Bachelor in Crafts in Glass and Ceramics

The Royal Danish Academy’s Programme of Crafts in Glass and Ceramics is a Professional Bachelor programme taught in English at Bornholm, the Maker’s Island and the first World Craft Region in Europe. It is rooted in the strong Danish tradition of craftsmanship in glass and ceramics.

What you study

You work with glass and ceramics as materials and with the processes and practice around them. The programme is built around investigating processes, materials and practice. You develop your artistic voice and a professional language over the three years and three months of study. You also explore different business ideas and collaborative strategies, so you are prepared for a professional life with the materials.

How the programme is organised

The programme runs for three years and three months and is a Professional Bachelor degree. It includes two supervised internship periods in local or international companies. Teaching takes place in workshops with excellent facilities for both analogue and digital technologies used when working with glass and ceramics. The programme is located at Bornholm, and the semester starts in September.

Who it suits

This programme suits you if you want to work deeply with glass and ceramics, develop your own artistic expression, and learn how to turn that into a professional practice. You should be ready to investigate materials and processes hands-on and to discuss and develop your individual ways of working and interacting with the materials. The programme is for students who want a craft-based education with room for business thinking and collaboration.

Admission, language and next steps

The programme is taught in English. Admission requirements are set by the Royal Danish Academy, and you should check the official programme page for the exact requirements and application process. The programme is a Professional Bachelor, and applications for bachelor programmes in Denmark normally go through optagelse.dk. The Royal Danish Academy is an academy of arts, and the programme is offered at Bornholm. To take the next step, visit the official programme page, read the curriculum, and prepare your application materials.

Undergraduate applications are made through optagelse.dk, with deadlines on 15 March and 5 July (12:00 CET). Which one applies depends on your qualification. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, residence permits and housing.