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Foundation Degree in Scenic Construction at Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama - UCAS

Course summary

The Foundation Degree in Scenic Construction is a two-year programme which starts in August each year. The programme has been developed in response to the acute shortage of suitably qualified entry-level technicians to build sets for the rapidly expanding Theatre, Film and Television industries in Wales and beyond. Key Features:

  • Technical Skills - taught skills in carpentry, metalwork, welding, fork lift truck driving, core computer software packages & access equipment training
  • Industry Practice - develop an insight into the theatre & television industry
  • Professional Placements - five placements across the two years, either at RWCMD’s workshop & theatres or with industry partners
  • Industry Partners - Bay Productions, Cardiff Theatrical Services, Bad Wolf (4Wood) & Wild Creations
  • Top up Degree - the option to top up to BA (Hons) Design for Performance.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
RW01
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

Students should normally be working towards their Level 3 or equivalent qualifications although the College will consider applications from people over the age of 18 with relevant skills and/or experience in craft, design and technology. We recommend that you use the personal statement on your application form to demonstrate your interest in theatre/film/TV and any relevant experience. Final selection will be made on the basis of an interview.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.rwcmd.ac.uk

Additional entry requirements

Interview


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535* Year 1
Scotland £9535* Year 1
Wales £9535* Year 1
Channel Islands £9535* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535* Year 1
EU £28400 Year 1
International £28400 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

Please note: The maximum annual Tuition Fee for home students on full-time undergraduate courses is governed by the Welsh Government and is subject to increase. The international & EU fees stated are for one academic year and are subject to an annual increase.
Foundation Degree in Scenic Construction at Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama - UCAS