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UndergraduateHigher National DiplomaUCAS: 72WW
Jewellery and Silversmithing
Birmingham City UniversityBirmingham, England
2 yearsDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Birmingham City University, the HND Jewellery and Silversmithing provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Birmingham City University’s Higher National Diploma course has an excellent reputation within the jewellery industry, with our students and graduates employed at all levels locally and internationally. Being positioned in the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham, we are uniquely placed to provide the education and skills that we know that employers and industry are looking for. As a Higher National Diploma student, you will be working on live, collaborative and customer-facing projects, broadening your experience through our industry-focussed curriculum. International tuition fees are £18,570 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Jewellery Design Principles
Silversmithing Techniques and Practice
Precious Metal Working
Gemstone Setting and Cutting
Contemporary Jewellery Making
Digital Design and CAD
Professional Practice and Industry Context
Final Major Project
UCAS Code:72WW
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CC A Level: 64 UCAS tariff points / CC (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of three subjects will be considered. |
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points Obtain a minimum of 24 points overall |
| UCAS Points | 64 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,570
per year
Total Course Cost (2 years)£37,140
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Birmingham City University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £24,000 | £27,500 |
| 3 years | £15,000 | £19,500 | £24,000 |
| 5 years | £19,000 | £24,500 | £29,500 |
UK subject average: £22,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 11% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
UK average
£22,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 11% above UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£22,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
80%Working
10%Studying
45%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
95%
Overall
Teaching on my course
94%Learning opportunities
96%Assessment and feedback
98%Academic support
90%Organisation and management
90%Learning resources
100%Student voice
96%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University offers Jewellery and Silversmithing as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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