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.
Course summary
This course is for students who are excited by a career in fashion, costume and textiles. It is part of a staged approach to study and suits students who have achieved an HNC (Level 4) and wish to progress to an HND (Level 5) specialising in Fashion. It is delivered at Kingston College Campus, 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, workshops and commercial machinery.
Modules
Professional Practice (Core, 15 credits) Applied Practice Collaborative Project (Pearson-set) (Core, 15 credits) Advanced Fashion Studies (Core, 30 credits) or 37 Advanced Textile Studies (Core, 30 credits) Plus 3 Specialist Fashion related Units Styling (15 credits) and/or 64 Advanced Life drawing (15 credits) Branding & Identity (15 credits) Conceptual Practice (15 credits)
Assessment method
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 assessments are spread across the year to make the workload manageable.
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- KC50
- Institution code:
- K82
- Campus name:
- Kingston College
- Campus code:
- K
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
https://kingston-college.ac.uk/international/academic-courses
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
HNC (BTEC)
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Suitable applicants will be invited to interview, where they will be required to further demonstrate their suitability for the course by bringing a portfolio of artwork for review. A copy of your HNC module transcripts will also be requested, and the original will be required for review during enrolment. References from an official email address (ie. NOT Outlook, Gmail, Yahoo, etc.) must be provided. This can be from your previous institution if you were a student in the last 4 years or from a line manager if you are currently working.
Portfolio
Other
GCSE English and Maths Grade C or 4 and above
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | With no lower than 5.5 in any one band |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Level B2 |
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6000 | 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 .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Kingston College
Kingston Hall Road
Kingston upon Thames
KT2 5AQ