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Bachelor of Jewellery and Silversmithing - Design for Industry Top-up
- 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 (1.5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain key principles of Jewellery and Silversmithing - Design for Industry Top-up. Apply relevant analytical and practical techniques
- assess evidence
- and communicate project or study findings.
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
- IELTS Academic 6
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Academic Qualification Certificate
- Statement of Purpose
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
- Portfolio
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Apply through UCAS or the university direct application route where eligible. Provide your academic qualifications and supporting documents. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £19,630 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | School of Jewellery |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Arts |
| Department | Jewellery |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 years |
| Scholarship note | BCU has published a 5,000 GBP tuition scholarship spread across the first two years for eligible self-funded full-time international undergraduate entrants in September 2026 or January 2027. This published award does not establish the amount or availability for 2027/28 entry; the future intake must be checked. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 13 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £19,630 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £14,436 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, IELTS Academic 6. A portfolio is required. An interview is required.