3D Design and Craft BA (Hons)
Course Overview - 3D Design and Craft BA (Hons)
A Brighton 3D Design and Craft degree prepares you for a range of rewarding career paths including roles in product design, ceramics, jewellery, furniture making, set and prop design, and other creative industries.
Art and Design at Brighton is ranked in the top 20 in the UK in the QS World University Rankings 2025.
Studying here at Brighton, you’ll be part of a creative community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. This course is packed with opportunities to build real-world experience, including a paid placement after year two a...
<strong>A Brighton 3D Design and Craft degree prepares you for a range of rewarding career paths including roles in product design, ceramics, jewellery, furniture making, set and prop design, and other creative industries.</strong><br/><br/>Art and Design at Brighton is ranked in the top 20 in the UK in the QS World University Rankings 2025. <br/><br/>Studying here at Brighton, you’ll be part of a creative community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. This course is packed with opportunities to build real-world experience, including a paid placement after year two and hands-on learning with specialist workshops in areas including wood, metals, ceramics, polymers and composites. <br/><br/>Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best. <br/><br/>For over 50 years, graduates from our course have built lasting creative careers, working with global brands like Habitat, Nike and IKEA, and exhibiting at leading galleries such as the Design Museum and MOMA. <br/><br/><strong>Top reasons to choose this course</strong> <br/>• Access to dedicated workshops with full-time technical staff to support you. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn with a teaching team of practising makers who encourage a diagnostic approach which means you have the creative freedom to explore and find your specialism. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Work on live projects which mirror how you’ll work in industry. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Boost your CV with an optional paid placement year to apply your learning in a real-world setting and grow your network of creative professionals. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Take your creativity beyond the studio with inspiring field trips that connect you with the wider world of design and craft. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Have the opportunity to exhibit your work, including in the final-year Graduate Show, a public showcase celebrating the work of our graduating students. <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Why Brighton is a great place to study 3D Design and Craft</strong> <br/>Brighton is a city with creativity at its heart, making it the perfect setting to study 3D Design and Craft. From independent studios and galleries to international design festivals, the city offers endless inspiration and opportunities to engage with the creative community. <br/><br/>Our long heritage in art and design education means you’ll be part of a vibrant network of makers, with access to exhibitions and industry connections that extend beyond campus. Living and studying here gives you the chance to explore new ideas in a supportive, open-minded city known for its culture, innovation and craft. <br/><br/>Named one of the best cities on the planet and third best city in the UK by Time Out, Brighton is also a bustling hub for music, media and fashion.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Brighton
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Codes/info
Course Code
W240
Institution Code
B72
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
120
Your portfolio of work is the most important part of your applications for this course. It’s not just about finished work, this is your opportunity to show us your thinking, ideas and abilities. We will assess it alongside your UCAS application.
Access to HE Diploma
M:30,P:15
Pass Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at Level 3 of which 30 credits must be at Merit or above. Art and Design courses are preferred.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
A level
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £17,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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