Product, Furniture and Ceramics (with a Placement Year) BA (Hons)
University of Staffordshire
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Staffordshire University (Stoke Campus)

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Staffordshire University (Stoke Campus)

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Become a creator of the future. Design and make innovative, contemporary products to high levels of craftsmanship using a diverse range of materials, processes and practical skills. Focus on user experience and explore sustainable design, new technology and smart materials on our unique Product, Furniture, Ceramics courseYoull develop a broad set of design and making skills, learning from our team of expert academics in our dedicated design studio. Youll apply your skills through live projects ...Read more

Become a creator of the future. Design and make innovative, contemporary products to high levels of craftsmanship using a diverse range of materials, processes and practical skills. Focus on user experience and explore sustainable design, new technology and smart materials on our unique Product, Furniture, Ceramics courseYoull develop a broad set of design and making skills, learning from our team of expert academics in our dedicated design studio. Youll apply your skills through live projects with world-renowned brands, building a portfolio of innovative and exciting work. You can choose to specialise in the third year, tailoring your projects to your target career, whether you want to be a Product Designer, Ceramicist, Furniture Maker or Entrepreneurial Designer-Maker. Our course is taught by academics with real-world experience in design and manufacturing, who will be at your side throughout your journey to provide you with the knowledge, skills and support you need to take the first step to a successful career in Product, Furniture, Ceramics. CareersGraduates from our design degrees are highly sought after, securing careers worldwide and working on a wide variety of projects. They work for companies including: Habitat,M&S Home, Wedgwood,Westbridge Furniture, Evoke Creative,GoldenBear Toys Some graduates are also running their own businesses, teaching, and studying at postgraduate level.Staff work 1-1 with students and graduates to identify job, placement and internship opportunities. The professional network of our teaching team is invaluable in placing our talented graduates in industry

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WUSCA ranking:
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69/101
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
97th
What students say
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Josie
10 Feb 24

Student life is great, moving between student accommodation until I found a flatmates i like has been so helpful. The shops and venues run by the student union are so well..Read more

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bethia
10 Jan 24

there are really good studio technicians and facilities for ceramics student. however, it would be better if they have more types of kilns e.g. wood-firing kiln, salt-firing kiln..Read more

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A level

A level:

BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

112 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DMM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

Pass (C and above) Grades / Points required

Other A Level combinations are possible to achieve 112 points

Achieve a minimum of 112 tariff points achieved from either five Highers or a combination of two Highers offered with two Advanced Highers. Where only Highers have been taken a minimum of (CCCCC) is required.

We welcome a wide range of qualifications and qualification combinations. We assess each application individually, taking in to account any experience and skills you may have in your chosen field. Don't worry if you can't see your specific qualification listed, just contact our team of experts on 01782 294400 or email us at enquiries@staffs.ac.uk for further advice

Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 80 UCAS points.

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Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer.

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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£16,750 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£16,750 per year

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Students from International

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£16750 Per year

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Josie
10 Feb 24
Product, Furniture and Ceramics BA (Hons)
Student life is great, moving between student accommodation until I found a flatmates i like has been so helpful. The shops and venues run by the student union are so well...
Read more
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bethia
10 Jan 24
Ceramics MA
there are really good studio technicians and facilities for ceramics student. however, it would be better if they have more types of kilns e.g. wood-firing kiln, salt-firing kiln...
Read more
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University of Staffordshire
College Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2DE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Stoke-on-Trent  0.1 miles away

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