Master's Degree Programme in Theatre and Performance Technology
Workplacement(s) and Work-based Learning
The studies are carried out as development and learning projects that are linked to the development challenges of the job sector. The master's level degree does not include work placement.
Students work in various organisations, and they have a minimum of two years of work experience prior to Master's degree studies. Master's thesis is a development project in which solutions are sought for the challenges in the students own work and/or those of a collaborative organisation.
The Degree Programme in Live Performance Engineering collaborates with theatre and event industry partners to develop and carry out teaching in the degree programme.
Qualification requirements and regulations
See the Degree Regulations of Metropolia UAS.
Access to further studies
Eligible to apply for specialisation studies in a university of applied sciences.
Eligible to apply for postgraduate studies in a university depending on the admission criteria of the university.
Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning
Students may apply for identification and accreditation of prior learning. See the general instructions of Metropolia: Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Profile of the programme
The Degree Programme in Live Performance Engineering is a bold reformer and responsible developer of multiskills and expertise in the rapidly changing field of live performance engineering. The degree programme has good connections to Finnish live performance companies, organisations and associations as well as international industry professionals.
Occupational profiles of graduates with examples
A Master's degree in live performance engineering provides students with competence to work as specialists or in various positions in management, supervision and development in the field of live performance engineering:
• Development of companies and organisations
• Designing and managing production processes
• Supervisor work
• Planning and managing research and development projects.
Key learning outcomes
The Master's Degree Programme in Live Performance Engineering strengthens and further develops the expertise and professional skills of the student and the organisation in the operating environment of the live performance sector. Graduates of the master's degree programme are able to utilise their expertise in the design of production processes, in technological-artistic management and in the development of operation and expertise of an organisation. The education also enables the professionals in the field to find alternative career paths in the constantly changing industry.
Graduation requirements
In order to graduate, studies must be completed according to the curriculum of Master's Degree Programme in Live Performance Engineering and the general qualification requirements.
Level of qualification
Master's degree (UAS)
Obligatory or Optional Mobility
The possibility of a student exchange during the Master's degree can be negotiated.
Specific admission requirements
All applicants who have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field are eligible to apply.
In addition, applicants are required to have two years of work experience in the field of live performance engineering or other relevant field, accumulated after the completion of the bachelor's degree. The work experience has to be acquired after the date of graduation and before the 31st of July on the year of applying for Master's studies.
For more specific application instructions and admission criteria, see the application site.
Examination regulations, assessment and grading
Course assessment criteria are specified in the course implementation plan. The teacher in charge of the course will be responsible for the assessment. Each course has its own assessment criteria that are specified in the curriculum.
The assessment scale is as follows: excellent (5), very good (4), good (3), very satisfactory (2), satisfactory (1), fail (0) and pass (P). Any deviations of this scale will be decided by the President.
Mode of study
The studies are implemented through blended teaching, which includes both contact and online teaching, and various development assignments carried out in working life.
Programme director
Mikko Pirinen Head of Degree Programme
mikko.pirinen@metropolia.fi