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Jewellery & Metal Design
- BDes (Hon)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 21/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Despite its origins in historical tradition, the world of studio jewellery encourages its practitioners to be innovators and pioneers.
Using novel materials and digital technologies, you will work to develop your own voice in an increasingly diverse conversation. Our strong studio culture means that you will be able to share ideas in a supportive environment.
You will develop pieces of jewellery and wearable objects by gaining a deep understanding of the design process, from visual research to concept development to finished outcome. Technical skills form the basis of the course, but you will also learn to consider the historical, social, and aesthetic context of your creations through written assignments.
We teach traditional jewellery-making techniques as well as technologies such as CAD/CAM, microelectronics for wearables, novel materials and 3D printing.
Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design’s facilities include a specialist metal and mixed materials workshop, in-house casting facilities, studio spaces, digital resources in a well-equipped Make Space, a wood workshop for both 2D and 3D making, and a foundry - one of only a handful in UK universities.
Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to exhibit your work, as well as participate in special projects as they arise within the exciting research environment of DJCAD. Your final year will culminate in an exhibition of your final outcomes as part of the annual Degree Show.
Modules
<a href="https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/jewellery-metal-design/teaching-and-assessment">Modules can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk</a>
Assessment method
<a href="https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/jewellery-metal-design/teaching-and-assessment">Assessment methods can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk</a>
How to apply
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
- EU has vacancies
- has vacancies
- has vacancies
- International has vacancies
- Scotland does not have vacancies
- Northern Ireland has vacancies
- Republic of Ireland has vacancies
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:
- W720
- Institution code:
- D65
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
Literate or Art and Design Subject recommended
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with DDM
Scottish Advanced Higher - BB
at Advanced Higher plus BB at Higher in different subjects. Literate subject or Art and Design subject recommended
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
32 points overall with 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level. Literate or Art and Design Subject recommended
Scottish HND - Pass
Relevant HND with Graded Unit 2 at B
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Portfolio
- All applicants must also submit a comprehensive portfolio of art/design/creative work. Find out more on the University website (https://www.dundee.ac.uk/study/ug/how-to-apply/jewellery-portfolio/)
English language requirements
You can find details of our specific IELTS English language requirements and other accepted English language qualifications on the individual course webpages on the University website.
English language tests should be no more than two years old on the start date of your chosen course. All results will be verified online.
General guidance for our accepted English language qualifications https://www.dundee.ac.uk/guides/english-language-requirements
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.
Achieving a strong set of qualifications is key to earning a place at the University. We understand grades are influenced by things outside your control, such as the impact of deprivation where you live. That’s why each year we look at each student's application in detail including circumstances outside of your control that may have impacted your 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.
Not available
Historical entry grades data is not currently available for University of Dundee - we are working with them to try and make it available soon - learn more.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
| EU | £23150 | Year 1 |
| International | £23150 | 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
Tuition fees shown for Scottish students are for students starting in the 2025/26 academic year. The fees for 2026/27 have not yet been confirmed and we expect confirmation of these in March 2026.
Please note: From 2026/27, the UK Government has indicated that universities may be permitted to increase tuition fees annually in line with inflation. Any tuition fee increase will follow the process and terms set out in the University’s Student Terms and Conditions www.dundee.ac.uk/corporate-information/student-terms-and-conditions and will be communicated to you in advance.
Tuition fees for International students will increase by no more than either of the below, whichever is higher at September of the relevant academic year:
- a 5% increase on the previous year's tuition fee for year programme of study
- an increase in accordance with the Consumer Prices Index
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