Course Overview

Be part of a course designed by industry, for industry, working in an environment that mirrors current professional practices. Using your creative talents, you'll develop the skills and knowledge needed to influence the future of costume on screen with this practical and industry-focused costume design degree. Learning from industry professionals, you'll develop in-demand expertise in garment design, acquisition, alteration and creation to bring characters to life.

You'll collaborate across disciplines to grow your creative and professional network while exploring the social, cultural and environmental factors influencing our time's most unique costume designs.  

You will:

• Gain core skills such as drawing, cutting, wardrobe pulling and fitting techniques 

• Explore the influences of society, psychology, environment and culture on costume and character development 

• Enhance your design profile by analysing industry applications such as music promos, commercials and costume breakdowns, and use this knowledge for innovative challenge-based projects 

• Utilise the incredible resources of our Wardrobe Store and Textiles & Dress Collection to achieve your vision of a character 

• Refine your skills as a costume practitioner in your final year through a collaborative screen production project to develop your professional portfolio 

The Integrated Foundation Year and placement year pathway for this course is new for the entry year 2023 and subject to validation.

General Eligibility

We consider all applications on their merit and potential. We invite all applicants to an interview day or audition to allow them to demonstrate this, along with what inspires and motivates them in their field. Depending on the course, applicants can also show their portfolio or perform. We welcome applications from all subject backgrounds, whether you’ve specialised in STEM, the arts or the humanities.  
Course route Entry requirements
BA/BSc(Hons) three-year degree 104 – 120 UCAS Tariff points
BA/BSc(Hons) four-year degree 104 – 120 UCAS Tariff points
with placement year
BA/BSc(Hons) four-year degree 80 – 120 UCAS Tariff points
with Integrated Foundation Year
UCAS Tariff points will primarily be from Level 3 qualifications such as but not limited to A-levels, T Levels, a BTEC/UAL Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma.

Part Time Work Details

Twenty hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• For applicants whose first language is English, we require you to have or be working towards GCSE English Language Grade 4 (C) or equivalent. 

  If English is not your first language, you must meet the same standard, equivalent to the IELTS Academic 6.0 overall score, with at least 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. In addition, we accepted a range of in-country equivalencies and approved tests.