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University degree

Stage Management

The University of Essex
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Practical, professional training for production and technical roles in theatre, film, TV and more. BA (Hons) Stage Management at East 15 provides practical, professional training for production and technical roles, preparing you with the skills to work across theatre, TV, film, events and other creative industries. Our programme allows you to tailor your degree to align with your interests and career aspirations.

In your first year, you will complete general training which gives you a firm grounding in core stage management and technical theatre skills. In your second and third years, you can specialise in one of our exciting production pathways: Based on your chosen pathway, you'll graduate with one of the following degrees: From early on in the course, you'll be part of a production team, gaining practical experience to build your skills. You also undertake an industry-based work placement in your final year – a perfect preparation for professional life after you graduate.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts3%
48-63 pts1%
64-79 pts1%
80-95 pts7%
96-111 pts4%
112-127 pts16%
128-143 pts8%
144-159 pts7%
160-175 pts15%
176-191 pts4%
192-207 pts3%
208-223 pts5%
224-239 pts1%
240+ pts18%
How they qualified
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
What graduates earn over time
£16,500
3 years on
£23,500
5 years on
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