Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Stage Management and Technical Theatre BA (Hons)
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

Key Course Facts

Course Description

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.

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Entry Requirements / Admissions

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
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Stage Management and Technical Theatre, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Stage Management and Technical Theatre BA (Hons)

Ireland £9000 year 1
England UK £9000 year 1
Northern Ireland £9000 year 1
Scotland £9000 year 1
Wales £9000 year 1
EU £25300 year 1
International £25300 year 1
Channel Islands £9000 year 1
Ireland £9000 year 1
England UK £9000 year 1
Northern Ireland £9000 year 1
Scotland £9000 year 1
Wales £9000 year 1
Channel Islands £9000 year 1

Additional fee information

All tuition fees are subject to annual revision and are typically increased.

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

About Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama is a performance arts college with conservatoire status, found in the Welsh capital of Cardiff. Undergraduate students have the chance to study subjects like Jazz, Acting, and Stage Management under the guidance of veteran teaching staff who have all worked extensively in their particular field. Those students who intend on studying at the Postgraduate level will find an uncommonly large range of subject options to explore. No matter what you intend to study here, the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama has a well earned reputation in the industry, and prepares all of its students to an exceptional standard.

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