Overview

The Theatre, Festival and Event Production (Hons) degree at Bath Spa University offers a comprehensive education in all aspects of production, equipping students with the skills necessary for a successful career in the creative industries. The programme is structured to provide hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge, preparing graduates for a diverse range of roles in theatre, festivals, and events.

Why Theatre, Festival and Event Production at Bath Spa University?

Bath Spa University is renowned for its commitment to student satisfaction and graduate prospects, ranking in the top 5 in the South West for both metrics in Drama, Dance, and Cinematics according to the Complete University Guide 2026. The university boasts strong partnerships with industry leaders, including Theatre Royal Bath and Birmingham Royal Ballet, providing students with invaluable networking opportunities and real-world experience.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

The tuition fees for the Theatre, Festival and Event Production (Hons) programme are as follows:

National students: £9,535 per year
International students: £17,670 per year

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Syllabus

The course curriculum is designed to cover a wide range of essential skills and knowledge areas. Students can expect to engage with the following modules:

Stagecraft and Stage Management
Lighting, Sound and Video
Scenic Design and Costume
Production Skills
PDP/Research and Development
Intermediate Production Skills
Production Practice
Professional Placement Year
Research Project
Independent Study
Working with Industry

Careers with Theatre, Festival and Event Production

Graduates of this programme have successfully pursued careers in various sectors, including:

Lighting Technician at the National Theatre
Senior Production Lighting Technician at Aardman Animations
Freelance Assistant Stage Manager for Blood Brothers UK Tour
Freelance Video Programmer for Starlight Express
Technical Stage Manager for Royal Caribbean Cruises
Event Designer at Eden Project

Many alumni have built successful freelance careers, showcasing the versatility and demand for skills acquired during their studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Stagecraft and Stage Management

Lighting, Sound and AV

Scenic Design and Costume

Production skills

PDP/Research and Development

Intermediate PDP/ Research and Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bath, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to our undergraduate programmes. The main ones are listed below:

A Level - grades BCC-CCC including a Grade C in Design Technology, Theatre Production or any related subject (for example, Fashion and Textiles, Art and Design or Computing courses).
BTEC - Extended Diploma grades from Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM) to Merit, Merit, Merit (MMM) in a related subject, or evidence of experience in design or theatre production.
T Levels – grade Merit-Pass (C+) preferred in a relevant subject.
International Baccalaureate - a minimum of 27 points are required in addition to evidence of involvement in design or theatre production.
Access to HE courses - typical offers for applicants with Access to HE will be the Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, including 30 at merit or higher) together with evidence of involvement in design or theatre production.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

17670 GBP / year

≈ 17670 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Bath

United Kingdom

808 - 1228 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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