BA (Hons) Jewellery and Objects with Foundation Year in Birmingham United Kingdom | Birmingham City University

This four-year undergraduate program is specially designed for students who don't meet the entry criteria for a standard three-year degree, providing additional foundational studies to prepare them for success in their chosen field.
Upon completing your foundation year, you'll have the flexibility to transfer to various related degree programs within the School of Jewellery if you wish to explore different directions.
Engage with materials, techniques, and processes in this prestigious jewelry design program that fosters innovation, challenges norms, and expands creative boundaries.
You'll cultivate both hands-on skills and conceptual thinking, with creative problem-solving as a constant theme that encourages experimentation with materials, ideas, and final outcomes.
Developing your unique creative voice is central to your growth, personal philosophy, and artistic direction. The School's prime location in the Jewellery Quarter immerses you in the professional world from day one.


Boosting your career prospects
This program equips you with comprehensive knowledge of materials, their properties, and jewelry-making processes, enabling innovative practice that extends beyond traditional jewelry design.
Graduates emerge as critical thinkers who confidently evaluate concepts and make informed decisions, paving their own creative paths while contributing fresh perspectives to the industry.
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
We actively encourage students to pursue relevant opportunities, including numerous live projects that often lead to part-time work. Many students balance industry employment with their studies.