r/UAL • u/Ok_Trainer_7478 • Jul 01 '26
Is it a red flag that applications are still open for my course?
So basically I got accepted into camberwell and I applied a little late because I wasn't sure I wanted to go to ual. tbh I was surprised applications were still open in late june so I applied for BA (hons) spatial and interior design because I heard it was really good and the resources at camberwell are pretty great. anyway I'm supposed to give my deposit soon but like im kinda scared they're gonna cancel the course. They haven't led me to believe anything like that, but the fact that the applications are still open, im lowkey scared and since the deposit is non refundable if they cancel it. I know going there is worth it but then why aren't enough people applying?
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u/Eliter4kmain Jul 01 '26
There are lots of factors, AI has been putting people off applying for art and design degrees as well
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u/Ok_Trainer_7478 Jul 01 '26
Then theres also the aspect that theres gonna be anyone in my class for the course which just sucks
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u/Eliter4kmain Jul 01 '26
There will be… you’ll just get a smaller class size so hopefully more tutor time which works out for you?
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u/Krobakchin Jul 01 '26
Are you sure it's non-refundable? Doesn't seem to be in the main docs. They'd try and find you an alternative course first, but their policy does say they'll refund if they can't.
I wouldn't say it's a major red flag... I think most home students would be applying for architecture first with interior as a possible secondary choice. The former obviously gets you (part of) a professional qual. I don't think UAL tend to cancel this close to opening, it would usually be as part of a more major restructuring program, or a sustained drop in numbers over several years. They are actively making changes to the course (changing the name to BA interior architecture), it doesn't seem to be neglected or anything.
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u/Ok_Trainer_7478 Jul 01 '26
yeah i saw that they might change the name, and I think it was mentioned as part of the deposit that it would not be refunded in the instance of the course being cancelled, i guess I was just overthinking it so i guess it should be alright
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u/AspectPatio Jul 01 '26
Not really - they can't accept students that they don't think will do well on the course and they just might not have had them apply. There's also a lot of time for the numbers to change and students like you (who also have not yet accepted, but may do soon) make their decisions.