Production Technologies and Stage Management
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) | On-Campus | Full-time | - 3 years | October | £9250 per year | £25200 per year |
Current fees for The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama can be found here: https://www.cssd.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees-and-additional-costs
About Production Technologies and Stage Management, BA (Hons) - at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
On the BA Production Technologies and Stage Management programme, you will:
- Gain practical experience on Central’s public productions, collaborating with performers, directors, makers and designers
- Build a complete understanding of the performance-making process and learn professional skills, sustainable and inclusive practice
- Our specialist training in performance technologies prepares you for a range of different roles across live performance
- Build a professional portfolio of work alongside extensive opportunities to build a network of industry contacts
You will learn practical and critical-thinking skills in preparation for a career in theatre and live event production. The programme is ideal if you identify as an aspiring stage or technical manager, lighting or sound specialist, or all-round production technician.
The first year builds core knowledge of technical theatre processes, with key skills developed through workshops, seminars and hands-on projects. Learning is underpinned by industry knowledge, health & safety, and equitable and ethical frameworks. In the second year, you will undertake specialist roles such as show-calling, mixing for musicals or lighting programming, collaborating with peers and visiting professional practitioners. The programme enables flexibility for focusing on a particular area or shifting between disciplines, creating a bespoke learning journey.
The third year enables you to develop a deeper understanding of contemporary professional practices through rigorous research, industry placements, and high-responsibility roles on Central’s public productions. Achieving the honors degree demonstrates significant specialist and transferable skills, and also opens the door to potential further study at postgraduate level.
Throughout, you will explore the latest industry approaches to inclusive and sustainable working practices, and new technologies in the production environment.
This programme also offers multiple study options:
The Dip HE is a two-year course that enables students to gain the necessary training to be industry-ready, with a breadth of experience and practical skills to pursue your career goals.
The Professional Diploma is a one-year award at level 5 designed for applicants with some industry experience, who wish to develop on previous professional experience, consolidate their knowledge and expand their practical skills.
Entry requirements
Contact Royal Central School of Speech and Drama to find course entry requirements.
Why study at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
Specialist conservatoire training
The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (Central) is a member of the University of London and one of the UK’s leading drama schools. Based in Swiss Cottage, London, Central offers specialist conservatoire-style training across performance, practice and production, preparing students for careers in theatre, film, TV and live events.
A focused learning environment
Central is a small, specialist institution, which means students benefit from small class sizes, close contact with tutors, and intensive practical training. Teaching is led by experienced practitioners and academics, with learning shaped around professional practice and real-world creative processes.
Career-focused education
At Central, future careers are built into the curriculum. Students graduate as specialists in their chosen field, with strong professional insight, industry experience and a clear understanding of how the creative industries work. Central’s long history and strong industry links help students build connections and develop sustainable careers across the performing arts.
Professional facilities and London location
Students train in specialist studios, rehearsal spaces and production facilities, including performance venues and technical workshops. Central’s London location places students close to the heart of the UK’s creative industries, offering access to theatres, production companies and professional opportunities throughout their studies.