BA (Hons) Stage & Production Management
South Kirkby, United Kingdom
BA
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 20,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for international full-time fees | home full-time fees: £9,275 per year
Why choose this course?
- Unique Approach - Beginning with an in-depth study of traditional theatre-based stage management techniques, you will then learn how to apply this knowledge across the breadth of live events. You’ll examine how the roles of stage and production managers develop from rehearsal to performance and tour, and study the ways in which your skills can be transferred to working on multiple events both in the UK and internationally.
- Industry Immersion - From day one, you’ll dive into stage and production management, building core skills in communication, planning, logistics, and networking. Masterclasses and seminars connect you with top industry professionals and global event specialists. Venue visits – from theatres to stadiums – give you real insight into the live event environment and how it all comes together.
- Practice-Based Learning - Teaching embeds core skills – planning, communication, management, and delivery – through real-world scenarios and live event projects. You’ll explore what it means to be a stage and production manager while collaborating across courses to understand technical roles and industry relationships, gaining insight into how successful shows are developed, delivered, and sustained.
- Graduate Industry-Ready - With a degree designed around the real demands of global productions - from theatre and touring shows to stadium concerts and festivals - you’ll graduate ready to lead. Whether calling complex shows, coordinating crews, or managing high-pressure environments, you’ll be prepared to hit the ground running as a sought-after stage or production manager in this fast-moving industry.
Year 1
- Academic and Professional Skills for the Events Industries
- Understanding the Industry
- Technical Skills
- Working Practices
- Show Design and Realisation
Year 2
- Industry Networking
- Applied Stage Management Techniques
- Touring Production and Tour Management
- Research Methods for Events Studies
- Events Production Management
- Production Planning and Realisation
Year 3
- Live Events Industry Perspectives
- Event Logistics
- Work-Related Project
- Contemporary Issues in Live Events
- Major Project
Studying BA (Hons) Stage & Production Management can lead you to roles including:
- Production Management [PM]
- Production Assistant
- Company Manager
- Assistant Stage Manager [ASM]
- Deputy Stage Manager [DSM]
- Swing Technician
- Venue Manager
- Tour logistics, Tour Management or Tour Director
- Artist Liaison
- Accreditation / Artist Accreditation
How learning is assessed on Stage & Production Management
As well as traditional lectures, seminars and tutorials your learning will be enhanced with visits from guest speakers and masterclass seminars from industry experts, international case studies, workshops and more importantly opportunities to work on live projects as part of both practical modules and work experiences; giving you unique insights and a thorough understanding of stage management, operating in international markets and a range of sectors. Assessment is via a range of methods, from developing a portfolio of your work and skills to practical assessment and research projects.


