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Wrexham University

Ceramics, Jewellery and Metalwork (with Foundation Year)

Wrexham, Wales, United Kingdom · UCAS JSFY

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    4 years

  • Campus

    Wrexham (Main Campus)

  • Intl. Tuition

    £11,750 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)

  • Intake

    September 2027

  • UCAS code

    JSFY

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Course Overview

Ceramics, Jewellery and Metalwork (with Foundation Year) at Wrexham University in Wrexham, Wales, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

8,560

Staff Ratio

19.0:1

International

23.0%

Career Prospects

Avg Starting Salary

£23,700

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

£11,750

per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page

City & Location

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Ceramics, Jewellery and Metalwork (with Foundation Year)
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Ceramics, Jewellery and Metalwork (with Foundation Year) topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Ceramics, Jewellery and Metalwork (with Foundation Year)
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

  • Ceramics
  • Jewellery
  • Silversmithing

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

8,560

Total students

Staff Ratio

19:1

Students per staff

International Students

23%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Cool temperate

Safety Index (indicative)

7.5/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community

University Stats

Total Students8,560
Student-to-Staff Ratio19:1
International Students23%
Safety Index (indicative)7.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Avg Starting Salary

£23,700

Average first-year salary

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

£11,750

per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)£11,750per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page