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Diploma of Jewellery and Silversmithing

Birmingham City University

  • Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Birmingham City University campus

About the program

One-year full-time Master of Arts in Jewellery and Silversmithing course taught at London Met's Aldgate campus.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2 years): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply core knowledge in Jewellery and Silversmithing. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in general studies.

Career outcomes

  • Jewellery designer
  • Silversmith
  • Designer-maker
  • Educator
  • Researcher
  • Journalist
  • Project manager
  • Strategist
  • Studio manager

Curriculum

  • Specialised but flexible studio-based master's: design innovation through research and conceptual analysis
  • Questioning the function and meaning of work
  • Developing a personal creative voice
  • And interdisciplinary live projects with real clients and studios
  • Supported by university workshops with digital and analogue equipment.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • 64 UCAS Tariff points (A Level CC or equivalent
  • BTEC
  • T Level
  • Access to HE Diploma) and a portfolio
  • no GCSE evidence required for this course. English: IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5.

Accepted academic background

Program-specific information for Diploma in Jewellery and Silversmithing requires confirmation with the institution

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
  • IELTS Academic 6

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Academic Qualification Certificates

How to apply

  1. Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Complete the institution application or the authorized admissions process for the selected course. Prepare the academic records and course-specific supporting documents requested by admissions. 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£30 GBP
Deposit_

Program details

CampusSchool of Jewellery
Faculty or schoolSchool of Arts
DepartmentJewellery
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value240
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2 years
Scholarship noteBCU publishes course- and cycle-specific scholarships, but the standard 2026/27 international taught Bachelor and Master awards exclude several postgraduate research, sub-degree and specialist courses. No applicable award for this qualification and 2027/28 intake has been confirmed.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.