Fine Arts, Media and Communications (UAL)
Unique Experiences
EXPLORE THE CITY SIGHTS
aboard one of London鈥檚 infamous red double-decker buses
ENJOY THE FILM INSTITUTE
on the banks of the river Thames, which always runs events that open to students
VISIT MUSEUMS AFTER DARK
like the Natural History Museum for a full 鈥淣ight at the Museum鈥 experience (complete with dinosaurs)
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ART GALLERIES
300+
LANGUAGES SPOKEN IN LONDON
33
DISTRICTS
Your Destination
London has a history stretching back to the Romans, four World Heritage sites, leading museums, and plenty of green spaces. A contemporary global city, London is home to nearly nine million people from all around the world. A major financial center and leading hub for the arts, London has many eclectic neighborhoods to discover.鈥
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The Culture
Excursions & Activities
- Take day trips with 爱游戏下载 to Oxford, Cambridge, Bath, and Brighton
- Participate in a secret London tour to Brick Lane, Brixton, and Chinatown
- Enjoy jazz nights, poetry readings, and steel panning workshops
- Attend mixer events, meals out, and theatre trips
Program Blogs
How Studying Abroad in London Changed My Life
By: Leela Prodhan When I learned in high school that studying abroad was a thing college students could do, I was immediately hooked. To me, studying abroad seemed like the... keep reading
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Life-Changing Study Abroad Experience in London
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Housing & Meals
Housing
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Standard Housing: Double accommodation in dorm-style studio with bunk beds and shared kitchen facilities within a 45-minute commute to 爱游戏下载 Center.
Select Housing: Double accommodation in a shared apartment with fully equipped kitchen, spacious living areas and within a 25-minute commute to 爱游戏下载 Center.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.
Meals
Meals are not included. Students prepare their own meals in their own kitchenette or the residence hall鈥檚 shared kitchen facilities. 爱游戏下载 provides basic cooking utensils and cleaning supplies. There is also a wide range of restaurants and cafes located nearby.鈥
Academics
This program is designed for students who enjoy practical learning and are particularly interested in fine arts, media, communications, business, and related fields.
University of the Arts, London (UAL) was established in 2004. It drew six colleges under its umbrella, each of which had its own beginning in the 19th century. UAL now has 19,000+ students both homegrown and international and it is world ranked at #2 for Art and Design. UAL鈥檚 six colleges include Central Saint Martins, London College of Communications, London College of Fashion, Chelsea College of Arts, Camberwell College of Arts, and Wimbledon College of Arts.
Students attending the program may be able to elect to supplement their UAL courses with Contemporary Britain, a 爱游戏下载 course taught at 爱游戏下载 London.
Please note: Some UAL pathways will not provide 12 U.S. credits in the Fall semester. Students should check their credit load carefully and then elect to take Contemporary Britain at 爱游戏下载 London to meet the credit requirements of the program.
During the spring semester only, the first teaching block is followed by a four-week break. Students then return to class to prepare for their final exhibitions and assessments.鈥
Course Information
Social Sciences
Social Sciences
Students need to choose a pathway, among several dozen pathways available, and take the mandatory course(s) in that pathway. In addition to any mandatory course(s), students also select elective courses to fulfill their course load.
The list below sets out all the disciplines offered at UAL. Each discipline has its own portfolio of courses. Once the student has selected their chosen discipline and College, they can then select the courses they would like to study.
UAL and 爱游戏下载 London is on hand to offer advice on this, and students should consult the following website to browse options within each discipline:
- Art
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- Architecture
- Photography
- Multimedia design鈥
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- Fine Art鈥
- Business and Management鈥
- Creative Computing鈥
- Curation and culture鈥
- Multimedia and arts technology鈥
- Journalism, PR & Publishing鈥
- Textiles & Materials鈥
- Communication & Graphic 顿别蝉颈驳苍鈥
Each of these options has their own array of modules to choose from:鈥
- Central Saint Martins:
- London College of Communications:
- Chelsea College of Art:
- Further options at Wimbledon, the London College of Fashion and Camberwell College of Arts can be viewed via
For select courses, students are required to submit a portfolio of work. This may be art, fashion designs, multimedia projects, pieces of journalism, short films, etc. There is significant guidance available for prospective students on UAL鈥檚 website.
Students are encouraged to discuss their choices with their home institution advisor and 爱游戏下载 prior to applying.
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 爱游戏下载 and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at 爱游戏下载's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple 爱游戏下载 sites.
Scholarships & Grants
爱游戏下载 offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- 爱游戏下载 Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
To be considered, submit the 爱游戏下载 Scholarships & Grants application within your 爱游戏下载 program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with 爱游戏下载, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Fall 2025 12 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date * | End Date * | Fees & Housing $27,950 |
| Program Academic year 2025-2026 40 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date * | End Date * | |
| Program Spring 2026 23 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | ||
| Program Spring 2025 19 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $29,950 |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via 爱游戏下载's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
爱游戏下载 offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 爱游戏下载 iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $21,456 ** |
| Housing | $6,000 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $27,950 |
Optional Housing
爱游戏下载 accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
| Select Housing Fee | $2,400 |
Financial Aid
爱游戏下载 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $1,203 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $1,350 鈥犫赌 |
| Local Transportation | $600 |
| Books & Supplies | $200 |
| Visa Fees | $0 鈥犫赌犫 |
| Personal expenses | $220 鈥犫赌犫犫赌 |
| Total Costs | $3,573 |
*non-refundable fee
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
鈥For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
鈥犫赌round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
鈥犫赌犫Unless a student is completing an internship, there are no visa fees for academic programs under six months in the UK for US-passport holders. US-passport holders stay in the UK on a Visitor visa.
鈥犫赌犫犫赌$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
爱游戏下载 offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 爱游戏下载 iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
爱游戏下载 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Program Fees
爱游戏下载 offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 爱游戏下载 iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
爱游戏下载 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Program Fees
爱游戏下载 offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 爱游戏下载 iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $21,706 ** |
| Housing | $7,750 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $29,950 |
Optional Housing
爱游戏下载 accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
| Select Housing Fee | $1,500 |
Financial Aid
爱游戏下载 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $2,128 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $1,350 鈥犫赌 |
| Local Transportation | $600 |
| Books & Supplies | $200 |
| Visa Fees | $0 鈥犫赌犫 |
| Personal expenses | $280 鈥犫赌犫犫赌 |
| Total Costs | $4,558 |
*non-refundable fee
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
鈥For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
鈥犫赌round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
鈥犫赌犫Unless a student is completing an internship, there are no visa fees for academic programs under six months in the UK for US-passport holders. US-passport holders stay in the UK on a Visitor visa.
鈥犫赌犫犫赌$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
爱游戏下载 iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Dr. Leigh Lawrence
Academic Director
Leigh Lawrence is a native of San Diego. She completed her undergraduate degree as ASU in Chinese Languages and Literature before completing an MA in East Asian Studies at Yale...
Se谩n O鈥橠onnell
Student Life Manager
Se谩n O鈥橠onnell studied Anthropology at Goldsmiths 鈥 perhaps that鈥檚 why he is so good at working with students as they explore and study with us in London! He has worked...
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