School of 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. Since 1890, the School has been based in the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, where an estimated 40 per cent of British jewellery is made today, so you will be studying where the industry practices.
Our close connections with companies and independent artists in the Jewellery Quarter offer opportunities to get noticed, make connections and gain employment. We are proud of the number of our graduates who now work at all levels of the trade, locally, nationally and internationally.
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.
Foundation courses
Our Foundation Years offer you an additional year of study to ensure successful progression to your chosen degree.
View coursesUndergraduate courses
Find out about our range of undergraduate courses, including Jewellery and Objects, Horology and Gemmology.
View coursesPostgraduate courses
Take a look at our postgraduate options at the School of Jewellery.
View coursesAbout us
This inspirational, award-winning setting is the perfect place to undertake jewellery related design courses. We cover all aspects of jewellery, silversmithing, horology and gemmology, using a variety of precious and non-precious metals, gems and experimental materials. Our students also benefit from an enviable range of cutting-edge equipment and technology which is used in industry today.
Open Days
The best way to explore what's on offer is to come and see us in person at one of our Open Days.
Book your placeOur blog
Check out our blog, home for our community of aspirational, innovative and creative individuals, where we share our experiences and visionary ideas.
Read moreOur facilities
Take a look around some of the facilities, studios and workshops that you’ll have access to.
Take a lookOur Staff
Our staff are experts in their field and support students on their journey through their chosen course into professional life.
Our staffOur Graduates
Our graduates at the School of Jewellery have gone onto great things: we hope their stories inspire you.
Our graduatesAll that glitters
The School of Jewellery is the proud home of BBC TWO’s talent search for the nation’s most talented jewellery maker.
Find out morePreparing yourportfolio
To support your application you may be asked to submit, or bring in, a portfolio. We've put together a range of useful tips and guidance to help you build one.
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