I was really impressed when I was researching my options and came across the University’s School of Visual Communication – the facilities looked great. I had fun times at BCUIC. The tutors were very helpful, and I enjoyed getting creative and receiving essential preparation for University. I had no art knowledge at all before coming to BCUIC and I learnt so much – such a broad spectrum of skills and techniques. The tutors at the University are also really helpful. My degree is with the School of Visual Communication but I can use facilities from the other schools – such as sewing machines from the School of Fashion and Textiles, and laser cutters from the School of Design. It’s been an eye-opening experience!

I’m a jewellery collector, and I chose to study at BCUIC because it offered a pathway onto the only undergraduate course that appealed to me. Birmingham isn’t as crowded as London, and it has lots of museums and art galleries to give me inspiration – including its very own Jewellery Quarter! The teachers at BCUIC were very helpful and have lots of advice. I’ve found it easy to make friends here. After I graduate I plan to return to Thailand and start my own jewellery brand.