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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Stage Management and Technical Theatre
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Stage Management and Technical Theatre course at Chichester College Group (inc Brinsbury, Chichester, Crawley, Northbrook & Worthing Colleges).
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W450
Here's what Chichester College Group (inc Brinsbury, Chichester, Crawley, Northbrook & Worthing Colleges) says about its Stage Management and Technical Theatre course.
Course Information Step into the world of live performance and technical theatre with our BA (Hons) Stage Management and Technical Theatre degree. This practical, industry-focused course prepares you for essential backstage roles in theatre, live events, and entertainment.
You’ll explore pathways in Stage Management, Production Management, Lighting Design, and Sound Design, gaining hands-on experience in our professional Northbrook Theatre and Studio 21. From scheduling and budgeting to coordinating productions and managing technical teams, you’ll develop the skills needed to ensure smooth, safe, and successful performances.
Training combines traditional techniques with cutting-edge technology, including ETC ION lighting desks, Digico SD Series sound consoles, advanced AV systems, and full rigging facilities. Collaboration is central to the course—you’ll work on live productions alongside other creative disciplines, building a strong portfolio and professional network.
Our graduates have gone on to work with leading organisations such as the Royal Opera House, National Theatre, and West End productions including Hamilton, Wicked, and War Horse, as well as festivals, touring companies, and TV/film projects.
Modules Year One
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Theatre Induction and Process
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Ideas in Context: Performance and Everyday Life
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Production Lab
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Production Practice – Rehearsal Period and Process
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Live Project 1
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Discipline Development – Defining Your Craft
Year Two
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Skills Lab
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Collaborative Practice
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Live Project 2
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Ideas in Context: Theatre and Performance Ideologies
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Industry Practice
Year Three
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Identifying and Defining Professional Product
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Professional Development
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Dissertation
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Proposal for Practice
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Professional Discipline Practice
Key Features
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Professional Northbrook Theatre and Studio 21 rehearsal spaces
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ETC ION lighting desk and Digico SD Series sound consoles
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Industry-standard rigging systems, prompt desk, radio comms, and cue lights
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Opportunities for live public performances and external commissions
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Strong industry links with venues such as the Royal Opera House and National Theatre
Validated by University of the Arts London (UAL) This programme is validated by University of the Arts London (UAL), ranked second in the world for art and design (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024). UAL ensures the quality and standards of our curriculum, enriching your learning experience.
Source: Chichester College Group (inc Brinsbury, Chichester, Crawley, Northbrook & Worthing Colleges)
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Performing Arts
Location
Northbrook College | West Sussex
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Theatre studies
• Theatre production
• Stage management
• Technical stage management
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| International | £16,500 per year |
Chichester College Group (inc Brinsbury, Chichester, Crawley, Northbrook & Worthing Colleges) student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Chichester College Group (inc Brinsbury, Chichester, Crawley, Northbrook & Worthing Colleges)
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 Chichester College Group (inc Brinsbury, Chichester, Crawley, Northbrook & Worthing Colleges) students who took the Stage Management and Technical Theatre course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
88%
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Teaching on my course
88%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
89%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
76%
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Learning opportunities
79%
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Learning opportunities
79%
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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
89%
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
78%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
96%
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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
83%
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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
50%
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Assessment and feedback
82%
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Assessment and feedback
82%
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
91%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
91%
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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
74%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
89%
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
67%
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Academic support
82%
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Academic support
82%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
78%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
85%
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Organisation and management
72%
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Organisation and management
72%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
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Learning resources
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Learning resources
69%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
59%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
83%
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
62%
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Student voice
58%
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Student voice
58%
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
44%
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
64%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
70%
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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
47%
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Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
78%
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Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Chichester College Group (inc Brinsbury, Chichester, Crawley, Northbrook & Worthing Colleges) graduates who took Stage Management and Technical Theatre - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
20%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
50%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Elementary occupations
20%
Sales occupations
15%
Skilled trades occupations
10%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.
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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