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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W260
Furniture: Design and Make (Activate Learning - City of Oxford College)
Oxford Brookes UniversityOxford, England
1 yearDuration
£9,900Per Year (Intl)
£7,700Home Fee
96%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Oxford Brookes University, the BA (Hons) Furniture: Design and Make (Activate Learning - City of Oxford College) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Oxford, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This programme is aimed at aspiring furniture designer-makers. It provides a work-related Honours top-up progression route for holders of a Foundation Degree or HND in Furniture Design and Make. The course consists of two key elements that focus on independent and industry-linked projects to give a holistic experience. International tuition fees are £9,900 per year, home/UK fees are £7,700 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Advanced Furniture Design Practice
Research Methods and Critical Inquiry
Professional Practice and Business Development
Sustainable Materials and Production Techniques
Design for Manufacture and Innovation
Independent Research Project
Major Design and Make Project
Industry Collaboration and Live Briefs
UCAS Code:W260
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | C Minimum one A-level at grade C plus equivalent of 5 GCSE passes at C grade or above (normally including Mathematics and English Language), or recognised vocational equivalent. Alternative entry routes available including National Diploma in General Art and Design, Art Foundation, Level 3 City and Guilds Diploma in Furniture, or Access to Art and Design. Two years' relevant work experience also acceptable. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 6 | 6 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 65 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£9,900
per year
Total Course Cost (1 years)£9,900
Home Student Fee
£7,700
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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Oxford Brookes University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £22,000 | £25,500 | £30,000 |
| 5 years | £22,500 | £29,000 | £36,500 |
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▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 21% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
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
77%Working
3%Studying
7%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes 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.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
92%
Overall
Teaching on my course
96%Learning opportunities
91%Assessment and feedback
94%Academic support
99%Organisation and management
82%Learning resources
92%Student voice
87%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Oxford Brookes University
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