BA Set Design and Production (Full-time) (
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
About this course
BA Hons in Set Design and Production (Full-time), a drama degree focused on practical workshop and studio training for stage, screen, and events. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. Assessment is entirely practical with no traditional written exams, and teaching involves collaboration with active industry professionals. The first year covers foundational methods through modules such as Principles of Design, Props and Production Roles, Scenic Construction and Drawing, and Scenic Art and Costume. The second year develops technical realization with Design Realisation, Production for Screen, Production Project, and Virtual Production Practice. The final year centers on independent practical work through Independent Project, Professional Practice, Site-Specific Theatre, and Major Project, alongside optional choices including Work Placement, Individual Project, International Mobility Opportunity, and The Role of Assistant.
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Entry requirements
96-112 UCAS Tariff Points, Portfolio and Interview We are interested in creative people who demonstrate a strong commitment to art and/or design and, therefore, we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. We arrange interviews for all applicants to assess suitability for the chosen course. Your skills, achievements and life experience will be considered, as well as your portfolio of work.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 70%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 95%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 35%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Quality and Regulatory Professionals: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 40%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 3%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 69%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Modules
- Principles of Design
- Props and Production Roles
- Scenic Construction and Drawing
- Production Technologies
- Scenic Art and Costume
- Production, Performance and Genre
- Personal Project
- Design Realisation
- Production for Screen
- Production Project
- Design Process
- Creative Industry
- Virtual Production Practice
- Personal Project
- Work Placement
- International Mobility Opportunity
- Independent Project
- Professional Practice
- Site-Specific Theatre
- Major Project
- Personal Project
- Work Placement
- Individual Project
- International Mobility Opportunity
- The Role of Assistant
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Set Design and Production (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £16,500 after 3 years, £22,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,500 and £26,500. The £22,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Drama.
What do graduates of BA Set Design and Production (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Set Design and Production (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Set Design and Production (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
The average entrant had 128 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Set Design and Production (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.