Costume Design and Construction, BA (Hons)

This specialist degree develops costume design and construction skills, enabling you to translate creative ideas into professional costumes for theatre, film, television, dance, opera, and other performances. Explore techniques including corsetry, pattern cutting, draping, tailoring, millinery, costume props, fabric knowledge, textile breakdown, print and dye, and emerging technologies. The course cultivates industry-relevant, collaborative, and autonomous professionals.Key features include hands-on work experience placements up to one year, potentially earning a Diploma or Certificate in Professional Practice; global trips to venues like the V&A in London and National Theatre costume department, plus opera, ballet, theatre, and dance performances; and personalised studies via eight optional modules and CoLab interdisciplinary projects focused on sustainability, innovation, or social change. Graduates secure roles in costume design and construction at firms like Angels Costumiers and the BBC, freelancing for productions from Outlander to Marvel features, pantomimes, cruise ships, and more.