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BA (Hons) Ceramics*

  • Duration: 3 or 4 years full-time
  • Placement: Optional 1 year
  • Course code: W270 (UCAS)
  • Institution code: A66 (UCAS)
Two Toby jugs sitting on a wooden surface. One is styled like a man's face and shirt collar, the other a man's hand, holding a coffee mug and a cigarette.

Career destinations

Graduates of the BA (Hons) Ceramics course can pursue a wide range of creative and professional pathways within the ceramics field and broader creative industries. These include:

  • Studio ceramicist
  • Ceramic designer for homeware or interiors
  • Installation or sculptural artist
  • Ceramics technician or workshop manager
  • Surface designer or materials researcher
  • Educator or community arts practitioner
  • Product developer in design or craft sectors

Some graduates may choose to set up their own studios or creative businesses, while others might work with design brands, galleries, or cultural institutions. There are also opportunities in areas such as sustainable design, material innovation, curation, and further study at postgraduate level.

Visiting tutors

Visiting tutors play a key role in enriching the learning experience on the BA (Hons) Ceramics course. These practising artists, designers, and industry professionals bring valuable real-world insight into contemporary ceramics and the wider creative industries. Through workshops, lectures, and participation in critiques, they'll offer you constructive feedback grounded in both educational and professional contexts.

Their involvement helps you to understand current industry standards, emerging trends, and diverse approaches to making. Visiting tutors also provide inspiration and guidance, helping you to envision potential career paths and creative futures. With each bringing their own unique expertise, they'll broaden your perspectives and encourage ambition, experimentation, and professional awareness within your practice.

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