Overview

This Stage Management and Technical Theatre Production course from Queen Margaret University is ideal if you want to add a vocational stage management emphasis to your undergraduate degree, or if you have significant workplace experience and would like to gain a formal qualification.

Course overview

This course has been developed in response to this need and is rooted in a belief that effective stage managers need training that is both practical and critically reflective. It will develop your knowledge of the contemporary issues affecting the management of entertainment and live events while equipping you with the practical skills that are essential for developing a career in the field.

The course is run in partnership with the Edinburgh Stage Management School, which specialises in postgraduate vocational training and combines a well-established industry focus with successful graduate employment. It combines the best aspects of the vocational, practical and academic models.

Careers

You will be qualified for a broad range of stage management positions within a wide spectrum of live entertainment and live events industries. Many career opportunities are open to you. Previous graduates (Edinburgh Stage Management School) have gone on to work in theatres, performing arts organisations, festivals, corporate events and ceremonies.

In addition, many now tour within the UK, Europe and internationally. Potential careers might include producing, fundraising, marketing, programming or audience development, as well as many other roles across the cultural industries and all professions requiring skills in effective management.

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Managing People & Projects: Theory & Practice
Technical Practice for Live Performance
Professional Practice
Dissertation/Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

180 alternative credits

MA (180 credits)/ PgDip (120 credits)/ PgCert (60 credits)

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Visual Arts Music Theatre & Dance View 217 other Masters in Theatre & Dance in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK honours degree or equivalent OR significant work experience in live entertainment/events. All shortlisted applicants will be interviewed.
International: This course is currently only open to applicants who do not require a Student Visa. You will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at IELTS 6.5 with no individual compnent below 6.0.

Tuition Fee

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International

10000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15000 GBP for the full programme during 18 months.
National

5400 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8100 GBP for the full programme during 18 months.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Stage Management and Technical Theatre Production.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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