Subject Leader MA Costume

Merton Hall Road, London UK

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced academic costume maker to help shape the future of costume design and creative education at Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Colleges of Arts, University of the Arts London.

As Subject Leader for MA Costume, you’ll provide fresh, academic leadership for the MA Costume pathway, ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning and student experience. You’ll lead the strategic development, design and delivery of an innovative, new curriculum that combines critical research with creative practice, while overseeing the day-to-day management of the course in line with University and College policies and procedures.

MA Costume embraces historical knowledge as a foundation for progressive, future-facing practice. The course enables students to develop advanced research methods alongside the practical realisation of costume design, equipping graduates to engage critically with social, environmental and cultural justice in contemporary costume practice and the wider creative industries.

Through your leadership, students will gain the creative, technical and professional skills required to succeed in costume design and making across a range of creative industries, preparing them for sustainable and innovative careers.

About you

You’ll hold a degree or higher qualification in costume or a closely related discipline and demonstrate a professional level of expertise in costume making. You’ll have substantial experience of course leadership, curriculum management, teaching and assessment within higher education, together with a fresh vision for the future of costume and an established reputation through research and/or professional practice.

You’ll also bring excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, enabling you to lead effectively, collaborate with colleagues and external partners, and contribute to the continued success, development and reputation of the MA Costume programme.

Closing date: 10 November 2026.

Scheduled interview date: week commencing 23 November 2026.

Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Esther Armstrong/Programme Director for Theatre Screen and Performance Arts e.ar

Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

£54,037 to £65,092 pro rata