Short course admissions
All the key information to know before applying to one of our short courses.
Minimum requirements
We welcome and encourage applications from students with a variety of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
To study this short course, you must:
Be over 18
Have a good understanding of written and spoken English
Feel comfortable using a computer.
If you’d like to discuss your circumstances before applying, contact us!
Online study requirements
We can provide remote access to our workstations during teaching time. Due to availability restrictions, we highly advise you to have your own set up at home to study in your own time.
More things you’ll need:
A strong internet connection
Cloud storage or external hard drive to back up your work, 1TB+ recommended
A three-button mouse or graphics tablet. Please note, the Wacom Intuos Pro range of tablets have the best support for our remote desktop software and provide the best experience.
A computer microphone (and optionally a webcam)
Note-taking materials.
If you have any questions about learning online or if you need help with what to buy, get in touch at hello@escapestudios.ac.uk.
We highly encourage everyone to attend a taster session (or several!) ahead of starting a course to get a better idea of the course and make sure it’s suited to you.
To apply for one of our short courses, you can complete an online application form, found on the relevant course page on our website. We will get in touch to take you through the next steps.
Spaces are limited and booked on a first come first served basis. We advise you to book in advance, ideally three months ahead, to make sure you save your spot on the course. We usually close applications around two weeks before the course start date.
As part of the application process, you will need to agree to our terms and conditions for your place on the course to be secured.
Fee information
Please see individual course pages for up to date tuition fees.
To secure your place on a postgraduate programme, you will need to pay a deposit. This is usually £500 for our short courses. The evening online course deposits vary by course length and cost. Please email admissions@escapestudios.ac.uk for evening online course-specific information.
Payment plans
We offer payment plan options for all courses, offering up to three payment instalments. Following an initial deposit at registration stage, your chosen payment plan will break down your remaining fees into instalments to be paid before the end of the course.
Escapee discount
A 20% Escapee discount is available on Short Courses, click here for terms and conditions.
Non-UK students
We accept international students for our short courses, with no difference in course fees or administration costs.
The Standard Visitor visa allows students to come to the UK to study for a course of up to six months at an accredited institution. Depending on your nationality, you may need to apply for a standard visitor visa prior to departure from your home country. For more information visit:
Gov.uk - Check if you need a visa
Gov.uk - Standard visitor visa
Gov.uk - Caseworker guidance
UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) - Information for visitors
Contact us on admissions@escapestudios.ac.uk or +44 (0) 204 570 5091 for any questions.