School of Jewellery Blog

Benefits of having a career in horology

Horology is the study of time and the art of measuring it. It involves the design, construction, and maintenance of clocks, watches, and other timepieces. Horology is a fascinating field that combines both technical and artistic aspects. Studying horology can lead to a variety of career opportunities, including watchmaking, clockmaking, restoration, and museum work. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of studying horology and the various career aspects available in this field.

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Jewellery students going for gold with Commonwealth Games medal designs

School of Jewellery students and alumni won a competition to design for the official medals awarded at the Birmingham ...

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What is the School of Jewellery famous for?

The School of Jewellery is home of BBC TWO series, All That Glitters; but what else is the building famous for? Its his...

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5 things to do in the Jewellery Quarter

Thinking of studying at our School of Jewellery? Alongside learning in our beautifully historic Vittoria Street buildin...

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Breaking gender inequalities through interactive jewellery

Tingyu Zheng, also known as Abigail, is an MA Jewellery and Related Products student from Nanjing, China.

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Three unique projects from Inspired Festival

As excitement builds around the showcasing of this year’s projects, we’re taking a look back at some of the unique proj...

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5 reasons to join us at our Jewellery Open Day

Open Days are a great opportunity for you to experience a little bit of life as a BCU student. Take a look at why they...

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How to prepare for your Master’s at the School of Jewellery

Starting your postgraduate studies with us soon? We’re looking forward to welcoming you! If you want to get a head star...

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Student Support Services

We want you to be as successful whilst studying with us as possible. That's why we offer a variety of support. This blo...

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Why you should study Jewellery in Birmingham

Our inspirational, award-winning School of Jewellery is the perfect place to undertake a jewellery related course, but ...

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Careers you can do with a Jewellery Degree

Birmingham is known for many things, one of which being the prestigious Jewellery Quarter, which produces up to 40 per ...

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My experience working at Toye, Kenning & Spencer

Jewellery and Gemmology students at BCU have many exciting opportunities to undertake work placements and industry e...

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10 Jewellery Toolbox Essentials

Are you wondering what equipment you’ll need to start making jewellery? Once you have the basics, the possibilities are...

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A Day in the Life of a Gemmology Student

Jonathan Solomons (or Solly) decided to return to education at the age of 42 and is now a second year student on our BS...

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Why postgraduate study was the right choice for me

MA Jewellery and Related Products student Yu Jin tells us about her experience as a postgraduate student and how her de...

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10 Jewellery Instagram Accounts You Should Be Following

If you find yourself getting lost on your Instagram feed daily in need of something new, we’ve gathered ten of the mos...

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What to Expect in Your First Year Studying BA (Hons) Horology

Alexandra Verejanu joined Birmingham City University’s School of Jewellery to study BA (Hons) Horology in ...

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All That Glitters Episode Three: Alternative Materials

Rebecca Skeels discusses episode three of All That Glitters, which sees the jewellers work with alternative materials.

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What can I do to prepare for my course at the School of Jewellery?

If you are looking to join the School of Jewellery this September, look no further for tips and ideas on how to ...

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What career can I go into with a jewellery degree?

We take a look at each of our courses and help you discover the exciting avenues you could explore when you graduate.

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How to win design competitions

Amber Tenzin-Dolma shares her top tips for entering design competitions. 

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Which Jewellery Course is Right for You?

Choosing the right course can be a difficult decision. To make sure you start off on the right path, we’re taking a loo...

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10 Things You Didn't Know About the Jewellery Quarter

Our School of Jewellery is located over 3 sites in Birmingham’s famous Jewellery Quarter, nestled amongst a thriving je...

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