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Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama

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BA (Hons) Stage Management & Technical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

•National Conservatoire of Wales

•Degree awarded by University of South Wales

Training

•Combines core technical skills, sound and lighting design, video, construction, and stage management

•Focus on chosen specialism within a professional working environment

•100% student satisfaction (2024 National Student Survey)

Professional Development

•External placements at venues including the National Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Welsh National Opera, the Royal Court, and Glastonbury

•Production placements from the first term, predominantly with the in-house Richard Burton Company, with up to two in professional UK production companies

•Third-year students work as senior members of the production team

School Info

Snapshot

89%

Satisfaction

2025, 4 courses, n=75

96%

Grad Rate

900

Enrollment

£23k

Earnings

5yr after

Costs & Aid

Home Tuition

£9,790

UK/EU students

International Tuition

£30,400

overseas students

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Program info updated Jul 30, 10:03 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•National Conservatoire of Wales

•Degree awarded by University of South Wales

Training

•Combines core technical skills, sound and lighting design, video, construction, and stage management

•Focus on chosen specialism within a professional working environment

•100% student satisfaction (2024 National Student Survey)

Professional Development

•External placements at venues including the National Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Welsh National Opera, the Royal Court, and Glastonbury

•Production placements from the first term, predominantly with the in-house Richard Burton Company, with up to two in professional UK production companies

•Third-year students work as senior members of the production team

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•National Conservatoire of Wales

•Degree awarded by University of South Wales

Training

•Combines core technical skills, sound and lighting design, video, construction, and stage management

•Focus on chosen specialism within a professional working environment

•100% student satisfaction (2024 National Student Survey)

Professional Development

•External placements at venues including the National Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Welsh National Opera, the Royal Court, and Glastonbury

•Production placements from the first term, predominantly with the in-house Richard Burton Company, with up to two in professional UK production companies

•Third-year students work as senior members of the production team

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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UCAS Undergraduate Fee

£34.50

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UCAS Undergraduate Applications OpenMay 12, 2026

UCAS Conservatoires Applications OpenJul 9, 2026

Deadline

UCAS Conservatoires DeadlineUCAS Undergraduate DeadlineJan 13, 2027

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Prescreen Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Portfolio / Creative Sample (Optional)

•Upload examples of work related to stage management, event management, or technical theatre if you want the panel to consider them

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Application Logistics

•Apply via UCAS Undergraduate (Institution Code: R86, Course Code: W450)

•Complete the Acceptd submission to provide information not included on UCAS and book your interview

•Optional work examples may be uploaded via Acceptd

Program Requirements

•Typically BBC at A-level or DDM at BTEC (or equivalent)

•Exceptional practical experience may substitute for formal qualifications

•3-year full-time course starting 19 September 2027

What's The Process

Interview Process

•Candidates are selected for interview based on UCAS application information

•Complete the Acceptd submission to provide extra information and book your interview

•Interview assesses suitability and passion for stage management and technical theatre

Optional Supporting Work

•Acceptd allows applicants to upload examples of related work

•Optional work examples are not required and applicants are not disadvantaged if omitted

Scholarship Info

College Scholarship Awards

•Several scholarship awards funded by College partners, including S4C and Bad Wolf, can be applied for once you hold an offer

•Eligibility details are sent to offer holders

Placement Bursary

•Students who arrange an external work experience placement with their course leader can usually apply for a bursary towards placement costs

•The bursary does not cover all costs

School Info

Snapshot

89%

Satisfaction

2025, 4 courses, n=75

96%

Grad Rate

900

Enrollment

£23k

Earnings

5yr after

Costs & Aid

Home Tuition

£9,790

UK/EU students

International Tuition

£30,400

overseas students

Discover Uni

Program Recognition

•National Conservatoire of Wales

•Degree awarded by University of South Wales

Training

•Combines core technical skills, sound and lighting design, video, construction, and stage management

•Focus on chosen specialism within a professional working environment

•100% student satisfaction (2024 National Student Survey)

Professional Development

•External placements at venues including the National Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Welsh National Opera, the Royal Court, and Glastonbury

•Production placements from the first term, predominantly with the in-house Richard Burton Company, with up to two in professional UK production companies

•Third-year students work as senior members of the production team

Updated Jul 30, 10:03 PM