Overview

GSA has been providing highly regarded professional training in stage and production management for over 40 years. Stage and Production Management graduates have gone on to work in all areas of the industry, both in the UK and around the world.

Career opportunities

The University of Surrey will 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. 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. 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. 94 per cent of Guildford School of Acting postgraduate students go on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2024, HESA). Most graduates move on to freelance careers in the theatre and entertainment industry, as stage or production managers. Recent employers include:
National Theatre

New Adventures

Watermill Theatre

Royal Caribbean Cruises

Balich Worldwide Events

Shanghai Opera

Guildford Shakespeare Company.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Productions & Placement

Production And Project Management

Technical Skills And Stagecraft

Introduction To Stage And Production Management

Professional Development

Research Project

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guildford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Visual Arts Media Management View 311 other Masters in Visual Arts in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

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.

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Tuition Fees

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22400 GBP / year

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12900 GBP / year

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Living costs

Guildford

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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