BAJ Celebrates Graduate Exhibition and Awards Evening

On Wednesday evening, 29th January, BAJ Birmingham, nestled inside the iconic Birmingham Assay Office, became a hub of celebration in recognition of their recent jewellery student graduates. With over 70 people in attendance, including students, alumni, industry partners and others, BAJ was proud to host their annual Final Show featuring work from their Level 3 […]

London Jewellery Design and Dance Students Collaborated for a Unique Exhibition

In collaboration with London Contemporary Dance School (LCDS) at The Place, we hosted a unique event on Friday 9th December, fusing jewellery design with dance. Our second-year BA (Hons) jewellery students worked with 9 contemporary dance students from The Place, designing movable jewellery inspired by the theme of ‘Connection’. Each piece was then brought to […]

Jewellery Design Students to Host Collaborative Performance
with London Contemporary Dance School

We’re thrilled to announce a one-of-a-kind jewellery design and dance performance in collaboration with London Contemporary Dance School (LCDS) at The Place. Our second-year BA (Hons) jewellery students have embraced the challenge of designing movable jewellery inspired by the theme of ‘Connection’, to be worn by 9 contemporary dance students from The Place. Projects will […]

BAJ Hosts Exclusive Jewellery Exhibition
with Martin’s Gems

Jewellery display, colourful array of gemstones from Martin's Gems

On Wednesday evening, BAJ welcomed students, friends, family and industry connections to their Camden campus to celebrate our project with UKFCG-certified Advance Cutter Martin Prinsloo of Martin’s Gems. The jewellery exhibition displayed 9 unique student-made pieces featuring exquisite hand-cut gemstones, generously gifted by Martin, including stunning varieties of Rhodolite Garnet, Lavender Quartz and Topaz, among […]

BAJ Celebrates the Next Generation of Jewellers
at London Graduate Show

On Wednesday evening, we welcomed an eager and diverse audience of recent graduates, current students, friends, family, and leading industry professionals to celebrate the future of the jewellery world. The 2023/2024 London Final Show, held at BAJ’s vibrant Camden campus, was a sparkling showcase of our Jewellers creativity, innovation, and craftsmanship. The event highlighted the […]

BAJ Business Launches New Level 6 Top-Up Courses in Business Management

BAJ Business is proud to announce the launch of two new Level 6 Top-Up courses: the Business Management and Entrepreneurship BSc (Hons) Top-Up and the Business Management and Marketing BSc (Hons) Top-Up. These innovative programmes, offered in partnership with Kingston University, London, are designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and business professionals looking to advance their careers. […]

BAJ Achieves Exceptional Results in the 2024 National Student Survey

students / professionals working together on a project

We’re proud to announce our exceptional performance in the 2024 National Student Survey (NSS). The NSS captured our Business students’ feedback on different aspects of their educational experience, revealing outstanding scores across the board. These results reflect BAJ’s high-quality education and support, with our students rating us significantly above the sector average across all categories. […]

BAJ Launches New Summer Short Course Programme

BAJ is excited to announce our new short course programme, filled with ample opportunities for upskilling, testing new waters and experimenting with contemporary and traditional techniques. With courses available in London, it’s never been easier to invest in your education or enhance your career.  Designed with industry trends, essential skills and career advancement needs in […]

British Academy of Jewellery Sponsors NAJ Rising Star Award

We are thrilled to announce our sponsorship of NAJ’s Rising Star Award for 2024. This year, the NAJ have grouped 15 categories into three thematic pillars, celebrating Great Ideas, Great People and Great Businesses. Providing more opportunities to champion professional excellence within staff, processes, and company. Sharjeel Nawaz, Principal of BAJ, expressed the benefit of […]

BAJ Opens Jewellery Degree Places for September 2024 Through UCAS Clearing

Jewellery Degree at British Academy of Jewellery

UCAS Clearing may be an unexpected and confusing process, but BAJ are here to help answer any questions you may have. Even if you’ve changed your mind about your preferred course, or your results don’t go as you expected, it does not mean that you have run out of options – Clearing can help you […]

BAJ Partners With Renowned Jewellery Consultant Liz Olver
for Enriching Student Project

Jewellery Consultant Liz Olver with BAJ Jewellery design students providing guidance.

We are thrilled to announce our exciting collaboration with professional jewellery consultant Liz Olver. Our HNC Art & Design 3D Design (Jewellery Design and Manufacturing) students have the fantastic and rare opportunity to receive guidance and feedback from Liz on designs, the industry and more. About Liz Olver: Liz Olver is an experienced jewellery industry […]

Meet the Next Generation of Designers at New Designers London

New Designers event at the Business Design Centre in London

Day 1 of New Designers 2024 has kicked off at the Business Design Centre in London and we’re thrilled to share details of this inspiring event. About New Designers The show has been championing the future of design since 1985, celebrating the best emerging talent by bringing together 3,000 design graduates from over 100 university […]

BAJ Launches Pearl Threading and Hanging Short Course This Summer

Pearl jewellery threading and hanging at BAJ

We are excited to be launching our new Pearl Threading and Hanging Short Course this June at BAJ Birmingham. During this one-day course, students will learn about the theory of pearls, gaining insight into the various types, their characteristics, and how to select the perfect pearls for their designs. They will also learn about the […]

BAJ Teams Up with JewelleryMaker for World’s Largest Jewellery Making Session

Britissh Academy of Jewellery Camden London Campus, workbenches with tools

Calling all jewellery enthusiasts, novices, and seasoned crafters alike! Brace yourselves for an exhilarating event as the British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) partners with JewelleryMaker to set a dazzling new world record. On Friday 31st May at 10:00, JewelleryMaker invites participants from across the globe to join in the world’s biggest make-a-long via Zoom. Whether […]

BAJ Leicester Unveils New Look

BAJ Leicester campus new look signage, Business courses

For budding entrepreneurs and creatively-minded individuals looking to advance their careers, BAJ Business offers courses in subjects including business, marketing, and digital technologies. By working with real-life industry examples, BAJ’s courses mix practical tuition with a focus on employability. BAJ’s Leicester campus is located in the bustling city centre and welcomes students from across the […]

BAJ Hosts Graff For Collaborative Project Exhibition and Awards Night

Three student award winners of BAJ and luxury Jewellery house Graff collaborative fine jewellery project.

Last week, the BAJ community and representatives from luxury jewellery house Graff came together to celebrate the groundbreaking BAJ X Graff Fine Jewellery Project. The exhibition and awards evening marked an important collaboration between industry and education, highlighting our shared commitment to nurturing aspiring creatives on their jewellery journey. Devised for the BA (Hons) Jewellery […]

BAJ Partners With Master Gem Cutter Martin’s Gems For Exciting Live Project

Student designing for Martin's Gems gemstone project

We’re thrilled to announce the details of an exciting new project with UKFCG-certified Advance Cutter Martin Prinsloo of Martin’s Gems. A testament to his unwavering commitment to nurturing talent, Martin has generously provided our Level 5 Jewellery Design and Manufacturing students with access to his meticulously hand-cut gemstones, including stunning varieties such as Rhodolite Garnet, […]

BAJ Students’ Bespoke Designs Win Lewis Malka Excellence Awards

BAJ students' engagement rings on display

On Wednesday night we hosted renowned London Jeweller, Lewis Malka, at our Camden campus for an exhibition and awards night showcasing our collaborative Engagement Ring Project. The project, set for our HNC Art & Design 3D Design (Jewellery Design and Manufacturing) course, encouraged the students to fine-tune their manufacturing skills while pushing the boundaries of […]

BAJ Prepares To Attend London’s UCAS Discovery Event

Aerial view of London City, UCAS Discovery Event

BAJ is excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at this year’s UCAS Discovery Event in London on March 18th! The UCAS Discovery event aims to help you decide on your next steps. You can chat with our admissions team about our courses and life at BAJ, speak to employers and apprenticeship providers about […]

BAJ Partners with Renowned Jeweller Lewis Malka for Exciting Project

We are thrilled to announce the latest innovative project in our ongoing partnership with celebrated engagement ring specialist Lewis Malka. This unique initiative will see students from our HNC Art & Design 3D Design (Jewellery Design and Manufacturing) course designing and manufacturing bespoke engagement rings inspired by culture and getting feedback from Lewis Malka. Introducing […]

BAJ Collaborates with Graff in an Exclusive Project for Jewellery Design Students 

Student filing a ring at work bench- Graff Live Project

We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking collaboration with the incomparable luxury jewellery house Graff, offering a unique opportunity for the first-year students of our  BA (Hons) Jewellery Design & Production degree.   For over half a century, Graff has operated at the very pinnacle of the high jewellery industry, discovering and crafting diamonds of brilliance and […]

Time to Apply: UCAS Deadline for Undergraduate Applications Approaches

Person's hand holding a mobile phone whilst typing on laptop applying for university via UCAS

The countdown is on! The clock is ticking towards the UCAS application deadline of Wednesday 31st January 2024. By 18:00 (GMT) all undergraduate applications must be submitted to UCAS. This includes applications to the British Academy of Jewellery’s (BAJ) BA (Hons) Jewellery Design and Production course. Navigating the UCAS application process The UCAS application deadline […]

BAJ’s BA (Hons) Jewellery Design and Production Students Innovate With ‘Welcome to London’ Project

BAJ’s BA (Hons) Jewellery Design and Production ‘Welcome to London’ project goes beyond conventional boundaries, celebrating creativity, collaboration, and sustainable design. As an introductory project, the students were tasked with working in teams to create large wearable sculptural pieces made from sustainable materials. As Hollie Paxton (Year One Lead – BA (Hons) Jewellery Design & […]

BAJ’s Digital Technologies Open Day

students studying in libary

The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) is excited to announce its upcoming Digital Technologies Open Day event, tailored for individuals with a passion for digital communications management and a desire to explore the HND Digital Technologies: Digital Communications Management course. This event will provide a comprehensive insight into the course contents, offer a platform for […]

British Academy of Jewellery Celebrates Outstanding Results in the National Student Survey (NSS)

The British Academy of Jewellery is thrilled to announce its exceptional performance in the recent National Student Survey (NSS) for our Business courses. The results underscore BAJ’s commitment to providing top-notch education and fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The NSS, designed to gauge student feedback on various aspects of their educational journey, has […]

BAJ Awarded Mayor’s Skills Academies Quality Mark

The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) is proud to announce its prestigious recognition with the Mayor’s Skills Academies (MSA) Quality Mark, a testament to its commitment to providing high-quality skills training in London. This achievement highlights BAJ’s dedication to meeting the evolving needs of the creative industry sector crucial to the city’s ongoing recovery. The […]

BAJ Excels in Retaining matrix Standard Accreditation, Showcasing Commitment to Excellence

A Jewellery workshop with multiple students working.

We are thrilled to announce that the British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ), has proven its dedication to delivering exceptional services by successfully retaining the matrix Standard Accreditation. This achievement underscores BAJ’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality, performance, and student satisfaction. The matrix Standard serves as the Department for Education’s (DfE) quality […]

BAJ Student Lewis Hylton X Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards

Congratulations to our Level 3 student Lewis Hylton who has been shortlisted at the Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards 2023 in the Engineering & Manufacturing Category! We are incredibly excited to announce Lewis as a finalist for the award that showcases the outstanding work and achievement of apprentices from multicultural backgrounds in Britain. Lewis spoke about his experience as an apprentice […]

British Academy of Jewellery launches new Apprenticeships for 2023

Students at BAJ workbench creating jewellery

British Academy of Jewellery is excited to announce that it has launched a new Apprenticeship programme to provide specialist training to budding jewellery industry workers and help jewellery businesses to upskill their workforce. The new BAJ Apprenticeship offering is in line with the new Standard for the Jewellery, Silversmithing and Allied Trades Professionals. The new […]

BAJ partners with Cooksongold to empower next gen jewellers

Student's at BAJ workbench

British Academy of Jewellery is delighted to announce that it has partnered with supplier of precious metals, jewellery components and tools Cooksongold. The BAJ x Cooksongold partnership will include a range of future-facing interactive activities and contests for BAJ students at various levels of study to provide them with valuable industry experience. Cooksongold offers groundbreaking […]

BAJ students create wintry jewels to raise funds for Create

A display of Christmas decorations made by BAJ staff and students hanging on red ribbon

British Academy of Jewellery is delighted to announce that its students raised a total of £400 to donate to UK charity Create at recent festive sale events in London and Birmingham. The charity fundraiser followed on from last year’s successful sale and gave the BAJ community a chance to come together before the winter holidays. […]

BAJ launches Traineeship for budding jewellers

Manufacturing at bench

he British Academy of Jewellery is delighted to announce the launch of a new jewellery-making and industry focused traineeship. BAJ Traineeships will give 16 to 18 year-olds a range of practical, transferable skills to kick start their jewellery career while they complete a work placement in the industry. The first batch of BAJ trainees will […]

Luminosity: Celebrating creative talent at BAJ

Luminosity exhibition banner image with alight sparkler

The British Academy of Jewellery is pleased to announce the launch of Luminosity, an exhibition displaying a broad spectrum of exciting creative talent from the BAJ team. In these uncertain times, the act of artistic creation has served not only as a welcome distraction, but also as a way of connecting with others by sharing […]

BAJ graduate to take part in All That Glitters Season 2

British Academy of Jewellery is delighted to announce that graduate Tianne-Louise Simmons has been selected to take part in Season 2 of jewellery making TV contest All That Glitters. Chosen for her jewellery making skills and innovative designs, Tianne will compete with 7 other contestants to win this fast-paced jewellery manufacturing competition. Tianne Tianne graduated […]

BAJ Student Voices- Jewellery Fundamentals

Silver domed pendants display

Our Jewellery Fundamentals Level 3 diploma is the most comprehensive technical and practical introductory jewellery making course in the UK. The course runs at our London and Birmingham campuses, located in the hearts of these vibrant cities. As our we launch extra course dates for this October due to high demand, we chatted to some […]

BAJ announces award winners at Birmingham Final Show 2022

BAJ Birmingham event

The British Academy of Jewellery is excited to announce the names of the students who won awards at its Birmingham campus’ Final Show 2022 opening night. Hosted at the Birmingham Assay Office, where BAJ’s Birmingham campus is also located, the Final Show launched with an array of jewellery produced by some of BAJ’s most talented […]

BAJ announces award winners at Final Show 2022 in London 

The British Academy of Jewellery is thrilled to announce the names of the students who won awards at the opening night of its Final Show 2022 in London. Hosted at cultural hub and exhibition space The Koppel Project on New Bond Street, this year’s Final Show featured jewellery produced by some of the most talented […]

British Academy of Jewellery and Theo Fennell reveal winners of collaborative Live Project

Theo Fennell (Jeweller) with students and staff of BAJ

The British Academy of Jewellery is delighted to announce the winners of its Circle of Life Live Project with Theo Fennell. This year, a group of the academy’s Jewellery Design and Manufacturing Diploma students worked on harnessing the power of storytelling through jewellery, guided by iconic London-based jeweller Theo Fennell. The competition’s winners were revealed at […]

BAJ Final Show 2022 to showcase innovative student work

The British Academy of Jewellery is delighted to announce that it will open its Final Show 2022 jewellery exhibition to the public in Central London this July. The showcase will feature a wide selection of student-made jewellery from this academic year, including jewellery made in collaboration with members of the industry and students’ end of […]

BAJ launches Jewellery Business online course series

This spring/ summer, BAJ has launched a new online Jewellery Business Course Series designed to give jewellers and entrepreneurs tools and practical skills to excel in business. BAJ’s new series of five online short courses is focused on key business skills with real world examples to guide learners through everything from designing commercially successful jewellery […]

BAJ launches BA open days and workshop sessions in London

Shot of two young students using a laptop together in a college library

The British Academy of Jewellery has launched a series of info and workshop sessions for its upcoming BA (Hons) in Jewellery Design and Production. The events will give prospective students a taste of BAJ’s future-oriented degree programme which combines technical jewellery-making skills with in-depth creative development in design, theory and innovation.  The introduction sessions will […]

The British Academy of Jewellery calls emerging creatives to discover its BA (Hons) Jewellery Design & Production

The British Academy of Jewellery is accepting applications for its BA (Hons) Jewellery Design & Production degree, starting in September 2022. Structured around a fast-paced, hands-on programme, our three-year degree course, validated by the University of Kingston School of Art, will provide students with rigorous training in practical jewellery making skills and professional practice, giving them a […]

BAJ students raise over £500 for Crisis UK with festive decorations

We are delighted to announce that our students raised a total of £510 for national homeless charity Crisis.  BAJ students designed and made unique winter decorations from a range of materials in support of the charity, showcasing their range of designing and making skills learnt whilst at the Academy. The decorations were sold at events […]

BAJ jewellery making experience returns: make a pendant for free at our London campus

We are delighted to bring back our popular BAJ taster session for prospective students at our London campus. Our upcoming Jewellery-Making Workshop Experience: Make A Textured Pendant is an exciting, hands-on taster session giving attendees the chance to try their hand at jewellery making and see what it would be like to study a jewellery diploma […]

BAJ Covid-19 Update: Omicron Variant

6 January 2022 Given the most recent developments in the global Covid-19 pandemic, the BAJ team would like to assure learners and prospective students that we are taking the safety of learners and staff seriously whilst endeavouring to continue optimal delivery of all courses. The Omicron variant is highly contagious, and across the UK is […]

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