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Production (Arts and Design)
- BA
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 21/09/2026
- Undergraduate
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Course summary
The application deadline for this programme is 31 March 2026
Studying Production Arts and Design at RCS, you’ll learn in a high-level conservatoire environment, preparing you for a career as a scenic artist, prop maker, stage carpenter, costume maker, or set/costume designer.
Production consists of both the BA Production Arts and Design and the BA Production Technology and Management programmes. Production students work closely with each other both in the classroom and on RCS productions.
The Production Arts and Design programme creates a high-level learning environment for aspiring scenic artists, prop makers, stage carpenters, costume makers, and set and costume designers. You will be learning in an environment where your creativity and individuality is as important as your technical skill.
You will be accepted based on your profile in one particular area, taken from the five subjects on offer. You will follow an individual pathway based on a major and minor study to ensure a quality learning experience and will have the unique opportunity to engage with the diverse range of performance programmes.
The facilities available to our Production students are second to none. The Wallace Studios at Speirs Locks has purpose-built production workshops and design studios. The Renfrew Street building has five public performance spaces including a fully-equipped proscenium arch theatre and a black box studio theatre. The combination of professional venues, extensive workshops, construction spaces, design studios and the latest stage and workshop technologies provides a fantastic learning environment.
Our standards are based on professional practice and we have strong links with industry partners from across the UK and beyond. We have close relationships with the national performing arts organisations in Scotland as well as many of the regional theatres. We work closely with these partners to ensure the education you receive is current, competitive and of the highest professional standard.
Audition Information
All applicants are required to complete a pre-interview task relevant to your chosen discipline area. This must be completed and uploaded to Acceptd a mimimum of five working days prior to your interview date. Without this, we will not be able to proceed with the interview.
We do not offer deferred entry for this programme
Subject options
This course offers the following subject options:
- Costume Construction
- Props Construction
- Scenic Art
- Set Construction
- Set and Costume Design
Modules
Please refer to our website for more information.
Assessment method
Please refer to our website for more information.
How to apply
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:
- 221F
- Institution code:
- R68
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Currently around 20% of our students come from outside the UK. Between them, they represent over 55 different nationalities and add a rich diversity to the Conservatoire. To find out more please visit: https://www.rcs.ac.uk/study/international-students/
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - A* - E
A Levels — 2 passes
Scottish Higher - A - D
Three passes at Scottish Highers
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 45 - 24 points
International Baccalaureate — minimum score of 24 with 3 subjects at Higher Level
We accept a wide range of educational qualifications and equivalencies for entry to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. If you have any questions about your qualifications, please contact our admissions team at admissions@rcs.ac.uk
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- Applicants who apply on time are invited to an interview by email, approximately three weeks before. Interviews will take place in person, however online interviews are available for those who are unable to travel to RCS. We have many years of experience of conducting online interviews and have a well-established format and process in place, so no applicant will be disadvantaged by being assessed in this manner. If possible, we encourage candidates to select an in-person interview as this gives you the opportunity to view our facilities.
- Portfolio
- Pre-Interview Task Prior to attending your interview (in-person or online), you are required to set up an Acceptd account and complete some pre-interview tasks. It is important that you show us your previous work (portfolio) as well as your response to these set tasks. Without this, we will not be able to proceed with the interview: “About You” questionnaire (completed online via Acceptd) Upload a digitised version of your portfolio to Acceptd Production / Performance Presentation (task details on our website) Creative Technical Response Project (task details on our website). These tasks must be completed a minimum of five working days in advance of the interview so that the panel can properly interrogate them in advance of your interview. You will be required to digitise this work and upload it to ‘Acceptd’. Please refer to the website for full details on what to prepare.
- Other
- All applicants are required to create an Acceptd profile and application (https://app.getacceptd.com/rcs) at the point of submitting their UCAS application, regardless of which audition location you have selected. More information on this can be found on our website (https://www.rcs.ac.uk/courses/ba-production-arts-design/#how-to-apply). If you have any questions, please contact us at hello@rcs.ac.uk
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | 6.5 with no component below 5.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 88 | Overall score of 88, with minimum scores of: Reading – 18, Listening – 17, Speaking – 20, Writing – 17 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | Overall score of 62 with a minimum of 59 in all components (reading, listening, speaking, writing) |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Overall score of 176 with a minimum of 162 in all components | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | Overall score of 176 with a minimum of 162 in all components |
More information about our language requirements can be found at the weblink. https://www.rcs.ac.uk/study/international-students/english-requirements/
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
| EU | £28919* | Year 1 |
| International | £28919* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Please note, all new students are required to pay associated programme cost related fees at the start of their studies.
For more information on fees, funding and Scholarship, please see our website: https://www.rcs.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/
Sponsorship information
The School of Stage and Screen scholarships are awarded for a mixture of financial need and merit. Scholarships are applied for and awarded on an annual basis. If you are offered a place at the Conservatoire, you will be forwarded the link to apply for a Scholarship- https://www.rcs.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/scholarships/
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