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Bachelor of Jewellery and Silversmithing - Design for Industry
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
This full-time BA (Hons) course, taught at School of Jewellery, is a one-year final-stage degree adding design-led technical innovation to heritage jewellery and silversmithing skills, with interview and portfolio.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Understand curriculum content including one-year final-stage programme of 120 credits
- Apply knowledge to relevant Jewellery and Silversmithing - Design for Industry problems
- Communicate findings clearly
Career outcomes
- jeweller
- Stone setter
- Retailer
- CAD designer
- Casting production
- Manager
Curriculum
- One-year final-stage programme of 120 credits. Core modules are Advanced STEM Industries
- Advanced Technologies
- Contemporary Bespoke
- Graduate Entrepreneurship and the 40-credit Creative Expansion
- Covering fine making
- Digital design
- Laser-based techniques and professional documentation of making processes.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Typically 72-112 UCAS Tariff points (A Level
- BTEC
- IB or international equivalents listed on BCU country pages)
- varying by course; some courses need GCSE Maths grade 4/C
- a portfolio
- audition or interview. English: IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5 unless the course page states more.
Accepted academic background
A Levels, BTEC, IB, Or international equivalent listed on the BCU country pages for the applicant country, Some courses need specific subjects, Portfolio or interview
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 72
- PTE Academic 59
- Institutional test: BCU English Proficiency Test at IELTS 6.0 level
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Secondary-school transcripts
- Graduation or completion certificate
- Passport copy
- Proof of language proficiency if required
- Additional documents subject to the official program checklist
How to apply
- Review the course entry and English language requirements. Apply using UCAS or the appropriate postgraduate application route. Submit academic transcripts and relevant supporting documents. Complete any interview or portfolio assessment where required. Meet the conditions of the offer. Complete the CAS checks and applicable tuition payment.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £19,630 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £30 GBP |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | School of Jewellery |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Arts |
| Department | Jewellery |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | BCU published self-funded international undergraduate scholarships for the 2026-2027 entry cohort; check updated terms for 2027-2028. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 1 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £19,630 GBP per year. The application fee is £30 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 72, PTE Academic 59, Institutional test: BCU English Proficiency Test at IELTS 6.0 level. A portfolio is required. An interview is required.