Master in Ma Jewellery And Metalwork

Sheffield Hallam University, established in 1843 and based in Sheffield, is a large modern university serving around 31,000 students, including approximately 3,100 international learners. The university is known for applied teaching, industry-aligned courses and strong professional links across disciplines from business and health to engineering and the creative industries. Students benefit from modern facilities, well-equipped labs and specialist studios tailored to career-focused learning.

The campus ethos emphasizes employability: placements, work-based projects and employer partnerships are embedded across many programs, helping students gain practical experience and build professional networks. Academic staff work closely with industry and regional employers on applied research and innovation, creating pathways into internships and graduate roles. Dedicated student support services assist with academic skills, careers advice and wellbeing.

Sheffield itself is a friendly, affordable student city with good transport links to the north of England and easy access to green spaces and cultural venues. International students often highlight the city’s welcoming community, active student societies and opportunities to balance study with outdoor activities. For those seeking a practical, career-oriented university experience in the UK, Sheffield Hallam offers strong employer engagement, supportive services and an accessible urban lifestyle.

How can the material world be reinterpreted to provoke new dialogues about contemporary life? This programme challenges students to move beyond traditional craft boundaries, positioning jewellery and metalwork as a site for critical inquiry, conceptual development, and innovation. It is designed for practitioners who wish to push the boundaries of their medium, transforming personal research into significant bodies of work that engage with social, cultural, and environmental discourses.

Students benefit from a supportive, research-rich environment in Sheffield, working alongside specialist staff who are active practitioners. The ethos here is deeply rooted in 'critical making'—a process where speculative experimentation, rigorous research, and advanced craft skills intersect to interrogate the world around us. Whether you are aiming to refine your professional practice, explore new entrepreneurial avenues, or pivot toward academic research, this course provides the studio autonomy and technical infrastructure to articulate a distinct creative voice.

Integrated Professional Practice

The programme maintains strong ties with industry leaders, including the Sheffield Assay Office and Sheffield Museums Trust. This ensures that your creative development is underpinned by real-world engagement, from live projects and masterclasses to professional exhibition opportunities, helping you bridge the gap between postgraduate study and your future career in the global creative industries.