Our undergraduate horology course is the only one of its kind, designed to train and create employable students in horology. The course is tailored to meet the growing global demand for watchmakers and clockmakers who are qualified to the industry standard. Taught by industry experts with professional experience, you’ll have the opportunity to simultaneously gain Professional Membership from the British Horological Institute. The skills of our graduates are highly sought after. That’s why they secure roles with prestigious companies such as Cartier, Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (LVMH), Omega, Swatch and the British Museum.

Our graduates are highly employable, with skills that are in demand for industry. The course will enable you to design, construct and restore significant horological mechanisms using fine hand and machining skills. You’ll have practical, theoretical and technical skills, both traditional techniques and modern technology. The course gives you the skills to use industry standard software and tools. You'll be confident with technical drawing, the Solidworks CAD package and timing and testing equipment. We also equip our students with the business and marketing skills to set up their own businesses. Our proximity to Jewellery Quarter, where there are skilled professionals and many stores which sell to the watch and clock industry, allows you to develop intimate knowledge of sales and manufacture. Success in professional exams helps you get noticed by industry. Laura Turner won a bronze model from the British Horological Institute after she completed her studies with us and now works as Curator of Horological Collections at the British Museum. You’ll develop a range of transferable skills, such as how to communicate ideas and solve problems, as well planning skills and time management. And thanks to the unique nature of the course, you’ll learn how to work effectively and efficiently either on your own or as part of a team.