MA Ceramics is a challenging course that embraces the unique creative potential of clay. This course embraces all facets of ceramic work, including craft and design, functional and decorative, one-off and mass production, and sculptural and architectural.
Why study with us
- You’ll have access to an extensive range of workshop and studio facilities, including specialist ceramic and digital prototyping equipment.
- We have links with a number of international ceramics programmes, opening up opportunities for overseas study.
- Your tutors on this course are professional practitioners who regularly exhibit their work nationally and internationally.
What you'll do
- You can choose to work within any area of contemporary ceramic practice – design (tableware, sanitary-ware, domestic products, surface, architectural etc.), production (prototyping, hand formed, or sculptural) or applied technology.
- You’ll get insights into the very best contemporary work and the most influential historical works in ceramics.
- The course offers the opportunity to take part in internationally recognised ceramics shows in the UK and to outwardly engage on a professional level.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
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We have links with UK-based ceramic organisations and events, so you’ll have access to industry contacts and opportunities to exhibit your work. We also have links overseas, so you could get the chance to work, study and exhibit your work in another country.
Future careers
By the end of the course you’ll have produced an extensive body of work to a professional standard.
You’ll have developed advanced practical skills which will enable you to pursue a career in the world of ceramics.
Entry requirements
All applicants will be asked to submit digital supporting material and where possible will be invited to attend an interview with a portfolio of recent work.
- Applicants should hold a 2:2 degree or equivalent professional experience or learning in a related field
- Applications from all candidates will be considered on their merits
- A detailed admissions procedure will be forwarded on application
- IELTS: Score of 6.0 with no component score lower than 5.5 or above
- A high level of achievement in undergraduate studies at a university elsewhere such as North America: Minimum overall GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale
- All applicants are requested to submit digital supporting material and where possible will be invited to attend an interview with a portfolio of recent work
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
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Dependants Bursary
Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package.
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If you need extra support because you have unpaid caring responsibilities alongside your studies.
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We offer student athletes support and opportunities for their playing careers whilst they study a high-quality degree.
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UK students with a previous award from us will receive 20% tuition fee discount.
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This course is delivered by the School of Arts and Media
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