BA Jewellery & Silversmithing
University for the Creative Arts
About this course
BA (Hons) Jewellery & Silversmithing is an undergraduate degree focused on metalwork, craft practice, and material exploration through hand-making objects. Core topics include Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. Students can undertake an optional year abroad and complete a compulsory foundation year. The first year introduces foundational techniques, material properties, and iterative design through Maker + Material, Career Catalyst: Skills & Capability, Process + Potential, and Hybrid Practices. The second year explores material research, collaboration, and professional contexts via Material Matters, Career Catalyst: Communities & Influence, Audience + Identity, and Festival. The final year involves advanced investigation and portfolio development through Creative Research, Career Catalyst: Futures & Direction, and culminates in the Major Project module.
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Entry requirements
For both the BA (Hons) course and the Integrated Foundation Year we will need to see your portfolio, please see the portfolio requirements section for more details. The standard entry requirements* for these courses are one of the following: 112 UCAS tariff points, see accepted qualifications; Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4); Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma / BTEC National Extended Diploma; Merit at UAL Extended Diploma; 112 UCAS tariff points from an accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma in appropriate subject; 27 total points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program with at least 15 IB points at Higher Level (HL), see more information about IB entry requirements . And four GCSE passes at grade 9-4/A*-C including English (or Functional Skills English/Key Skills Communication Level 2). Other relevant and equivalent Level 3 UK and international qualifications are considered on an individual basis, and we encourage students from diverse educational backgrounds to apply.
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What students say
Based on about 29 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 63%
- Learning opportunities: 66%
- Assessment and feedback: 60%
- Academic support: 61%
- Organisation and management: 35%
- Learning resources: 76%
- Student voice: 46%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 84%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 14%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Skilled trades occupations: 35%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Therapy professionals: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 5%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 1,315 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 32%
- South East: 45%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 62%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 7%
- Other qualifications: 13%
- No formal qualifications: 13%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Maker + Material
- Career Catalyst: Skills & Capability
- Process + Potential
- Hybrid Practices
- Material Matters
- Career Catalyst: Communities & Influence
- Audience + Identity
- Festival
- Creative Research
- Career Catalyst: Futures & Direction
- Major Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Jewellery & Silversmithing at University for the Creative Arts earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £32,000. The £26,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Creative arts and design (other).
What do graduates of BA Jewellery & Silversmithing at University for the Creative Arts do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Jewellery & Silversmithing at University for the Creative Arts?
63% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Jewellery & Silversmithing at University for the Creative Arts?
The typical offer is 27 points in the IB. The average entrant had 88 UCAS points.
Does BA Jewellery & Silversmithing at University for the Creative Arts include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Jewellery & Silversmithing at University for the Creative Arts?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.