Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Jewellery Design
- 3 years
- Duration
- 30,890 GBP/year
- Price
- September
- Start
- June
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- London / United Kingdom
- Location
Program description
The BA Jewellery Design programme at Central Saint Martins fosters innovation by encouraging students to question the very role, position, and materiality of jewellery in a contemporary context. The course provides a comprehensive education, blending traditional hand-making skills with digital techniques, material exploration, and critical thinking, all supported by drawing and model-making as essential investigative tools.
A core aim is to help each student discover their unique creative identity and articulate a personal vision of what jewellery can mean. Projects are designed to engage thoughtfully with vital social, racial, and environmental issues, embedding an ethical awareness into the design process from the outset.
The curriculum is enriched by strong industry links, live projects, and professional practice modules that build essential career skills and provide real-world exposure. This practical focus is complemented by Cultural Studies, which runs parallel to studio work, offering the theoretical framework to critically analyse art, design, and culture within a wider societal context.
Program structure
Stage 1
- Unit 1: Introduction to Study in Higher Education: Jewellery
- Unit 2: Introducing Jewellery Skills
- Unit 3: Developing Jewellery Skills & Contextual Knowledge
- Unit 4: Creative Unions
Stage 1 focuses on building foundational technical skills, primarily through hands-on metalwork to develop confidence in making. Students learn fundamental design processes and undertake projects for specific cultural or fashion contexts. The stage also introduces collaborative practice and begins to explore the social and environmental dimensions of jewellery design.
Stage 2
- Unit 5: Research Methods and Approaches (Jewellery)
- Unit 6: Different Approaches
- Unit 7: Different Contexts
- Unit 8: Exploration and Focus
Stage 2 expands your technical repertoire with batch production and digital design tools while encouraging the development of a distinct personal style. You will critically examine ethical, sustainable, and social issues within contemporary jewellery contexts and relate them to your own practice. The stage also focuses on professional preparation, exploring various career pathways and offering opportunities to present your work to an external audience.
Stage 3
- Unit 9: Pilot Collection
- Unit 10: Dissertation
- Unit 11: Collection
Stage 3 is a period of self-directed work where you define your creative direction and produce a resolved pilot collection, forming the basis for your final degree collection. This stage requires you to independently manage a significant project while critically examining the ethical and social context of your work. Alongside this, you will complete a dissertation, demonstrating in-depth research and analysis on a chosen cultural subject, with an option to pursue an extended written study.
Price
Tuition fee:
- 30,890 GBP per year*
*Tuition fees for international students may increase by up to 5% in each future year of your course.
During your studies, you may need to cover extra costs which are not included in your tuition fees. You might need to budget for materials and equipment specific to your course. You may also need a laptop or other digital tech/software.
Requirements for applicants
The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows:
104 UCAS tariff points which can be made up of one or a combination of the following accepted full Level 3 qualifications:
- Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Level 3 or 4) and one A Level at grade C or above
- Three A Levels at grades BCC (at least one subject must include Art, Art and Design or Design and Technology)
- Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects include Art, Art and Design or Design and Technology)
- Merit at UAL Extended Diploma
- Access to Higher Education Diploma equivalent to 104 UCAS tariff points (preferred subjects include Art, Art and Design or Design and Technology)
- Equivalent EU/International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma (24 points)
- And three GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A–C).
Entry to this course will also be determined by assessment of your portfolio. A very high proportion of successful applicants complete a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design.
Exceptionally applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered.
The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:
- Related academic or work experience
- The quality of the personal statement
- A strong academic or other professional reference
- Or a combination of these factors.
Each application will be considered on its own merit but we cannot guarantee an offer in each case.
English language requirements
- IELTS score of 6.0 or above, with at least 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
About the university
The University of the Arts London (UAL) produces and encourages the creativity essential for a better future. Its colleges have been at the forefront of innovative education since 1842, creating work with a lasting impact on people and the planet, driven by curiosity, imagination, and purpose.
London is fundamental to UAL's identity, providing a vital context where the university connects and exchanges ideas with individuals from all walks of life. Globally, its creative network influences education, culture, business, and society.
Through innovative research and creative instruction, UAL's faculty and staff bring fresh perspectives to education. The university enables students to build the careers they desire by working with them at every level - from pre-degree to postgraduate, and from short courses to online learning.
UAL's colleges
Ranked second in the world for art and design, UAL comprises six distinct colleges:
- Camberwell College of Arts
- Central Saint Martins
- Chelsea College of Arts
- London College of Communication
- London College of Fashion
- Wimbledon College of Arts
Together, they form a community of creatives, innovators, trailblazers, and storytellers, united in their mission to reimagine the future.
Courses in the visual arts, animation, screen, communication, fashion, media, and performance are available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
