Art and Design (Graphic Design) (Tattoo) HNC
South Thames College
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Art and Design (Graphic Design) (Tattoo) HNC and other courses in Education at South Thames College for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Education.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Education and Teaching
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Education at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £20500 | £21000 | £22500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £16000 - £22000 | £15500 - £25500 | £18000 - £29500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Education and Teaching
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22826 | £18756 | £21568 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £17532 - £26940 | £13509 - £23889 | £14787 - £27880 |
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Course Description
The course is delivered by experienced professionals including a specialist tattooist. All teachers are experts in their field with extensive industry and teaching profiles.
The HNC qualification is delivered through practical projects that cover ideas generation and using visual techniques that explore the cultural contexts of tattoo artistry and body art to develop your practice. The focus is on exploring exciting current practices in body art, body modification and wider notions of body aesthetics. There is a strong emphasis on drawing throughout the course, developing a steady hand and strong fine art skills through the exploration of the visual language of line, colour, form, shape, tone. Professional Practice is a key element to this qualification and is focussed on establishing your personal portfolio development and working towards establishing you as a Tattoo Artist.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Art and Design (Graphic Design) (Tattoo) HNC at South Thames College
| 55% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 25% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Finance Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
In Art, or related subjects.
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Substantial relevant work experience also considered in lieu of qualifications.
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| Cambridge English Advanced |
Costs
Tuition Fees Art and Design (Graphic Design) (Tattoo) HNC
| EU | £6000 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £6000 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6000 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £6000 | year 1 |
| Wales | £6000 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in London
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
KC01
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FAQ about Art and Design (Graphic Design) (Tattoo) HNC South Thames College
- Tuition fees for this programme are 6000 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £20500 15 months after graduation, £21000 3 years after graduation and £22500 after graduation.
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (55%), Managers, directors and senior officials (25%), Science, engineering and technology associate professionals (10%), Finance Professionals (10%)
- 20 graduates rated the course 77. This means that 77% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Art and Design (Graphic Design) (Tattoo) HNC is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at South Thames College.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all Graphic Design students in the UK.