BA Stage Management

The BA Stage Management course at Birmingham City University is a three-year, full-time undergraduate programme focused on acting and theatre. Classes are held at the city centre campus and there are opportunities for students to connect with experienced faculty who actively work in the industry.

Through this course, students learn about design elements, which broaden their understanding of stage management, and also gain hands-on experience with theatrical performance productions. Upon completion, graduates will be well-equipped to pursue opportunities with prestigious organisations, including the Royal Shakespeare Company, Complicité, and England Netball.

Birmingham City University (BCU), established in 1843, is a top public university situated in Birmingham, England. Originally founded as the Birmingham College of Art, it achieved university status in 1992. The university offers a wide range of academic programmes, including over 350 undergraduate courses and 600 postgraduate courses. Additionally, it provides 140 research programmes and more than 450 PhD opportunities. 

Birmingham City University (BCU) is recognised for its academic excellence and is consistently ranked among the top 15 universities in the UK, according to the QS World Rankings.

• Applicants will be required to attend an interview hosted by the Course Team.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants have the option to submit A Levels that amount to 96 UCAS Tariff points, or they can present an International Baccalaureate with a minimum overall score of 24 points.
• International applicants can also present equivalent qualifications.

English Proficiency:

• Candidates who are non-native English speakers are expected to have a total IELTS score of 6.0, with no less than 5.5 in each skill section.

For the 2025/26 academic year, the tuition fee for Birmingham City University’s BA Stage Management programme is set at £19,970 per year. Please be aware that this fee may increase annually by up to 5% throughout the duration of the course.

International students can access multiple scholarship options at Birmingham City University, including the International Scholarship, which provides up to £2,000 as a tuition fee discount for undergraduate international students, and the Women in STEAM Scholarship, which awards £2,500 to female applicants in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

Listed below are some of the career paths that students who pursue the BA Stage Management programme at Birmingham City University can access:

• Stage Manager 
• Technical Director 
• Production Manager 
• Sound Designer 
• Lighting Designer 
• Theatre Manager

Candidates who are interested in this course can apply through UCAS or the university's international application form. Those who have further questions about the application process can reach out to one of our trained counsellors.