Central Saint Martins

BA (Hons)

Digital portfolio submitted via PebblePad (UAL's online portfolio tool) after the UCAS initial application. Example BA (Hons) Fine Art: maximum 25 pages; include finished projects and works in progress; demonstrate experimentation with techniques / materials; show research informing ideas; one sentence per page outlining ideas / interests. BA Graphic Communication Design: maximum 25 pages, recommend 4–8 projects. Apply via UCAS; UAL accepts A-levels / IB only in combination with a Foundation Diploma or equivalent one-year course.

IELTS varies by course: BA Fine Art / Graphic Communication Design / Architecture require IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each skill; BA Fashion Communication requires IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each skill. (General UAL range IELTS 5.0–7.5.)

£31,510 per year (International) for 2027 entry, e.g. BA (Hons) Fine Art. 'May increase by up to 5% in each future year of your course.'

13 January 2027, 6pm (GMT) (UCAS deadline for 2027 entry, e.g. BA Fine Art).

May be invited to an online interview (Microsoft Teams) of 15–20 minutes following portfolio review; not all applicants are interviewed.

MA / MFA / MArch / MRes

Digital portfolio submitted via PebblePad after the initial application; specific requirements are set per course page (programme-specific). General UAL portfolio advice applies.

IELTS varies by course; e.g. MA Fashion / many CSM taught masters require IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) with minimum 5.5 in each of the four skills. Check the individual course page.

Representative MA fee (LCC / UAL 2027/28): £31,510 (International). CSM-specific MA fees are listed per course page (e.g. MA Fashion).

Postgraduate taught: Round 1 – 1 December 2026, 1pm (GMT); Round 2 – 17 February 2027, 1pm (GMT).

Varies by course; not stated as standard for all postgraduate courses (check the course page).

UAL Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (1-year, Level 3, supports progression to UAL undergraduate). International fee £25,155 (2027 entry) plus an Awarding Body Registration fee (£165 in 2026). Deadline: 27 January 2027, 1pm (GMT). Portfolio of up to 25 pages via PebblePad; English (if not first language) IELTS 5.0 overall, minimum 4.5 in each skill.

UAL scholarships include: UAL International Postgraduate Scholarship of £10,000 (taught master's, any UAL college); UAL Home Postgraduate £7,000; LVMH Scholarships MA Fashion (£15,500, CSM MA Fashion); Alexander McQueen Scholarship (£37,280, CSM MA Fashion); Moncler Scholarship (£40,000, CSM MA Fashion); Jane Rapley Scholarship (£5,000 ×2, CSM MA / MRes / MArch); Jenny Walton Masters Awards (BA Fine Art, CSM, international from non-G20).

UAL 'AI and Assessment' policy: students may use Generative AI in the developmental process but must keep track of use per UAL's Student Guide to AI; students may not use AI to generate their work unaltered and then submit it for assessment as if it were their own (academic misconduct). A traffic-light system (Red / Amber / Green) defines permitted AI use per assessment; some studio / practical work is 'Red — not permitted'.