BA Cordwainers Footwear and Accessories
About this course
BA (Hons) in Accessories, footwear and jewellery. The course is structured in three stages, beginning with studio practice and craft foundations in the first two years, and concluding with a self-directed final year project. Teaching takes place across campus design studios, workshops, and digital manufacturing spaces.
Written by AI from the university's course page and module list. It can get details wrong, so check the official course page before you rely on it.
Entry requirements
The standard minimum entry requirements for this course are: One or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications. 112 UCAS tariff points from two or more A Levels (preferred subjects include English, Maths, Art, Design, Textiles and Science) Distinction Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects Art & Design) Merit at UAL Extended Diploma Access Diploma or 112 new UCAS tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma 112 new UCAS tariff points from a combination of the above qualifications or an equivalent full Level 3 qualification or equivalent EU or non-EU qualifications such as International Baccalaureate Diploma at 25 points minimum and three GCSE passes at grade A*-C or grade 9-4 Entry to this course will also be determined by assessment of your portfolio.
See the highest paying Art, Design, Music & Drama degrees in the UK →
What students say
Based on about 1,292 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 2,240 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 8%
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 2,440 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 77%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 18%
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 Cordwainers Footwear and Accessories 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 Cordwainers Footwear and Accessories at University of the Arts London?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Cordwainers Footwear and Accessories at University of the Arts London?
The typical offer is 25 points in the IB. The average entrant had 139 UCAS points.
Does BA Cordwainers Footwear and Accessories 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 Cordwainers Footwear and Accessories at University of the Arts London?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.