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Stage Management and Technical Theatre

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Northbrook College
Awarded by:
University of the Arts London
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Course summary

Course Information
Step into the world of live performance and technical theatre with our BA (Hons) Stage Management and Technical Theatre degree. This practical, industry-focused course prepares you for essential backstage roles in theatre, live events, and entertainment.

You’ll explore pathways in Stage Management, Production Management, Lighting Design, and Sound Design, gaining hands-on experience in our professional Northbrook Theatre and Studio 21. From scheduling and budgeting to coordinating productions and managing technical teams, you’ll develop the skills needed to ensure smooth, safe, and successful performances.

Training combines traditional techniques with cutting-edge technology, including ETC ION lighting desks, Digico SD Series sound consoles, advanced AV systems, and full rigging facilities. Collaboration is central to the course—you’ll work on live productions alongside other creative disciplines, building a strong portfolio and professional network.

Our graduates have gone on to work with leading organisations such as the Royal Opera House, National Theatre, and West End productions including Hamilton, Wicked, and War Horse, as well as festivals, touring companies, and TV/film projects.

Modules
Year One

  • Theatre Induction and Process

  • Ideas in Context: Performance and Everyday Life

  • Production Lab

  • Production Practice – Rehearsal Period and Process

  • Live Project 1

  • Discipline Development – Defining Your Craft

Year Two

  • Skills Lab

  • Collaborative Practice

  • Live Project 2

  • Ideas in Context: Theatre and Performance Ideologies

  • Industry Practice

Year Three

  • Identifying and Defining Professional Product

  • Professional Development

  • Dissertation

  • Proposal for Practice

  • Professional Discipline Practice

Key Features

  • Professional Northbrook Theatre and Studio 21 rehearsal spaces

  • ETC ION lighting desk and Digico SD Series sound consoles

  • Industry-standard rigging systems, prompt desk, radio comms, and cue lights

  • Opportunities for live public performances and external commissions

  • Strong industry links with venues such as the Royal Opera House and National Theatre

Validated by University of the Arts London (UAL)
This programme is validated by University of the Arts London (UAL), ranked second in the world for art and design (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024). UAL ensures the quality and standards of our curriculum, enriching your learning experience.

Subject options

This course offers the following subject options:

  • Theatre

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Northbrook College

Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
W450
Institution code:
C57
Campus name:
Northbrook College
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Chichester College Group (inc Brinsbury, Chichester, Crawley, Northbrook & Worthing Colleges) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
W450
Institution code:
C57
Campus name:
Northbrook College

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 48

We look at each application individually, considering your grades, interview (along with your portfolio/audition) and any relevant experience. We typically expect students to have achieved 48 UCAS points or PPP in a Level 3 Diploma / Extended Diploma. Mature students who don't meet these standard entry requirements may be able to show us their potential through relevant experience. Applicants whose first language is not English and who do not have GCSE English will be asked to take an IELTS assessment or equivalent and will need to achieve an overall score of 6.0, with 6.0 in the writing element and at least 5.5 in all other sub elements.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP

We look at each application individually, considering your grades, interview (along with your portfolio/audition) and any relevant experience. We typically expect students to have achieved 48 UCAS points or PPP in a Level 3 Diploma / Extended Diploma. Mature students who don't meet these standard entry requirements may be able to show us their potential through relevant experience. Applicants whose first language is not English and who do not have GCSE English will be asked to take an IELTS assessment or equivalent and will need to achieve an overall score of 6.0, with 6.0 in the writing element and at least 5.5 in all other sub elements.

Additional entry requirements

Interview
This will include an informal chat about the course and your previous experience.
Portfolio
You are required to bring a portfolio of productions that you have worked on or been involved with to be discussed at your interview.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Applicants whose first language is not English and who do not have GCSE English will be asked to take an IELTS assessment or equivalent and will need to achieve an overall score of 6.0, with 6.0 in the writing element and at least 5.5 in all other sub elements.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£9790*
International£16500*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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