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MA Scenic Arts & Construction (Taught)

MA · 2 Years · Full-time · 21/09/2026 · PostgraduateRoyal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Scheme:
UCAS Conservatoires
Awarded by:
University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)

Course summary

Explore innovative approaches towards creating sets, props and backdrops for stage and screen – whilst working on numerous public performances – in this immersive course that pushes the boundaries of production realisation.

From day one of your training, you’ll be given access to our state-of-the art production workshops, enhancing your abilities and homing in on your specialist field of study in a series of skills-based projects.

You can follow routes into construction, scenic arts or prop design and making, while also developing the skills and knowledge to become a project manager. Whichever route you choose, you'll have many opportunities to put your learning into practice, working with our scenic construction departments to create all sorts of materials for our College productions.

The latest technology is embedded into the training, with digital design and the use of 3D printers, CNC machines and laser cutters forming a core part of your skill set. Training in a lively and supportive working environment that mirrors industry, you’ll enter the world of work with complete confidence in your skills and abilities.

Our recent graduates have gone on to careers in theatre, dance, opera, film and television, working as construction managers, prop makers and scenic artists.

Course details

Principal study options

During the application and audition process, you must select which instrument(s) you wish to specialise in for the duration of your course. On this course, you can choose from the following options:

Main specialism

Only one specialism is studied. It may be possible to study a further instrument, but this will not contribute towards the qualification.

Instrument/specialisms

For all courses, you must select at least one specialism from the 'primary' list. For those studying primary/secondary pathways, two instruments may be selected – one from the 'primary' list and one from the 'secondary' list. Joint pathway students may select any two instruments from either list.

Primary instrument/specialism
  • Digital Props Design and Making
  • Props Construction
  • Scenery Construction
  • Scenic Art
  • Scenic Arts & Construction

How to apply

If you are an international applicant, or you are applying for a postgraduate course, or are choosing certain assessment locations, the 'on time' deadline may be later in the year - please contact the conservatoire directly.

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
RW06
Institution code:
R59
Campus name:
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Open days

Entry requirements

Entry requirements usually include a degree or equivalent qualification in an art and design related subject.

Selection is made on the basis of an interview and portfolio presentation.

We may consider applications from people without formal qualifications, if they have an exceptional level of practical ability and suitable portfolio content.

Additional entry requirements

Interview
Portfolio
All applicants are required to submit a portfolio for consideration. Portfolios are submitted via Acceptd.

English language requirements

English Language requirements can be found on the RWCMD website. www.rwcmd.ac.uk

English Language Requirements https://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/international-students/english-language-requirements

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
Republic of Ireland£18200Whole course
EU£36400Whole course
England£18200Whole course
Northern Ireland£18200Whole course
Scotland£18200Whole course
Wales£18200Whole course
International£36400Whole course
Channel Islands£18200Whole course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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