University of the Arts London

Chelsea, Camberwell and Wimbledon College of Arts undergraduate general requirements

University of the Arts London is an independent art school in London offering undergraduate and postgraduate art and design programmes across Chelsea, Camberwell and Wimbledon; admission requires a digital portfolio and, for some courses, an online interview.

London, United KingdomIndependent art schoolarts.ac.uk

Schools and subjects

  • Chelsea College of Arts
  • Camberwell College of Arts
  • Wimbledon College of Arts
  • Fine Art
  • Design
  • Theatre and Costume Design
  • Interior and Spatial Design

Listed under: fashion design schools, interior design schools, fine art schools.

Undergraduate requirements

Degrees

BA (Hons) / BFA

Portfolio

Many practice-based courses require a digital portfolio, requested by email after UCAS application and submitted via PebblePad (UAL online portfolio tool). General portfolio advice: include 3-5 projects showing range of ideas/skills (drawings, sketchbook pages, research, video, 3D objects); course pages give specific page limits (commonly max 30 pages).

English

Each course has a minimum English requirement expressed as overall IELTS score between 5.0 and 7.5 with minimum skills requirements; e.g. many UAL undergrad courses require IELTS 6.0 with min 5.5 per skill. Evidence usually requested after offer.

International tuition

Varies by course; representative International fee £31,510 per year for September 2027 entry (e.g. LCF BA courses). Confirm on specific course page.

Deadline

Undergraduate: Wednesday, 13 January 2027 at 6pm (UK time) via UCAS.

Interview

Some courses invite applicants to an online interview (15-20 minutes); interview requirement is course-specific.

Postgraduate requirements

Degrees

MA / MFA

Portfolio

Digital portfolio or video task submitted via PebblePad after initial application; course-specific guidance on portfolio advice page.

English

Overall IELTS between 5.0 and 7.5 depending on course (e.g. MA Fine Art Chelsea IELTS 6.5 with min 5.5 per skill); evidence requested after offer.

International tuition

Varies by course; e.g. MA Fine Art (Chelsea) £35,585 per year (International) for 2027/28 entry.

Deadline

Round 1: 1 December 2026, 1pm (UK time); Round 2: 17 February 2027, 1pm (UK time).

Interview

Course-dependent; portfolio/video task may be required.

Other notes

Foundation / pathway

UAL Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (1 year; International fee £25,155 for autumn 2027 entry; IELTS 5.0 min 4.5 per skill; portfolio max 25 pages via PebblePad).

Scholarships

UAL scholarship search tool lists international postgraduate and UK scholarships; 20% Masters tuition discount for UAL graduates; international postgraduate scholarships.

AI in the portfolio

UAL Student Guide to Generative AI: must disclose and credit GenAI use; unaltered AI output submitted as own work is academic misconduct. UAL Showcase rejects projects with uncredited AI content.