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BA Production Technology and Management

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

Only conservatoire-based technical theatre degree in Scotland

Multi-disciplinary environment — work on ballet, opera, drama, and musicals

Notable Alumni

Ruby Noble — RCS Ambassador for Production Technology and Management

Graduates working as stage managers, lighting designers, and production managers across UK theatre, film, and live events

Professional Development

Shure UK, Black Light, PLASA, Association of Lighting Designers

Scottish Ballet, Scottish Opera, Citizens Theatre, Pitlochry Festival Theatre

Increasing responsibility on productions — from assistant roles (Year 1) to senior roles (Year 3)

Work placement opportunities and industry experience modules in final year

Facilities

Fully equipped proscenium arch theatre with fly tower and automated flying

Industry-standard lighting and sound equipment

Professional venues and production workshops

School info

Snapshot

Satisfaction

84%

2025, 5 courses, n=80

Grad rate

100%

Enrollment

1.3K

Earnings

£37k

5yr after

Costs & aid

Home tuition

£1,820

UK/EU students

International tuition

£29,786

overseas students

Discover Uni

Program info updated Sep 7, 6:15 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Only conservatoire-based technical theatre degree in Scotland

Multi-disciplinary environment — work on ballet, opera, drama, and musicals

Notable Alumni

Ruby Noble — RCS Ambassador for Production Technology and Management

Graduates working as stage managers, lighting designers, and production managers across UK theatre, film, and live events

Professional Development

Shure UK, Black Light, PLASA, Association of Lighting Designers

Scottish Ballet, Scottish Opera, Citizens Theatre, Pitlochry Festival Theatre

Increasing responsibility on productions — from assistant roles (Year 1) to senior roles (Year 3)

Work placement opportunities and industry experience modules in final year

Facilities

Fully equipped proscenium arch theatre with fly tower and automated flying

Industry-standard lighting and sound equipment

Professional venues and production workshops

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Only conservatoire-based technical theatre degree in Scotland

Multi-disciplinary environment — work on ballet, opera, drama, and musicals

Notable Alumni

Ruby Noble — RCS Ambassador for Production Technology and Management

Graduates working as stage managers, lighting designers, and production managers across UK theatre, film, and live events

Professional Development

Shure UK, Black Light, PLASA, Association of Lighting Designers

Scottish Ballet, Scottish Opera, Citizens Theatre, Pitlochry Festival Theatre

Increasing responsibility on productions — from assistant roles (Year 1) to senior roles (Year 3)

Work placement opportunities and industry experience modules in final year

Facilities

Fully equipped proscenium arch theatre with fly tower and automated flying

Industry-standard lighting and sound equipment

Professional venues and production workshops

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

UCAS application required before the Acceptd pre-interview tasksJan 13, 2027

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Fee

Interview Assessment Fee

£35

Deadline

All ApplicantsJan 13, 2027

Pre-Interview Tasks via AcceptdFeb 3, 2027

Ba Production Technology Management · rcs.ac.uk

Prescreen Requirements

Portfolio

Required: upload a digitised portfolio to Acceptd by 3 February 2027

Portfolio can include prompt books, setting lists, props lists, scene breakdowns, running lists, cue sheets, colour calls, lighting plans, patch sheets, photos, technical drawings, audio/video clips, testimonials/certificates, and production documentation

Creative Sample

Creative sample requirement: production/performance visit

Creative sample: attend a stage performance (live if possible; recorded or streamed acceptable)

Prepare observations on production elements: set/costume design, staging, lighting, sound, and stage technology

Bring notes or supplementary material; do not write an essay to read out

Creative Sample

Optional creative sample: supplementary creative response task, strongly recommended if portfolio evidence is limited

Read Macbeth Act 1 Scenes i-iii and prepare solutions to production challenges in your chosen specialism

Upload supplementary material to Acceptd

Questionnaire

Required questionnaire: complete the "About You" questionnaire via Acceptd

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via UCAS (main undergraduate system, not Conservatoires)

Create Acceptd account for pre-interview task submission

Institution code: R68 | Programme code: 222F

No deferred entry - must reapply next year

All applicants: 13 January 2027

Late applications considered - email admissions@rcs.ac.uk first

Admission Pathway

Choose specialist subject pathway at point of application:

Stage Management

Lighting

Sound

Stage Technology & Automation

Interview tailored to your chosen specialism

Important Notes

UCAS application fee: £34.50 (paid via UCAS)

Interview assessment fee: £35 (paid via Acceptd, non-refundable)

Fee waivers available for financial hardship

What's The Process

Audition Process

Must be completed by 3 February 2027

Portfolio upload, production visit notes, questionnaire, and optional creative response

Panel cannot proceed without submitted materials

Audition Expectations

Interview with programme staff members

In-person at RCS or online — no disadvantage to online applicants

Bring portfolio and relevant physical work examples

Invited by email approximately 3 weeks before interview date

Scholarship Info

Stage & Screen and Dance scholarships awarded for financial need and merit

Applied for annually after receiving an offer of a place

Audition/interview fee waivers available for financial hardship

Various additional scholarships and bursaries — see RCS Fees & Funding page

School info

Snapshot

Satisfaction

84%

2025, 5 courses, n=80

Grad rate

100%

Enrollment

1.3K

Earnings

£37k

5yr after

Costs & aid

Home tuition

£1,820

UK/EU students

International tuition

£29,786

overseas students

Discover Uni

Program Recognition

Only conservatoire-based technical theatre degree in Scotland

Multi-disciplinary environment — work on ballet, opera, drama, and musicals

Notable Alumni

Ruby Noble — RCS Ambassador for Production Technology and Management

Graduates working as stage managers, lighting designers, and production managers across UK theatre, film, and live events

Professional Development

Shure UK, Black Light, PLASA, Association of Lighting Designers

Scottish Ballet, Scottish Opera, Citizens Theatre, Pitlochry Festival Theatre

Increasing responsibility on productions — from assistant roles (Year 1) to senior roles (Year 3)

Work placement opportunities and industry experience modules in final year

Facilities

Fully equipped proscenium arch theatre with fly tower and automated flying

Industry-standard lighting and sound equipment

Professional venues and production workshops

Updated Sep 7, 6:15 PM