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Based in Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter, the internationally renowned School of Jewellery at Birmingham City University is the largest in Europe, with unrivalled facilities and expertise to develop your career.

Co2 Laser Cutter

The industry-standard Co2 laser cutter can cut and engrave a wide range of materials from plastics, to wood.

3D Printing

We offer state-of-the-art 3D scanning and printing in a dedicated space called the Technical Hub.

Rose Engine

The rose engine is a historic machine used to embellish a finished product.

Jewellery Workshops

Our jewellery workshops are used for traditional hand-made forming and engraving. There’s also a process area for larger work such as vac forming, planishing and rolling textures into the metal.

Horology Labs

Our Horology labs allows each student to have their own station. Students develop the bespoke making skills required to return clocks and watches to full working condition.

Gemmology Department

The Gemmology Department, located in the Assay Office, provides students with a wide array of cutting-edge facilities, including diamond grading lights, microscopes, refactometers, polariscopes and more.

Basement Workshop

Our basement workshop is fitted out for light engineering, metal spinning and pressing, forging, welding, and much more. All to an industry-standard.

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Accommodation

Find your home from home at BCU. We offer eight halls of residence options, ranging from on-campus to inner-city living. You can take a virtual tour of each accommodation option to find the one for you.

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Admissions

Read our admission FAQs to get your application questions answered. If your question isn’t covered, we have all the details of how to get in touch.

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Student Support

From disability and mental health support to CV and job interview training, BCU ensures you have all you need during your time here – and beyond – to succeed and flourish in your studies and career.

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Social Media

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Open Days

When possible, the best way to explore what's on offer is to come and see us in person, and we host a number of Open Days throughout the year. Come and be taught by our trailblazing academics and study in our innovative £400m facilities.

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