Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
MA Design for Performance MA
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

Key Course Facts

Course Description

MA Design for Performance is a two year, full-time taught programme .

Specialist Pathways:

  • Set & Costume Design
  • Set Design
  • Costume Design and Construction
  • Scenic Arts and Construction
  • Digital Props Design and Making
  • Puppetry Design and Making
  • Lighting Design
  • Sound Design
  • Virtual Design and Virtual Reality (VR)
  • Collaborative Performance Practice

Entry Requirements / Admissions

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
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study MA Design for Performance, MA, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Entry requirements usually include a degree or equivalent qualification in an art and design related subject. Selection is made on the basis of an interview and portfolio presentation. The College may consider applications from people without formal qualifications if they have an exceptional level of practical ability and suitable portfolio content.

Costs

Tuition Fees MA Design for Performance MA

Ireland £15900
EU £31800
England UK £15900
Northern Ireland £15900
Scotland £15900
Wales £15900
International £31800
Channel Islands £15900

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:

January 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 Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama is a performance arts college with conservatoire status, found in the Welsh capital of Cardiff. Undergraduate students have the chance to study subjects like Jazz, Acting, and Stage Management under the guidance of veteran teaching staff who have all worked extensively in their particular field. Those students who intend on studying at the Postgraduate level will find an uncommonly large range of subject options to explore. No matter what you intend to study here, the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama has a well earned reputation in the industry, and prepares all of its students to an exceptional standard.

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Where is this programme taught

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Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
MA Design for Performance MA Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama - - - £15900 £31800 - Cardiff On campus Full-time