MA Stage and Production Management

at University of Surrey

Modules

Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.

The University operates a credit framework for all taught programmes based on a 15-credit tariff. Modules can be either 15, 30, 45, 75 and 120 credits, and additionally for some masters dissertations, 90 credits.

Module Titles
 

• Introduction To Stage And Production Management
• Production 2/Placement
• Production And Project Management
• Professional Development
• Professional Portfolio
• Technical Skills & Stagecraft

• A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification.
• Applicants also require evidence of previous engagement with theatre and performance or the wider entertainment industry. To be assessed via application documents (CV, personal statement) and interview.
• Applicants who can demonstrate an extensive amount of previous experience in theatre and performance or the wider entertainment industry and can satisfy the interview panel of their ability to complete the course may also be considered.

English language requirements
 

• IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each element.

There are associated costs with this programme: 
 

• Production expenses: tools – approx. £300
• Safety equipment and/or uniform: black clothing for performances/PPE – approx. £200
• Optional activities: During their time on the programme, students may have the opportunity to go on an optional work placement, and therefore there may be associated costs depended on the nature of the particular placement. By way of a general guide, for the current optional work placement opportunities depending on the placement there could be an additional associated cost to students of between £0 and £800. Students may also have the opportunity to attend field trips (for example to London theatres or museums) for which travel expenses may be required

Grand total: £500 - £1300 – (depending on chosen work placement).

Most graduates move on to freelance careers in the theatre and entertainment industry, as stage or production managers.

Recent employers include:
 

• New Adventures
• Watermill Theatre
• Royal Caribbean Cruises
• Balich Worldwide Events
• Shanghai Opera
• Guildford Shakespeare Company.