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Ceramics
Available for Clearing 2026
Course Overview - Ceramics
Clay has a visual and material language crossing all cultures. It is intrinsic to people’s lives, needs and memories. A ceramist is skilled in working with this most versatile of materials. They feel the world through their hands and engage with the transformative power of materials.
The BA (Hons) Ceramics degree at Cardiff Met gives you the skills to contribute to this expanding field. You will explore an anthropological approach to making, socio-geographic mapping of materials and practices, and the social capacity of skills by working with local initiatives, such as galle...
Clay has a visual and material language crossing all cultures. It is intrinsic to people’s lives, needs and memories. A ceramist is skilled in working with this most versatile of materials. They feel the world through their hands and engage with the transformative power of materials.
The BA (Hons) Ceramics degree at Cardiff Met gives you the skills to contribute to this expanding field. You will explore an anthropological approach to making, socio-geographic mapping of materials and practices, and the social capacity of skills by working with local initiatives, such as galleries, market places, collections, and as part of our ‘global studio’. You will examine creative strategies to identify your own tendencies and patterns in idea development, studying glaze and material technology to turn those ideas into form.
You will be equipped with the skills to respond to both conceptual and commercial contexts, to appreciate the breadth of the field from function to figurative, from installation to innovations in new technologies. With opportunities to work real-world contexts on live briefs, creative competitions and interdisciplinary projects, you will be encouraged to identify and build your own independent practice and work towards your future career.
Why Choose Cardiff Metropolitan University During Clearing?
There’s still time to secure an award-winning university experience at Cardiff Met, ranked a top 3 Welsh university (Uni Compare Rankings 2026).
Whatever your goals, you’ll be supported to reach your full potential through expert teaching and a supportive environment. Gain real-world experience via placements and live briefs, and graduate with the skills to make a positive impact.
Professionally accredited courses prepare you for the world of work, alongside year-round careers support, entrepreneurship opportunities and options to study abroad.
Cardiff is ...
There’s still time to secure an award-winning university experience at Cardiff Met, ranked a top 3 Welsh university (Uni Compare Rankings 2026).
Whatever your goals, you’ll be supported to reach your full potential through expert teaching and a supportive environment. Gain real-world experience via placements and live briefs, and graduate with the skills to make a positive impact.
Professionally accredited courses prepare you for the world of work, alongside year-round careers support, entrepreneurship opportunities and options to study abroad.
Cardiff is also one of the UK’s most affordable cities (NatWest Student Living Index 2025), offering vibrant food, nightlife, green spaces and more on a student budget.
Into sport? Cardiff Met is a leading UK university for student sport, supporting both academic and athletic success.
Course Information
1 Clearing option available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2026-09-21
Campus
Cardiff Met - Llandaff
Application Details
Apply for Clearing 2026
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W232
Institution Code
C20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
96
120
96 - 120 points to include 3 A levels or equivalent.
Access to HE Diploma
96
120
96 - 120 points, other grade combinations accepted.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
96
120
24 points to include portfolio.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
96
120
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
96
120
Other grade combinations totalling 96 - 120 points considered with a minimum of two H2 grades. Minimum grade H4 considered within points.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
96
120
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
96
120
96 - 120 points, considered in combination with other Level 3 qualifications.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
96
120
96 - 120 points, considered in combination with other Level 3 qualifications.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
96
120
Scottish Advanced Higher
96
120
96 - 120 points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
A level
96
120
96 - 120 UCAS points from 3 A levels
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
96
120
Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as the third A level
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
96
120
Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as the third subject
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £16,000 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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