Hand Embroidery BA (Hons)
Kingston UniversityRoyal School of Needlework, Hampton Court Palace
Course overview
Practise unique embroidery techniques using the RSN's specialist studio spaces All students have the unique opportunity to access and engage with the RSN's extensive collection of historic textiles and paper-based materials. As an adjunct to the physical materials collection, students engage with digital collections as part of their learning to make comparative analyses of objects. We are also proud to offer an annual lecture programme of visiting speakers, which contributes further to the contextual learning environment.
Onsite teaching for this course takes place in studio spaces using the RSN specialist art and design library, IT suite and handling collection. Offsite learning occurs through a bespoke series of visits to galleries, exhibitions and collections, online tutorials and opportunities to follow hand embroidery techniques online. Dev Patel, RSN Degree Graduate
Key highlights
- Practise specialist embroidery techniques in dedicated RSN studio spaces
- Access to an extensive collection of historic textiles and paper-based materials
- Digital collections used for comparative analysis of objects
- Annual lecture programme featuring visiting speakers
- Specialist art and design library, IT suite and handling collection on site
- Bespoke visits to galleries, exhibitions and collections
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112-128 — Qualifications needed for 2027: Open UCAS tariff points: 112-128 Qualifications including A-levels, Foundation Diploma (pass, level 3 or 4), BTEC Extended National (Distinction/Merit) or an Access to Higher Education Dip…
- Access to HE Diploma — Distinction/Merit
- GCSE: C — to include English
- Additional condition: portfolio — Additional requirements for Hand Embroidery BA (Hons): Open Please submit a portfolio in digital format, 15-20 pages in length.
Scholarships
Family Bursary
The family bursary is a 10% tuition fee discount for international students with a direct family connection.
Up to 10% of feesInternational Success Support Scholarship
The International Success Support Scholarship provides £2,500 towards tuition fees.
Up to £2,500Sanctuary Scholarships
Careers this course leads to
- Hand embroiderer
- Textile artist
- Embroidery designer
- Costume embroiderer
- Textile conservator
- Fashion embellishment designer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £21,400 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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