Course contact details
Kingston College Admissions
Email:admissions.kingston@stcg.ac.uk
Phone:020 8268 3073
South Thames College Group (inc Carshalton, South Thames and Kingston College)
Kingston Hall Road
Kingston-upon-Thames
London
KT1 2AQ
Art and Design (Graphic Design) (Tattoo)
- HND
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- September 2025
- Undergraduate
- Kingston College
- Awarded by:
- Pearson Education Ltd
Course summary
This unique course provides the knowledge, creative experience and confidence for those wanting to progress to a future career in the tattoo industry. During the course learners will be immersed in the history and contemporary practice of tattoo art, will develop the practical and creative skills required for this profession and establish a specialist portfolio to support progression to industry apprenticeships, training and employment options.
Modules
Units studied include:
•Professional Practice
•Contextual studies
•Techniques & Processes
•Typography
•Graphic Design Practices
•Art/Craft Production
•Surface Design
Please note that at no time will this course involve tattooing onto skin as this is only appropriate after a formal industry placement is completed. There will, however, be appropriate alternatives used throughout this course.
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. Assessment methods include a range of coursework assessments such as essays, reports, portfolios, presentations and your final year major project. The grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark.
All assessments are spread across the year to make the workload manageable. The course work will be based on practical demonstration of skills as delivered by the lecturers.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Kingston College
Study options
- HND • Full-time • 1 Years
Start dates
- September 2025
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- KC04
- Institution code:
- K82
- Campus name:
- Kingston College
- Campus Code:
- K
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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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What does this TEF outcome mean?
How to apply
Apply by
29 January
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:
- KC04
- 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
Please contact the international office to see whether this course is able to accept international applicants requiring a Tier 4 Visa.
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff 48 points
A level DD
In Art, or related subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) PPP
In Art and Design, or related subjects.
Access to HE Diploma P: 45 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 24 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
To include English Language and Mathematics grade C/4 or above (or level 2 equivalent).
HNC (BTEC)
Applicants must possess a Level 4 HNC Art and Design in order to be considered for this course. A copy of your HNC module transcripts will be requested, and the original required to be seen at enrolment. If you don't already have a relevant HNC, you'll take the two-year course and start at HNC (Level 4).
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- Suitably qualified applicants will be invited to interview at the College, where they will be required to further demonstrate their suitability for the course. In limited circumstances, we may be able to offer online or phone interviews.
- Portfolio
- All applicants to this course are required to submit a creative portfolio of their own work. The purpose of the portfolio submission is to evaluate your development as a creator and assess your ability to do well on the course. We look for evidence of the basic technical and cognitive skills you'll need to succeed.
English language requirements
| 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). |
Students from outside the UK may be required to demonstrate their level of English by providing proof of an English language certificate or other qualification. This is particularly the case where a student:
• is from a country where English is not an official/first language, or;
• has previous qualifications which include English as a second language, or;
• has previous qualifications which have not been studied through the medium of English.
The approximate guideline minimum English level required for entry at level 5 is "B2" on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
This roughly equates to:
• IELTS - an overall band score of 6.0, with none of the four skills below 5.5, or;
• B2 First, formerly known as Cambridge English: First (FCE)
**Please note that other English language certificates/qualifications are available, and may be considered, and the College looks at each applicant on an individual basis.**
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
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.
Related courses
At South Thames College Group (inc Carshalton, South Thames and Kingston College)
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