BA (Hons) Set Design for Stage and Screen in Buckingham United Kingdom | Buckinghamshire New University

This program is also available as a four-year option, beginning with a Foundation Year. The introductory year helps you strengthen academic abilities while building self-assurance, allowing you to recognize both your strengths and areas for growth before advancing to undergraduate studies.

Throughout this set design degree, we strive to shape you into imaginative, thoughtful, and proficient practitioners in theatre, film, and television production design. Our supportive environment encourages creative exploration, empowering you to challenge conventional design boundaries.

The curriculum is grounded in current industry practices, enriched by ongoing professional input, and framed within historical and theoretical contexts. You'll cultivate the ability to approach design projects with originality, delivering exceptional results through thorough research, critical analysis, creative experimentation, and skill refinement.

You'll gain expertise in visual aesthetics, technical production methods, CAD, and technical drafting—equipping you with comprehensive design knowledge. By mastering essential creative industry competencies, you'll refine your specialized interests and graduate with a professional portfolio aligned with your career aspirations.