FAQs

Here you can find the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the British Academy of Jewellery and its courses. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, get in touch with us directly using the button on the right-hand say.

How much does each course cost?

Course fees are listed on each course page and depend on the number of teaching hours, equipment, materials, and level.

Some learners may also be eligible for government loans or for bursaries to help with costs for certain courses. You can contact our admissions team to discuss your circumstances and eligibility for funding, a loan or bursary.

No funding is available for short courses.

Can I get funding?

BAJ is committed to ensuring the accessibility of courses. Depending on your age and economic circumstances, there may be learner support funds, bursaries and Advanced Learner Loans available to provide you with financial assistance for your chosen course.

For our BA (Hons) in Jewellery Design & Manufacturing, you may be eligible to apply for student finance from the Government.

No funding is available for short courses.

For more information, please contact our Recruitment Team.

What are the entry requirements?

Each course has its own specific entry requirements. Our entry-level courses and many of our short courses, do not require prior knowledge of jewellery-making. For more advanced levels of study, previous qualifications, or prior professional experience, may be required.

All prospective diploma students are assessed through a thorough interview process so that personalised course recommendations can be made to help each learner achieve their goals.

Are your diplomas accredited?

Yes, our diploma courses are all accredited.

Our short courses are exemplary certificates and are not accredited.

Is it possible to take one of the diploma courses online?

Our diploma and BA courses offer some blended learning but cannot be taken fully online, as practical, hands-on manufacturing is an essential and significant component of these courses.

How do I apply to an apprenticeship?

In order to apply for an apprenticeship at the British Academy of Jewellery, you should already be employed, or have upcoming employment agreed, with the company with which you will aim to complete your apprenticeship. The British Academy of Jewellery’s apprenticeship provision does not extend to placing prospective apprentices with employers.

When your employment is confirmed, you can contact our admissions team to find out about enrolling with BAJ as an apprentice.

How old should I be to take a course with you?

We welcome learners from ages 16 and older. Our intake of learners ranges in age from 16 to 60+, with a large percentage of mature students accessing our Further Education provision.

Can I take two short courses at once?

As long as the course dates do not clash, there should be no reason why you could not take two at once.

When do the courses start?

Each course has a different start date. These will be advertised on our course pages with new start dates also announced in our newsletter and on our social media. Some courses are very popular and fill up well in advance of the start date, so we recommend an early application.

What are the fees for international students?

Fees for international students for diploma courses are the same to those for domestic students.

For the BA (Hons) Jewellery Design and Production course, the international fee is £18,950

Short course fees are the same regardless of country of residence.

I have a disability, will I be able to study at the British Academy of Jewellery?

The British Academy of Jewellery is committed to accessible provisions. To discuss your provision requirements further, please contact our admissions team.