HND Technical Theatre and Production Arts at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

A two-year full-time HND in technical theatre and production arts, the first year being the HNC Technical Theatre. It builds hands-on skills in lighting, sound, stage management and scenic construction with work experience at established venues.

Duration: Full time: 2 years | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 is the HNC Technical Theatre. Year 2 units may include Stage lighting and technology, Stage sound and technology, Stage management: advanced, Scenic art and construction, lighting design for performance, research techniques, professional development, work placement and portfolio presentation.

Career pathways

Graduates can work as assistant stage manager or stage manager, lighting technician, sound technician, technical assistant, stage sound designer, design assistant, assistant scenic artist or assistant carpenter. The skill set extends beyond traditional theatre.

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Entry requirements

Entry to year 1 (HNC Technical Theatre): 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above, or 1 A level at grade D or above; other relevant qualifications or experience may be considered individually. Direct entry to year 2: successful completion of HNC Technical Theatre (15 credits). International applicants: IELTS for UKVI Academic overall 5.5 with no element below 5.0, or LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B2 overall 60 with no element below 55, taken at a UKVI-approved centre (on-campus Student Route); online study from overseas requires IELTS Academic 5.5 with no element below 5.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,285 a year (2026/27). Scotland-domiciled students with a term-time address in Scotland (includes EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status); full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 9,460 a year (2026/27). Full-time, term-time address in Scotland Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full time: 2 years

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