University of Salford
Technical Theatre (Production and Design)
England, United Kingdom · UCAS W445
Level
Bachelor
Duration
3 years
Campus
Peel Park Campus
Intl. Tuition
£18,600 (2027-28)
Home Tuition
£10,050 (2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
W445
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Course Overview
Technical Theatre (Production and Design) at University of Salford in England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Drama and theatre graduates pursue careers in acting, directing, stage management, arts administration and arts education, with many building portfolio careers across performance, teaching and community arts. The industry rewards versatility and resilience.
Student life (indicative)
Salford offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
26,030
Staff Ratio
19.0:1
International
19.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
73.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
First-year earnings
Placement Year
✓ Available
Work experience option
Costs & Living
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Technical Theatre (Production and Design)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Technical Theatre (Production and Design) topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Technical Theatre (Production and Design)
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Production
- Sound engineering
- Media studies
- Theatre studies
- Musical theatre
- Theatre production
- Theatre design
- Theatre sound
- Applied Theatre
- Design
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
26,030
Total students
Staff Ratio
19:1
Students per staff
International Students
19%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool temperate
Safety Index (indicative)
7.0/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community
Student Life & City (indicative)
Salford offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
- Salford offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
- A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
What Students Love
- Thriving student social scene
- Active pub & club scene
- Great café culture
- Parks & green spaces
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
73%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✓ Available
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Drama and theatre graduates pursue careers in acting, directing, stage management, arts administration and arts education, with many building portfolio careers across performance, teaching and community arts. The industry rewards versatility and resilience.
- Drama and theatre graduates pursue careers in acting, directing, stage management, arts administration and arts education, with many building portfolio careers across performance, teaching and community arts.
- The industry rewards versatility and resilience.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Engineering
- Media
- Business
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Total Programme Cost
£55,800
For full 3 years
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,465/month budget (housing $850, food $310, transport $95) covers everything comfortably. A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
- One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,465/month budget (housing $850, food $310, transport $95) covers everything comfortably.
- A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
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