22Mar
UndergraduateBirmingham City University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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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
29Jan
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 |
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17690 | Year 1 |
| International | £17690 | 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
* The Government is proposing to increase the cap on full-time regulated tuition fees to £9,535 for 2025/26 and the University is planning on increasing fees to that maximum level once legislation is enacted. Part-time fees are charged pro-rata, where applicable.
Provider information
Birmingham City University
University House
15 Bartholomew Row
Birmingham
B5 5JU