The Jewellery MA with Integrated International Pre-Masters at the University for Creative Arts (UCA) is designed for aspiring postgraduate students from non-UK educational backgrounds seeking to enhance their academic English and essential study skills before embarking on Master's-level jewellery design. This preparatory year bridges the gap, ensuring you develop the critical thinking, research methodologies, and practical workshop techniques necessary for advanced creative practice. You will explore jewellery as a field of enquiry, challenging your assumptions and building a reflective approach to your work, preparing you for the rigours of a Master's degree.
This integrated programme is studied full-time on campus over two years, beginning with a comprehensive pre-masters foundation. You will engage in a blend of online and face-to-face learning, including lectures, seminars, and hands-on technical workshops. The curriculum emphasises both theoretical analysis and exploratory practice, culminating in a Major Project where you will resolve your conceptual, theoretical, and technical capabilities. You will also have the opportunity to undertake a period of professional practice, graduating with the confidence and advanced skills to pursue a career in the international jewellery industry.