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UndergraduateFoundation DegreeUCAS: W453

Production Arts (Technical Theatre & Stage Management)

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
Leeds, England
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2 yearsDuration
£14,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
79%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, the FD Production Arts (Technical Theatre & Stage Management) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Leeds, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Launch your backstage career with our Production Arts Foundation Degree specialising in Technical Theatre and Stage Management. This course will train you in all aspects of lighting, sound, video and stage management. Our amazing facilities and industry partnerships with AC Entertainment Technologies ensure you will be trained on the latest equipment. International tuition fees are £14,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Lighting Design and Control Systems
Sound Engineering for Performance
Stage Management Practice and Operations
Video Production and Projection Technology
Health
Safety and Risk Management in Live Events
Production Planning and Technical Documentation
Collaborative Production Project
Professional Practice and Industry Placement
UCAS Code:W453
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DD

One of which to be in a relevant subject.

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£14,000

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£28,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£13,000£15,500£19,500
5 years£17,500£21,500£24,500

UK subject average: £21,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 26% below UK average salary
This course
£15,500
UK average
£21,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£21,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
5%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
79%
Learning opportunities
74%
Assessment and feedback
70%
Academic support
72%
Organisation and management
55%
Learning resources
59%
Student voice
61%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
0%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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