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University for the Creative Arts: Ceramics
| Institution | University for the Creative Arts View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Crafts and Product Design |
| Web | uca.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| enquiries@uca.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01252 918291 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Our Ceramics course thrives in the heart of a town with World Craft Town status, with UCA Farnham also home to the esteemed Craft Study Centre. Guided by world-leading practitioners and frequently hosting guest speakers from the ceramics industry, our MA/MFA Ceramics degree course offers you unmatched insights and extensive networking opportunities.
What truly sets this course apart is the exceptional level of resources and facilities at your disposal. Our team of highly qualified technicians possesses expertise spanning traditional ceramics techniques, including throwing, plaster work, and mould making, as well as cutting-edge technologies such as ceramic 3D printing and emerging techniques. This comprehensive range of resources ensures that you are not only well-equipped but also encouraged to explore and innovate.
You will have the opportunity to showcase your creations through exhibitions and participation in international craft fairs and events. This exposure not only builds your portfolio but also connects you with a global audience and potential collaborators.
Furthermore, this course boasts an outstanding track record of graduate success, with numerous award-winning students and academics emerging from our ranks. Graduates also enjoy a high level of employability, thanks to our strong industry connections and a focus on practical, real-world skills that nurture talent and foster excellence.
The MA is also available as an MFA route which offers a further enhanced opportunity for students wanting to develop their professional portfolio to the highest level, or to build a proposal for Doctoral level study, and pursue an academic research career path. Applicants can apply to undertake the full MFA, or undertake an MA and transfer to the MFA at the end of the MA period.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good honours degree (normally 2.1 or above) or equivalent qualification in your chosen subject or a related discipline and / or relevant work experience, demonstrating your ability to study at postgraduate level. A portfolio assessment will also be required for this course. |
| Location | Farnham Falkner Road Farnham GU9 7DS |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 18000 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Our Ceramics course thrives in the heart of a town with World Craft Town status, with UCA Farnham also home to the esteemed Craft Study Centre. Guided by world-leading practitioners and frequently hosting guest speakers from the ceramics industry, our MA/MFA Ceramics degree course offers you unmatched insights and extensive networking opportunities.
What truly sets this course apart is the exceptional level of resources and facilities at your disposal. Our team of highly qualified technicians possesses expertise spanning traditional ceramics techniques, including throwing, plaster work, and mould making, as well as cutting-edge technologies such as ceramic 3D printing and emerging techniques. This comprehensive range of resources ensures that you are not only well-equipped but also encouraged to explore and innovate.
You will have the opportunity to showcase your creations through exhibitions and participation in international craft fairs and events. This exposure not only builds your portfolio but also connects you with a global audience and potential collaborators.
Furthermore, this course boasts an outstanding track record of graduate success, with numerous award-winning students and academics emerging from our ranks. Graduates also enjoy a high level of employability, thanks to our strong industry connections and a focus on practical, real-world skills that nurture talent and foster excellence.
The MA is also available as an MFA route which offers a further enhanced opportunity for students wanting to develop their professional portfolio to the highest level, or to build a proposal for Doctoral level study, and pursue an academic research career path. Applicants can apply to undertake the full MFA, or undertake an MA and transfer to the MFA at the end of the MA period.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good honours degree (normally 2.1 or above) or equivalent qualification in your chosen subject or a related discipline and / or relevant work experience, demonstrating your ability to study at postgraduate level. A portfolio assessment will also be required for this course. |
| Location | Farnham Falkner Road Farnham GU9 7DS |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 18000 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Be inspired and create extraordinary ceramic pieces on UCA's MA Ceramics course, based in the World Craft Town of Farnham.
On this project-led and studio-based course, you'll have the opportunity to create a range of objects, experiment with different materials and processes, delve into your research interests and develop your individual style.
The course supports a wide range of ceramic techniques, including historical, traditional and contemporary practices, and encourages innovation in ceramics design and technology.
We'll guide you in maximising your talent and creative ability, further developing your skills for future engagement with the arts, crafts and design industries.
This course benefits from a cohort of expert staff that includes the nationally and internationally acclaimed ceramicist Professor Magdalene Odundo OBE, Professor Simon Olding (Director of our Crafts Study Centre) and Nicholas Lees, as well as a number of visiting artists such as Steve Brown and Clare Twomey.
Our Farnham campus boasts first-rate facilities, with extensive workshops and equipment to support your studies. It's also home to our Crafts Study Centre - a purpose-built museum, research centre and gallery dedicated to crafts. The Crafts Study Centre possesses the world's most coherent collection of Leach pottery and a stunning collection of work by Lucie Rie, as well as pieces by contemporary makers such as Edmund de Waal.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good honours degree (normally 2.1 or above) or equivalent qualification in your chosen subject or a related discipline and / or relevant work experience, demonstrating your ability to study at postgraduate level. A portfolio assessment will also be required for this course. |
| Location | Farnham Falkner Road Farnham GU9 7DS |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 18000 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
Master of Fine Arts - MFA (PG)
Summary
Our Ceramics course thrives in the heart of a town with World Craft Town status, with UCA Farnham also home to the esteemed Craft Study Centre. Guided by world-leading practitioners and frequently hosting guest speakers from the ceramics industry, our MA/MFA Ceramics degree course offers you unmatched insights and extensive networking opportunities.
What truly sets this course apart is the exceptional level of resources and facilities at your disposal. Our team of highly qualified technicians possesses expertise spanning traditional ceramics techniques, including throwing, plaster work, and mould making, as well as cutting-edge technologies such as ceramic 3D printing and emerging techniques. This comprehensive range of resources ensures that you are not only well-equipped but also encouraged to explore and innovate.
You will have the opportunity to showcase your creations through exhibitions and participation in international craft fairs and events. This exposure not only builds your portfolio but also connects you with a global audience and potential collaborators.
Furthermore, this course boasts an outstanding track record of graduate success, with numerous award-winning students and academics emerging from our ranks. Graduates also enjoy a high level of employability, thanks to our strong industry connections and a focus on practical, real-world skills that nurture talent and foster excellence.
The MA is also available as an MFA route which offers a further enhanced opportunity for students wanting to develop their professional portfolio to the highest level, or to build a proposal for Doctoral level study, and pursue an academic research career path. Applicants can apply to undertake the full MFA, or undertake an MA and transfer to the MFA at the end of the MA period.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good honours degree (normally 2.1 or above) or equivalent qualification in your chosen subject or a related discipline and / or relevant work experience, demonstrating your ability to study at postgraduate level. A portfolio assessment will also be required for this course. |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 7000 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | 7000 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 7000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 7000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 7000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 7000 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 7000 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 11700 GBP for Year 1 |
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The University for the Creative Arts is a place for those who live, breathe, and dream creativity. Those with a drive to explore their creative identity, and a desire for a career doing what they love. As a university that truly embodies creativity, we’ll help you take the next step on your creative journey; whether that’s carving a route towards a creative career, advancing an unfinished project, or as a natural next step beyond your previous studies.
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