South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
Live Events Production FdA
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Our foundation degrees are equivalent to studying the first two years of an honour’s degree, but unlike traditional degrees they have more flexible entry requirements. Created in collaboration with employers, they combine academic study with developing the skills and attributes needed in the workplace. It makes them ideal preparation for a specific profession or industry or for making progress in your existing career. You can always convert to a full honours degree by taking a Level 6 programme on completion.

If you want to be one of the creative individuals who make events fully immersive experiences then this is the course for you.

This exciting foundation degree in Live Events Production gives you the opportunity to develop your technical and creative skills in a supportive and dynamic environment. This comprehensive two-year programme guides you through every aspect of live events including sound, light, AV, film-editing, scenic design, rigging and live event/stage management. With a range of placement and vocational experiences bound into the programme you will have varied opportunities to apply your skills in a range of working contexts.

Year one has a clear focus on technical skills development with the additional opportunity to apply your skills within the context of a touring event.

Year two aims to develop your operational knowledge with the additional opportunity of embarking on a final major project which can be used to facilitate progression into employment or further study.

The programme is situated at UCWISE meaning there are multiple opportunities to develop production skills in a variety of professional contexts. The Bristol Institute of Performing Arts (BIPA) hosts over 30 productions each year and the excellent sporting facilities are home to 14 Academies which have over 100 fixtures each academic year. In addition to this there will be opportunities to provide production support to a range of professional events including community forums and conferences such as Ambitions or Next Steps, business conferences, local festivals, award celebrations and sporting events. These will all support you to establish a professional network which will aid career progression.

  • GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES:
  • Audio visual and lighting specialists and operators
  • Sound designer
  • Lighting designer
  • Stage manager
  • Company manager
  • Stage technicians
  • Festival technical crew
  • Broadcast Crew

**Coursework, Practical assignments and presentations**

Entry Requirements / Admissions

We welcome applications from international and EU students, and accept a range of international qualifications. You will need to take the following English qualification as part of the Visa process: IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component When you are thinking about studying overseas, it is important that you understand all the costs involved. It is essential to budget for your studies prior to leaving your home country and to arrange all your funding for your tuition fees and your living costs. Please follow this link for more details about your visa requirements: https://www.gov.uk/student-visa
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Live Events Production, FdA, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Live Events Production FdA

EU £7995 year 1
Channel Islands £7995 year 1
Ireland £7995 year 1
England UK £7995 year 1
Northern Ireland £7995 year 1
Scotland £7995 year 1
Wales £7995 year 1
International £11750 year 1

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.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

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.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

About South Gloucestershire and Stroud College

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College is an institution that offers Further and Higher Education, based in the South Gloucestershire area of England.

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Student composition of South Gloucestershire and Stroud College

Total number of students enrolled at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College by level Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Where is this programme taught

University Centre WISE (UCWISE)
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