BA Ceramic Design
About this course
BA (Hons) in Ceramic Design, a design degree exploring the versatility of clay as a creative and functional material through tactile practice and making. The course includes an optional placement year leading to a Diploma in Professional Studies.
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Entry requirements
The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows: One or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications: Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4) 2 A Levels at grade C or above (preferred subjects include Art, Art and Design, or Design and Technology) Merit, Pass, Pass (MPP) at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects include Art, Art and Design, or Design and Technology) Pass at UAL Extended Diploma Access to Higher Education Diploma (preferred subjects include Art, Art and Design, or Design and Technology) Equivalent EU/International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma (24 points) And three GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A*- C). Entry to this course will also be determined by assessment of your portfolio. A high proportion of successful applicants complete a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design.
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 1,110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 68%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Ceramic Design at University of the Arts London earn?
The median salary is £23,500 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £36,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Design studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Ceramic Design at University of the Arts London?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Ceramic Design at University of the Arts London?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 150 UCAS points.
Does BA Ceramic Design at University of the Arts London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Ceramic Design at University of the Arts London?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.