Costume Production Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Join the Costume Production course to develop the understanding and skills you need to pursue a successful career in, or related to, the production and management of costumes and accessories for theatre, film, television and performance.

This course combines costume-making techniques with core backstage etiquette. Learn and develop your construction skills in producing costumes to be worn and performed in. Students learn a variety of skills in sewing, cutting, draping and construction, creating bespoke costumes for fully realised productions, alongside backstage management and dressing.

During the course you’ll cover the entire process of costume creation; from pattern-cutting, construction, corsetry, dancewear, millinery and wig dressing to key skills including dressing and working as a Film Standby. You will work in professionally equipped workrooms using industry-standard pattern cutting tables, dedicated machines, half and full-scale stands, industrial steamers/irons, laundry and dyeing facilities.

Our famous Face 2 Face event in your graduating year is attended by dozens of industry representatives looking for the latest talent.

All our tutors are working professionals and recent visiting tutors have extensive experience within the costume industry on productions such as Frozen the Musical, Wicked, Disney’s Loki and Bridgerton. Our graduates go on to work as Costume Makers, Supervisors, Dressers, Costume Trainees and Standbys in various wardrobe departments, for theatre, opera, circus, film, television, national and international tours and large-scale events.

“I chose Costume Production at Rose Bruford College because you gain knowledge and experience in all aspects of wardrobe, from supervision to making and pattern drafting to dressing. I love collaborating to create performances that are staged in one of our three campus main stages or in London theatres.”\
Jack, Costume Production student

International Students:

We welcome students from around the world for undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree study in performance, design and production arts. 

We also run a six-month foundation programme for international students who are looking for a shorter period of study. 

You will be studying close to London and have easy access to the amazing culture, restaurants and theatre there. 

When you study with us, you will join students from more than 25 different countries, and develop skills that could take your career all over the world. We have links worldwide with partner institutions on student and staff exchanges, collaborative projects and wider research initiatives. 

You may find our international students web page and guide useful: www.bruford.ac.uk/study/international-students/

We have dedicated staff at the College to support international students from initial enquiry through to enrolment. There are regular webinars for international students and opportunities to visit campus throughout the year. If you have any questions, big or small, please contact international@bruford.ac.uk.