Jewellery and Silversmithing - Higher National Diploma
About this course
Higher National Diploma in Artist Designer: Maker. Core topics include Engineering Design. The course includes a Live Project module with external professional briefs and a Specialist Practice module in which students develop and manufacture their own product range. Modules also cover silversmithing, CAD for bespoke production, and gemmology.
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Entry requirements
64 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . 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: 64 UCAS Tariff points / CC (or equivalent) AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of three subjects will be considered Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 64 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: Pass overall (E or above on the core) 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: 64 UCAS Tariff points NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 64 UCAS Tariff points WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 64 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 64 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 64 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (DDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (DD) Welsh Baccalaureate: 64 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with three A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma: Pass overall Foundation Studies (Art and Design, and Art, Design and Media): Pass overall
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What students say
Based on about 29 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 99%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Further study: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 15 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 70%
- London: 5%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 70%
- A degree: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamental Silversmithing Skills
- Fundamental Production Processes
- Introduction to Gemmology
- CAD for Bespoke Production
- Silversmithing and Objects
- Professional Context
- Specialist Practice
- Live Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Jewellery and Silversmithing - Higher National Diploma at Birmingham City University earn?
The median salary is £19,500 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £27,000. The £24,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Creative arts and design (other).
What do graduates of Jewellery and Silversmithing - Higher National Diploma at Birmingham City University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on Jewellery and Silversmithing - Higher National Diploma at Birmingham City University?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Jewellery and Silversmithing - Higher National Diploma at Birmingham City University?
The typical offer is CC at A level. The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
How many students continue on Jewellery and Silversmithing - Higher National Diploma at Birmingham City University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.