OpenFieldMaster of Arts in Design for Performance Direct Admission Pathway
Two-year specialized scenography and costume program featuring high-level production design for the Linbury Prize and Cardiff public stage seasons.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Honours degree (2:1 or equivalent) in theatre design, architecture, fine art, or fashion
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Comprehensive design portfolio demonstrating visual research, 3D scale models, and costume renderings
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic or professional theater references
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Leverhulme Trust Arts Scholarships and Welsh Government postgraduate loans up to £18,770
- Application fee
- UCAS Conservatoires application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- £10,200 per academic year (Home) / £23,500 (International)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (RWCMD) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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