Bachelor of Arts (Jewellery) at Charles Sturt University ::

Bachelor of Arts (Jewellery) BA(Jewellery)

CSU’s Bachelor of Arts (Jewellery) course is designed to prepare students for professional careers as designers, manufacturers and business managers in the jewellery industry.

Honours is available

About the course

The Bachelor of Arts (Jewellery) is designed to prepare students for professional careers as jewellers. CSU, in consultation with the Jewellery. Association of Australia (JAA), has initiated the Bachelor of Arts (Jewellery), recognising the needs of emerging jewellers looking to future careers as designers, manufacturers and successful business managers in the diverse field of jewellery practice and manufacture.

To enable graduates to become successful jewellery designers, CSU offers industry approved adaptable and extended jewellery design education which integrates the acquisition of diverse skills and knowledge which also caters to students’ particular needs as emerging practitioners, offering a viable alternative pathway to the apprenticeship model.

The Bachelor of Arts (Jewellery) course prepares students for careers primarily as independent designers and manufacturers of custom designed jewellery in Australia and Internationally. Through a combination of business-oriented and design subjects, graduates develop skills and knowledge in contemporary jewellery design and manufacture that are in demand in the industry.

Prospective students who have completed industry apprenticeships or who have prior industry experience should contact the Course Coordinator regarding study options and postgraduate pathways.

Professional Recognition

This course is recognised by the Jewellery Association of Australia (JAA) and is taught by professionals recognised in the field of jewellery design.

Articulation

The Associate Degree in Jewellery is an exit point only course within the Bachelor of Arts (Jewellery).

The Associate Degree is designed to provide students with technical expertise and understanding to assist them to enter the Jewellery industry. The course offers an understanding of contemporary and historical movements and genres of jewellery design, and provides students with an understanding of business practices relating to small business.

Graduation requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.

Further studies

An Honours year is available

Master of Arts (Honours)

Master of Arts Practice - with specialisations

Doctor of Philosophy

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Bachelor of Arts (Jewellery)

Study through	Wagga Wagga
Study mode and normal course duration	3 years full-time on campus
Fee information	Australian & New Zealand students Commonwealth supported places International students On campus (onshore) fees 352KB [PDF]
Commence study in	Session 1 Session 2
Admission rank cut-offs	ATAR + criteria
CRICOS registered	036167B

How to apply

Choose your preferred method. Make note of the admission code as you will need this to complete your application. More information on application closing dates.

Apply through UAC	Full-time on campus study only Admission code: 211504
Apply online	Australian and New Zealand students Admission code: On campus Session 2 - KABJ	International students Admission code: On campus - IABJ
Mail your application	Australian and New Zealand students Download an Application for Admission form 260KB [PDF] International students Download an application form
Recruitment agent	International students Contact a Recruitment agent in your country who can answer your questions about CSU as well as help on campus international students through the student visa application process. Note: Recruitment agents for CSU may not be available in every country.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through:

previous studies
and
other attainments and experience.

Previous studies

Previous studies include:

the NSW Higher School Certificate or interstate /overseas equivalent;
the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
a completed or part completed course of a university, college of advanced education or other accredited tertiary institution;
a completed or part completed course of a TAFE college or other accredited post-secondary institution (including TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate);
an approved Foundation Studies program certificate;
completion of undergraduate subjects as an Associate Student with the University or through another University, or Open Universities Australia.

NSW and interstate school leavers are normally selected on the basis of their Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) or interstate equivalent. You may also be admitted on the basis of a strong performance in subjects relevant to your course preferences.

Currently no secondary school subjects are prerequisites for admission to particular CSU courses however some courses assume a certain level of knowledge. This will be specified in the course information if applicable.

English language proficiency

Applicants will be deemed to have sufficient English proficiency if they:

have completed all their formal studies in one or more of the following countries; or
were born in one of the following countries and have completed at least one qualification in one of those countries; or
have completed senior secondary study or at least one year of full-time University study in one of the following countries: American Samoa, Australia, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, Zambia
or
have successfully completed one year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) post-secondary study at an affiliate institution of the University, with English as the medium of instruction and assessment.

All other applicants must explicitly demonstrate proficiency.

Acceptable tests for English proficiency

Any of the following results, attained within the last two years, can be used to demonstrate English proficiency:

an Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) overall score of at least 6.0, and with no score below 5.5;
a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) paper-based score of 550 and TWE of 5.0;
a TOEFL computer-based score of 213 and Essay Rating of 5;
a TOEFL internet-based score of 80 for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs, and 90 for postgraduate research candidates with a minimum score of 25 in the writing section.
a Combined Universities Admission Test (CULT) overall score of at least 65;
a C pass in English at the GCE ‘A’ level examinations in either Singapore or the United Kingdom;
completion of the International Baccalaureate diploma with English A2 at higher or sub. Level;
a C pass in ‘Use of English’ in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE);
completion of the UNSW Foundation Studies Certificate with a C pass in ‘Use of English’;
completion of an AQF Certificate IV (including English for Academic Purposes);
successful completion of at least one year of study in a course at Associate Diploma or Diploma level on the Register of Australian Tertiary Education;
a score of 155 in the verbal component of the STAT test;
a Pass grade in the Uniworld English College English for Tertiary Entrance course; or
IRI Diploma of English.

An applicant who does not otherwise meet the University’s requirements may be admitted on the recommendation of the Dean of the appropriate faculty.

Attainment and experience

You may also be admitted to a course based on other attainments and experience. These may include:

voluntary or paid work experience;
performance in tests and examinations conducted by professional recognised bodies;
participation in continuing education programs and/or staff development programs conducted by adult education agencies, consultancies, professional bodies or employers;
completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).

Internet access

CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.

The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.

Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.