BA Technical Theatre Arts
About this course
BA (Hons) in Technical Theatre Arts, a degree focused on technical theatre production, stagecraft, and venue management. Core topics include Research Methods, Engineering Design, and Global & Comparative Perspective. Students can optionally undertake a year abroad. The first year introduces foundational studio and workshop practices through modules such as Stagecraft 1, Performance, Culture and Contexts, Stagecraft 2, and Practical Production. The second year advances into specialized operational and creative competencies via Venue & Production Management, Digital Performance Technologies, Design Project, and Collaborative Project. The final year culminates in advanced realization and independent study through Production Management, Design and Realisation, Industry Horizons in Technical Theatre, Professional Project: Practice, and Professional Project: Research.
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Entry requirements
We consider all applications on their own individual merit and potential. Our diverse community is creative, innovative and entrepreneurial. We recognise that these qualities aren’t always shown in academic grades alone. That’s why, while many of our applicants achieve high academic grades, we also welcome those who can demonstrate their potential through an exceptional portfolio or performance. We welcome applications from all subject backgrounds, whether you’ve specialised in STEM, the arts or humanities. Find out more about our Entry Requirements here . Course routes & entry requirements BA/BSc(Hons) three year degree : minimum 64 UCAS Tariff points BA/BSc(Hons) four year degree with professional placement : minimum 64 UCAS Tariff points Check how many points your qualifications are worth
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What students say
Based on about 32 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 14%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 30%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 35%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 9%
- West Midlands: 12%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 9%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 43%
- Wales: 11%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Stagecraft 1
- Performance, Culture and Contexts
- P
- rofessional Development
- Stagecraft 2
- Practical Production
- Venue & Production Management
- Digital Performance Technologies
- Design Project
- Collaborative Project
- Production Management, Design and Realisation
- Industry Horizons in Technical Theatre
- Professional Project: Practice
- Professional Project: Research
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Technical Theatre Arts at Falmouth University earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 15 months, £14,500 after 3 years, £22,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £16,000 and £26,500. The £22,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Drama.
What do graduates of BA Technical Theatre Arts at Falmouth University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Technical Theatre Arts at Falmouth University?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Technical Theatre Arts at Falmouth University?
The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.
Does BA Technical Theatre Arts at Falmouth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Technical Theatre Arts at Falmouth University?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.