Bachelor in Theatre (Costume Studies) (BA)

The module “Aesthetics of Historical Dress – Draping” gives students practical experience in shaping fabric into three-dimensional forms, a skill that underpins many of the programme’s hands-on projects. Students also benefit from access to the university’s textile resources and the Fountain School’s production schedule, allowing them to apply theory to real-world costume construction.

The programme blends a strong historical perspective with applied costume-making techniques, preparing graduates for work in theatre, film, television and museum contexts. It is open to students who have completed secondary school with a minimum 70 % average and who have satisfied Academic English 12, and it welcomes applicants with prior interests in costume design, as demonstrated in a Letter of Intent for the diploma track. Graduates leave with the research and practical skills required for roles such as costume designer, costume buyer, or museum curator, and they may continue to postgraduate study in historical research or conservation.

• Four-year BA Honours (Theatre) in Costume Studies
• Two-year Diploma in Costume Studies
• Hands-on projects with the Fountain School’s stage productions
• Emphasis on costume history, pattern drafting and draping techniques

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