Jewellery and Silversmithing BA (Hons)
The University of Edinburgh
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 215 graduates of Jewellery and Silversmithing BA (Hons) and other courses in Creative Arts and Design at The University of Edinburgh for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Creative Arts and Design.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Creative Arts and Design
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Creative Arts and Design at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23000 | £19000 | £24000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £25000 | £12500 - £25000 | £17000 - £30500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Creative Arts and Design
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £20000 | £16977 | £20190 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £17667 - £24333 | £11760 - £21991 | £13937 - £25916 |
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Course Description
Our programme aims to produce designers who create fresh, exuberant work demonstrating originality and innovation.
We encourage you to combine new technologies with traditional techniques, using a range of materials, including:
- precious or semi-precious metal and gemstones
- plastics
- wood
- paper
- stone
- textiles
Alongside your practical studio work, you will gain a contextual and theoretical understanding of contemporary design through our Design and Screen Cultures courses.
Why Edinburgh?
You will be joining a programme with:
- an outstanding international reputation
- an impressive track record of employability and strong industry links
- expert staff who regularly exhibit their work and lecture internationally
Our staff are committed to sharing their experience to assist you to move rapidly into the professional design world.
Ties with industry
We aim to equip graduates with a realistic understanding of the wider jewellery and silversmithing industry, including career and future study opportunities.
Our international exchanges, work-based placements, industry-linked competitions and live projects support you to understand a range of industrial and craft production approaches.
We have close ties with professional industry bodies, including:
- Edinburgh's Scottish Goldsmiths Trust
- London Goldsmiths Company
- Hamilton and Inches
These bodies annually support our final-year students with precious metal awards and sponsorship. They also run or support various events we participate in, including:
- educational events
- training
- mentoring
- competitions
- exhibitions
What our students say
"Everything seems to have come together for me, each opportunity inspiring or leading onto the next. The summer costume jewellery internship led onto a costume jewellery workshop in Germany, which inspired the theme for my dissertation that subsequently inspired me to apply for a job with Swarvoski. I felt ready to take that next step into the working world after graduation and hope that the snowball effect of great opportunities is to continue."
- Laura Templeton, graduate
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Jewellery and Silversmithing BA (Hons) at The University of Edinburgh
| 21% | Caring personal services |
| 12% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 9% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 8% | Engineering professionals |
| 6% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 4% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Creative Arts and Design
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Applicants studying Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Art and Design will be considered for entry with the following: * Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma with DMM. * Pearson BTEC Diploma with MM plus one A Level at A (or DM plus B at A Level). * Pearson BTEC Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma with D plus two A Levels at B (or M plus AB at A Level). Applicants studying the University of the Arts London Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design will be considered with Merit. Direct entry to second year is available; see our website for entry requirements. Detailed entry requirements, including typical offer levels, and information about other qualifications we accept, are available on the University of Edinburgh’s website. You’ll also find important information on how to apply. You must submit a fully completed UCAS application that includes details of the qualifications you are taking, including full predicted grades for qualifications not yet completed, your personal statement and your reference.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | Total 65 with at least 5.5 in each component. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 92 | Total 92 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Total 176 with at least 162 in each component |
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| Cambridge English Proficiency | Total 176 with at least 162 in each component |
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| Trinity ISE | ISE II with distinctions in all four components |
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| PTE Academic | 62 | Total 62 with at least 54 in each component |
Costs
Tuition Fees Jewellery and Silversmithing BA (Hons)
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £34800 | year 1 |
| International | £34800 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Scottish students must apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for payment of their tuition fees.
EU On 9th July 2020 the decision was made by the Scottish Government to end free university tuition for European Union (EU) students starting in 2021-22. Funding policy for EU nationals and associated groups starting a course of study in academic year 2022-23 or later will be in line with international fees.
Full time international and EU students will pay a fixed annual fee rate for the duration of their programme.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
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