BA Jewellery and Objects
About this course
BA (Hons) in Artist Designer: Maker, exploring design and creative practice across jewellery and objects. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Design & Creative Practice, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The School of Jewellery is located in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, and students can undertake a work placement as part of their studies.
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Entry requirements
Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Find out more about BCU Accelerate . As creativity is an important part of this course, you are expected to submit a portfolio as part of the selection process. This is your opportunity to show your ideas and skills to our tutors. If you are not studying a creative subject at Level 3, you can still apply for this course. Our portfolio guidance information includes alternative options for how you can show us your passion for art. This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below. A Level / AS Level: A Level: 112 UCAS Tariff points / BBC (or equivalent) AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of four subjects will be considered Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 112 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications T Level: Merit overall All subjects accepted but Craft and Design preferred. Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 Accepted subjects: Arts, Media and Publishing subjects preferred but other subjects also considered OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCD) or two Advanced Highers (CD) plus two Highers (CC) Welsh Baccalaureate: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with three A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma: Merit overall Foundation
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Skilled trades occupations: 65%
- Design occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 68%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 64%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 52%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 50%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 5%
- South West: 10%
- Scotland: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 60%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Specialist Techniques
- Contextual Exploration
- Fine Jewellery Techniques
- Introduction to Gemmology
- Jewellery and Objects in depth
- Material Exploration
- Luxury Jewellery Branding
- Live Project
- Work Placement
- Studio Perspectives
- Professional Practice
- Studio Development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Jewellery and Objects at Birmingham City University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £33,000. The £25,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Creative arts and design (other).
What do graduates of BA Jewellery and Objects at Birmingham City University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Jewellery and Objects at Birmingham City University?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Jewellery and Objects at Birmingham City University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.
Does BA Jewellery and Objects at Birmingham City University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Jewellery and Objects at Birmingham City University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.