This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 25th September 2024.
Birmingham City University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
If you want to be a designer within the contemporary jewellery industry, our Jewellery and Silversmithing – Design for Industry degree course will help you succeed. Focusing on new technology but building on existing traditional skills, you’ll receive the support, facilities and expertise to enhance your jewellery design potential. Our graduates are highly successful and go on to work in design and production roles for local and international businesses, as well as setting up their own successful companies.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W790
- Institution code:
- B25
- Campus name:
- Vittoria Street
- Campus code:
- V
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
A level - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
HND (BTEC)
240 credits equivalent following the study of a relevant and compatible course at levels 4 and 5, or HND, Foundation Degree, DipHE (or equivalent). Diploma in Higher Education (DipHE): Students will be required to have successfully completed both Level 4 and Level 5 in an relevant and compatible course and achieved 240 credits. Foundation Degree (Level 5): Students will be required to have successfully completed a relevant and compatible course (e.g., FdA in Jewellery and Silversmithing) and achieved 240 credits. Higher National Diploma (HND): Students will be required to have successfully completed a relevant and compatible course and achieved 240 credits. Applicants will also need to submit a good portfolio. https://www.bcu.ac.uk/jewellery/news-and-events/applicant-taster-days/portfolio-interview-guidance. Applicants that meet the essential entry requirements must complete a successful interview in order to receive an offer. If you are an EU/international student or are transferring from another course or university, please see 'Additional information' below.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Portfolio
If your application is progressed, you will be asked to submit a portfolio of your creative work. Guidance on how to put your portfolio together will be provided once you have made your application.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | overall with no less than 5.5 in any level |
EU/international students Please see your country page https://www.bcu.ac.uk/international/bcu-in-your-country for further details on the equivalent qualifications we accept. If you do not meet the required IELTS score, you may be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English courses. Please note that you must have a Secure English Language Test (SELT) to study on the pre-sessional English course. More information on pre-sessional English courses. https://www.bcu.ac.uk/international/your-application/english-language-and-english-tests/pre-sessional-english-courses Transfers from other courses or universities: - Comparable module content required - Minimum 60% overall achieved - Must pass 120 credits at level 4 and 120 credits at level 5, and accepted Level 3 qualifications (112 UCAS points) - A transcript of modules studied and satisfactory portfolio will be required All students will have previously achieved 240 credits at Level 5, achieved a pass or higher, or achieved a Higher National Diploma (HND) in a relevant and compatible subject, or achieved a pass or higher at the BA Level 5 equivalence, with the appropriate skills and experience."
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17710 | Year 1 |
| International | £17710 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Birmingham City University
University House
15 Bartholomew Row
Birmingham
B5 5JU