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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredPortfolio RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

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BA Costume Production

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredPortfolio RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Founded in 1906; a constituent of the University of London since 2005

Develops advanced technical skills in pattern cutting, garment construction, and costume supervision

Training for costume management in both live performance and screen productions

Hands-on, practical programme within the Department of Producing

Professional Development

Graduates work across theatre, film and television

Skills in costume supervision, management, and construction for professional settings

Previous work placements include the costume departments of the Royal Opera House and Shakespeare's Globe, and a costume internship with the Royal Shakespeare Company

Location

Located in Camden; a first-year module explores London's theatre and performance scene as a learning resource

Graduate roles include Costume Supervisor at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, Deputy Head of Wardrobe at Opera Holland Park, and Dresser on The Book of Mormon

School info

Snapshot

Satisfaction

69%

2025, 8 courses, n=385

Continuation

94%

1 yr after entry

Enrollment

Earnings

£30k

5yr after

Costs & aid

Home tuition

£9,790

Home students

International tuition

£27,250

overseas students

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Program info updated Oct 22, 8:41 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Founded in 1906; a constituent of the University of London since 2005

Develops advanced technical skills in pattern cutting, garment construction, and costume supervision

Training for costume management in both live performance and screen productions

Hands-on, practical programme within the Department of Producing

Professional Development

Graduates work across theatre, film and television

Skills in costume supervision, management, and construction for professional settings

Previous work placements include the costume departments of the Royal Opera House and Shakespeare's Globe, and a costume internship with the Royal Shakespeare Company

Location

Located in Camden; a first-year module explores London's theatre and performance scene as a learning resource

Graduate roles include Costume Supervisor at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, Deputy Head of Wardrobe at Opera Holland Park, and Dresser on The Book of Mormon

Program Highlights

Training

Founded in 1906; a constituent of the University of London since 2005

Develops advanced technical skills in pattern cutting, garment construction, and costume supervision

Training for costume management in both live performance and screen productions

Hands-on, practical programme within the Department of Producing

Professional Development

Graduates work across theatre, film and television

Skills in costume supervision, management, and construction for professional settings

Previous work placements include the costume departments of the Royal Opera House and Shakespeare's Globe, and a costume internship with the Royal Shakespeare Company

Location

Located in Camden; a first-year module explores London's theatre and performance scene as a learning resource

Graduate roles include Costume Supervisor at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, Deputy Head of Wardrobe at Opera Holland Park, and Dresser on The Book of Mormon

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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UCAS· Only option

Opens

Sep 1, 2026

Deadline

UCAS Equal ConsiderationJan 13, 2027

Key Dates And The Application Journey · ucas.com

Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the interview.

Deadline

UCAS Equal Consideration Deadline (guaranteed interview)Jan 13, 2027

Portfolio due1 week before your interview

Interview Process Ba Producing Programmes · cssd.ac.uk

Interview Requirements

Portfolio

Required — submit examples of work 7 days before interview

Single document as PDF and/or PowerPoint, max 15MB total

Content

Approximately 5-6 examples recommended

May include photos, recordings, and writing from school or performance projects — video links must be accessible without a password

Personal projects, work in progress, and ideas for future projects welcome

Does not need to be directly related to costume or show professional experience

Add notes alongside pieces for extra context

Interview Process Ba Producing Programmes · cssd.ac.uk

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

University Essays

UCAS personal statement

4,000 characters · 3 questions · Written once for all your UCAS schools

Why do you want to study this course or subject?
How have your qualifications and studies helped you to prepare for this course or subject?
What else have you done to prepare outside of education, and why are these experiences useful?

At least 350 characters per answer; 4,000 characters in total, including spaces. For UCAS applicants.

No school-specific essays for Fall 2027 entry.

Apply Through Ucas · cssd.ac.uk

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through UCAS — Institution Code: C35, Course Code: W460

Applications for 2027 entry can be submitted through UCAS from 1 September 2026

To be guaranteed an interview, apply by the UCAS Equal Consideration Deadline: 13 January 2027 at 18:00

After you apply, Central emails instructions for submitting your examples of work

Eligibility

No requirement to be studying a related subject currently

October 2027 start, 3 years full-time

What's The Process

Audition Process

One-to-one interview with a tutor from the programme

In-person at London campus (includes campus and facilities tour) or online

You are required to submit examples of your work 7 days before your interview

Central hosts a number of interviews outside the UK each year, designed to replicate the London interview experience (other than the campus tour)

Applicant Discovery Day (Optional)

In-person event at London campus in Spring

Travel grants available for eligible applicants

Decisions

Communicated via UCAS — allow several weeks for response

Scholarship Info

Programme-Specific Scholarships

The Nina Stewart Scholarship (Home students)

Unity Theatre Trust Bursary (Home students)

General Scholarships

The Embassy Scholarship — all undergraduate and postgraduate courses (Home/ELQ/Overseas)

Leverhulme Scholarship — all undergraduate courses (Home students)

Access to Central Bursary: £1,250 automatic for new UK Year 1 undergraduates with household income under £40,000

Application

Apply only after receiving an offer of admission; the form and guidance come with the offer

One application covers all funds you are eligible for

Closing dates depend on when your offer is made, in three windows between November 2026 and May 2027

School info

Snapshot

Satisfaction

69%

2025, 8 courses, n=385

Continuation

94%

1 yr after entry

Enrollment

Earnings

£30k

5yr after

Costs & aid

Home tuition

£9,790

Home students

International tuition

£27,250

overseas students

Discover Uni

Training

Founded in 1906; a constituent of the University of London since 2005

Develops advanced technical skills in pattern cutting, garment construction, and costume supervision

Training for costume management in both live performance and screen productions

Hands-on, practical programme within the Department of Producing

Professional Development

Graduates work across theatre, film and television

Skills in costume supervision, management, and construction for professional settings

Previous work placements include the costume departments of the Royal Opera House and Shakespeare's Globe, and a costume internship with the Royal Shakespeare Company

Location

Located in Camden; a first-year module explores London's theatre and performance scene as a learning resource

Graduate roles include Costume Supervisor at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, Deputy Head of Wardrobe at Opera Holland Park, and Dresser on The Book of Mormon

Updated Oct 22, 8:41 PM