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BA Ceramics

Arts University Bournemouth

Institution
Arts University Bournemouth
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Ceramics
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
BAPOT
Median salary
£27,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 270 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 87%
  • Learning opportunities: 85%
  • Assessment and feedback: 85%
  • Academic support: 88%
  • Organisation and management: 72%
  • Learning resources: 92%
  • Student voice: 80%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 490 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 90%
  • Left higher education: 8%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 2%

What graduates do next

Based on about 97 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Working: 79%
  • Working and studying: 8%
  • Further study: 1%
  • Unemployed: 6%

Most common jobs

  • Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 26%
  • Sales occupations: 11%
  • Elementary occupations: 10%
  • Design occupations: 7%
  • Skilled trades occupations: 7%
  • Find their work meaningful: 74%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 61%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 54%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 490 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 1%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
  • East Midlands: 2%
  • West Midlands: 2%
  • East of England: 6%
  • London: 22%
  • South East: 32%
  • South West: 30%
  • Wales: 2%
  • Scotland: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 440 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 92%
  • Baccalaureate: 4%
  • A degree: 1%
  • Other HE qualification: 3%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Ceramics at Arts University Bournemouth earn?

The median salary is £24,500 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £33,500. The £27,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Design studies.

What do graduates of BA Ceramics at Arts University Bournemouth do next?

88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Ceramics at Arts University Bournemouth?

87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BA Ceramics at Arts University Bournemouth?

The average entrant had 149 UCAS points.

Does BA Ceramics at Arts University Bournemouth include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year.

How many students continue on BA Ceramics at Arts University Bournemouth?

90% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.