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Foundation Degree in Technical Production
- Foundation Degree in Arts
- 2 Years
- Full-Time
- 21 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
- Awarded by:
- University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)
Course summary
The Foundation Degree in Technical Production is a two-year programme.
With technology at its core, this course offers practical, hands-on training in a variety of high-end lighting, sound, and video systems – skills that are in high demand for the theatre, events, film and television industries in Wales and across the rest of the UK.
You’ll have classes given by leading professionals operating at the top of their field, alongside several production placements, both based at the College and with our industry partners here in Wales.
With your placements, developing your expertise for a technical career in the creative industries is only one part of it. These experiences will also help you to build communication and team working skills that are essential to thriving in collaborative environments.
After graduation, you could take on roles such as a production electrician, lighting technician or programmer, sound and system engineer, video operator or programmer, among many more.
How to apply
This course has restrictions on who can apply.
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
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:
- RW04
- Institution code:
- R86
- Campus name:
- Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Students should normally be working towards their Level 3 or equivalent qualifications although the College will consider applications from people over the age of 18 with relevant skills and/or experience in craft, design and technology. We recommend that you use the personal statement on your application form to demonstrate your interest in theatre/film/TV and any relevant experience. Final selection will be made on the basis of an interview. https://www.rwcmd.ac.uk
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- To arrrange an interview all applicants are required to create an Acceptd profile and application at the point of submitting their UCAS application (https://app.getacceptd.com/rwcmd) .
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.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9790* |
* 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
Please note:
The maximum annual Tuition Fee for home students on full-time undergraduate courses is governed by the Welsh Government and is subject to increase.
The international & EU fees stated are for one academic year and are subject to an annual increase.
*Provisional fee
Course contact details
Admissions Team
Email:admissions@rwcmd.ac.uk
Phone:029 2039 1361
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Castle Grounds
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3ER
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