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Furniture: Design and Make (Activate Learning - City of Oxford College)
- FdA
- 2 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Activate Learning-City of Oxford College
Course summary
The Foundation Degree in Furniture Design and Make is linked closely with the furniture industry and aims to inspire creativity in design and excellence in craftsmanship through work related study.
Situated in the Rycotewood Furniture Centre our students develop skills as creative thinkers and makers who innovate furniture craft through the exploration of materials and skills. The programme balances design, craft and theory to nurture furniture designers and makers of excellent ability who can progress to employment or further study with a broad understanding of the processes involved in the design and craft of furniture.
Modules
You will be taught by highly professional furniture designer/makers who have been in industry and are kept up-to-date with current practices. You will have access to a dedicated IT suite, design studio, veneering, spray finishing upholstery and wood machine workshops. Work related experiences are fully integrated into the programme and include regular guest speakers, live project briefs, competitions and visits. Your study culminates in a professional public exhibition for the industry that provides you with networking opportunities.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Activate Learning-City of Oxford College
Study options
- FdA • Full-time • 2 Years
Start dates
- 09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W261
- Institution code:
- O66
- Campus name:
- Activate Learning-City of Oxford College
- Campus Code:
- O
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W261
- Institution code:
- O66
- Campus name:
- Activate Learning-City of Oxford College
- Campus Code:
- O
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
At Oxford Brookes we are delighted to welcome international students from across the world. We have information on how to apply to Oxford Brookes as an international applicant on our website. Please copy and paste this link into your browser https://www.brookes.ac.uk/Study/International-students/Applying-to-arriving/How-to-apply.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Normally the requirement would be:
Either:
a minimum of the equivalent of two years’ full-time relevant work experience and a current role in an appropriate workplace setting
evidence of ability to study at academic Level 4
evidence of support from their employer and recommendation;
Or:
a minimum of one A-level at grade C plus the equivalent of 5 GCSE passes at C grade or above normally including Mathematics and English Language - or a recognised equivalent vocationally related qualification, or;
A National Diploma in General Art and Design or;
An Art Foundation course, or;
Level 3 City and Guilds Diploma in Furniture, or;
Access to Art and Design
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- Portfolio
English language requirements
Further information on our English language requirements can be found on our website.
English language requirement https://www.brookes.ac.uk/Study/International-students/Applying-to-arriving/How-to-apply/English-language-requirements
Contextual admissions
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Oxford Brookes University aims to provide equitable access to students with the potential to succeed. To achieve this, we make a holistic assessment, considering qualifications and experience in the context of personal and educational background. We make offers based on the evidence we can see of the skills and abilities required for success and show flexibility in our confirmation of a place, where there is evidence to show that grades may not fully represent future potential.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £7700* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7700* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7700* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7700* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7700* | Year 1 |
| EU | £9900* | Year 1 |
| International | £9900* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Please note tuition fees for Home students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Tuition fees for International students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students.
Oxford Brookes University intends to maintain its fees for new and returning Home students at the maximum permitted level.
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