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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: CFT1

Craft

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£21,500Per Year (Intl)
£24,500Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Manchester Metropolitan University, the BA (Hons) Craft provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Manchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our BA (Hons) Craft course welcomes students from all creative backgrounds who are curious about design, materials, objects and making. With a material-led, experimental philosophy through a thinking-through-making approach, our programme equips each student with the tools to express their unique perspective and skills, empowering them to shape the future of contemporary craft. Through a hands-on exploration of the material world, you will learn how to become a designer and maker of objects that enhance everyday experiences embracing both traditional handmade approaches and contemporary mac... International tuition fees are £21,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Materials and Making Fundamentals
Design Thinking and Conceptual Development
Contemporary Craft Practice
Digital Fabrication and CAD
Sustainable Design and Production
Object Design and User Experience
Cultural Contexts of Contemporary Craft
Independent Practice and Professional Development
UCAS Code:CFT1
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC - BBC

International Baccalaureate

26 points

IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£64,500

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 — Manchester Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£24,500£26,500
3 years£15,500£19,500£23,000
5 years£19,500£25,000£29,000

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 19% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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

50%Working
20%Studying
20%Work & Study
70%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

Subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
86%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
87%
Organisation and management
79%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University offers Craft as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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