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 ...
Embracing the traditions of craftsmanship, our BA (Hons) Ceramics & Glass course at UCA Farnham combines a forward-thinking attitude to designing and making. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>Related course<br/>BA (Hons) Jewellery & Silversmithing
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Farnham
Provider Details
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Course Code
W266
Institution Code
C93
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
UCAS Tariff32 168 We consider the strength of our applicants’ portfolios as well as their grades and we therefore may make offers which are lower than our standard entry criteria of 112 tariff points. This may be to students who have faced difficulties that have affected their performance and who were expected to achieve higher results - in these cases, a strong portfolio is especially important. We regularly admit students with a tariff much higher than our standard 112 requirement, and applicants who show potential but aren’t quite at the stage to be able to succeed on the course are offered a 4 year degree with an integrated foundation year which has a standard entry requirement of 32 tariff points. Scottish Higher112 UCAS tariff points from Scottish Higher qualifications. As this course requires a portfolio review, you are not required to have a Art and Design-related subject. Access to HE Diploma112 UCAS tariff points from an accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma. As this course requires a portfolio review, you are not required to have a Art and Design-related subject. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme27 27 total points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma with at least 15 IB points at Higher level. As this course requires a portfolio review, you are not required to have a Art and Design-related subject. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM 112 UCAS tariff points from BTEC Extended Diploma qualification. As this course requires a portfolio review, you are not required to have a Art and Design-related subject. GCSE/National 4/National 5In addition to 112 UCAS tariff points, you also required to achieve a minimum of 4 GCSES, grade 4/C or above, including English Language. Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)DMM A level112 UCAS tariff points from A-Level qualifications. As this course requires a portfolio review, you are not required to have a Art and Design-related subject. T LevelPass (C and above) Minimum Pass at C or above. As this course requires a portfolio review, you are not required to have a Art and Design-related subject. |
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