A General Assembly alternative without the GBP 9,000.
General Assembly runs a respected UX bootcamp, but its London course is listed at GBP 9,000 and built as a full-time commitment. UX Academy teaches the same career-changing skills live, in small groups, part-time in the evenings, from GBP 1,500 - with a stackable path to a full career programme at GBP 3,000 that includes real work experience at a start-up. Here is an honest side-by-side.
UX Academy vs General Assembly.
| UX Academy | General Assembly | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (UX) | GBP 1,500, 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 ~20-wk full career programme | 12 weeks full-time / 32 weeks part-time |
| Class size | Max 15 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
The General Assembly London UX bootcamp is listed at GBP 9,000. Our 8-week foundation starts at GBP 1,500, and the full stackable programme - foundation plus the 12-week UX Career Track - is GBP 3,000. For most career changers that gap is the whole decision.
Live, small-group, and built around your job
Part-time evening classes (Wednesdays, 6:00 to 8:30pm UK) mean you keep earning while you retrain. GA's flagship course is a full-time 12-week commitment. Our cohorts are capped at 15 students so every session is genuinely interactive with a real tutor - not lecture-hall scale.
A stackable career path with real work experience
Start with the 8-week foundation (GBP 1,500), then continue with the 12-week UX Career Track (GBP 1,500) for a job-ready qualification. The Career Track includes real work experience at a start-up - a genuine moat that most competitors replace with portfolio projects only.
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 1,500, 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 is a well-known brand with campuses worldwide and a longer, more intensive 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 are 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 refundable deposit holds your place and the balance of GBP 1,401 is due by invoice before the course starts. Interest-free payment plans are available on request.