Architectural & Stained Glass (Swansea College of Art)
MDes
University of Wales

Key Course Facts
Course Description
Our Architectural and Stained Glass degree at Swansea College of Art UWTSD will give you the specialist skills you need to work with glass, from traditional techniques through to a host of digital skills and new technologies. You will be supported to develop your creative ideas and achieve your ambitions.
The course introduces you to the wealth of possibilities offered by a career in architectural glass. The programme is delivered through workshops, tutorials, projects, live briefs and competitions, giving you experience of working with architects, glass studios and private clients, preparing you for your future. We’re proud to boast that many of the leading architectural glass artists and designers working today are graduates of the glass course.
The MDes gives students the opportunity to progress from undergraduate to master's level within an integrated programme structure. The fourth-year modules focus on the application and transfer of design thinking to real-world engagement with an in-depth project linked with an Industrial Partner.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
Qualification requirements
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Architectural & Stained Glass (Swansea College of Art), MDes, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
Costs
Tuition Fees Architectural & Stained Glass (Swansea College of Art) MDes
EU | £9000 | year 1 |
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England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
Wales | £9000 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9000 | year 1 |
International | £13500 | year 1 |
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)
About University of Wales
The University of Wales (UW) is a confederal university located in Cardiff, Wales. This university was the very first to exist in Wales, and now operates a highly rated research centre, the Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies. In addition, UW also has a centre used for studying and conferences in Gregynog, Newtown.
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