Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Stage Management course at Birmingham City University.
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C,C,C
A Level: 96 UCAS tariff points / CCC (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered. Preferred subjects: Drama.
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Birmingham City University. These students are taking Stage Management or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Drama and Theatre Studies | B |
| English Literature | A* |
| History | C |
| Media Studies | C |
| Psychology | A |
UCAS code: W450
Here's what Birmingham City University says about its Stage Management course.
Prepare yourself for a successful career in Stage Management by studying at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.
Our BA (Hons) Stage Management degree provides in-depth, practical training; we aim to produce confident graduates who are ready for a successful career in the industry as soon as they leave us. You’ll gain authentic industry experience while developing the vital skills needed in each role of a stage management team.
The main deadline date for our Acting courses is 29 January 2026, 18:00 (UK time) - please note that applications submitted after the main deadline date will still be considered for the 2026 intake
Source: Birmingham City University
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Acting
Location
Parkside Building | Birmingham
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Stage management
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £18,570 per year |
| International | £18,570 per year |
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The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Birmingham City University students who took the Stage Management course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
92%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
93%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
94%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
87%
med
Learning opportunities
93%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
91%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
94%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
91%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
97%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
91%
high
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
96%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
86%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
81%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
74%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
82%
med
Academic support
94%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
95%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
93%
med
Organisation and management
66%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
69%
med
How well organised is your course?
62%
med
Learning resources
80%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
79%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
86%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
76%
med
Student voice
70%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
63%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
73%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
73%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
65%
med
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
89%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
59%
low
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Facts and figures about Birmingham City University graduates who took Stage Management - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
65%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings from Birmingham City University graduates who took Stage Management - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£17.3k
First year after graduation
£22.3k
Third year after graduation
£24.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Stage Management.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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At Birmingham City University, we make it easy for you succeed. Our focus on practical skills and real-world learning means you'll leave ready to make waves in your chosen career.
University is about more than a degree - it's an experience that shapes your future, unlocks your potential and helps you grow professionally and personally.
Located at the heart of the UK's second city, studying at BCU means you'll be at the centre of it all, experiencing student life to the fullest. Our cutting-edge facilities, vibrant and diverse city-centre location bring our students a wealth of opportunities, industry connections and not to mention, a whole lot of fun.
Open Days are the perfect way to find out more about university, you’ll be able to attend course talks, meet lecturers, chat to current students, find out about finance and other support services. It also offers a great way to get a feel for campus life and help you see firsthand why Birmingham City University is a great place to study.
Our next open days are taking place on:
• Saturday 4 October
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