Costume Production BA (Hons)
Rose Bruford College
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Costume Production BA (Hons) at Rose Bruford College for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Polymers and Textiles.
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21000 | £21840 | £25133 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £25000 | £17038 - £26377 | £19194 - £32827 |
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Course Description
Join the Costume Production course to develop the understanding and skills you need to pursue a successful career in, or related to, the production and management of costumes and accessories for theatre, film, television and performance.
This course combines costume-making techniques with core backstage etiquette. Learn and develop your construction skills in producing costumes to be worn and performed in. Students learn a variety of skills in sewing, cutting, draping and construction, creating bespoke costumes for fully realised productions, alongside backstage management and dressing.
During the course you’ll cover the entire process of costume creation; from, pattern-cutting, construction, corsetry, dancewear, millinery and wig dressing to key skills including dressing and working as a Film Standby. You will work in professionally equipped workrooms using industry-standard pattern cutting tables, dedicated machines, half and full-scale stands, industrial steamers/irons, laundry and dying facilities.
Our famous Face 2 Face event in your graduating year is attended by dozens of industry representatives looking for the latest talent.
All our tutors are working professionals and recent visiting tutors have extensive experience within the costume industry on productions such as Frozen the Musical, Wicked, Disney’s Loki and Bridgerton. Our graduates go on to work as Costume Makers, Supervisors, Dressers, Costume Trainees and Standbys in various wardrobe departments, for theatre, opera, circus, film, television, national and international tours and large-scale events.
“I chose Costume Production at Rose Bruford College because you gain knowledge and experience in all aspects of wardrobe, from supervision to making and pattern drafting to dressing. I love collaborating to create performances that are staged in one of our three campus main stages or in London theatres.”
Jack, Costume Production student
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Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
64* UCAS points (We do not require a foundation year) This is equivalent to two C’s at ‘A’ level or one Merit and two Passes at BTEC (QCF) National Diploma or equivalent. *We offer places based upon your future potential. We may offer you a place based on lower UCAS points than shown here, or an offer that is not linked to UCAS points if we have evidence of your potential from your application or audition/portfolio review.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Polymers and Textiles
All Polymers and Textiles courses of Rose Bruford College
Qualification requirements
Widening Access and Contextual Admissions: Rose Bruford College is committed to widening access. We encourage applications from all students with the potential to succeed, regardless of your background, and ensure that no groups are disadvantaged during the application process. We welcome students from all educational backgrounds. For instance, we look at your age, whether you declare a disability, whether you have spent time in care, the area in which you live and, if appropriate, the relative performance of the school you attend. We offer places based upon your future potential. We may offer you a place based on lower UCAS points than shown here, or an offer that is not linked to UCAS points, if we have evidence of your potential from your application or interview.
Costs
Tuition Fees Costume Production BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £21735 | year 1 |
| International | £21735 | year 1 |
| EU | £22800 | year 1 |
| International | £22800 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The EU and International student tuition fees listed here are for September 2023 entry, the tuition fees for September 2024 entry have not been published yet.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
About Rose Bruford College
Rose Bruford College of Theatre & Performance (RBC) is a school specialised in teaching Drama, located in the South of London. RBC provides education based on all aspects of Drama production, ranging from Acting and Audio Production, to Lighting Design and Costume Production. Whatever your interest might be, the facilities and departments are in place at this college to provide for your particular needs.
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Student composition of Rose Bruford College
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Total number of students enrolled at Rose Bruford College by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 695
- postgraduates:
- 125
- Total:
- 820
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Theatrical Wardrobe Design”: 810 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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