Designer Maker
Newcastle College University CentreCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the FdA Designer Maker at Newcastle College University Centre. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. This engaging and hands-on Foundation Degree Designer Maker offers a dynamic combination of practical workshops, lectures, and industry visits. The programme supports the development of your creative practice as emerging Designer Makers exploring ceramics, jewellery & accessories, textiles, and small product design, with the flexibility to specialize or work across disciplines. Emphasis is placed on creative experimentation, using a wide variety of materials, and developing your individual ideas and approaches. 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 100% student satisfaction rating.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CC |
| UCAS Points | 64 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£13,000
per year
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.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Newcastle College University Centre
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £11,500 | £16,500 | £20,000 |
| 5 years | £16,000 | £21,000 | £24,000 |
UK subject average: £23,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
Overall
National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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