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University degree

Lighting Design

Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
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About this course

Rose Bruford College was the first institution in Europe to offer a degree in Lighting Design, and we’re excited to relaunch this innovative course. Through hands-on experience and creative exploration, this programme equips you with the skills needed to design and work with light across a variety of contexts. You’ll collaborate with industry professionals, learning the techniques and technologies shaping the future of lighting design.

This practical course focuses on the current uses and applications of light, encouraging you to consider its role in live performance and beyond.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
48-63 pts10%
64-79 pts10%
96-111 pts10%
112-127 pts30%
128-143 pts10%
144-159 pts20%
208-223 pts10%
How they qualified
100% got in with A-levels.
A-levels100%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
95%
In work or further study after
85%
Continue past first year
49%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£26,000
After 15 months
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Artistic, literary and media occupationsHighly skilled35%
Skilled trades occupations15%
Design occupationsHighly skilled15%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled5%
Engineering professionalsHighly skilled5%
Web and Multimedia Design ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled5%
What students say National Student Survey
49%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching52%
Assessment & feedback50%
Academic support41%
Well organised45%
Learning resources31%
Student community50%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance's own site.
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