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University degree
Metals
The Edward James Foundation Limited
Qualification
Degree
Length
2 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 30% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course
The Foundation Degree (FdA) Metalwork at West Dean is a technical and design skills-building programme, which will introduce you to the creation of the widest range of hand-crafted and small scale batch produced metal artefacts; from silversmithing to blacksmithing, from jewellery to bronze-casting, from bike frames to light fittings and from door handles to padlocks. Ranging massively in scale and context these objects are all linked by the common skillset that you will develop, covering making, designing and problem-solving. Through professional practice modules, you will enhance your prospects as an independent designer maker. Projects will become increasingly challenging, and more self-l
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
45% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels45%
another degree20%
no formal qualifications20%
other higher education5%
Other5%
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120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
85%
In work or further study after
70%
Continue past first year
68%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£24,500
3 years on
£28,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Design occupationsHighly skilled30%
Skilled trades occupations35%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled15%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
What students say National Student Survey
68%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching79%
Assessment & feedback70%
Academic support71%
Well organised61%
Learning resources71%
Student community62%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Highly recommend
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, admin can be slow to respond, especially at start of term. On the city — the city is a brilliant student city with…
Final year · Full-time
★★★★★
A great decision
I was sceptical before starting — now I'd recommend it to anyone. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city — good transport…
Final year · Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
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