Course summary

Why choose this course If you would like to steer your career path backstage, then our hands-on, practical Stage and Production Management MA course is designed for you. You'll be trained by highly knowledgeable academics and leading industry professionals, providing you with the latest abilities and skills in the offstage field. We prepare students to assume managerial roles in the global creative industries, or to pursue further academic study, by developing knowledge and skills, agility, resourcefulness and resilience, enabling you to successfully launch your career. You’ll have the chance to enhance your employability by completing an industry placement, as well as a digital showcase for employers. Upon graduation, you will be empowered to become multiskilled, confident and proactive professionals who are employable globally in the creative industries and beyond with the requisite skills, knowledge, and techniques to understand and shape their professions. GSA facilities rank amongst some of the best professional training facilities in the UK conservatoire sector. As part of the University of Surrey, our students also have full access to the university's facilities, offering you world-class conservatoire training in a top university environment. Truly the best of both worlds! What you will study On our practice-based Stage and Production Management MA course, you’ll work closely with fellow GSA students to deliver stellar productions. Through intensive seminars and workshops, you’ll be introduced to stage management and technical disciplines and begin your professional development planning. You’ll then work on a wide variety of production projects across performance spaces within the University and at external venues. There will also be opportunities to take on senior production-critical roles as deputy stage manager, stage manager or production manager on our public productions, under the guidance of our experienced and industry-connected staff. You’ll also have the chance to complete an industry placement and your professional development planning will culminate in presenting your work through a graduate digital showcase.