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University degree

Books & Bindings

The Edward James Foundation Limited
Qualification
Degree
Length
2 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 30% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin · your guide
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About this course

The Foundation Degree in Arts, specialising in Books and Bindings, is designed to give you well-rounded theory and craft skills in using papers, cloths and leathers to bind books so you can set up as a maker and craftsperson, continue your studies in higher education in crafts or conservation, or find employment in the creative industry sector.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
45% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels45%
another degree20%
no formal qualifications20%
other higher education5%
Other5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
85%
In work or further study after
70%
Continue past first year
68%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£24,500
3 years on
£28,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Skilled trades occupations35%
Design occupationsHighly skilled30%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled15%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
What students say National Student Survey
68%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching79%
Assessment & feedback70%
Academic support71%
Well organised61%
Learning resources71%
Student community62%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Would do it again
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city
Class of 2023 · Part-time
★★★★
Worth it overall
Overall a solid programme but worth going in with open eyes. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the c
Class of 2024 · Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
Like the look of it?
When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on The Edward James Foundation Limited's own site.
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Careermash · real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.

Career data: role, pay and progression profiles built for Careermash's careers engine; AI-impact estimates from Anthropic's observed AI-usage telemetry and OpenAI's AI Jobs Transition Framework. Course data: HESA / Discover Uni, including Graduate Outcomes, LEO and the National Student Survey. Apprenticeships: IfATE-published standards, approved only.

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