Highlights
Tuition fee
8500 GBP / year
3550 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
8500 GBP / year
3550 GBP / year
Unknown
Duration
12 months
Duration
12 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Campus location
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

In this project-based Furniture course at City of Glasgow College, you’ll cover all the main skills used in the furniture manufacturing industry, including craft timber and upholstery.

Overview

Working in fully-equipped workshops, you’ll also learn about wood finishing and how changes in culture and lifestyle affect furniture. In addition, in this Furniture course at City of Glasgow College you’ll gain experience in both modern and traditional methods of furniture production.

After the course

  • If successful, you may be taken on as a trainee by a furniture firm, or even go into self-employment.
  • Students can go on to study the HNC/D in Furniture Craftsmanship with Design and HNC/D Furniture Restoration here at the college.

Programme Structure

You’ll study:
  • Traditional Timber Construction and Techniques
  • Veneering
  • Contemporary Processes and Techniques
  • Upholstery Techniques
  • Polishing Techniques
  • Workshop Drawing and Design

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Glasgow, United Kingdom

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum entry requirements

  • Two National 5 qualifications at Grade C or above; OR
  • Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
Additional selection requirements
  • You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.
ESOL entry requirements
  • Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    8500 GBP / year
    ≈ 8500 GBP / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    3550 GBP / year
    ≈ 3550 GBP / year

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom
620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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