Birmingham City University

Jewellery and Silversmithing - Higher National Diploma

Birmingham City UniversitySchool of Jewellery, United Kingdom

Course overview

Birmingham City University’s Higher National Diploma course has an excellent reputation within the jewellery industry, with our students and graduates employed at all levels locally and internationally. Being positioned in the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham, we are uniquely placed to provide the education and skills that we know that employers and industry are looking for....

Key highlights

  • Excellent reputation within the jewellery industry
  • Graduates employed at all levels locally and internationally
  • Based in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter
  • Teaches the skills employers and industry are looking for

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 64 — Essential requirements 64 UCAS Tariff points.
  • Additional condition: portfolio — As creativity is an important part of this course, you are expected to submit a portfolio as part of the selection process.

Scholarships

  • Accelerate Scholarship

    If you come from a lower income family or household, you could receive an offer that is up to four grades below our normal entry requirements – and possibly claim a £1,000 scholarship too.

    Up to £1,000
  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    BCU is offering a guaranteed scholarship of £5,000 to all self-funding international undergraduate students joining BCU on a full-time degree in September 2026.

    Up to £5,000
  • Sports Scholarship

    Enhanced performance support funding.

  • The High Achievers' Scholarship

    You will be eligible for a £1,000 scholarship to get your university life off to a flying start.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Jeweller
  • Silversmith
  • Bench jeweller
  • Jewellery designer
  • Goldsmith
  • Jewellery repairer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 in 2026/27 | International: £18,970 in 2026/27

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Birmingham City University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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