BA Design Crafts: Glass, Ceramics and Jewellery (Full-time) (
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
About this course
BA Hons Design Crafts: Glass, Ceramics and Jewellery is a design degree focused on hands-on material practice across ceramics, glass and jewellery. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. The course emphasises practical workshops and contextual studies, incorporating regular lectures from visiting makers and associated professionals. The first year introduces foundational skills through modules such as Ways of Thinking, Ways of Perceiving, Design and Make 1: Introduction to Ceramics, Glass and Jewellery, and Design and Make 2: 3D Thinking. The second year progresses with context and commercial application through Research in Context, Research in Practice, Design and Make 3: A Design Crafts Challenge, and Design and Make 4: Commercial Output, alongside an optional international mobility opportunity. The final year centres on independent practical investigation through Advanced Creative Enquiry, Independent Project, and Major Project.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS Tariff Points, Portfolio and Interview.
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What students say
Based on about 84 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 135 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 83%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 63 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 22%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 11%
- Design occupations: 9%
- Elementary occupations: 8%
- Sales occupations: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 225 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 3%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 68%
Who gets in
Based on about 115 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 71%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 13%
- Other qualifications: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Modules
- Ways of Thinking
- Ways of Perceiving
- Design and Make 1: Introduction to Ceramics, Glass and Jewellery
- Design and Make 2: 3D Thinking
- Professional Practice 1: Digital Era
- Professional Practice 2: Making Futures
- Research in Context
- Research in Practice
- Design and Make 3: A Design Crafts Challenge
- Design and Make 4: Commercial Output
- Professional Practice 3: Commercial Challenge
- Professional Practice 4: Design Identities
- International Mobility Opportunity
- Advanced Creative Enquiry
- Independent Project
- Major Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Design Crafts: Glass, Ceramics and Jewellery (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,500 and £28,500. The £22,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of BA Design Crafts: Glass, Ceramics and Jewellery (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Design Crafts: Glass, Ceramics and Jewellery (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Design Crafts: Glass, Ceramics and Jewellery (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
The average entrant had 141 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Design Crafts: Glass, Ceramics and Jewellery (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
83% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.