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FdA Metals

The Edward James Foundation
Full-time2 YearsSubject: Various
Course Score
C /62
Graduate Salary
£24,500 (3yr)
Satisfaction
66%
Degree Completion
70%
Professional Jobs
55%
Meaningful Work
N/A

About this course

The Foundation Degree (FdA) Metalwork at West Dean is a technical and design skills-building programme, which will introduce you to the creation of the widest range of hand-crafted and small scale batch produced metal artefacts; from silversmithing to blacksmithing, from jewellery to bronze-casting, from bike frames to light fittings and from door handles to padlocks. Ranging massively in scale and context these objects are all linked by the common skillset that you will develop, covering making, designing and problem-solving. Through professional practice modules, you will enhance your prospects as an independent designer maker. Projects will become increasingly challenging, and more self-l

Syllabus & Modules

Typical curriculum
Year 1 Modules
4 items
Foundations of the Discipline
Core
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Research & Analytical Methods
Core
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Quantitative Literacy
Core
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Communication & Academic Writing
Core
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Year 2 Modules
3 items

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey - 20 respondents (54% response rate)

79%
Teaching Quality
70%
Assessment & Feedback
71%
Academic Support
61%
Organisation
71%
Learning Resources
57%
Student Voice

Tuition FeesVerified

Published annual tuition cost at The Edward James Foundation Limited.

£9,535
Per academic year (UK Home)
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Government Student Loan

Eligible UK students do not pay upfront. Covered by SFE tuition fee loans.

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Entry Qualifications

A-level
45%
Degree
20%
No qualifications
20%
Other HE
5%
Other
5%

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