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Hand Embroidery BA (Hons)

BA (Hons) Hand Embroidery is a world-renowned course delivered by the Royal School of Needlework (RSN) in dedicated studios at Hampton Court Palace.

As the only full-time specialist degree in Hand Embroidery, you’ll be fully immersed within this specialist discipline, exploring traditional techniques within a contemporary context and learning about the industry and the career opportunities within it.

Study is in small groups with close support and guidance from experienced academics and professional RSN embroidery tutors, with vital connections to a variety of high-profile brands, names and companies which will give you the opportunity to network with your work.

You’ll also have access to the RSN art and design library and its unique textile archive and handling collection. 

You’ll explore creative approaches to drawing, design and practice-based research to inform your evolving stitch practice. Through a series of thematic-led projects, you’ll be encouraged to develop your own identity as a creative practitioner.

You’ll have the opportunity to develop portfolio collections of embroidery and to prototype and produce works for fashion, interiors and textile art, as well as work on high-profile live projects.

You’ll study traditional hand embroidery techniques which you then develop and translate into contemporary outcomes. Preparing you for a successful career in the creative industries is a key focus, and you’ll be encouraged to involve yourself in professional opportunities – deepening your awareness of your current practice within your chosen area of specialism.

The Royal School of Needlework has long-established and international industry links which provide opportunities to enagage with live projects, as well as industry insight from an extensive guest lecturer and professional development programme.

Renowned for the creative expertise of its students and graduates, RSN’s Studio creates bespoke hand embroidery for private commissions. Our connections have included work with Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen: hand embroidery for the wedding dress of HRH The Duchess of Cambridge; and Red Carpet Green Dress: hand embroidery for the Oscar dress worn by actress Naomie Harris.

RSN students have collaborated with high profile clients within the fashion, interiors and gallery sectors including Alexander McQueen, Burberry for Makers House, Hussein Chalayan, Jasper Conran, Nicholas Oakwell Couture for the GREAT Britain campaign, HBO/Game of Thrones, Luxury Made for 100% Design, The New Craftsmen, Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Hand & Lock, and Cockpit Arts.

Hand embroidery is such a diverse and specialist subject that it opens up a wide range of career opportunities. Degree graduates have progressed to roles such as embroidery artisans for couture and fashion, studio embroiderers for film and TV costume, freelance embroidery designers, studio designers for interior design companies, and independent designer-makers. Many have also progressed onto postgraduate study.

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The Royal School of Needlework

The Royal School of Needlework (RSN) offers the only specialist Hand Embroidery degree course in Europe. We accredit this course and are proud to offer it as part of our course portfolio. RSN is known as an international centre for excellence in the art of hand embroidery. Its skills are very much in demand today by couture fashion houses and for individual and public commissions. During your studies you may well be invited to work on high-profile embroidered pieces for clients. Located in Hampton Court Palace in south-west London, you’ll study this course in dedicated studios with up-to-the-minute facilities. Based in apartments designed by Sir Christopher Wren, the rooms have fantastic views of Hampton Court's Privy Garden and the river Thames beyond. Nearby towns include Kingston-upon-Thames, Walton-on-Thames, Hampton and Esher. London Waterloo is only 30 minutes away by train.

Intakes

  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 7

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Wherever you are on your creative journey we're here to help you take the next step.

You'll work alongside practising artists and industry leaders when you study with us, and our Careers Advisers will help you to set out on a career that is just right for you. Our Advisers will share their in-depth knowledge and experience of the creative sectors, they'll show you how to make the most of your industry contacts and they'll be there for you when you take that leap into industry.

And even after you've graduated you'll can still access our online resources, live events, and bookable one-to-one sessions to help you plan your next move.

Careers support tailored to your course
We work closely with course teams to deliver workshops, lectures, placements and seminars as part of your course.

One-to-one career advice
Our dedicated one-to-one appointments are with experienced Careers Advisers. Students can book a session to find out more about further study, working abroad and how to kickstart a job search.

Industry and career events
Featuring sessions with industry experts and panel discussions with Graduates who have made a name in their chosen creative fields, our careers events provide in-depth understanding of the creative industries.

PSW Opportunity

Psw 2 yrs

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Academic requirements:
For our International Foundation in Art, Design and Media, we usually require that you have:
Indian HSC/Standard XII with an overall average of 50% or higher (all boards including CBSE and CISCE).
For our Bachelor's courses, we usually require that you have: 
Indian HSC/Standard XII with an overall average of 60.
For our Master's courses, we usually require that you have: 
Successful completion of your Bachelor's degree from a recognised university
OR
For the Master of Architecture (MArch), we require the equivalent of a UK 2:1 Honours degree in Architecture. The exact grade required will be confirmed at the time of application
 
Indian Standard XII from CBSE or ISC national boards:
60% or above for English for Creative Arts
65% or above for GDAD, UCAIC UG Stage 0
70% or above for undergraduate, UCAIC PG Stage 0 and postgraduate direct entry
75% or above for MBA
 
When you apply for a student route visa, you need to take a test recognised by the Home Office, to prove your English language ability – this is called a Secure English Language Test.
 
The SELT is only valid for two years, so if you have taken it before you applied to UCA, please make sure it is still in date.
 
If you need a Tier 4 visa, you do not need to take a SELT if one of the following applies:
 
you have taken one of the accepted tests listed below within two years of your start date.
you are a national of a majority English speaking country, as defined by the UKVI, and have taken your academic qualifications in that country.
You have successfully completed a Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent), or 2 years' degree study from a recognised university (according to UK ENIC) in one of the majority English speaking countries, as defined by the UKVI, within the last two years.
You have successfully completed a Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent), or 2 years' degree study from a recognised university (according to UK ENIC), where the Method of Instruction was entirely in English (teaching and assessment), subject to UCA approval.
 
International Foundation courses:
 
Test - Listening - Reading - Speaking - Writing Total
 
UKVI IELTS 4.5 - 4.5 - 4.5 - 4.5 - 5.0
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT 38 38 38 38 B1 Achiever High Pass
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic UKVI 41.0 41.0 41.0 41.0 46.0
 
Further Education courses (Diploma and Extended Diploma):
 
Test Listening Reading Speaking Writing Total
UKVI IELTS 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 6.0
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT 33 33 33 33 B2 Communicator Pass
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic UKVI 51 51 51 51 56
 
BA/BSc courses:
 
Test Listening Reading Speaking Writing Total
IELTS UKVI or Academic 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 6.0
Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT 17 18 20 17 80
Pearson Test of English (Academic) 51 51 51 51 56
Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) or Cambridge English Proficiency 162 162 162 162 169
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Merit Merit Merit Merit ISE II
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT 33 33 33 33 B2 Communicator Pass
 
Graduate Diploma courses:
 
Test Listening Reading Speaking Writing Total
IELTS UKVI or Academic 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5
Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT 17 18 20 17 72
Pearson Test of English (Academic) 51 51 51 51 51
Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) or Cambridge English Proficiency 162 162 162 162 162
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Pass Pass Pass Pass ISE II
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT 33 33 33 33 B2 Communicator Pass
MA/MSc & MBA courses:
 
Test Listening Reading Speaking Writing Total
IELTS UKVI or Academic 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 6.5
Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT 19 20 23 21 90
Pearson Test of English (Academic) 53 53 53 53 58
Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) or Cambridge English Proficiency 169 169 169 169 176
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Merit Merit Merit Merit ISE II
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT 38 38 38 38 B2 Communicator High Pass 
Research degrees:
 
Test Listening Reading Speaking Writing Total
IELTS UKVI or Academic 6.5 6.5 6.5 7 7
Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT 19 20 23 23 98
Pearson Test of English (Academic) 58 58 58 65 65
Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) or Cambridge English Proficiency 176 176 176 180 180
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Distinction Distinction Distinction Distinction LSEII
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT 33 33 33 33
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  • Course Code: W740
  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
  • Duration: 03 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 48750 GBP
    Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
    Application Fee: N/A
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