Course summary
RWCMD is a world leader in the training of designers for performance. The Design department offers immersive, hands-on practical training for students wanting to work across the theatre, event, film and television industries. RWCMD’s courses offer intensive training across set design and construction, costume design and construction, prop making, model making, computer aided design, and puppetry. Students find themselves not only at the centre of the College’s diverse creative community, but engaged in a wider international exchange through the Design department’s networks. The Design department enjoys close relationships within a thriving Creative Industries sector in Wales and beyond, hosting regular visits and talks by leading international practitioners, and placement opportunities with renowned venues, TV and film production companies. Recent students have undertaken placements at venues such as the Royal Opera House, the National Theatre, Theatr Clwyd, Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru and Sherman Theatre, and with companies such as Bay Productions, Bad Wolf / 4 Wood, and Cardiff Theatrical Services. For more information on this three-year undergraduate degree please see our website: http://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/design
How to apply
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2024.
If you already have a 2024 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
31Jan
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W460
- Institution code:
- R86
- Campus name:
- Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
International applicants whose first language is not English will need to gain an English language qualification. For more information, please see our website: https://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/englishlanguage
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
Applicants will be selected for interview on the basis of the information provided on the UCAS application form. We recommend that applicants undertake a general art and design foundation course prior to entry. An A-Level or an equivalent level 3 qualification in art and design is the minimum requirement for entry. Equivalent qualifications include Scottish Highers, BTEC National Diploma/Certificate, WBQ, International Baccalaureate, Advanced GNVQ, AVCE or Advanced Diploma (Level 3), or recognised international qualifications. However, the minimum conditions attached to any offer of a place are based on individual applications and portfolio presentation during interview
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Portfolio
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9000* | Year 1 |
| England | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000* | Year 1 |
| EU | £25300 | Year 1 |
| International | £25300 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9000* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The fees stated are for one academic year and are subject to an annual increase.
Provider information
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Castle Grounds
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3ER