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As an HND student, you will be working on live, collaborative and customer-facing projects, broadening your experience through our industry-focused curriculum.
Our course will immerse you in the world of jewellery and silversmithing as you create pieces in precious and non-precious metals. You will produce pieces by hand and by mechanical means, with a particular focus on manipulating metal.
The practical, design-led nature of the course gives you plenty of opportunity for hands-on workshop experience to hone your skills. You’ll develop practical experience of materials and tools, alongside techniques in drawing and model making to develop your design processes.
You’ll have access to the latest equipment such as laser welders and 2D and 3D CAD software packages, as well as casting and plating workshops.
Dedicated staff with professional experience will offer advice, support and industry contacts. You’ll be encouraged to enter national and international competitions, and you’ll also have fantastic opportunities to work on live projects with industry.
Why Choose Us?
Founded in 1890, our internationally-renowned School of Jewellery is the largest in Europe, located in the heart of Birmingham’s famous Jewellery Quarter. An estimated 40 per cent of British jewellery is still made here today. Being situated within this wonderful environment you will gain contacts, inspiration and experience.
The HND course has an excellent reputation for producing highly employable graduates with a practical understanding of the needs of the industry.
Our well-equipped studio workshops offer a dedicated laser welder, contemporary stone-setting, including optical diamond setting and a dedicated CAD/CAM facility, using the latest relevant CAD packages to enhance the traditional techniques and hand skills you will learn.
Regular liaisons with the industry in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter and beyond offers opportunities to get noticed, make connections and gain employment: we are proud of the number of our graduates who now work at all levels of the trade, locally, nationally and internationally.
Sponsorship and support from associated companies gives the course industry relevance and insight, supporting the reputation of the HND and endorsing your qualification.
Entry Requirement
Academic Requirements:
LEVEL 2 QUALIFICATIONS
IELTS (SELT only)
Minimum overall score of 6.0, with 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in the remaining three skills.
Plus one of the following Level 3 (and above) Qualifications
A Level and Advanced VCE
DD / 48 UCAS points
A maximum of 3 subjects are considered. These can be other A/S Levels (as long in a different subject) A-Levels or Level 3 equivalents.
AS and AS VCE
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications (AS Levels must be in different subject to A-Levels) to obtain 48 pts
Access to HE Diploma
Pass with 60 credits overall. At least 45 credits at Level 3.
Arts, Media and Publishing subjects preferred but other subjects also considered
Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma (2016 – present)
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) (2010 - 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (2002 – 2010)
PPP
Foundation Studies (Art and Design, and Art, Design & Media)
Pass
IBO Certificate in Higher Level
Students who do not complete the IB Diploma will be considered on the basis of their IB Certificates if they obtain a total of 10 points or above from two Higher Level Subjects
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 48 pts
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Obtain a minimum of 24 points overall
Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers)
Pass the Irish Leaving Certificate with a minimum of 48 tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
PPP
Scottish Advanced Higher
Achieve a minimum of 48 tariff points achieved in either three Advanced Highers or from a combination of two Advanced Highers plus two Highers.
Where three Advanced Highers have been taken achieve a minimum of grades DDD
Where a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers have been taken you must achieve (grades of DD in two Advanced Highers plus grades of DD in two Highers).
T-Levels
Pass overall (D or E on the core)
UAL Extended Diploma in Art & Design
Pass overall
UAL Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology
Pass overall
UAL Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts
Pass overall
English Language Requirements:
English language requirements
IELTS
6.0 overall with 5.5 minimum in all bands
If you do not meet the required IELTS score, you may be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English courses. Please note that you must have a Secure English Language Test (SELT) to study on the pre-sessional English course.
Fees
Full Time UK students
2 Years: £9250 per year
Full Time International students
2 Years: £13200 per year
This information was accurate on : 04/05/2021 Please contact us for more information about this courses
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