Jewellery and Objects - BA (Hons)
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My experience was knowledgeable and nice here. It is full of fun, good friends and lots of job opportunities. The city life is busy but there is so much to do. The clubs and the societies are overcrowded but they are good too. The student support is amazing.
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Bachelor's degree
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Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
3 Years
This practical degree is an internationally-respected jewellery design course. It gives you the freedom to develop your own creativity by encouraging you to experiment with a variety of ideas, materials, processes and techniques.
You’ll be supported and encouraged to create innovative designs to a high standard of professionalism, and have the chance to enter competitions and awards.
In your first year of study, the focus is on developing traditional processes followed by experimental materials investigation, allowing you to enter the second year with a range of skills and the confidence to explore various optional topics, live and collaborative projects.
Past student Ruth Hallows was chosen to produce an exclusive jewellery collection, to be sold in Argos nationwide and online. She gained the opportunity to work alongside Argos' jewellery buying team and manufacturer Optima, spending time learning the process of how her collection would be developed from design through to production.
Past students have also undertaken work experience with the likes of Topshop, Tatty Devine and Kath Libert.
You can be guided by your own inspiration. While studying, you will have the opportunity to host a number of jewellery exhibitions, which gives you the opportunity to exhibit and sell your pieces to the public.
You and your peers final collections span the breadth of the discipline of contemporary jewellery and objects, often relating to broader art and design disciplines such as fashion, accessories, theatre, product design and fine art.
The School of Jewellery is internationally renowned, in the heart of Birmingham’s famous Jewellery Quarter. The historical facade of our Vittoria Street building conceals a contemporary environment including workshops, a specialist library, the Vittoria Gallery and exhibition space.
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About this course
You will develop practical skills alongside intellectual engagement and inventive thinking. Creative problem solving is a continuous thread, where a questioning attitude and experimental approach to materials, perceptions, concepts and outcomes is encouraged.
OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.
Minimum overall score of 6.0, with 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in the remaining three skills.
BBC / 112 UCAS points
A maximum of 4 subjects are considered. These can be other A/S Levels (as long in a different subject) A-Levels or Level 3 equivalents.
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications (AS Levels must be in different subject to A-Levels) to obtain 112 pts
You are given complete creative freedom. The jewellery and objects course encourages you to develop your own personal style and create innovative work without boundaries.
Founded in 1890, our internationally-renowned School of Jewellery is the largest in Europe, located in the heart of Birmingham’s famous Jewellery Quarter. An estimated 40 per cent of British jewellery is still made there today and you’ll gain contacts, inspiration and experience.
The School of Jewellery benefits from specialist technicians, academic and support staff. We also have a rolling programme of Artist in Residences (AIRs) who have diverse skills and knowledge to share with you and contribute to your learning experience.
You'll be based near to our Jewellery Industry Innovation Centre (JIIC) – internationally known for its 'concept-to-prototype’ approach to new product development.
The course enables you to design, develop and launch your own highly innovative, contemporary and thought-provoking products.
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My experience was knowledgeable and nice here. It is full of fun, good friends and lots of job opportunities. The city life is busy but there is so much to do. The clubs and the societies are overcrowded but they are good too. The student support is amazing.
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Subjects
- Design
- Materials
- Industrial design
- Products
- Ornaments
- Professional Skills
- Jewellery
- Body signification
- Decorative metal objects
- Manufacturing techniques
Course programme
During your first year, you’ll be introduced to techniques and ways of working as well as materials exploration and experimentation.
Contextual study modules will encourage a wider discussion and awareness of the field and allow you to develop a further understanding of the discipline.
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits):
Jewellery and Objects in Context
- Specialist Techniques
- Contextual Exploration
- Surface and Ornament
- Silversmithing and Objects
- Fine Jewellery Techniques
- Introduction to Gemmology
- Introduction to Diamonds and Diamond Grading
- CAD for Bespoke Design
Year two
The second year explores further awareness of the breadth of the discipline, experimentation and risk taking, with introduction into more specialist pathways and optional modules, as well as exploring employability and collaborative practice.
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 80 credits):
- Contextual Specialism
- Jewellery and Objects in depth
- Narrative of Objects
- Body and Identity
- Material Exploration
- Luxury Jewellery Branding
- Live Project
- Collaborative Practice
- Work Placement
Year three
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
- Major Project - Theory
- Studio Perspectives
- Professional Practice
Additional information
International students
Award: BA (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 3 years
Fees - £15,900 per year
Jewellery and Objects - BA (Hons)
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University of Wolverhampton
Bachelor's degree West Midlands / Classroom-based£ 9,250 + VAT -
University for the Creative Arts
Postgraduate Online£ 9,250 + VAT -
University College Birmingham
Bachelor's degree West Midlands / Classroom-based£ 9,250 -
University of Wolverhampton
Bachelor's degree West Midlands / Classroom-based£ 9,250 + VAT -
Sussex Downs College
Foundation degree Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Canterbury College
HND OnlinePrice on request -
Weymouth College
Course OnlinePrice on request
See all