Ceramics and Glass
BA (Hons)
University for the Creative Arts
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Our BA (Hons) Ceramics & Glass course at UCA Farnham offers you the chance to study ceramics and glass in the heart of a town with World Craft Town status, where you’ll benefit from UCA’s extensive craft expertise.
You will discover how to blow glass, use the hot glass workshop, and create beautiful ceramic pieces using techniques such as wheel-throwing and kiln-firing.
The course embraces diverse approaches to craft, supporting you to explore all methods of ceramics and glasswork, including traditional and contemporary practices. You’ll have the opportunity to experience materials and processes across both disciplines while focusing on your chosen specialisms.
Along the way, you will gain the confidence, knowledge and experience you need to take the next steps in your career, whether that means setting up your own studio and independent brand, or joining an established studio and working with others.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 30 graduates of Ceramics and Glass BA (Hons) and other courses in at University for the Creative Arts for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in others in creative arts and design
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of 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 | £20000 | £19500 | £24000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £22000 | £14000 - £24500 | £17000 - £29500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of others in creative arts and design
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £19720 | £16977 | £20190 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £15880 - £23400 | £11760 - £21991 | £13937 - £25916 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Ceramics and Glass, BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
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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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Ceramics and Glass BA (Hons) at University for the Creative Arts
| 45% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Customer service occupations |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for others in creative arts and design
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Qualification requirements
112
112 new UCAS tariff points from an accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma in appropriate subject
27-30 total points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma with at least 15 IB points at Higher level
For further information how to apply to UCA: https://www.uca.ac.uk/study-at-uca/applying-to-uca/
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Ceramics and Glass, BA (Hons).
Costs
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, 2024
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)
University Rankings
Positions of University for the Creative Arts in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University for the Creative Arts in related subject specific rankings.
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #48
- #59
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- Art & Design
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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- #21
- #151
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- Art & Design
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 20 April, 2022]
See all 7 university rankings of University for the Creative Arts
About University for the Creative Arts
The University for the Creative Arts is specifically dedicated to art and design subjects, and has campuses in Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham, and Rochester, as well as teaching bases at other institutions such as the Royal School of Needlework and the Maidstone Studios.
Student composition of University for the Creative Arts
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Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 5245
- postgraduates:
- 845
- Total:
- 6090
Where is this programme taught
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Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Artist Designer Maker: Glass and Ceramics with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons) | University of Sunderland | 100% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £13000 | 121 | Sunderland | On campus Full-time | |
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Ceramics BA (Hons) | Cardiff Metropolitan University | 59% | 0% | 10% | £9000 | £13000 | 139 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
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Artist Designer Maker: Glass and Ceramics BA (Hons) | University of Sunderland | 100% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £13000 | 121 | Sunderland | On campus Full-time | |
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Ceramics & Glass (with Integrated Foundation Year and Professional Practice Year) BA (Hons) | University for the Creative Arts | 90% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 120 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
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Ceramics & Glass (with Integrated Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | University for the Creative Arts | 90% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 120 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
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Ceramics and Glass BA (Hons) | University for the Creative Arts | 90% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 120 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
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Design Crafts (Ceramics and Glass) BA (Hons) | University of Hertfordshire | 55% | 2% | 5% | - | - | 110 | Hatfield | On campus Full-time | |
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Ceramic Design BA (Hons) | University of the Arts London | 80% | - | 5% | £9250 | - | 132 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Ceramics & Glass (with Integrated International Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | University for the Creative Arts | 90% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 120 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
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Ceramics & Glass (with Integrated International Foundation Year and Professional Practice Year) BA (Hons) | University for the Creative Arts | 90% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 120 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 13 June, 2022
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 20 April, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%