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PostgraduateMA

Costume Design for Performance

University of the Arts London
London, England
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15 monthsDuration
£30,890Per Year (Intl)
£14,420Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Costume Design for Performance at University of the Arts London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 15-month full-time structure. MA Costume Design for Performance aims to develop confident and experimental practitioners who will push the boundaries of the subject of costume beyond its established role. This course aims to nurture creative ideas about costume and performance. What can you expect? Students will design, realise and experiment with costume based performance ideas that enable them to define their voice in relation to contemporary culture and practice, while responding visually to the relevant performance context. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 80% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Costume Design Practice
Pattern Cutting and Tailoring Techniques
Textile Printing and Surface Manipulation
Performance Context and Character Creation
Drawing for Costume Design
Computer Aided Design for Fashion and Costume
Contemporary Performance and Cultural Practice
Research Methods and Professional Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,890

per year

Total Course Cost (15 months)£61,780

Home Student Fee

£14,420

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
20%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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