Primary instrument/specialism
- Stage Management
Course summary
The MA/MFA Production pathway is for those seeking to further enhance their skills as production managers. You will achieve this through a collaborative and creative team environment, developing existing skills and knowledge through personal research and production placements, ultimately working as an ensemble company alongside our MA/MFA Classical and Contemporary Text Acting/Directing students to deepen your practical expertise. As this programme is new for September 2025, it will be subject to validation.
Course details
Principal study options
During the application and audition process, you must select which instrument(s) you wish to specialise in for the duration of your course. On this course, you can choose from the following options:
Single specialism
Only one instrument is studied. It may be possible to study a further instrument formatively, but this will not contribute towards the qualification.
Instrument/specialisms
For all courses, you must select at least one specialism from the 'primary' list. For those studying primary/secondary pathways, two instruments may be selected – one from the 'primary' list and one from the 'secondary' list. Joint pathway students may select any two instruments from either list.
Modules
Please see our website for more information about this course.
Assessment method
Please see our website for more information about this course.
How to apply
*If you are an international applicant, or you are applying for a postgraduate course, or are choosing certain assessment locations, the 'on time' deadline may be later in the year - please contact the conservatoire directly.
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 214F
- Institution code:
- R58
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Currently around 20% of our students come from outside the UK. Between them, they represent over 60 different nationalities and add a rich diversity to the Conservatoire.
Entry requirements
Candidates for both the MA and MFA are normally expected to hold a degree in a relevant subject area or have equivalent practical experience in a relevant field.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Applicants who apply on time are invited to an interview by email, approximately three weeks before. Interviews will take place in person, however online interviews are available for those that are unable to travel to RCS. We have many years of experience of conducting online interviews and have a well-established format and process in place, so no applicant will be disadvantaged by being assessed in this manner. If possible, we encourage candidates to select an in-person interview as this gives you the opportunity to view our facilities.
Portfolio
Prior to attending the interview (in-person or online), you are required to set up an Acceptd account and complete the tasks below. It is important that you show us your previous work (portfolio) as well as your response to these tasks. Without this, we will not be able to proceed with the interview. The tasks below must be completed A MINIMUM OF THREE WORKING DAYS before your interview: *Complete the “About You” questionnaire (completed online via Acceptd) *Upload a digitised version of your portfolio to Acceptd *There will potentially be a set task for you to complete as well. Exact details of what to prepare for your interview are available under the 'how to apply' section of our webpage: https://www.rcs.ac.uk/courses/ma-mfa-production/
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | 6.5 with no component below 5.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 88 | Overall score of 88, with minimum scores of: Reading – 18, Listening – 17, Speaking – 20, Writing – 17 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | Overall score of 62 with a minimum of 59 in all components (reading, listening, speaking, writing) |
More information about our language requirements can be found at the weblink.
https://www.rcs.ac.uk/study/international-students/english-requirements/
Assessment locations
In the event of a successful assessment, applicants may be invited for a further interview prior to being made an offer.
Remote assessment recordings may be accepted in the event that you cannot attend an assessment in person.
Single specialism assessment
| Location | On-time Fee | Late Fee |
|---|---|---|
| RCS | £55 | £55 |
| Online | £55 | £55 |
Joint principal specialism assessment
| Location | On-time Fee | Late Fee |
|---|---|---|
| RCS | Not available at this location | |
| Online | Not available at this location | |
Additional information
All applicants need to complete an Acceptd account profile, regardless of which location you choose, this is part of the audition process. Portfolio submissions will be required as part of your submission via our Acceptd platform. For the best audition experience, we would encourage all UK applicants (and where possible international applicants) to attend in-person.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £23583* | Year 1 |
| England | £23583* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £23583* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £23583* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £23583* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £23583* | Year 1 |
| EU | £37387* | Year 1 |
| International | £37387* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
*Please note, fees are subject to change for AY25 entry*
Please note, all new students are required to pay associated programme cost related fees at the start of their studies. For more information on this please see our website - https://www.rcs.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/fees/
Sponsorship information
The School of Drama, Dance, Production and Film scholarships are awarded for a mixture of financial need and merit. Scholarships within the School of DDPF are applied for and awarded on an annual basis. If you are offered a place at the Conservatoire for drama, dance, production or film (DDPF), you will be forwarded the link to Apply for a DDPF Scholarship. - https://www.rcs.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/scholarships/.
Provider information
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
100 Renfrew Street
Glasgow
G2 3DB