Master of Science in Economics [M.Sc.Econ] [Finance and Investment Management] From University of Aberdeen

Our Contemporary Jewellery teaching staff are all practising jewellers and are highly regarded within the profession, ensuring that the syllabus is constantly evolving to meet the latest industry developments.

We foster a supportive environment, which is stimulating and challenging. The Contemporary Jewellery teaching team are practicing designer-makers, all highly regarded within their respected professions, ensuring that the course content is constantly evolving and is responsive to the latest professional demands.ÊÊ

With additional support from specialist technical staff, youÕll have the opportunity to harness a host of design processes whilst investigating different materials, including metal, plastic, silicone, wood, ceramics, and digital technology Ð including laser cutting and 3D printing.ÊÊ

YouÕll learn how to develop and realise your ideas and jewellery designs, developing confidence in making and testing them, alongside learning basic techniques of drawing, research, design, computer aided design and theoretical skills to help you explore design projects to their full potential.Ê

With access to excellent workshops and your own workspace, youÕll work alongside like-minded designers and makers in a stimulating creative studio environment at our Rochester campus, where innovation and excellence are encouraged.ÊÊ

Through individual and collaborative work youÕll explore diverse ways of approaching the design process and learn through a series of stimulating projects, producing ambitious, creative and individual work.Ê

YouÕll have the time and space to speculate; to test boundaries and take risks, developing your wide knowledge of materials, refining your technical skills and developing new ones. YouÕll also take part in live projects and competitions.Ê

In the third year youÕll develop your collection for exhibition, establish a professional portfolio, as well as an online presence. The course also participates in the New Designers exhibition in London for graduating students.Ê

Our Rochester campus is just a 40-minute train ride from London, giving you easy access to one of the most diverse creative cities in the world Ð densely populated by future clients, employers and commissioning agencies.

Careers

Our Contemporary Jewellery graduates have progressed to a variety of professional roles, including designing, buying, gallery work, marketing, retailing, production, teaching and self-employment, whilst others have chosen to embark on postgraduate study.