A General Assembly alternative without the GBP 9,000.
General Assembly's London UX bootcamp is listed at GBP 9,000. UX Academy teaches live, in small groups, part-time in the evenings, from GBP 2,000.
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UX Academy vs General Assembly.
| UX Academy | General Assembly | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (UX) | GBP 2,000, price-match guarantee, GBP 99 deposit | GBP 9,000 (London bootcamp) |
| Format | Live online, small groups, real-time tutors | Live, in-person London campus or online |
| Schedule | Part-time evenings (weekly, 6:00 to 8:30pm UK) | Full-time 12 weeks, or part-time 32 weeks |
| Length | 8-wk foundation, stackable to ~12-wk full career programme | 12 weeks full-time / 32 weeks part-time |
| Class size | Max 10 students | Not published |
| Certificate | UX Academy certificate | Certificate of completion |
| Payment | GBP 99 deposit, interest-free plans on request | Instalments and EdAid deferred plans |
| Based | London, UK (online) | London + global campuses |
General Assembly details from generalassemb.ly, captured June 2026 (London UX Design bootcamp page). Verify current pricing on their site before relying on it.
What you get with us.
A fraction of the price
GA London lists at GBP 9,000; our course is GBP 2,000, full programme GBP 3,000.
Live, small-group, and built around your job
Part-time evening classes (6:00 to 8:30pm UK) in cohorts capped at 10.
A stackable career path with two client case studies
Foundation (GBP 2,000), then the Career Track (GBP 1,000): a second live client brief.
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Before you decide.
How much does General Assembly cost vs UX Academy?
The General Assembly London UX Design bootcamp is listed at GBP 9,000. The UX Academy UX/UI Design Course is GBP 2,000, with a price-match guarantee, a GBP 99 deposit, and interest-free payment plans available on request.
Is General Assembly better because it costs more?
GA has campuses worldwide and a longer, full-time format. UX Academy is built differently: live, small-group, part-time, and affordable. If you want to keep your job and learn in a small live class without a five-figure cost, we're the better fit.
Is UX Academy in person like GA London?
We teach 100% live online in small groups, so you can join from anywhere in the UK or abroad without commuting to a campus. Every session is real-time with a tutor.
Does UX Academy offer payment plans?
Yes. A GBP 99 deposit, refundable within 14 days, holds your place and the balance (the course fee less the deposit) is due by invoice before the course starts. Interest-free payment plans are available on request.
Prefer a London-focused option to GA's campus course? Read our UX bootcamp London guide.