Ceramics & Glass (with Integrated Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
University for the Creative Arts
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 40 graduates of Ceramics & Glass (with Integrated Foundation Year) BA (Hons) and other courses in Others in Creative Arts and Design at University for the Creative Arts for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Others 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 Others in 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 | £22000 | £19500 | £24000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £25000 | £14000 - £24500 | £17000 - £29500 |
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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
BA (Hons) Ceramics & Glass (with Integrated Foundation Year) is a four year degree programme, including a foundation year to help develop your creativity before you embark on year one of a degree.
Embracing the traditions of craftsmanship, our BA (Hons) Ceramics & Glass course at UCA Farnham combines a forward-thinking attitude to designing and making.
Learning through making is key on this course, and using our incredible specialist facilities, you will be introduced to a range of processes common to both ceramics and glass, including mould-making, print and other surface techniques. Specialist areas such hand building, throwing, slip-casting, 3D ceramic printing, glass blowing, kiln-forming and lamp working are also covered.
Overall, the course prepares you for creative professional life promoting a culture of creativity, innovation, and competitiveness, with employability embedded from the start and competitions, live projects and placements providing insights into the world of work and meeting the demands of industry.
And where better to study these amazing crafts than on our Farnham campus. Awarded World Craft Town status in 2020, Farnham has enjoyed a long-established crafts heritage. The internationally renowned Crafts Study Centre is located on campus too, with a rolling programme of high profile exhibitions and talks for you to enjoy.
Related course
- BA (Hons) Jewellery & Silversmithing (with Integrated Foundation Year)
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 & Glass (with Integrated Foundation Year) BA (Hons) at University for the Creative Arts
| 30% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 15% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Others in Creative Arts and Design
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English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Listening 5.5, Reading 5.5, Speaking 5.5, Writing 5.5 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Ceramics & Glass (with Integrated Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £17500 | year 1 |
| International | £17500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Further information relating to fees and finance can be located at:
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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:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of University for the Creative Arts in top UK and global rankings.
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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.
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Student composition of University for the Creative Arts
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Total number of students enrolled at University for the Creative Arts by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 5895
- postgraduates:
- 1140
- Total:
- 7035
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Ceramics”: 2860 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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