BA Technical Theatre (Production and Design)
About this course
BA (Hons) in Performance and Design for Theatre and Screen, combining theatre production with screen-based creative work. Core topics include Computer Architecture, Fieldwork, Engineering Design, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. Students may undertake a professional work placement of two to four weeks at an external theatre or cultural organisation, and can specialise in areas such as lighting, sound, video, stage management or set design.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: English Language and Maths at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent). You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below. UCAS tariff: 104 UCAS points. Preferred subjects include Theatre, Technical Theatre, Drama, or something with a focus on creative production. A level: 104 UCAS points. We would prefer subjects to include theatre, drama, or a subject related to creative production. T level: Merit. BTEC: DMM. We would prefer subjects to include theatre, drama, or a subject related to creative production. Access to HE: 104 UCAS Tariff Points from a Level 3 QAA approved Access programme. We would prefer subjects to include theatre, drama, or a subject related to creative production. Scottish Highers: 104 UCAS points. We would prefer subjects to include theatre, drama, or a subject related to creative production. Irish Leaving Certificate: 104 UCAS points. We would prefer subjects to include theatre, drama, or a subject related to creative production. IB: 29 points, 5 or 6 (Higher level) in a relevant subject. European Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 72% overall.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 35%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 40%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 73%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 4%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Critical and Textual Studies
- Introduction to Sound Design and Technology for the Stage
- Introduction to Lighting Design and Technology for the Stage
- Introduction to Design
- Stagecraft
- Critical and Contextual Approaches to Scenography
- Design for Theatre
- Stages and Staging
- Technical Performance Project
- Technology in Performance
- Production Management (Principles)
- Professional Environment
- Introduction to Multimedia Performance
- Introduction to Theatre Directing
- Production Design: Tools and Processes
- Radio and Podcasting Features
- Music Video Production
- Integrated Production Skills
- Advanced Design for the Theatre
- Production Management (Practices)
- Collaborative Project
- Professional Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Technical Theatre (Production and Design) at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £16,000 after 3 years, £22,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 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 (Production and Design) at University of Salford do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Technical Theatre (Production and Design) at University of Salford?
95% 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 (Production and Design) at University of Salford?
The typical offer is 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 142 UCAS points.
Does BA Technical Theatre (Production and Design) at University of Salford include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Technical Theatre (Production and Design) at University of Salford?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 35% left higher education.