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3D Design & Craft

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 20 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
The Northern School of Art
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2027-2028
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Course summary

As we move towards more sustainable, authentic, hands-on approaches to design, this programme will enable the exploration of materials, techniques and processes in order to make dynamic, design led three dimensional products. A move away from mass production, towards crafted, bespoke outcomes.

Explore your creativity with the 3D Design and Craft programme, ideal for those wanting to refine their skills as a designer and artisan maker, where traditional craft meets contemporary design and hands-on experimentation. Blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary production and marketing approaches you will learn how to design and make beautiful products and also to find and develop your identity in design, develop your own business and extend your practice.

This hands-on programme offers access to state-of-the-art workshops and studios, where you’ll explore multi-disciplinary approaches across design, techniques, processes and production under the guidance of experienced lecturers and industry professionals. From decorative arts, ceramics, jewellery and wearable items, screen printing, wood work, rug tufting, upcycling, fabric manipulation and product construction, you’ll gain the expertise to craft a professional portfolio with marketing and entrepreneurial skills that sets you apart.

With opportunities to work on live briefs, collaborate with artisans and makers, and showcase your creations at exhibitions, this degree prepares you for success.

This creative-industry-focused programme typically provides 16 hours of contact time per week across the academic year. Students can typically expect to receive 10 hours of taught sessions and 6 hours of supervised open studio time, supported by specialist technicians, and have open access to studios and workshops (subject to School opening times and availability). In the final year, students typically engage in a higher proportion of supervised, independent study, reflecting the increased focus on self‑directed practice and specialist project work at this level.

Modules

Course Modules

Proposed modules for Year One - Three
• 2D & 3D processes
• Design Outcomes
• Creative Thinking
• Body
• Space
• Sustainable Product
• Professional Futures and Final Show

https://northernart.ac.uk/ba-hons-3d-design-craft/

This course has restrictions on who can apply.

This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • The Northern School of Art

Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 20 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
W399
Institution code:
C71
Campus name:
The Northern School of Art
Points of Entry:
Year 1

The Northern School of Art has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

This course has restrictions on who can apply.

This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
W399
Institution code:
C71
Campus name:
The Northern School of Art

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff
96-112

UCAS tariff points can be made up of a mixture of Level 3 qualifications.

A level
CCC-BBC

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM-DMM

Access to HE Diploma

Successfully complete Access to HE Diploma

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Successfully complete Foundation Diploma

T Level
Pass (C and above)

Your potential is our main focus when assessing your suitability for the programme you have applied to. Because of this, we take into account all aspects of your application and not just your academic profile.
If you are a mature applicant (i.e. 21+ years), we will place more emphasis on your portfolio and the skills and experience you can demonstrate at interview.
Your portfolio, which you bring to interview, is an integral part of the assessment. It should demonstrate your current skills, interests and knowledge where appropriate.
It is also expected that you will bring evidence of written work to interview and/or have a Level 2 qualification in English/Literacy. https://northernart.ac.uk/study-with-us/hartlepool-campus/supporting-you/how-to-apply/

Additional entry requirements

Interview
https://northernart.ac.uk/study-with-us/hartlepool-campus/supporting-you/how-to-apply/
Portfolio
https://northernart.ac.uk/study-with-us/hartlepool-campus/supporting-you/how-to-apply/

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Due to the creative nature of our programmes, we treat all applications on their own merit and welcome anyone who has the ability and aspirations to achieve at higher education. Applicants have the opportunity to demonstrate their potential to us by showing their portfolio at an interview. If you are predicted points below the stipulated range, or if you have any other qualifications or professional experience, please get in touch as we still may be able to consider you.

Learn more on the The Northern School of Art website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£9790

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

As with most creative programmes delivered at higher education, this programme will have additional costs such as material and basic tools and contribution towards educational visits to ensure successful completion of the programme. The School offers financial support packages to help with this, whether this be through means-tested bursaries and/or grants. In addition, the School offers subsidised resale of course materials, free use of studios etc. More detailed information is provided at the interview stage; however, if you require this sooner please contact interviews@northernart.ac.uk

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