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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
100 Renfrew Street
Glasgow
G2 3DB
Production Technology and Management
- BA
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 21 September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Course scheme
- UCAS Conservatoires
Course summary
Study a highly practical degree with a timetable that provides the space to learn and experiment alongside a production calendar reflective of industry practice, helping you build the skills and stamina to thrive in a challenging yet rewarding career.
Production consists of both the BA Production Technology and Management and the BA Production Arts and Design programmes. Production students work closely with each other in the classroom and on RCS productions.
This is the only conservatoire-based technical theatre degree in Scotland. Through the programme we aim to produce production technicians, stage managers and lighting designers who can turn their hands to any related role. This makes our students employable in a range of contexts, whilst also being specialists in their chosen career pathways.
We’ll help you create your own pathway through the programme, focusing on your main area of interest. You will learn to work creatively, as an individual, as part of a production team and in collaboration with other students of all disciplines.
RCS is a major public performance venue with world-class facilities. The combination of professional venues, extensive workshops, construction spaces, design studios, and the latest stage and workshop technologies provide a fantastic learning environment.
We work closely with industry partners to ensure the programme is current, competitive, and aligned to the highest professional standards so you can build the relevant skills, knowledge and experience to fully engage in your future career. We have close working relationships with the Scottish national performance companies, as well as many other performing arts and live events organisations across Scotland, the UK and internationally. Our graduates will aim to become the creative leaders and innovators of the future and are encouraged to push boundaries and create new standards of practice in the wider industry.
Audition Information
Prior to attending the interview (in-person or online), you are required to set up an Acceptd account and complete the set pre-interview tasks. It is important that you show us your previous work (portfolio) as well as your response to these tasks. Without this information, we will not be able to proceed with the interview.
The tasks below must be completed a minimum of five working days before your interview.
Course details
Principal study options
During the application and audition process, you must select which instrument(s) you wish to specialise in for the duration of your course. On this course, you can choose from the following options:
Main specialism
Only one specialism is studied. It may be possible to study a further instrument, but this will not contribute towards the qualification.
Instrument/specialisms
For all courses, you must select at least one specialism from the 'primary' list. For those studying primary/secondary pathways, two instruments may be selected – one from the 'primary' list and one from the 'secondary' list. Joint pathway students may select any two instruments from either list.
Primary instrument/specialism
- Lighting
- Sound
- Stage Management
- Stage Technology & Automation
Modules
Please see our course webpage for more information on what is covered.
Assessment method
Please see our course webpage for more information on what is covered.
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
If you are an international applicant, or you are applying for a postgraduate course, or are choosing certain assessment locations, the 'on time' deadline may be later in the year - please contact the conservatoire directly.
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 204F
- Institution code:
- R58
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Applications for direct entry beyond Year 1 will be considered on a case-by-case basis and in accordance with the Royal Conservatoire’s Recognition of Prior (Experiential) Learning policy. If you wish to apply for direct entry, please mark the point of entry on UCAS Conservatoires application as 2 or 3.
We do not offer deferred entry.
International applicants
Currently around 20% of our students come from outside the UK. Between them, they represent over 55 different nationalities and add a rich diversity to the Conservatoire. To find out more please visit: https://www.rcs.ac.uk/study/international-students/
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff Not accepted
A level A* - E
Passes in two subjects at GCSE Advanced level
Scottish Higher A - C
Passes in three subjects at Higher level
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 45 - 24 points
minimum score of 24 with 3 subjects at Higher Level
Please see the link for further information on the entry requirements we accept.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- You will be required to identify your chosen specialist subject pathway at the point of application and your interview will be tailored to this choice. The four specialisms are: Stage Management Lighting Sound Stage Technology & Automation Your interview will involve an in-person conversation with two staff members from the Programme. (approx. 30 minutes). You will also be offered a short tour of the Production Technology and Management facilities with a current student (15/20 mins) At your interview, the panel will ask you about your academic record, previous experiences and your interests and hobbies and your response to the task(s) detailed in the section ‘pre-interview task’ above.
- Portfolio
- Your portfolio of work may take any form you feel is appropriate and could include: * Prompt books, setting lists, props lists, scene breakdowns, running lists * Cue sheets, colour calls, lighting plans, patch sheets * Photographs of previous work * Technical drawings and ground plans * Short audio and/or video clips * Testimonials/Certificates * Other relevant production documentation At your interview, the panel will also ask you about a production you have seen (pre-interview task one), but they will focus primarily on your portfolio so if you feel you currently do not have much evidence, we strongly recommend that you undertake the creative response task (pre-interview task two). You may wish to do this anyway to supplement other work in your portfolio. There will also be an opportunity for you to ask questions about the programme and discuss any other interests you have that may be relevant. Candidates should bring all relevant work to the interview including their portfolio. Please see our website on what to prepare / submit for the pre-interview tasks: https://www.rcs.ac.uk/courses/ba-production-technology-management/#how-to-apply
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | 6.5 with no component below 5.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 88 | Overall score of 88, with minimum scores of: Reading – 18, Listening – 17, Speaking – 20, Writing – 17 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | Overall score of 62 with a minimum of 59 in all components (reading, listening, speaking, writing) |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Overall score of 176 with a minimum of 162 in all components | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | Overall score of 176 with a minimum of 162 in all components |
More information about our language requirements can be found at the weblink. https://www.rcs.ac.uk/study/international-students/english-requirements/
Assessment locations
In the event of a successful assessment, applicants may be invited for a further interview prior to being made an offer.
Remote assessment recordings may be accepted in the event that you cannot attend an assessment in person.
Single specialism assessment
| Location | On-time Fee | Late Fee |
|---|---|---|
| RCS | £35 | £35 |
| Online | £35 | £35 |
Joint principal specialism assessment
| Location | On-time Fee | Late fee |
|---|---|---|
| RCS | Not available at this location | |
| Online | Not available at this location | |
Additional Information
All applicants are required to create an Acceptd profile and application (https://app.getacceptd.com/rcs) at the point of submitting their UCAS application, regardless of which audition location you have selected. We will continue to offer online auditions to international applicants and those who are unable to attend in-person due to exceptional circumstances. For the best audition experience, we would encourage all UK applicants to attend in person. For more information on what to prepare for interview, please see our website - https://www.rcs.ac.uk/courses/ba-production-technology-management/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
All new students are required to pay associated programme cost related fees at the start of their studies.
For more information on fees, funding and Scholarship, please see our website: https://www.rcs.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/
Please note all tuition fees per year are subject to an annual review.
Sponsorship information
The School of Stage and Screen scholarships are awarded for a mixture of financial need and merit. Scholarships are applied for and awarded on an annual basis. If you are offered a place at the Conservatoire, you will be forwarded the link to apply for a Scholarship- https://www.rcs.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/scholarships/
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