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HNC Jewellery

University of the Highlands & Islands, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Immerse yourself in the supportive environment of a creative community as you carefully hone your design and jewelry-making skills.

With the beautiful Outer Hebrides as your backdrop, learn techniques such as construction, casting, and stone setting, and elevate your skills to industry standards. Set your imagination loose on practical projects, and produce considered, informed pieces that showcase your quality craftsmanship.

Special features

  • The number of places on the course is limited to keep class sizes small, this ensures you receive quality training with lots of one-to-one support throughout each stage of the process.

  • You will have your workbench during your studies, with access to all the necessary tools and equipment.

General Eligibility

  • A National Certificate qualification or appropriate collection of National Certificate Units in Jewellery or equivalent qualification at SCQF level 5 or 6.

  • We will also consider applicants who have had some experience in jewelry making or evidence of experience or qualifications in a related area of Art and Design.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

What You'll Study

1 Year 1 - HNC

Modules will include:

  • Jewellery: manufacturing techniques

  • Jewellery: design and manufacture

  • Jewellery: rub-over setting techniques

  • Jewellery: lost wax casting: an introduction

  • Jewellery: graded unit 1

  • Silversmithing: an introduction

  • Jewellery: claw setting techniques

  • CAD: 3D modelling

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL69
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo00
  • Overall score of 5.5 with no element below 5.0

  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic3-Min 50

  • TOEFL-Min 69 or above with min 17 in each section

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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