University of the Arts London Partnership: Integrated Program

The UAL Integrated program is for students who are art, design, fashion, communications, or performance majors with a strong background in these areas.

You should be prepared for an intensive, independent study that is very subject specific alongside degree-seeking UAL students. When you join a full-degree program for a semester, you will automatically take the classes local students are taking at that point in their degree. Usually this is Year Two in the degree plan. You will not be able to freely choose electives.

IFSA students can study on any of UAL’s full-degree programs at the following UAL colleges:

Camberwell College of Arts
Subjects: Illustration, Drawing, Photography, Sculpture, Computational Arts, Painting, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Design

Chelsea College of Arts
Subjects: Fine Arts, Textile Design, Interior Design, Product and Furniture Design, Graphic Design

Central Saint Martins
Subjects: Architecture, Ceramic Design, Fine Arts, Textile Design, Fashion Design, Jewelry Design, Graphic Design, Fashion Communication, Fashion Journalism and Performance Design

London College of Communication
Subjects: Photography, Music Production, Journalism, Advertising, Graphic Design and Branding, Film Practice, Public Relations, Magazine Journalism and Publishing, Photojournalism, Film and Television Studies, Computer Animation, Game Design, Game Art and Design for Climate Justice

Wimbledon College of the Arts
The curriculum at Wimbledon is uniquely theater and film focused: Theater Arts, Theater Performance, Creative Technical Theater, Costume for Theater and Screen, Production Arts for Screen, Theater Design, Technical Arts for Theater

The UAL Integrated program is available for the fall, spring, and academic year terms, during which its structure varies as follows:

• Fall students enroll in a required, three-week presession Creative Industries London class in September plus a 10-week term for a total of 13 U.S. semester credit hours.
• Spring students enroll in a 19-week term for 20 U.S. semester credit hours.
• Academic Year students enroll in a required, three-week presession Creative Industries London class in September plus a 10-week term for a total of 13 U.S. semester credit hours for the fall. They also enroll in a 19-week term for 20 U.S. semester credit hours for the spring. Student will earn a total of 33 U.S. semester credit hours for the year.

Check out the University of the Arts London: London College of Fashion for additional options.

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Lab & Field Trip Fees
Please review syllabi and course materials when registering for direct-enroll classes. Certain classes may have a one-off lab or field trip fee disclosed in the syllabus or during the first meeting of the class. These fees are not included in your IFSA program fee. You will be responsible for these fees, whether they are billed and paid by IFSA or billed to you.

Class descriptions in the online class catalog include prerequisites and portfolio requirements that you must fulfill in order to apply to the class when applicable.

Please note that the classes listed are three-year degree programs taught in a conservatory style with no electives, which you will join for a semester or year. You will be accepted to study in Year 1 or Year 2 of the course of study you have chosen, on the basis of your class background and experience.

Students can participate in only one course of study. If you are interested in multiple art forms and have the background experience and completed coursework in both, you must choose one.

New country, new way of learning!

Here’s what to expect at the University of the Arts London:

• More emphasis on independent learning. The university recommends completing 10 hours of independent study for each academic credit you seek.
• More advanced instruction and work than you’d find in a class at the same level in the United States. Because most English university degrees are three-year programs, students gain specialized knowledge faster here.
• Less personal access to professors. Instead, it’s common to connect with more junior faculty members.
• Grades are often based on a single final exam or final paper, or on just a few assignments.
• Choose classes from one department to avoid scheduling conflicts. Local students usually specialize in one department for classes, which means different departments don’t schedule classes with other departments in mind.
• Full access to the university’s robust academic support system and resources, including an assigned advisor for academic support. IFSA local staff are also available for individual help.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility

• You must be at least 18 years of age. Students under 18 may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
• You must be currently attending or recently graduated from a U.S. or Canadian community college, technical college, two-year college, four-year college, or four-year university.
• You must have completed at least one (1) full-time year of study at your home institution before the start of the program.
• Eligibility requirements can vary among host institutions. Please ask your IFSA Enrollment Counselor for specific information.

Recommendation Letter
Your application to this program will require one (1) academic letter of recommendation.

Demonstration of Prior Work
Your application will be required to show your prior work, either through a portfolio of creative work or a written statement depending on your area of study. IFSA will provide guidance on the specifics of what you need to submit.

TRANSCRIPT
Upon completion of your program, IFSA will send an official Butler University transcript to your home university with your coursework converted to the U.S. semester credit hour system. You will also have access to an unofficial transcript in your IFSA Student Portal. The transcript reflects classes taken, credits attempted, and grades earned during your term abroad. This service is included in your study abroad program at no additional cost. See our Transcripts page for more information.