Course contact details
Admissions Team
Email:admissions@rwcmd.ac.uk
Phone:029 2039 1361
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Castle Grounds
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3ER
MA Stage and Event Management (Taught)
- MA
- 15 Months
- Full-Time
- 20 September 2027
- Postgraduate
- Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
- Course scheme
- UCAS Conservatoires
- Awarded by:
- University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)
Course summary
The programme provides thorough, professionally recognised training for graduates of any discipline who wish to work within the field of stage management and event production, or those who have worked in the entertainment and related entertainment and event industries and who seek formal training.
Please see our website for MA course deadlines. For further information please visit: https://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/course/ma-stage-event-management
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:
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.
Primary instrument/specialism
- Drama Production
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.
Apply by
13 January 2027
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:
- 400F
- Institution code:
- R59
- Campus name:
- Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
The programme is suitable for graduates of any discipline who want to work within stage and event management in the technical theatre industry and/or the live events industry. The College also considers applications from people who seek formal training after working in the theatre or related entertainment and event industries. All applicants are expected to be able to demonstrate significant practical experience and a good understanding of the stage management profession. Final selection is made on the basis of an interview.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- To arrange an interview, all applicants are required to create an Acceptd profile and application. You should expect to be ready to do this at the point of submitting your UCAS application (https://app.getacceptd.com/rwcmd).
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| Institution's Own Test | Requirements vary depending on the course of study | If you're applying from outside the UK, you will usually have to demonstrate that you meet our English language requirements. The requirements will vary depending on your chosen course of study. The tests we accept and minimum levels required for entry are available on the RWCMD website: |
https://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/international-students/english-language-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 |
|---|---|
| Online | No Fee Charged |
Joint principal specialism assessment
| Location | On-time Fee |
|---|---|
| Online | Not Applicable |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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