Explore imagination’s potential with our practical Creative Production degree.
Learn technical disciplines while exploring other topics within the creative arts. This practical Creative Production degree will prepare you to work in theatre with options in recorded TV and film.
You can cover subjects like:
- stage management
- production management
- lighting
- set design and props
- costume
- scenic construction
- sound
- digital production
- screenwriting.
Why St Mary's?
Hands-on learning
Our Creative Production BA is hands on. You’ll:
- build practical skills from day one
- work alongside technicians and designers who are industry professionals
- experience backstage tours and professional productions.
One of our students, Beth, says “one of my favourite things about the course is the practicality: being able to help create a show, seeing your work on stage, and working cohesively with members of faculty and acting students.”
Make London your classroom
Our campus is located in the green and picturesque London borough of Richmond-upon-Thames, so you’ll be able to explore the capital's countless theatres, studios, and archives. We’re also a stone’s throw away from theatres and world-leading studios, such as:
Expert teaching and support
You will learn from experts and employers within the industry, here to support your personal and professional growth.
We are:
- 1st in London for ‘Academic Support’ (National Student Survey (NSS), 2023).
- 2nd in London for ‘Teaching on My Course’ (NSS, 2023).
Cutting-edge facilities
With our Creative Production course, you’ll access our creative arts facilities, which include:
- rehearsal spaces
- a green-screen tv studio
- a sound booth
- media production suites
- a Costume and Design room
- a newly commissioned, fully-LED studio performance space
- a 110-seat theatre.
Work placements: build professional experience
You can complete a work placement to apply your skills to a professional context. Previous students have worked with:
- the Royal Opera House
- Greenwich Theatre
- Theatre Royal Drury Lane
- Theatre Royal Windsor
- Polka Theatre
- Tabard Theatre.
Grow through collaboration
You will work closely with other students across programmes to develop your skills, ideas, and confidence. You will also be able to develop a supportive network. SMU staff are current members of:
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Course content
Modules
You will study a range of core modules. You will also have the opportunity to study modules from our other Creative Arts programmes. Some examples are within the module list.
Please note: it is possible that a module listed on the website will not be able to run due to reasons beyond our control. For more information please refer to our course information disclaimer.
How the degree is taught
Teaching methods
You'll be taught on our beautiful and historic campus located in Twickenham, London.
The majority of the Creative Production degree is delivered via practical workshop sessions and rehearsals with some, more theoretical areas, being delivered by lecture.
Assessment methods
We will assess you through:
- practical performances
- presentations
- a portfolio
- viva.
Feedback
We adhere to the university’s policy of providing feedback on assessments within 15 working days.
Entry requirements
2025 and 2026 entries
Start date
Standard offer
112 - undefined UCAS points
Contextual offer
96 UCAS points
About Contextual Offer:
Not sure about your grades? We consider all factors when reviewing your application, as we know not everyone has the same support to reach their potential. So we may make a contextual offer below the standard Tariff if you meet our criteria. Read more about contextual offers.
Portfolio review
You will be invited to visit us on campus for an informal interview to meet the Creative Production team.
Visit our interview page for more information
We understand that sometimes barriers you can't control get in the way of academic achievement. You are more than just your grades. We'll consider your application as a whole, taking into account things like:
- subjects studied at Level 3
- your GCSEs (or equivalent) profile
- non-academic achievements you mention in your personal statement
- your references and motivation.
International requirements
International students should check our country-specific pages for equivalents. If English is not your first language you will need to achieve an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any section (or equivalent).
Course-specific requirements
Experience in the industry is excellent, but not essential. A keen willingness to learn and get involved is most important.
UCAS Personal statement support
Create your UCAS personal statement through our online builder and we'll email you a copy of your completed version at the end.
Further Information
For more information about entry requirements please get in touch.
How many UCAS points my grades are worth
A levels
A*
56 pts
A
48 pts
B
40 pts
C
32 pts
D
24 pts
E
16 pts
My qualification isn't listed:
If you can't find your qualification in this list please check the full list of UCAS tariff tables.
Fees & funding
Tuition fees
Home
£9,535
International
£17,100
*Please note: these fees are annual and may increase as detailed in our tuition fee variation disclaimer.
For more information on foundation year fees for home students, please check the details on our tuition fee page.
Information about tuition fees, student loans, and funding your studies can be found within our fees and funding section.
Additional costs
Your tuition fees will cover the cost of all mandatory elements of your programme.
Additional costs could be incurred depending on optional modules chosen and other projects undertaken.
For further information about additional costs please see our additional costs webpage.
Scholarships
Find out more about our range of scholarships and bursaries available to undergraduate students .
Living costs
A guide to your living costs has been created by our Student Funding Team.
Accommodation costs vary depending on whether you opt for an en suite room and on-site catering. Take a look at our accommodation options and the prices you can expect to pay.
Career opportunities
With our Creative Production degree, you will develop key transferrable skills, such as resilience, teamwork, and creative problem-solving.
Upon starting your course at St Mary's, you will have access to our Career Services, which provides students and graduates with impartial advice on their career progression and development.
Some examples of job roles and areas of work for graduates of Creative Production BA (Hons) include:
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If you're currently living in the United Kingdom and Ireland, you'll need to apply directly through UCAS. You can check our step-by-step application guide for detailed information.
If you are living outside of the United Kingdom and Ireland, you can submit an application directly or add St Mary's University as a choice on UCAS. Check our guideline for more information.
Transferring from another institution?
St Mary's is happy to consider applications from students who wish to transfer from another university. If this is you, please follow these instructions.
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