BA (Hons) Costume Design and Making at Buckinghamshire New University

Programme overview

From film to fashion shows, TV to theatre, all productions depend on great costumes to bring stories to life and capture the imagination of the audience. Develop your skills in costume making, as well as showing the process, creativity and innovation behind your designs.

Faculty: Performing Arts | Duration: Three Years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

With this costume design course you can expect a whirlwind of briefs, from period dresses to futuristic and modern-day costumes - immerse yourself in the scripts, and bring performances to life with your creations. Creativity, innovation, critical, independent thinking, and the development of your personal design philosophy are at the core of this Costume Design and Making degree. Core modules include Design Techniques and Concepts, Materials and Processes part 1, Materials and Processes part 2, Textiles for Costume, Contextual studies, Contemporary Issues and Creative Practice, Live Project, Independent Project, Advanced Costume Techniques, Professional Studies for Costume Design, Contextual studies 2, Research and Development, Final Major Project, Professional Practice. Optional modules include Belonging & Becoming, Enterprise.

Career pathways

Upon graduation, you will be prepared for a range of career possibilities. You may also choose to stay on at Buckinghamshire New University and study a postgraduate programme. Roles include Costume designer for the creative industries, Pattern cutter, Costume developer, Garment technologist, Studio manager or costume design coordinator, Film/theatre/performance stylist, Costume supervisor, Costume exhibition or game designer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 88 - 112 UCAS points can be obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject. Please list all your qualifications on the application form as you will be asked to provide copies when we receive your application. A minimum of two full A-levels (or equivalent) is required. Every application is considered on an individual basis. Applicants will need to complete an interview and/or demonstrate portfolio work, further guidance is given on the interview and portfolio advice pages. If you wish to enquire further, please send your query along with any academic evidence or references to [email protected]. UCAS code CODM.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 15,910 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Three Years

Apply through the official page: https://www.bucks.ac.uk/study/apply-direct

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