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Diploma of Production Arts Practice
Cheshire College - South & West
- Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Level 3 technical theatre course covering lighting, sound and stage management.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Production Arts Practice. Analyze discipline-specific problems and communicate findings clearly. Apply relevant research or professional methods in academic or practical contexts.
Career outcomes
- HND/HNC at the college
- university
- technical theatre and live events work
Curriculum
- First year of a 2-year course (BTEC National Diploma after year one). Covers lighting
- moving lighting
- sound
- stage management
- live events planning
- electrics
- crewing and maintenance. Students work as technical crew on theatre shows
- gigs
- conferences
- awards ceremonies and fashion shows using industry equipment.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Typically 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above
- Including a grade 4/3 combination in English and maths (course-specific requirements on the course page)
- Age 16 by 1 August of entry year
- Online interview
- UKVI-approved English test. This course: Typically five GCSEs at grade 4 or above
- Including a grade 4/3 combination in English and maths.
Accepted academic background
GCSEs (or international equivalent), 16 by 1 August 2027
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- Academic Transcripts
- Qualification Certificates
- English Proficiency Evidence If Required
How to apply
- Select an eligible program and request the international tuition details. Complete the international application form. Submit the academic and identity documents requested by admissions. Attend the online interview and provide an approved English qualification if required. Accept the offer and complete visa sponsorship steps if eligible.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £12,500 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £80 GBP |
| Deposit | £10,539 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Ellesmere Port Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Performing Arts Music and Technical Theatre |
| Department | Performing Arts Music and Technical Theatre |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 240 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jul 2027
244 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jul 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £12,500 GBP per year. The application fee is £80 GBP. The deposit is £10,539 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,827 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5. An interview is required.

