MA Stage Management & Technical Theatre Production at Queen Margaret University

Programme overview

The MA Stage Management and Technical Theatre is a conversion-style course developed with Scottish industry professionals, balancing theory and practice with the opportunity to gain credit for industry experience. It prepares graduates for stage management and technical roles across theatre, festivals, music events and live events.

Faculty: School of Arts, Social Sciences and Management | Department: MCPA (Arts, Culture and the Creative Industries) | Duration: 12 months full time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Musselburgh (Edinburgh), Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage Management: Practice and Theory (20 credits), Technical Theatre Practices (20), Production-Based Learning (40), Industry Practice (40) and a 60-credit Final Project, delivered at QMU and on placement.

Career pathways

Stage management positions in theatres, film and TV, performing arts organisations, festivals, corporate events and ceremonies, including touring in the UK, Europe and internationally.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A UK honours degree or equivalent, or significant work experience in live entertainment or events. All shortlisted applicants are interviewed. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 with no component below 6.0. Application deadline 31 July 2027; the course is competitive with limited places.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,750 a year (2027/28). Scotland/RUK/ROI. Full-time tuition per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition per year. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full time

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