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BA Craft and Material Practices

Arts University Plymouth

Institution
Arts University Plymouth
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Craft and Material Practices
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
XCRFTK
Median salary
£20,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 78%
  • Learning opportunities: 92%
  • Assessment and feedback: 80%
  • Academic support: 85%
  • Organisation and management: 65%
  • Learning resources: 100%
  • Student voice: 87%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 100%

What graduates do next

Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 90%

Most common jobs

  • Skilled trades occupations: 20%
  • Process, plant and machine operatives: 20%
  • Teaching Professionals: 10%
  • Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
  • Sales occupations: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 70%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 40%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 305 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 2%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
  • East Midlands: 2%
  • West Midlands: 3%
  • East of England: 2%
  • London: 4%
  • South East: 9%
  • South West: 74%
  • Wales: 2%
  • Scotland: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 60%
  • Access course: 10%
  • A degree: 10%
  • Other HE qualification: 5%
  • No formal qualifications: 15%

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 Craft and Material Practices at Arts University Plymouth earn?

The median salary is £22,500 after 15 months, £17,000 after 3 years, £20,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £15,000 and £25,500. The £20,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Creative arts and design (other).

What do graduates of BA Craft and Material Practices at Arts University Plymouth do next?

90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Craft and Material Practices at Arts University Plymouth?

78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BA Craft and Material Practices at Arts University Plymouth?

The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.

Does BA Craft and Material Practices at Arts University Plymouth include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year.

How many students continue on BA Craft and Material Practices at Arts University Plymouth?

100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.