Ceramics, MA at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

A one-year MA at Preston Campus covering all facets of ceramic work, from craft and design to functional, decorative, sculptural and architectural pieces. The course is rooted in making and blends practice with theory, with a tailor-made programme of study agreed with tutors. Students produce an extensive body of professional-standard work.

Faculty: School of Arts and Media | Duration: 1 year full-time (part-time also offered) | Intake: Sep 2026, Sep 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Reflective Thinking: Defining Your Own Practice, Creative Practice, Experimental Practice: External Perspectives, Studio Practice and Industry Engagement and a Ceramics Degree Show.

Career pathways

Graduates have advanced practical skills and a professional-standard body of work to pursue careers in the world of ceramics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree or equivalent professional experience or learning in a related field; applications are considered on merit. All applicants submit digital supporting material and, where possible, are invited to interview with a portfolio of recent work. English: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5. Applicants from North America: minimum overall GPA 3.3 on a 4.0 scale. Ghana: general guidance lists a lower GPA plus a Postgraduate Diploma (Ghanaian Pre-Masters), or a Higher National Diploma plus a Postgraduate Diploma; English via IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5) or WAEC/WASSCE English grade C6.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 19,250 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Intake: Sep 2026, Sep 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time (part-time also offered)

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