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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Costume Construction
University Centre South Essex
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Costume Construction course at University Centre South Essex.
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UCAS Tariff
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: B5L2
Here's what University Centre South Essex says about its Costume Construction course.
The BA (Hons) Costume Construction course places an emphasis on the knowledge and use of both historical and current pattern cutting construction print and finishing techniques. These are applied and accurately tailored to fit a modern day figure whilst effectively interpreting a certain shape silhouette or era of a given design. Areas of study can include; opera, dance, theatre, musical, theatre performance, art, film and television. Teaching is undertaken in small groups with a studio/making focus.
Why study this degree at University Centre South Essex?
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We have a unique collaboration with the Royal Ballet and Opera (which exclusively adds value to the student experience and enhances employability.
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Small cohort sizes enable bespoke delivery and access to machinery and equipment.
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A strong history of collaboration with diverse organisations both locally and nationally provides students with a variety of platforms to showcase their skills, network and promote their work.
Source: University Centre South Essex
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Faculty of Higher Education
Location
University Centre Thurrock | Grays
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Theatrical wardrobe design
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £17,930 per year |
| International | £17,930 per year |
The modules you will study
Year 1 Units (Level 4)
Costume in Context Technical Skills Underpinnings Textile Exploration Costume Interpretation
Year 2 Units (Level 5)
For Future Generations Specialist Focus Industry Practice Creative Exploration
Year 3 Units (Level 6)
Theory as Practice Personal Project Professional Progression Final Major Project
How you will be assessed
Coursework is assessed in a range of different ways in order to accommodate a variety of learning styles and aptitudes including portfolio and sketchbook submissions, group presentations, written essays and research folders. There are no examinations. Percentage of the course assessed by coursework: Year 1 100% coursework: 88% Studio based with a written element 12% Year 2 100% coursework: 75% Studio based with a written element 25% Year 3 100% coursework: 75% Studio based with a written element 25%
University Centre South Essex student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University Centre South Essex
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University Centre South Essex students who took the Costume Construction course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
100%
high
Teaching on my course
100%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
100%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
100%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
100%
high
Learning opportunities
97%
high
Learning opportunities
97%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
100%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
97%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
97%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
95%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
97%
high
Assessment and feedback
98%
high
Assessment and feedback
98%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
98%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
97%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
100%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
97%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
97%
high
Academic support
99%
high
Academic support
99%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
100%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
98%
high
Organisation and management
90%
high
Organisation and management
90%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
92%
high
How well organised is your course?
88%
high
Learning resources
67%
low
Learning resources
67%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
61%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
74%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
79%
med
Student voice
89%
high
Student voice
89%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
86%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
90%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
90%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
82%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
93%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
93%
high
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University Centre South Essex graduates who took Costume Construction - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
75%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.
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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