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Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama

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Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual Only

Program profile

25-40 Students

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Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual Only

Program profile

25-40 Students

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BA (Hons) Design for Performance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual Only

Program profile

25-40 Students

Program Recognition

•National Conservatoire of Wales

•Degree awarded by University of South Wales

Training

•Practical design projects from week one — costume, props, puppetry, and collaborative work

•Choose specialism in final year — no need to decide on entry

•Class sizes of 12-16 students in second year for personalized instruction

•100% overall course satisfaction in both the 2025 and 2026 National Student Survey

Professional Development

•Partnerships with BBC, Badwolf Studios, Cos Props, Royal Opera House, and National Theatre

•Costume as performance event collaborations with stage management students

•Approximately 30 students per year cohort

School Info

Snapshot

89%

Satisfaction

2025, 4 courses, n=75

96%

Grad Rate

900

Enrollment

£23k

Earnings

5yr after

Costs & Aid

Home Tuition

£9,790

UK/EU students

International Tuition

£30,400

overseas students

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Program info updated Jul 30, 10:03 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•National Conservatoire of Wales

•Degree awarded by University of South Wales

Training

•Practical design projects from week one — costume, props, puppetry, and collaborative work

•Choose specialism in final year — no need to decide on entry

•Class sizes of 12-16 students in second year for personalized instruction

•100% overall course satisfaction in both the 2025 and 2026 National Student Survey

Professional Development

•Partnerships with BBC, Badwolf Studios, Cos Props, Royal Opera House, and National Theatre

•Costume as performance event collaborations with stage management students

•Approximately 30 students per year cohort

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•National Conservatoire of Wales

•Degree awarded by University of South Wales

Training

•Practical design projects from week one — costume, props, puppetry, and collaborative work

•Choose specialism in final year — no need to decide on entry

•Class sizes of 12-16 students in second year for personalized instruction

•100% overall course satisfaction in both the 2025 and 2026 National Student Survey

Professional Development

•Partnerships with BBC, Badwolf Studios, Cos Props, Royal Opera House, and National Theatre

•Costume as performance event collaborations with stage management students

•Approximately 30 students per year cohort

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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UCAS

Fee

UCAS Undergraduate Fee

£34.50

Opens

UCAS Undergraduate Applications OpenMay 12, 2026

UCAS Conservatoires Applications OpenJul 9, 2026

Deadline

UCAS Conservatoires DeadlineUCAS Undergraduate DeadlineJan 13, 2027

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Prescreen Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Portfolio

•Submit portfolio via Acceptd after submitting the UCAS Undergraduate application

•Required for all Design for Performance applicants

•May include paintings, drawings, sketches, sculpture, costumes, models, model boxes, photos, or other work you want the panel to see

•Should include your own work and evidence of theatre-related designs and drawings

•RWCMD recommends including a broad range of work rather than editing the portfolio too tightly

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply via UCAS Undergraduate (Institution Code: R86, Course Code: W460)

•Submit portfolio via Acceptd

Program Requirements

•Typically requires A-level or equivalent in art and design

•Foundation course in art and design recommended

•Exceptional portfolio may substitute for formal qualifications

•3-year full-time course starting 19 September 2027

What's The Process

Portfolio Review

•Submit portfolio via Acceptd after submitting UCAS Undergraduate application

•Design for Performance tutors review the UCAS application and portfolio together

•Successful applicants are invited to an online interview over Zoom via Acceptd

Interview

•Interview includes discussion of your portfolio and design interests

•Tutors consider the interview, UCAS application, and portfolio to determine whether an offer will be made

Scholarship Info

College Scholarship Awards

•Several scholarship awards funded by College partners can be applied for once you hold an offer

•Eligibility details are sent to offer holders

Bad Wolf Scholarship Funding

•Bad Wolf, the Cardiff-based production company behind His Dark Materials, A Discovery of Witches, and Industry, funds RWCMD scholarship awards with match-funding from Arts & Business Cymru

•RWCMD reports Bad Wolf scholarship support going to design and production arts students

School Info

Snapshot

89%

Satisfaction

2025, 4 courses, n=75

96%

Grad Rate

900

Enrollment

£23k

Earnings

5yr after

Costs & Aid

Home Tuition

£9,790

UK/EU students

International Tuition

£30,400

overseas students

Discover Uni

Program Recognition

•National Conservatoire of Wales

•Degree awarded by University of South Wales

Training

•Practical design projects from week one — costume, props, puppetry, and collaborative work

•Choose specialism in final year — no need to decide on entry

•Class sizes of 12-16 students in second year for personalized instruction

•100% overall course satisfaction in both the 2025 and 2026 National Student Survey

Professional Development

•Partnerships with BBC, Badwolf Studios, Cos Props, Royal Opera House, and National Theatre

•Costume as performance event collaborations with stage management students

•Approximately 30 students per year cohort

Updated Jul 30, 10:03 PM