Qualifications
UAL Awarding Body offers qualifications in Art and Design, Fashion Business and Retail, Creative Media Production and Technology, Music Performance and Production, and Performing and Production Arts.
We work with tutors, students and creative industry professionals to create outstanding qualifications - helping students progress to higher education or employment. Our qualifications are designed with education and industry partners, so they provide students with the latest knowledge and skills.
UAL Awarding Body qualifications have high retention and achievement rates, and providers who work with us can benefit from:
- empowering qualifications that inspire educators
- adaptable qualifications that help students reach their potential
- access to our free events programme to help you make the most of our partnership.
We are also the UK's leading provider of the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design.
Explore our qualifications and how you can deliver them at your institution.
Find out more
Our Qualifications Guide (PDF 3.2MB) shows the full range of UAL Awarding Body qualifications available and their progression routes.
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We are regulated by Ofqual, Qualification Wales and CCEA Regulation.
Funding Summary
See our Funding Summary Document (PDF 198KB) for information on our qualifications funding strains including pre-16, 16-19 and 19+ funding, and which qualifications are available in Wales and Northern Ireland.
New - Extended Project Qualification
Find out more about the new UAL Level 3 Extended Project Qualification has been designed to give students the tools and techniques to understand how to plan, initiate, investigate, carry out and evaluate a project.
New - Entry Level in Art and Design
Find out more about the new UAL Entry Level 3 Certificate in Art and Design has been designed for pre-16 and 16-19 students to support their Key Stage 3 and 4 learning at school, offering students the opportunity to develop personal and communication skills on their creative journey through exploration and discovery.
New - Entry Level in Performing Arts
Find out more about the new UAL Entry Level 3 Certificate in Performing Arts has been designed for pre-16 and 16-19 students to support their Key Stage 3 and 4 learning at school, offering students the opportunity to develop personal and communication skills on their creative journey through exploration and discovery.
Ella Boston - Leeds Arts University, Foundation Art and Design, Art and Design
Read more about our Art and Design qualifications - providing students with an exciting start to their artistic careers.
Global Academy, Students at the Global Academy Creative Media Production and Technology
Future-proof, engaging and developed with industry professionals - find out more about our Creative Media Production and Technology qualifications.
Becca Hunt, Northbrook College Performing and Production Arts
Browse our project-driven and stimulating Performing and Production Arts qualifications.
Liz Carrington, Academy of Contemporary Music Music Performance and Production
Our Music Performance and Production qualifications prepare students for further progression. Learn more about their versatility and industry relevance.
UAL, Emily Burgess, Eve, Level 3 Extended Diploma in Fashion Business and Retail, Buckinghamshire College Fashion Business and Retail
View our suite of immersive, industry-relevant Fashion Business and Retail qualifications.
Liz Carrington, Reading College Art & Design. Short Courses
Explore our Printmaking, Drawing and Photography Short Courses - giving students enjoyable and challenging creative experiences.
Georgina Capdevila Cano, Students working with digital tools Professional Diplomas
Learn about our Professional Diplomas - helping students to progress into Higher Education while providing specialist vocational training.