Glass

Entry requirements

The major benchmark entry requirement will be a 2:1 or higher undergraduate degree. This will enable the student to progress to an interview.

Mature students may apply with their portfolio and/or previous academic/industrial career taken into account.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Glass has remarkable properties; its transparency, durability and versatility have been explored in architectural and artistic contexts for thousands of years.

Recent technological advances provide continuing opportunities for creative application. Its unique properties of transparency and interaction with light give MA Glass students the opportunity to explore new possibilities and build specialist knowledge as a material for the future.

With a history of over 80 years, the Department draws upon an internationally-recognised reputation of excellence and innovation. Our research-active staff will introduce you to current innovations in materials and processes to ensure you have the most up to date skills and knowledge.

The department has an enviable range of dedicated workshop facilities as well as access to a broad range of general printing and fabricating workshops. You will also be able to use our digital suite of 3D printers, laser cutters and engravers and a waterjet cutting machine.