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Bachelor of Arts - BA

Production Arts: Props, Painting and Set

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Production Arts: Props, Painting and Set course at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.

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Most popular A-levels studied

The Production Arts: Props, Painting and Set course at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Theatre production
Design, and creative and performing arts
SubjectGrade
Drama and Theatre StudiesB
English LiteratureB
SociologyB
HistoryC
PsychologyB
SubjectGrade
Drama and Theatre StudiesB
English LiteratureB
HistoryC
PsychologyB
SociologyB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: W465

Here's what Royal Central School of Speech and Drama says about its Production Arts: Props, Painting and Set course.

The BA (Hons) Production Arts: Props, Painting and Set is an immersive programme, tailored for individuals passionate about the behind-the-scenes creations that brings theatrical productions, films and live events to life.

The programme aims to develop and support academically engaged makers with rigorous technical, creative, reflective and collaborative skills. You will learn through workshops, lectures, projects and productions; collaborating with peers and visiting professional practitioners. You will undertake projects which cover research and experimentation of design interpretation and realisation.

This comprehensive training experience is designed to equip you with the practical skills and creative techniques essential in the world of production arts, including the use of sustainable materials and new technologies.

This programme emphasises artistic expression and practical craftsmanship, providing a unique opportunity to gain a deep understanding of the industry. Whether aspiring to work in theatre, film or live events, you will graduate with skills for professional industry in prop making, scenic painting, and set construction, ready to contribute your creative talents to the dynamic world of visual storytelling.

Source: Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts - BA

Department

Production

Location

Main Site | London

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Theatre production

• Creative arts and design

Start date

28 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year (provisional)
Scotland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Wales£9,535 per year (provisional)
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Channel Islands£9,535 per year (provisional)
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year (provisional)
EU£27,250 per year (provisional)
International£27,250 per year (provisional)

The modules you will study

Working alongside students from each of the other Theatre production courses, enabling you to engage and understand the collaborative work of theatre.

How you will be assessed

Emphasis is placed on your own interaction with challenges and opportunities which the programme provides and you are expected to develop an independent and self -directed approach to your studies and praxis, which will serve you in your continuing professional development. The teaching and learning methods used to enable these outcomes to be achieved and demonstrated are: Studio teaching, lectures and workshops; Professional masterclasses; Seminars; Group and one to one tutorials; Tutor and peer supervised production work.

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama student reviews

(3.9)
Based on 7 reviews from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama's students and alumni
5 star
14%
4 star
57%
3 star
29%
2 star
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2nd year student

2 years ago

For the size of the school, the student union goes beyond what is expected - so many events, your voice always feels heard, great union president

(5)
Student Union

2nd year student

2 years ago

Student union offers lots of events, bar fantastic - good location In North London. Good to mix with other courses

(4)
University life

2nd year student

2 years ago

Accommodation expensive and not near the school so didn’t use. Financial support alright but not enough to fully cover shortfall. Cost of living standard for London

(3)
Finance

2nd year student

2 years ago

DSD and counselling brilliant. SU means voices are heard. Tutors hands off when it comes to personal matters which has advantages and disadvantages

(4)
Support

2nd year student

2 years ago

Library brilliant and expansive. Rooming issues despite new block being built. Some parts of building falling apart, but generally workable

(3)
Facilities

2nd year student

2 years ago

Great tutors, some of the best in the country. Varied, step by step entry into the industry. Professional, decent feedback. However Rooming issues often

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Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Production Arts: Props, Painting and Set course at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Design, and creative and performing arts
Drama

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

78%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

90%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

85%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

78%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

83%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

81%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

82%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

83%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

70%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

71%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

71%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

62%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

56%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

55%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

85%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

83%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

59%

low

How well organised is your course?

48%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

75%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

90%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

64%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

43%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

70%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

68%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

70%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

83%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

78%

med

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

78%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

90%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

85%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

78%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

83%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

81%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

82%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

83%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

70%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

71%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

71%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

62%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

56%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

55%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

85%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

83%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

59%

low

How well organised is your course?

48%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

75%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

90%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

64%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

43%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

70%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

68%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

70%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

83%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

78%

med

Student information

The Production Arts: Props, Painting and Set course at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Theatre production
Design, and creative and performing arts
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female69%Male31%Other1%
Where students come from
International15%UK85%
Student performance
2:1 or above87%
Number of students595
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female75%Male24%Other1%
Where students come from
International15%UK85%
Student performance
2:1 or above83%
Number of students440
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Production Arts: Props, Painting and Set at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama graduates who took Production Arts: Props, Painting and Set - or another course in the same subject area.

Performing arts

Earnings

£18.5k

First year after graduation

£23k

Third year after graduation

£28.2k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Production Arts: Props, Painting and Set.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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