Overview

The programme

The Diploma in Art & Design course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) gives you the chance to try different art and design disciplines. It will help you build a portfolio for application to an undergraduate course. This could be within University of the Arts London or beyond.

Programme Structure

The course is divided into 3 parts:

Part 1: Diagnostic Investigation into Creative Practice

You will have an introduction to a wide range of creative practices. This will give you the chance to try different disciplines. This part of the course is about exploration and experimentation.

Part 2: Developing Specialist Practice

In part 2 of the course you will reflect on the knowledge and skills you have developed in part 1. Through a range of activities you will start to think about your own creative ambition. You will consider your own work in relation to your chosen specialist practice.

Part 3: Consolidating Practice

This part of the course gives you the opportunity to take control of your own learning. You will come up with an idea for a project proposal. You will research, write and evaluate your proposal. From this you will produce a body of work for your final assessment. This work will also become part of the college's end of year exhibition.

Lecturers

Claire McCormack - Programme Leader and Design Pathway Leader
Laurence Noga - Art Pathway Leader
Frank Owusu - Communication Pathway Leader

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Portfolio of work
Personal statement
1 A Level or equivalent
Or equivalent Level 3/EU/International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma
And 3 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A*-C)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23940 GBP / year

≈ 23940 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5260 GBP / year

≈ 5260 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK students: free (if you are under the age of 19 on 31 August of the year you start your course)

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

The programme

Programme Structure

Lecturers

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

London

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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