BA (Hons) Stage Management at University of Essex

Programme overview

The BA (Hons) Stage Management is a three-year industry-focused degree at the East15 (Loughton) Campus providing professional training for production and technical roles across theatre, film, television and live events. After a shared first year students specialise in Production Arts, Technical Production or Technical Theatre, and complete an industry placement in the final year.

Department: East 15 Acting School | Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers Stage Management Skills 1, Production Skills and foundation skills in lighting and sound, construction and stage craft, and production arts. Year 2 includes Stage Management Skills 2 and Assigned Production Roles; the final year includes Stage Management Skills 3 and a Professional Placement module, with pathway specialism modules.

Career pathways

Stage management (deputy or assistant stage manager, company manager); production and events; lighting and sound; scenic and props; costume and wardrobe.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Successful interview required. A-levels: EE, or 32 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels. BTEC: PP, or 32 UCAS tariff points. T-levels: Pass with E in the core. IB: two Higher Level certificates with 33. Combinations of IB Career-related Programme courses with BTECs or other qualifications are considered. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent test; applicants not needing a Student visa have English assessed at interview or audition.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. Fees as listed for the course (start October 2027); fees increase for each year of study. Placement year is charged at 20% of the standard fee and a full study-abroad year at 15%. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,750 a year. Fees as listed for the course (start October 2027); fees increase for each year of study. Placement year is charged at 20% of the standard fee and a full study-abroad year at 15%. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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