Introduction to Bookbinding

Key highlights

• Make three structures: pamphlet, Japanese stab binding and hardback concertina
• Practical knowledge of paper types, tools and grain direction
• Learn to prepare files for self-publishing projects
• Uses simple tools and traditional techniques, no expensive equipment
• Leave with your own handcrafted books at the end of the day
• Guidance on materials and cost-effective printing for self-publishing

Scholarships

• Alumni Discount

  Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.

  Up to 10% of fees

• Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award

  The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.

  Up to £2,500

• Chevening Scholarships

  Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.

• Family Bursary

  The family bursary is a 10% tuition fee discount for international students with a direct family connection.

  Up to 10% of fees

• International Merit-Based scholarships

  The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.

  Up to £5,000

• International Success Support Scholarship

  The International Success Support Scholarship provides £2,500 towards tuition fees.

  Up to £2,500

• Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship

  The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.

• Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

  The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.

• Sanctuary Scholarships

• The Kingston Impact Scholarship

  £5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.

  Up to £5,000

• The Kingston MBA Scholarship

  Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.

  Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

• Bookbinder
• Self-published author
• Artist bookmaker
• Craft maker
• Small press publisher

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.