This exceptional practical course run at Kingston College Campus, is delivered by highly skilled teachers and technicians with expertise across printed textiles, weave, knit, pattern cutting and garment construction, illustration, design and Computer Aided Design (CAD). Students collaborate with industry led partners and benefit from other career focused opportunities.
Delivered within our richly resourced Creative Industries Centre, you will join a vibrant and creative higher education community and enjoy unrivalled access to studios and workshops.
Level 4 units:
1 Professional Development (Core, 15 credits)
2 Contextual Studies (Core, 15 credits)
3 Individual Project (Pearson Set) (Core, 15 credits)
4 Techniques & Processes (Core,15 credits)
7 Computer Aided Design (CAD) (Core,15 credits)
9 Fashion & Textiles Practices (Core,15 credits)
College selected Optional Units for this programme:
8 Pattern Cutting & Garment Making (Core, 15 credits)
23 Fashion Collection (Core, 15 credits)
Teaching: You are taught mainly through practical workshops with some theory sessions. In addition, you have timetabled meetings with your personal tutor. You will use industry-standard equipment and have access to studios, workshops and library facilities throughout your course.
Independent learning: When not attending timetabled sessions you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. Typically, this will involve research, working on individual and group projects, preparing coursework assignments and presentations. Your independent learning is supported by a range of excellent facilities, including the library, the Undergraduate Centre, digital suites and specialist studios.
Assessment: The course provides you with opportunities to test your understanding of the subject informally before you complete the formal assessments that count towards your final mark. Regular formative feedback is provided with a final grade awarded for each unit upon completion. All assessment are spread across the year to make the workload manageable.
Overall workload: Your overall workload consists of class contact hours, independent learning, and assessment activity, While your actual contact hours may depend on the optional modules selected, the following information gives an indication of how much time you will need to allocate to different activities at each level of the course.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
South Thames College Group (inc Carshalton, South Thames and Kingston College) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
Tier 4 students https://kingston-college.ac.uk/international/academic-courses
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | An overall band score of 6.0, with none of the four skills below 5.5. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Level B2 | B2 First, formerly known as Cambridge English: First (FCE). |
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £6000 | Year 1 |
| England | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6000 | Year 1 |
| International | £9500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
The following course-related costs ARE included in the fees: Annual printing allowance; BTEC registration fee, Adobe Suite and a range of specialist equipment and materials.
The following course-related costs are not included in the fees:
Sources of financial support: You may be eligible to apply for additional support: Bursary Guidance: https://stcg.ac.uk/students/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-courses/undergraduate-bursaries
Inclusion Funds: https://stcg.ac.uk/students/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-courses/higher-education-inclusion-fund
Financial Information: https://stcg.ac.uk/students/undergraduate-information/fees-and-finance
Accommodation and costs- https://stcg.ac.uk/students/undergraduate-information/undergraduate-accommodation
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