from the European Economic Area(EEA) and you are applying directly to one of our

Colleges, please check the application deadlines

on individual course pages on our website.

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Tuition fees

Fees differ depending on your course and level

of study. For some courses, you may be charged

additional fees for materials and field trips.

In order to apply for a Tier 4 visa to study in the

UK, you also need to show you have enough

money to cover your accommodation and living

costs (called ‘maintenance’), as well as your

tuition fees.

You can find more information about tuition fees

on our website.

Search: international fees if you are an

international student

Search: tuition fees if you are from a country

within the European Economic Area

Scholarships

We offer a selection of scholarships to students.

Different scholarships are available depending on

your chosen College and the level of course you

will be studying.

Search: funding

Portfolio preparation

For most of our practice-based courses

you will need to submit a portfolio as part of

your application. Our Colleges and overseas

representatives can advise you on how to

prepare a portfolio. You can also join one of our

portfolio preparation courses at our Colleges

(see page 20).

Search: portfolio preparation

English language

If English is not your first language, you will need

to show proof of your English language level in

order to enrol on your course. The University’s

Language Centre offers English courses to help

you achieve the required English level before

your degree, as well as language support during

your degree. Full details can be found on page 27,

or on our website.

Search: language centre

Visas

Once you have received an offer of a place

on a course, you will need to apply for a visa

to study in the UK, unless you hold an EEA orSwiss passport.

The University’s Student Advice Service (see

page 27) and our international representatives

can help you with your visa application. You

should check the UK Border Agency (UKBA)

website for the most up-to-date visa information.

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We hope that your time at University of the Arts

London will be a great experience, but at some

point during your studies you may need to seek

support with issues affecting your personal

or academic life. We offer help and advice to

international students in lots of ways. We will also

provide you with many opportunities to settle in,

make new friends, and enjoy your time with us.

Visas and immigration

Our Student Advice Service team has advisers

who are specially trained to help you with visa

and immigration issues, such as part-time work,

work while you study, police registration, visa

renewals, and visas to visit other countries during

your studies. They can also help you with other

issues, such as opening a bank account in the

UK, medical care and UK taxes and laws.

Search: student advice

Language Centre

Our Language Centre offers English support to

non-native English speaking students throughout

their studies at the University.

¢ The Presessional Academic English

Programme (Presessional ) is open to students

whose first language is not English and who

have been offered a full-time place at one of

our Colleges. The programme helps students

achieve the English language requirement for

their course and develop the academic skills

to support their study. Successful completion

of the Presessional course means students

can progress on to their main University of the

Arts London course without having to take an

external language test.

¢ The Language Centre also offers freegroup classes and one-to-one tutorials

to support current full-time UAL students,

whose first language is not English, with

language and academic skills during their

studies (Insessional English). Most classes

relate directly to students’ main degree

content, while other classes teach general

academic skills.

¢ The Language Centre also offers Generaland Academic English, English Plus and Test

Preparation courses, and evening classes in

modern and foreign languages.

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Students’ Union and social activities

As soon as you arrive at University of the Arts

London, you automatically become a member of

SUARTS, the University’s Students’ Union. This

offers a wide choice of societies and sports clubs,

which are a great way to meet new people.

SUARTS also offers a range of other services—

from campaigns and student advice to creative

opportunities and professional development.

It is run by democratically elected student

officers, and is part of the National Union of

Students, which campaigns on a national level

for improvements to student life.

www.suarts.org

International Students House (ISH)

ISH arranges social and cultural events

throughout the year for international students in

London. This includes a free cinema screening

every Sunday night, discount tourist trips around

the UK and Europe, sports clubs, musical events

and lots more. University of the Arts London is

a member, so all our international students can

join for free.

www.ishevents.org

“No matter what you want—be it advice,

support or equipment—it is there for you

if you go to the right place.”

Conall McAteer

BA (Hons) Fine Art (Central Saint Martins,

graduated in 2012)

The Big Welcome

This scheme is run by our Students’ Union (see

right). It will match you with a Student Welcomer

from your College to guide you through your

first term at the University. Our friendly Student

Welcomers are here to answer questions,

introduce you to life in London and at University of

the Arts London. Once you have received a placeat the University you can apply online through our

Students’ Union website.

www.suarts.org

Multi-faith facilities

London is one of the most culturally diverse cities

in the world and almost every faith is represented

by a community group or organisation. University

of the Arts London has a chaplain who can

provide support, whatever your belief. The

chaplain can also help you find a place of worship

or community group for your faith in London.

We also offer quiet spaces at the University for

prayer and personal reflection, as well as for rest

or health requirements. We encourage these to

be used by people of all faiths, or of none.

Search: chaplain

Colleges

Each of our six Colleges has a dedicated

International Office to support prospective

international students. The Offices also welcome

general enquiries from international students

already enrolled at the Colleges. Their contact

details can be found on page 32.

Individual Colleges also run their own social event

programmes. The best way to find out what’s

going on is to look at their websites (see pages

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In addition to the skills and knowledge you will

learn through your studies, the University’s

international reputation will help you to stand

out from other graduates when you leave. Our

unrivalled links with top names in business and

the arts and design world will also help you to

establish and build creative networks.

High-profile organisations we regularly work withinclude Cartoon Network, Discovery Channel,

English National Ballet, Hilton London, John Lewis,

The National Trust, Nike, Nokia, Royal National

Theatre, Selfridges, Sky Arts, Sky Creative, Sony,

Speedo and Wellcome Trust.

Our Student Enterprise and Employability (SEE)

service will equip you with the skills to develop

your practice, business and employment

opportunities. Services and activities include

a range of business advice workshops, talks

and networking events, work possibilities and

a dedicated website. Artsmart and Creative

Enterprise Week are two further initiatives

which support the prospects of our students

and graduates.

SEE also includes UAL’s in-house temping

agency ArtsTemps and UAL’s online jobs board

Creative Opportunities.

You will also benefit from support provided

by our dedicated professional development

programmes, talks and events, work placements,

internships, awards, bursaries and exhibitions.

Search: student jobs and careers

“I never thought I would be in a position of

having my designs made up and sold before

I even graduated from London College

of Fashion.”

Chang Seok Ko

MA Fashion Footwear (London College of

Fashion, graduated in 2011, and overall winner

of a New Look competition to design shoes forthe high-street store’s Spring/Summer 2011

collection).

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UAL Asia Branch Office

We have a University off ice in Hong Kong(Asia Branch Office) that can assist students

in Asia Pacific countries where we do not have

a representative (for example, Indonesia, the

Philippines, Vietnam and New Zealand).

[email protected]

Search: ual asia branch office

Australia

BCIC Australia

[email protected]

www.bcic.co.uk

Brazil

Language Partners

[email protected]

www.languagepartners.co.uk

Canada

Red Rover Communications Inc

[email protected]

www.ualcanada.ca

China

Beijing

Beijing St Elite

[email protected]

www.ualbeijing.com

Chengdu

Chengdu St Elite

[email protected]

www.ual.ac.cn

Guangdong Province

Chamberlain Educational Services Ltd

[email protected]

www.arts-edu.com.cn

Shanghai

i-Link Educational Services

[email protected]

www.artssh.com

Hong Kong

Chamberlain Educational Services Ltd

[email protected]

www.arts-edu.hk

Iceland

Lingó-Málamiðlun

[email protected]

www.lingo.is

India

Edwise International

[email protected]

www.edwiseinternational.com

Contact us inyour country

We work with official representatives in the

following countries, who can offer you free local

support through the application process.


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Japan

University Consultants

[email protected]

www.unicon-tokyo.com

Malaysia

Saintfield Sdn [email protected]

www.saintfield.biz

Russia

Insight Lingua

[email protected]

www.artslondon.ru

Singapore

Overseas Academic Link Pte

[email protected]

www.oal.com.sg

South Korea

Hana Education Centre

[email protected]

www.hana-edu.co.kr

Taiwan

i-Link Educational Services

[email protected]

www.il.com.tw

Thailand

Mentor International

[email protected]

www.mentor.ac

Turkey

Canan Kadıoğ[email protected]

Ukraine

DonStream Ltd

[email protected]

www.donstream.com.ua

USA

Josephine Auerback

[email protected]

www.universityoftheartslondon.com

International Schools in Europe,

the Middle East and North Africa

Maria Brawand

[email protected]

www.artslondon.ch


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Design

Benedict Richards

(LCC, HND Typographic Design, 1991)

Editor

Sarah Woodley

(LCC, PgCert Magazine Journalism, 1994)

Printed in the UK by Tradewinds, London.

Produced by the Department of Marketing

and Student Recruitment.

Published by University of the Arts

London, June 2014.

All information is correct at the time of

publication. University of the Arts London

is not responsible for the content of

external websites.

Image credits

All images © Alys Tomlinson, apart from:

p2 (right) © Fernando Lessa

p3 (right) © Luke Potter

p7 (left) © Stephanie Perk

p17 © Nadila Gerbish/Shutterstock

p22 (right) © Ivan Jones

p23 (top right) © Ivan Jones

p27 © Ana Escobar

This guide is available as a PDF

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Open days

If you are able to travel to London, we hold open

days at our Colleges throughout the year. These

give you the chance to meet members of staff,

talk to current students and see the facilities

available at each College. Places fill up quickly,

so book early.

Search: open days

College International Offices

If you are applying directly to one of our Colleges,

and not using a local representative, you can

email the College International Office for help with

your application.


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