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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredPortfolio RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual Only

Program profile

25-40 Students

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Audition format

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Program profile

25-40 Students

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BA (Hons) Design for Performance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredPortfolio 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

Satisfaction

89%

2025, 4 courses, n=75

Grad rate

96%

Enrollment

900

Earnings

£23k

5yr after

Costs & aid

Home tuition

£9,790

UK/EU students

International tuition

£30,400

overseas students

Discover Uni

Program info updated Sep 7, 6:15 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

University AppApplication

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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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Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Apply

Acceptd

Deadline

Portfolio Submission Deadline — Date TBATBA

Audition

Online Interview — Date TBATBA

How To Apply Ba Design For Performance · rwcmd.ac.uk

Interview Requirements

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

How To Apply Ba Design For Performance · rwcmd.ac.uk

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

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

Satisfaction

89%

2025, 4 courses, n=75

Grad rate

96%

Enrollment

900

Earnings

£23k

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 Sep 7, 6:15 PM