Reasons To Study With Us

 Here are our top 8 reasons to choose the School of Jewellery.

1. Multi award winning School

As well as winning 16 top prizes at the Goldsmith Awards 2019, the school have been the proud recipients of the Goldsmiths Craft & Design Awards College trophy every year since 2016. You’ll be encouraged to enter national and international competitions with a chance to exhibit at key exhibitions such as New Designers.

2. 125 years of expertise in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter

Located in the heart of Birmingham’s famous Jewellery Quarter, the School has been a leader in the field since 1890. We have since expanded to include the Assay Office, home to one-of-a-kind Gemmology course.

3. State-of-the-art facilities

Our industry-standard facilities are unrivalled – we have everything you need in two impressive buildings, including specialist horology labs, 3D printing, silversmithing, jewellery and gemmology laboratories and more.

4. Industry exposure

You’ll have the chance to gain industry experience through live projects, guest lectures and study trips. Collaborative and live projects with the jewellery industry will give you unique insight as well as giving you the experience of responding to live briefs.

5. Vittoria St Gallery

Situated within the School, Vittoria Street Gallery hosts a dynamic programme of exhibitions and events which spans the breadth of the Jewellery discipline and other associated art and design practices. You’ll get the opportunity to get behind-the-scenes and meet with the exhibitors as part of the Talking Practice series.

6. Overseas experience

Many of our courses offer you the opportunity to gain an international perspective on the jewellery industry. Previously, students from BA (Hons) Jewellery and Objects have visited the world-renowned SCHMUCK jewellery fair in Munich, Germany.

7. Industry standard staff

Enthusiastic and supportive staff, who are prominent in the jewellery industry, will be working extensively with you throughout your course. Our unique approach to teaching comes from our deep understanding and respect for the profession. We deliver a rich mix of world leading learning through making and doing.

8. Earn while you learn

Our student employment agency, OpportUNIty – Student Jobs on Campus, allows you to apply for paid roles at the University, gaining experience in crucial aspects of job applications and valuable feedback on your work.