SELF. MADE.
where Creativity Meets Real Industry Experience
At LCCA, your creativity comes first. You can study fashion design, graphic design, computer games design, business, or hospitality management on courses built around real industry experience. You’ll take on live briefs, collaborate with professionals, and work on practical projects that build your skills, portfolio and industry connections. Based in London, we prepare you to launch your career in the creative industries and beyond.
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Based in central London, LCCA connects you with expert tutors and real industry opportunities.
CREATIVE COMMERCIAL
COURSES
Our courses are designed to help you thrive creatively and commercially, combining practical skills with real-world projects that prepare you for industry.
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FLEXIBILITY
With flexible study options, you can balance your course with work or projects while building your creative future as you learn.
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LECTURERS
Our lecturers and tutors are active professionals as well as academics, bringing you up-to-date skills, knowledge and insight from the industries you want to join.
INDUSTRY
LINKS
You’ll benefit from strong industry links and a wide professional network, giving you the chance to gain experience, build contacts, and boost your career opportunities.
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You’ll join a community of driven, creative students. Many go on to collaborate, launch ventures together and even find their future business partners here.
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Our courses are designed to help you succeed in both the creative and commercial sides of industry, giving you the skills to thrive in real-world careers.
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INDUSTRY
At LCCA, we prepare you for industry through real experiences, from live projects and placements to company visits and guest speakers. These are just some of the organisations our students have worked with:
OUR CAMPUSes
Our campuses in Aldgate and Tower Hill place you at the centre of London’s creative scene. Surrounded by culture and industry, you’ll have access to specialist facilities and inspiring spaces. From fashion studios and exhibition spaces to design rooms and gaming labs, everything here is designed to let your ideas thrive.
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