BA (Hons) Jewellery and Silversmithing - Design for Industry (Level 6 Top-up) at Birmingham City University

Programme overview

If you are already qualified to Level 5 (DipHE / HND) with heritage craft skills in jewellery and silversmithing, our Design for Industry top-up course takes your skills to the next level through design-led technical innovation. Our aim is to inspire and drive the next generation of jewellery and product designers so will encourage you to find your own path into your chosen commercial field.

What you will study

Our BA (Hons) Design for Industry – Jewellery and Commercial Products programme is kindly sponsored by Vipa Designs who are “one of the leading full-service jewellery manufacturing and design houses in the country”. Our course focuses on high levels of industry standard skills to enhance your career and on the development of entrepreneurialism. You will build your own individual branding to support your aspirations, whether that’s gaining employment or running your own business. Modules include Advanced STEM Industries, Advanced Technologies, Contemporary Bespoke, Graduate Entrepreneurship, Creative Expansion.

Career pathways

The course has an excellent reputation for highly employable graduates with an in-depth understanding of the latest technology and the manufacturing industry. Many of our graduates are employed in a variety of roles across the industry, from jewellers, stone setters, retailers, CAD designers, casting production and managers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

240 credits equivalent following the study of a relevant and compatible course at levels 4 and 5, or HND, Foundation Degree, DipHE (or equivalent). Diploma in Higher Education (DipHE): Students will be required to have successfully completed both Level 4 and Level 5 in an relevant and compatible course and achieved 240 credits. Foundation Degree (Level 5): Students will be required to have successfully completed a relevant and compatible course (e.g., FdA in Jewellery and Silversmithing) and achieved 240 credits. Higher National Diploma (HND): Students will be required to have successfully completed a relevant and compatible course and achieved 240 credits. Applicants will also need to submit a good portfolio. Applicants that meet the essential entry requirements must complete a successful interview in order to receive an offer. If you are an EU/international student or are transferring from another course or university, please see Further information below. This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see 'Essential requirements' above. English language: IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time, 1 year; annual tuition for the first year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 19,630 a year (2027/28). full-time, 1 year; annual tuition for the first year of study Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/f600a61c-5bfa-e98f-c4da-3f348d10f583/course?studyYear=2027

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