University of the Arts, London

The mission of the University of the Arts, London is to be at the forefront of learning, creativity and practice in arts, communication and design. It brings together into a single body five of the world's most distinguished art and design Colleges:

Camberwell College of Arts
Central St Martins at College of Art and Design
Chelsea College of Art and Design
London College of Printing
London College of Fashion

The London College of Fashion


The London College of Fashionis a unique centre of learning based in the heart of one of the world's greatest cities. Its dynamic environment offers an exciting opportunity to study widely in fashion, the College being the only specialist college dedicated to fashion education in the United Kingdom. Courses are developed in all areas of fashion that have academic, creative and industrial relevance giving students the maximum opportunity to realise their personal and professional aspirations. Courses provide opportunities in menswear, womenswear and accessories and for students to explore both unstructured/sportswear and structured/tailored garments. In addition, students may explore embroidery, and accessories students can investigate and specialise in millinery, leather goods or footwear.

Cordwainers at The London College of Fashion

Cordwainers College was at the forefront of vocational education in footwear and leather accessories for over a century. The College had an international reputation for design, technology, production and management for the footwear and fashion accessories industries. The quality of skills taught, both in traditional areas of handcraft and through state-of-the-art technology, were an unsurpassed.

In August 2000, Cordwainers College of merged with The London College of Fashion becoming Cordwainers at The London College of Fashion and aiming to maintain its reputation as an international centre of excellence in the field of footwear and accessories education, consultancy and research.

Courses at Cordwainers at The London College of Fashion include:

  • BA(Hons) Product Design and Development for the Fashion Industries
  • Foundation degree, fashion design and technology
  • Professional Development Certificate in Fashion Production (Cordwainers footwear/ Cordwainers accessories)

Head of College: Sandra Holtby                     Dean of College: Roy Peach

Further information on Courses and Applications may be obtained from:

The Registrar,
The London College of Fashion,
20 John Princes Street,
London. W1G OBJ.
Tel: 020 7514 7400
Fax: 020 7514 7484
www.lcf.linst.ac.uk