Study Abroad Credits and Assessment

Programme Type

There are 4 programme types at UAL Study Abroad:

Integrated – you can join any Undergraduate degree programmes for Autumn or Spring or full year.
London College of Fashion (LCF) Semester Programme – 14 week semester Autumn or Spring specifically for Study Abroad students.
Summer Study Abroad – 3 or 8 week courses in Summer.
Creative Industries London – Optional Study Abroad module to add to the Integrated Study Abroad programme for additional credits, or to take separately as a stand-alone module.

Credit Transfer Converter

The following provides the equivalent course weighting recommended for each Study Abroad programme offered by UAL. These are shown as a guide only, and the suggested value is based on the number of learning hours (contact and non-contact). Credits are awarded by your home institution. You should check with the academic advisor before applying.

Only Integrated Study Abroad on UAL degree courses has an equivalent UAL credit rating.

Programme type and credits awarded

Integrated Study Abroad
- Autumn semester (October to December) 11 weeks:
  - 40 UAL Credits
  - 20 ECTS Credits
  - 10-12 US Credits
- Spring semester (February to June) 15 weeks:
  - 60 UAL Credits
  - 30 ECTS Credits
  - 15 US Credits
- Full year (October to June) 30 weeks:
  - 120 UAL Credits
  - 60 ECTS Credits
  - 30 US Credits
Integrated plus Creative Industries London module
- Autumn semester (September to December) 14 weeks:
  - 40 UAL Credits
  - 26 ECTS Credits
  - 13-15 US Credits
- Spring semester (January to June) 18 weeks:
  - 60 UAL Credits
  - 36 ECTS Credits
  - 18 US Credits
LCF Semester Study Abroad
- Autumn or Spring semester 14 weeks:
  - 30 ECTS Credits
  - 12-16 US Credits
- Full year 28 weeks:
  - 60 ECTS Credits
  - 24-32 US Credits
Summer Study Abroad
- Summer Study Abroad (July and August) 3 weeks:
  - 8 ECTS Credits
  - 4 US Credits
- LCF Summer Study Abroad (June and July) 8 weeks:
  - 24 ECTS Credits
  - 12 US Credits
Optional Study Abroad module
- Creative Industries London (September, January, and April) 3 weeks:
  - 6 ECTS Credits
  - 3 US Credits

Credit, Grading and Assessment

You should ensure your home institution will award external credit before you submit your application. Course handbooks are available on request.

Integrated Autumn only students are assessed based on the portion of units completed, before the winter break at the end of December.

Check UAL’s grading and Assessment policy.

Please contact studyabroad@arts.ac.uk for further information.

Work by Ishwari Satej Ambavane | MA fine art: drawing

Integrated Study Abroad

Study alongside local degree-seeking students for 1, 2, or 3 terms and fully integrate into UK student life.
Work by Claudia Gusella | BA Fashion Design Womenswear

LCF Semester Study Abroad

Bespoke 14 week LCF semester programmes designed especially for incoming study abroad students.
Textile Design by Emma Rubin, Summer 2019. Image credit: Adam Razvi

Summer Study Abroad

Study for up to 8 weeks on one of our summer programmes with the option to take English language tuition before your course.
Image credit: Ana Escobar

Optional Study Abroad Module

Add on the Creative Industries London 3 week optional module. Fits with J-Term and Maymester.