Ceramics

University of Central Lancashire
Postgraduate MA Full-time 1 Year ArtFashion, textiles, and jewelleryGraphic designProduct design

About this course

MA Ceramics is a challenging course that embraces the unique creative potential of clay.

  • This course embraces all facets of ceramic work, including craft and design, functional and decorative, one-off and mass production, and sculptural and architectural.

  • Rooted in ‘making’, it offers a distinctive blend of practice and theory. Our focus is on giving you the opportunity to explore and realise your individual aspirations and potential, allowing you to develop the skills necessary for a professional career.

  • Your tutors will work with you to craft a uniquely individual, tailor-made programme of study which will help you achieve your ambitions.

    Why study with us

  • You’ll have access to an extensive range of workshop and studio facilities, including specialist ceramic and digital prototyping equipment.

  • We have links with a number of international ceramics programmes, opening up opportunities for overseas study and work placements.

  • Your tutors on this course are professional practitioners who regularly exhibit their work nationally and internationally.
  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MA

    Location: Preston

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MA

    Location: Preston

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3119 Science, engineering and production technicians
    3421 Interior designers
    3116 Planning, process and production technicians
    3422 Clothing, fashion and accessories designers
    3411 Artists
    5441 Glass and ceramics makers, decorators and finishers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MA
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Art, Fashion, textiles, and jewellery, Graphic design, Product design