MA Stage & Event Management

Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

This specialist vocational training course provides you with the full range of skills needed to work in stage management for theatre, live events, production management, technical direction or roles within the television and film industries.It’s aimed at graduates of any discipline with previous practical experience – or those who’ve worked in the entertainment or event industries who want more advanced training to enhance their employment opportunities.From the outset, you’ll have a series of placements working on productions and events in our lively arts venue that reflects the practices and conditions of the entertainment industry.Or you can choose to have up to two of these placements with professional companies – you’ll have the freedom to shape your work experience to suit your interests and career ambitions.In addition to your hands-on training, you’ll have classes focusing on the technical and organisational skills that are essential in fulfilling your production role. These include areas such as health and safety, computer-aided design (CAD), employment legislation, job roles, creating budgets and scheduling.All of these elements, combined with masterclasses and seminars from renowned experts, give you a comprehensive learning experience that sets you up for a career in an exciting industry.