CertHE Ceramics & Glass at Arts University Plymouth

Programme overview

A one-year Level 4 course introducing ceramics and glass, allowing students to specialise or work across both disciplines in the Materials Lab. Students design through making, experimenting with functional and decorative forms while building technical skills and creative confidence.

Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: 2026 and 2027 entry | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Ceramics handbuilding, mould-making, wheel-throwing and slip-casting; glassblowing, kiln-formed glass, coldworking and lampworking; CNC milling, laser cutting and 3D printing in Fab Lab South West. Units: Methods & Materials, Encountering Place, Exploring Subject and Platforms of Exchange.

Career pathways

Career opportunities include Designer/Makers, Ceramicists, Glass Artists, Wearables Designers, Sculptors, Architectural Surface Designers, Gallery and Museum Professionals, Teachers, Technicians, Conservators and Prop Designers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least five GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English Language, plus a combination of AS and A-level qualifications or equivalent; typical offer 72-120 UCAS points. Mature applicants with relevant experience are welcome. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component (or equivalent). UCAS code G67W; institution code P65.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). CertHE full-time UK fee (1-year course) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). CertHE EU & international fee (1-year course) Source

Intake: 2026 and 2027 entry

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/9ab7cf38-1781-4397-ae4c-ba425bebb686/ceramics-glass?studyYear=2027

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