The MA Ceramics postgraduate degree at the University of Staffordshire is designed for aspiring ceramic artists and designers ready to push the boundaries of their practice. You will explore ceramics as both a material and a conceptual subject, engaging with contemporary inter-disciplinary perspectives that span product design, sculpture, and installation. This programme is ideal if you seek to deepen your understanding and practical skills, benefiting from the institution's long-standing expertise and recent investment in cutting-edge digital and traditional technologies within a globally recognised centre for ceramic design and manufacturing excellence.
Studied full-time on campus over one year, you will experience a dynamic learning environment that balances theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice through a series of compulsory modules including Approaches To Flexible Learning, Negotiated Project 1, 2, and 3, and a Research Methods Seminar. You will work alongside leading ceramic manufacturers on collaborative projects, fostering industry-relevant experience. You will graduate with a substantial Masters Project, showcasing your advanced skills in ceramic processes and research methodologies, preparing you for diverse career pathways within the ceramics industry and beyond.