Jewellery
Our School of Jewellery is the largest in Europe and is internationally renowned for our specialist courses led by tutors with extensive industry experience.
Employability
Our students have worked with companies such as Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, Toye, Kennng and Spencer and Rolex.
Established in 1890
We are based in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter since 1890, where an estimated 40% of British jewellery is made today.
World Craft Status
Birmingham has been officially named a World Craft City by the World Craft Council, spotlighting our prestigious School of Jewellery.
TEF Gold
BCU was awarded the highest possible rating of Gold for Student Experience in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023.
You’ll study where the industry practices – since 1890, the school has been based in the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, where an estimated 40% of British jewellery is made today.
The School of Jewellery is about people and how they create objects of wonder. It’s why we deliver a rich mix of world-leading learning through making and doing. Our unique approach to teaching comes from our deep understanding and respect for the profession. It means we are the only institution that covers jewellery, horology and gemmology in one place. Traditional skills are equally as important as cutting-edge technology, and creative thinking is just as important as designing and crafting.
Ours is a school of unrivalled experience, where students develop the skills, capability and opportunity to push artistic boundaries and shape the future of jewellery. In 2019 Birmingham City University was awarded a prestigious Queen’s Anniversary prize in recognition of the School of Jewellery’s proud history of innovation, stretching back over 130 years.
Our Courses
Foundation courses
Our Foundation Years offer you an additional year of study to ensure progression to your chosen degree.
Undergraduate courses
Find out about our range of undergraduate courses for Jewellery.
Postgraduate courses
Take a look at the Jewellery postgraduate courses and research degrees available.
Explore BCU
Take a virtual tour of your subject facilities and spaces that would be part of your daily life as a student at Birmingham City University.
Explore Jewellery
Facilities
Take a look around the facilities available to you as a Jewellery student at BCU.
Our staff
When you study your degree with us, you will enjoy a wealth of expertise from those in your relevant field.
Our graduates
We're proud to boast an alumni community of more than 200,000 graduates in 120 countries across the world.
Working in industry
If you choose to study at BCU, you will get the chance to work with industry, where you'll gain valuable experience.
Blog
Check out our blog where we share our experiences and visionary ideas with each other, the industry and the world.
Inspired festival
Inspired Festival is a showcase of work from students from the Faculty of Arts, Design and Media.
Portfolio Guidance
When applying to many of our Arts, Design and Media courses, you will be asked to provide a digital portfolio. This is an opportunity to show us who you are, your artistic ability and your potential.
Our Heritage and History
We have a rich history of delivering creative arts education in Birmingham dating back to 1843. Our long-standing history means that we are an integral part of the city, with excellent industry links locally, nationally and internationally.
All That Glitters
The Birmingham School of Jewellery was the proud home of BBC TWO’s All That Glitters seasons one and two. All That Glitters was a six-part series fronted by comedian Katherine Ryan and saw eight of the UK’s best jewellery makers battle it out to impress expert judges Shaun Leane and Dinny Hall.
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News
There is always something happening around the University and our latest news is a great way to find out what's going on.
Placements
You may be required to undertake a placement as part of your course, or offered the opportunity to do so voluntarily during your time at BCU.
Living in Birmingham
Whether you’re moving to Birmingham or you’re a Brummie at heart, there’s so much to student life here to explore, no matter which campus you're based at.
Open Days
The best way to explore what's on offer is to come and see us. Our in-person events provide the perfect opportunity to chat to our staff and students, and check out our state-of-the-art facilities.