MA Ceramics in Stoke-On-Trent United Kingdom | University of Staffordshire

The MA Ceramics program at Staffordshire University is globally acknowledged as a premier postgraduate course in ceramics for both small-scale and industrial production. Focused on ceramic design and manufacturing, this program provides a comprehensive creative journey that bridges various modern concepts and approaches. Spanning from functional product design to artistic sculpture and installations, it incorporates cross-disciplinary viewpoints that examine ceramics as both medium and theme. The curriculum draws from decades of specialized expertise, hands-on skills, and professional methodologies cultivated in Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, and at the university itself. With recent upgrades in advanced technologies, students gain exceptional opportunities to combine digital innovation with traditional craftsmanship and material understanding. While clay and ceramics form the foundation of this program, it actively encourages experimentation with additional materials to broaden creative possibilities.
Facilities
Cutting-edge ceramic tools featuring 2 Wasp 3D Clay Printers and 2 Unfold open-source Delta Printers.
Modern processing equipment such as a ball mill and mixer.
Access to Staffordshire University's SmartZone, offering comprehensive 3D scanning, plastic 3D printing, and advanced laser cutting capabilities including metal.
Fully equipped workshops with kilns, materials, printing, glazing, plasterwork, slipcasting, wheel throwing, and CAD facilities. Students also benefit from dedicated spaces for metalwork, woodwork, resin casting, photography, and other disciplines.
The MA Ceramics studio provides shared workspaces and instructional areas, with each student receiving a permanent workstation throughout their studies—no shared desks.
Careers
Graduates pursue diverse career paths, ranging from professional artists and designer-makers to industrial designers, educators, and beyond, including: Studio Artist, Independent Designer-Maker
Industrial Product Designer, Surface Pattern Specialist, Product Development Specialist for retail brands, Purchasing Specialist
Educational Professionals and Academic Lecturers