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UAL School of Pre-degree Studies

Two people walking on the street in front of an grand, old brick building.
Two people walking on the street in front of an grand, old brick building.
Exterior front of Lime Grove , UAL © Alys Tomlinson

Develop your portfolio with a pre-degree course in art, communication, design and fashion.

The UAL School of Pre-Degree Studies brings together all of our pre-degree courses in 1 unified space. You’ll have the chance to meet other pre-degree students from across the world as you develop the skills, experience and portfolio required for further study and employment.

Based at our Lime Grove building in West London, this vibrant new pre-degree community is an ideal place to discover your creative practice. You’ll be taught by inspiring teachers, academics and technicians from across our 6 Colleges.

Site features

  • 3D Digital Fabrication - 3D printing, scanning, vac forming and plastics
  • Casting - clay and plaster work and mould making (including small sampling kiln for small ceramic work)
  • Printmaking (including basic textiles sublimation printing) litho, screen, etching and mono painting)
  • Performance spaces.

About the site

The UAL School of Pre-degree Studies is housed in a beautiful 10th century heritage-listed building in Shepherd’s Bush, London. The site has provided creative education and technical skills to young people for over a century.

Find out more about the building's rich cultural history

Take a virtual tour of Lime Grove

Take a virtual tour of our student spaces with current UAL pre-degree students.

  • A young man and a young woman sit at a desk behind two laptops. A camera is on the desk and both people are smiling.
    Issac Carter Ellison and Samatha Yu, Level 3 International: Introduction to the Study of Fashion, UAL © Alys Tomlinson

    Discover our pre-degree courses

    Learn more about pre-degree courses at UAL.

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    Credit: 2024 Shepherd’s Bush Market | Photograph: Alexandra Kytka-Sharpe

    Lime Grove area guide

    Find out more about Lime Grove, UAL's pre-degree studies site in West London.

  • The exterior of Lime Grove on a sunny day with blue skies
    Lime Grove exterior, Photograph: Alys Tomlinson

    Lime Grove transformation

    Find out what's changing at Lime Grove in 2024-25.

The move to Lime Grove underlines our commitment to making creative education accessible to more people than ever before. The site will be a hub for students to hone their creative talents, with access to state-of-the-art equipment and guidance from expert academics and skilled technicians.

— Amanda Jenkins, Dean of UAL’s School of Pre-Degree Studies
Students relaxing in the courtyard at Lime Grove
Students relaxing in the courtyard at Lime Grove

Student life at Lime Grove