MA Ceramics at University for the Creative Arts

Programme overview

In the heart of a town with World Craft Town status, you’ll get unmatched insights and extensive networking opportunities as you hone your Ceramics skills. What truly sets this course apart is the exceptional level of resources and facilities at your disposal. Our team of highly qualified technicians possesses expertise spanning traditional ceramics techniques, including throwing, plaster work, and mould making, as well as cutting-edge technologies such as ceramic 3D printing and emerging techniques. Taught at UCA Farnham.

Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Farnham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

MA Ceramics at the Farnham School of Creative and Cultural Industries thrives in the heart of a Craft Town, celebrated for its rich history in ceramics. Farnham is home to the esteemed Craft Study Centre, housing a prestigious collection of ceramics that serves as an invaluable resource for research and creative inspiration. The course combines strong creative practice, research and exploration of ideas with the technical skills required to develop a career in the art and crafts sector.

Career pathways

As part of this course, you'll have access to well-established industry connections. These include: Historical research, exhibition and curation with the Watts Gallery, Farnham-based 318 Ceramics and the New Ashgate Gallery Trust.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good honours degree or equivalent qualification in a related discipline and/or Relevant work experience, demonstrating your ability to study at postgraduate level Consideration will also be given to applicants who can make a strong case for admission in relation to a particular project and can demonstrate their potential to satisfactorily complete the course. For this course we will need to see your portfolio for review, for more details please see the portfolio requirements section. English language (IELTS or equivalent): 6.5 overall with no less than 5.5 in any section.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,150 a year (2027/28). Tuition for the course as listed on the course page; UK home fee; fee shown is for the first year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 20,600 a year (2027/28). Tuition for the course as listed on the course page; fee shown is for the first year of study Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

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