Live Events Production FdA
Course Overview - Live Events Production FdA
This course will prepare you for an exciting career in live experience and entertainment by introducing you to the technical, design and management areas of live events.
In your first year, you’ll gain a strong understanding across a range of technical, creative and production management disciplines. In the second year, you will choose two subject areas to focus on.
With four distinct pathways for you to choose from, you can choose to specialise in the following areas:
• Lighting for live events
• Live sound
<strong>This course will prepare you for an exciting career in live experience and entertainment by introducing you to the technical, design and management areas of live events.</strong><br/><br/>In your first year, you’ll gain a strong understanding across a range of technical, creative and production management disciplines. In the second year, you will choose two subject areas to focus on.<br/><br/>With four distinct pathways for you to choose from, you can choose to specialise in the following areas:<br/>• Lighting for live events<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Live sound<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Live visuals<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Event business<br/><br/><br/><br/>Whether you’re interested in lighting a stage, projecting stunning visuals or running an events business, this Foundation Degree allows you to focus on your chosen subject area whilst developing an underpinning knowledge of all four key areas. You’ll graduate as a specialised yet well-rounded live events professional.<br/><br/><strong>Why study at the Academy of Live Technology?</strong><br/>Our specialist courses have been developed with careers in mind. You’ll have access to work experience opportunities and award-winning partnerships to help you prepare for the world of work ahead of you.<br/><br/>When you study at the Academy of Live Technology, you’ll learn in a unique creative environment where some of the world’s greatest productions are put together. You’ll be taught by experts who bring their years of industry experience to your learning. You’ll see theory come to life as you get hands-on while you study.<br/><br/>There is the option to carry on to the third year by applying for the BA (Hons) Top-Up after successful completion of the Foundation Degree.<br/><br/>The course is regulated by the Office for Students.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Academy of Live Technology
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
N820
Institution Code
B05
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
32
Scottish Higher
C
C,D
One Advanced Higher at grade C Two Highers at grades CD
Access to HE Diploma
P:45
Students are expected to complete their Access to HE Diploma. 45 level 3 credits at pass
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24
One IB Diploma with 24 IB points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PP
BTEC Nationals (QCF) One BTEC Diploma (Level 3) at grades PP One BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (Level 3) at grade M
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
P,P
BTEC Nationals (Excluding Early Years) (NQF) One BTEC National Certificate at grades PP One BTEC National Award at grade M
A level
C
E,E
One A-level at grade C Two A-levels at grades EE One AVCE Double Award at grades EE
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
C
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,525 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £20,000 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |


























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