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British Horological Institute
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Welcome To The Start Of Your Horology Journey.

Learn clock and watch repair from the world’s leading specialists, in person at Upton Hall or by distance learning.

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5,000+students worldwide

From Associate To MBHI.

Three stages, in plain English — from the day you join to the day you earn the BHI’s highest professional accreditation.

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Join as an Associate

Open to anyone, anywhere. Get the Horological Journal, the Members’ Forum and 160 years of digital archive — month one.

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Study & take courses

Distance learning ships worldwide; on-site workshops at Upton Hall. Tutor feedback through every grade.

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Highest tier

Become MBHI

Pass the assessed examinations with tutor sign-off and earn Member of the British Horological Institute — the highest tier.

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Hands-on workshops at Upton Hall and distance learning programmes that ship worldwide. Pick a category to find your next course.

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A horologist working on a mechanical watch movement at the BHI.

Training Horologists Since 1858.

The British Horological Institute has trained horologists in clock and watch repair and creation, and supported the horological industry, since 1858. Whether you’re a complete beginner looking for a taster day or a professional seeking accreditation and continued development, we have a course for you.

  • Access to BHI distance learning and short courses
  • Take examinations leading to professional qualifications
  • Free subscription to the Horological Journal
  • Access to the online Members’ Forum
  • Access to all 160+ years of the HJ digital archive
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Step Inside The Workshop.

A short film from Upton Hall — the bench, the tutors, the students. The Horologist is a window into how the BHI actually works, told by the people who teach the craft and the people who come to learn it.

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Latest From The Horological Journal.

Our monthly journal — peer-reviewed research, technical articles, brand spotlights and industry news. Free with BHI membership; the full 160-year archive is open to members.

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