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UAL Level 2 Diploma in Ceramics (Adult)

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Overview

UAL Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design (Ceramics pathway). Designed with adult learners in mind, to prepare for the potential in to the craft industry, or further study on the Fine Art and Craft Degree.

How you’ll learn

Units

  • Introduction to materials, processes and skills in design and media
  • Introduction to contextual research in art, design and media
  • Introduction to drawing skills
  • Introduction to communication skills in art, design and media
  • Solving 2D and 3D creative problems
  • Art, design and media project

Units you may study:

Entry and progression

What you need and where it leads

  1. Entry requirements
  2. This course Level 2
  3. Further study

No formal qualifications are required for adults, this will be based on interview, following your application to study.

Not sure you meet these? Talk to us and we will help you find the right starting point.

Careers it can lead to

  • Glass and Ceramics Makers, Decorators and Finishers £27,100 a year
  • Furniture Makers and Other Craft Woodworkers £35,000 a year
  • Footwear and Leather Working Trades £25,300 a year
  • With further study or experience Artists £35,100 a year
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With further study or experience

  • Arts Officers, Producers and Directors £36,200 a year
  • Graphic and Multimedia Designers £26,400 a year
  • Design Occupations £32,400 a year
  • Managers and Directors in the Creative Industries £50,800 a year
  • Actors, Entertainers and Presenters £30,900 a year

Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).

Fees and funding

Financial support

We also have a range of other financial support available.

Questions about fees?

Your next step

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What happens after you apply

1

You apply

Apply online and you’ll get a confirmation email.

2

You meet your tutor

We’ll invite you to an interview to talk through the course and your plans, and make sure it’s right for you.

3

You get an offer

We’ll email you an offer, then invite you to enrol.

Read our full guide to applying