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Stage Management and Technical Theatre

Course details
  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Awarded by:
University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)

Course summary

BA (Hons) Stage Management and Technical Theatre is a three year full-time undergraduate course. The programme combines extensive training in core technical skills, sound and lighting design, and the full range of stage management skills.

According to their individual interests and career goals, students gain a broad practical experience in a range of technical and production roles. As part of the Richard Burton Company, they are responsible for fifteen shows each year, ranging from small scale tours of specially commissioned new plays through to main stage musicals. The College’s artistic programme also offers opportunities to work on music concerts, opera productions, in-house events and festivals.

For more information, please see our website.

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

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:
R86
Campus name:
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

International applicants whose first language is not English will need to gain an English language qualification. For more information, please see our website: https://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/englishlanguage

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

Applicants will be selected for interview on the basis of the information provided on the UCAS application form.

Following an interview, conditions of any subsequent offers made are determined by academic staff, depending on the individual applicants' qualifications and the interview process. The College accepts many different level 3 qualifications including A-Levels, Scottish Highers, BTEC National Diploma/Certificate, WBQ, International Baccalaureate, Advanced GNVQ, AVCE or Advanced Diploma (Level 3) as well as recognised international qualifications.

Any conditions set are made on grades not UCAS tariff points.

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 BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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

LocationFeeYear
England£9790*Year 1
Northern Ireland£9790*Year 1
Scotland£9790*Year 1
Wales£9790*Year 1
Channel Islands£9790*Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9790*Year 1
EU£29500Year 1
International£29500Year 1

* 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.

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