Graduate Interview: Rosie Kirk

BCU: Hi Rosie! What have you been doing since graduating from BA Horology?

R: After a short summer break, I started working as a clock restorer in a shop in South West London called the Clock Clinic. I get to spend my day fiddling with all varieties of clocks from German Westminster chiming clocks, to English verge bracket clocks and French four glass. Also in this job I interact with the customers which is very enjoyable and also gives me the opportunity to learn the contextual side of the clocks coming into the shop because I see what the case is made of, who made the clock and when, and where it is from.

BCU: What made you choose this particular job?

R: I chose this job partly because it was in London and that's where I wanted to be, but also I relished the idea of working along side enthusiastic people in an interesting atmosphere.

BCU: How has studying Horology at BCU helped prepare you?

R: My time at BCU was invaluable as it allows my employer to trust that I know what I am doing and can get on with it which is important in a commercial environment when time is of the essence. The Horology course at BCU covers so many aspects of clock and watch making throughout the three years which gave me the confidence to tackle all the challenges of a new job!

BCU: What's your favourite memory of your time at BCU?

R: One of my favourite memories was the second week of the first year when we had to file a perfect cube. The task sent everyone a bit mad, which was the start of a fun three years.

BCU: What advise would you give to someone starting out in their Horology degree?

R: I would advise that new students of the course get involved with all the extra curricular activities that they can: the Clock and Watch fair, the Dingwall-Beloe lectures, the BHI and AHS meetings. It makes the degree a real 3D thing and applies your learning to the real world. It also creates the opportunity to meet people which, as it is a small community, is very useful.

BCU: Where would you like to be in ten years' time?.

R: In ten years time I would like to have made a few more clocks and have perfected the design for my Horizon Clock. The rest is an open book at the moment; I'd like to take the next couple of years to work out what I enjoy the most in order to expand on that.

BCU: Thank you for your time Rosie! See you soon.