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BA (Hons) Product, Ceramics and Jewellery at Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Our 3D Design course will provide you with the opportunity to explore the disciplines of product, ceramics, and jewellery through research, development, and the innovative application of materials and processes. Our workshops will enable you to experience and explore traditional making techniques whilst broadening your skills and knowledge of the latest digital design and fabrication methods. You will develop your making and creative skills through 3D modelling and rendering, Adobe software training, design drawing and visualisation, ceramics, metalwork and rapid prototyping.

Faculty: Gray's School of Art  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Completed via BA (Hons) Foundation in Art and Design This full-time, studio-based year will develop your creative and critical practice and challenge your understanding of the Art & Design disciplines. These experiences will expand on both your contextual and practical knowledge, introduce you to the Creative Industries and inform your course options for Year 2. New technologies and computer aided design and visualisation are core throughout Year 2.

Career pathways

This course is built to provide you with transferable design and business skills to operate confidently in a wide range of design careers within the creative sector. These include working with product and industrial design consultancies, within the manufacturing and retail sectors and setting up as an independent freelance designer.

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Entry requirements

Year 1 entry These requirements relate to the first year of the BA (Hons) Foundation Art and Design . Entry to the BA (Hons) Product, Ceramics and Jewellery course is from year 2 only either via suitable entry qualifications as stated, or after completion of year 1 BA (Hons) Foundation Art and Design. QS/SQA Higher: BCC to include Art & Design (or a creative design and/or media subject e.g. Graphic Communication, Media Studies) and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) GCE A Level: CC to include Art & Design (or a creative design and/or media subject e.g. Media Studies) and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English e.g. History). Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H3H3H4 to include Art (or a creative design and/or technology subject e.g. Graphic Communication, Media Studies) and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) IB Diploma: 24 to include Higher Level Visual Arts and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English). All applicants with the appropriate qualifications (or due to sit appropriate qualifications) will be invited to attend a portfolio review/interview and participate in a selection process. Year 2 entry Suitable qualifications for entry to Year 2 (or above) may include relevant GCE A Levels, HNC/HND or Diploma in Foundation Studies (e.g. Art & Design, Design & Media, Fashion Design, Textile Design). GCE A Level: BCC to include Art & Design (or a creative design and/or technology subject e.g. Product Design, Design & Technology) and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English). UCAS code: W290.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/2027). Scottish students, full time on campus, over 4 years (same fee each year) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,940 a year (2026/2027). International students, full time on campus, over 4 years (same fee each year) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years full-time

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