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
Visit museums after dark
for a full 鈥淣ight at the Museum鈥 experience
Your Destination
London is the United Kingdom鈥檚 dynamic capital, celebrated for its vibrant arts scene, influential media landscape, and rich cultural heritage. The city seamlessly blends historic tradition with modern creativity, offering world-class museums, cutting-edge galleries, and major global media hubs. Whether you are studying fine arts, media, communications, or film, London provides top-tier academics and endless opportunities to connect with industry professionals. With its energetic nightlife, diverse cuisine, and fast-paced urban life, London is the perfect place to study abroad.
Program Highlights
- Academic Courses: Choose from 91自拍 courses and host institution courses.
- Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
Excursions & Activities
91自拍鈥檚 excursions and cultural activities in London will open doors for you to explore England's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad. 鈥&苍产蝉辫;
Samples of past excursions and activities:鈥&苍产蝉辫;
- Participate in a secret London tour to Brick Lane, Brixton, and Chinatown 鈥&苍产蝉辫;
- Take day trips with 91自拍 to Oxford, Cambridge, Bath, and Brighton
- Enjoy jazz nights, poetry readings, and steel panning workshops
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at 91自拍's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.鈥
Program Blogs
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Studying Abroad in London
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Housing & Meals
Housing
91自拍 London offers a range of housing options, including residence halls or shared apartments, to ensure you're comfortable in鈥痽our home away from home. All housing options鈥痑re鈥痩ocated in鈥痭eighborhoods with convenient access to public鈥痶ransportation,鈥痵hops,鈥痗af茅s, and eateries. 鈥&苍产蝉辫;
Standard Housing:鈥疍ouble accommodation in dorm-style studio with bunk beds and a kitchenette within a 45-minute commute to 91自拍 Center.鈥&苍产蝉辫;
Select Housing:鈥Double accommodation in a shared apartment with fully equipped kitchen, spacious living areas and within a 25-minute commute to 91自拍 Center.鈥&苍产蝉辫;
Select Housing Plus: Single accommodation in dorm-style studio with bed, a kitchenette and an ensuite bathroom, within a 45-minute commute to 91自拍 Center OR single accommodation in a shared apartment with fully equipped kitchen, spacious living areas and within a 25-minute commute to 91自拍 Center (limited availability)
Select and Select Plus housing requires an鈥痑dditional fee.鈥&苍产蝉辫;
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.鈥&苍产蝉辫;
Meals
Meals are not included. Students prepare their own meals in their own kitchenette or the residence hall鈥檚 shared kitchen facilities. 91自拍 provides basic cooking utensils and cleaning supplies. There is also a wide range of restaurants and cafes located nearby.鈥&苍产蝉辫;
Academics
91自拍 London:鈥疭tudy in the Bloomsbury district, one of London鈥檚 most vibrant neighborhoods set in the academic and literary heart of the city. 91自拍 London features classrooms, a student lounge, a library, a study space, a student life office, an academic advising office, a caf茅, and a garden terrace.
University of the Arts, London (UAL)鈥痺as 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.
Course Information
Social Sciences
University of the Arts, London (UAL)
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 91自拍 London is on hand to offer advice on this, and students should consult the following website to browse options within each discipline:鈥.
- Art
- Design
- Architecture
- Photography
- Multimedia design
- Theatre
- Film
- Television
- Performance
- Drama
- Fine Art
- Business and Management
- Creative Computing
- Curation and culture
- Multimedia and arts technology
- Journalism, PR & Publishing
- Textiles & Materials
- Communication & Graphic Design鈥&苍产蝉辫;
Each of these options has their own array of modules to choose from:
- Further options at Wimbledon, the London College of Fashion and Camberwell College of Arts can be viewed via鈥
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 91自拍 prior to applying.
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 91自拍 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 91自拍's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple 91自拍 sites.
Scholarships & Grants
91自拍 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
- 91自拍 Gilman Go Global Grant
To be considered, submit the 91自拍 Scholarships & Grants application within your 91自拍 program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with 91自拍, 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 2026 13 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $27,950 |
| Program Academic year 2026-2027 | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date * | End Date TBD* | |
| Program Spring 2027 23 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | ||
| Program Fall 2027 12 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * |
*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 91自拍's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
91自拍 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 91自拍 iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $19,456 ** |
| Housing | $8,000 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $27,950 |
Optional Housing
91自拍 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 | $3,150 |
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $4,200 |
Financial Aid
91自拍 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional 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 | $1,251 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $1,350 鈥犫赌 |
| Local Transportation | $600 |
| Books & Supplies | $200 |
| Visa Fees | $21 鈥犫赌犫 |
| Personal expenses | $205 鈥犫赌犫犫赌 |
| Total Costs | $3,627 |
*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All visitors from the USA to the UK must now complete an UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) which costs 拢16 / $21. This fee covers multiple journeys to the UK for stays of up to six months within a two-year period, or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. Unless a student is completing an internship, there are no other 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
91自拍 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 91自拍 iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
91自拍 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional 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
91自拍 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 91自拍 iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
91自拍 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional 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
91自拍 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 91自拍 iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
91自拍 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional 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.
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
91自拍 iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Claire Kibblewhite
Center Director
Claire is a Londoner by birth, and has a teaching degree from the University of Southampton. Drawing on her personal experiences as a parent and her professional background across a...
Ashlyn Cudney
Academic Director
Ashlyn is an educator and academic leader with a passion for inclusive, globally centered learning. She was an international student herself, going to Scotland from a small town in Indiana...
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2
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