Design Crafts BA (Hons) at De Montfort University

Programme overview

Join a vibrant studio culture where you'll collaborate, experiment, and grow with fellow makers. Combine traditional craft skills with the latest 2D and 3D CAD technologies on this innovative course, preparing you for a dynamic career in the growing craft and design industries.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities | Department: Design | Duration: Three years full-time, four years full-time with placement. Six years part-time. | Study mode: full-time, part-time, optional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September | Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Craft Skills, Design and Make, Craft Projects, Craft in Context. Year 2: Live Projects, Craft Skills 2, Craft Cultures, Creative Practice. Year 3: Craft Practice. Year 4: Craft Connections, Design Crafts Projects, Personal Projects.

Career pathways

Design Crafts graduates gain the skills for careers as craftspeople, jewellers, ceramicists, textile artists, designers, researchers, consultants, curators, buyers, stylists, and educators.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS points: 112; A Level: BBC; BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM; T Levels: Merit; Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit; International Baccalaureate (IB): 26; GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths; If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential. UCAS code W200.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; UK/home rate Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; EU and international rate Source

Intake: September

Duration: Three years full-time, four years full-time with placement. Six years part-time.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/6d06ed34/de-montfort-university

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