creative theatre and entertainment technologies ma in Middlesex university london

Middlesex University is well-known for its excellent reputation in the field of design and technical theatre. By enrolling in our MA course, you will become part of a community of designers, scenographers, technicians, and academics who have access to high-quality digital resources and technologies. Our program will help you understand how changes in theatre and related live and digital events are making the industry more sustainable, global, and inclusive.

The MA in Creative Theatre and Entertainment Technologies is developed in partnership with industry employers to help you develop your career as a designer or technician in the events and entertainment industries. You will learn the knowledge and skills that are in high demand by employers, taking advantage of the fast-paced changes in industry practices.

You can choose from a variety of specializations, such as lighting and sound design and programming, scenic design and engineering, video design and digital visualization, production management, and more. You will also collaborate with peers from other disciplines to create innovative and original work. As part of your studies, you will have the opportunity to undertake a work placement and/or an industry-focused project.

Our program integrates distance learning into your creative practice, and your fees will include full access to industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Vectorworks, Logic Pro, and many more.

Prospective students are required to possess an undergraduate degree with honors in a related field such as arts, humanities, or technology. We also encourage applicants who lack prior qualifications but have equivalent professional experience. Applicants must show a strong interest in Creative Theatre and Entertainment Technologies and be ready for master's level study.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, and as the course is offered in a distance-learning format, we particularly encourage applicants from outside the UK or those with established professional experience who can benefit from the flexibility that this program offers.

Applicants will be required to participate in an online interview as part of the application process.

You must have competence in English language to study with us. The most commonly accepted evidence of English language ability is IELTS 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in all components).

Upon completing this program, you can anticipate entering a career in theatre, live/digital events, and related fields such as scenic design and engineering, programming for lighting, sound and video design, technical and production management, live and digital event production, performance-making, and art direction. You may also pursue parallel careers in other creative industries such as film, media, and fashion.

Many of our graduates have chosen to pursue freelance careers or establish their own companies, collectives, and arts organizations.