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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W461

Performance Design

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£27,250Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
71%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London, the BA (Hons) Performance Design provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. BA (Hons) Performance Design is an innovative programme that delves into contemporary and expanded performance design practices within the creative industries, whilst considering the impact of technological advancements, inclusive and collaborative practices and environmental sustainability. The programme covers a range of design disciplines including: - Space and Environment - Light - Sound - Costume - Video and Extended Realities The programme encourages practical, hands-on experimentation with materials and new technologies for a range of different live, screen... International tuition fees are £27,250 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 71% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years, and a 93% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Fundamentals of Performance Space and Environment
Lighting Design for Live Performance
Sound Design and Sonic Environments
Costume and Character Design
Video and Extended Reality Technologies
Contextual Studies in Performance Design
Professional Practice and Industry Placement
Final Year Performance Design Project
UCAS Code:W461
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CC

Grades alone will not determine whether an applicant may be offered a place. Offers are only made following successful interview.

UCAS Points64

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£27,250

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£81,750

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£27,000£32,000
3 years£16,000£23,000£27,000
5 years£21,500£29,500£34,500

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 23% above UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-02-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
71%
Learning opportunities
64%
Assessment and feedback
56%
Academic support
73%
Organisation and management
38%
Learning resources
70%
Student voice
37%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
93%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London offers Performance Design as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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