Studies
Expertise in Theatre and Live Event Technology
The Master’s Degree Programme in Theatre and Live Event Technology is designed for professionals in performance, theatre and live event technology who want to deepen their expertise and strengthen their leadership, management and development skills.
The studies prepare students for demanding technical-artistic roles and support the development of continuous learning, self-management and leadership capabilities in innovative and evolving work environments.
The programme emphasizes work-life expertise, which students bring into the studies through their professional experience. Shared discussions, critical reflection, peer learning and collaboration with other professionals broaden perspectives and deepen professional competence. The degree also supports networking and the continuous development of one’s own work and expertise together with others in the field.
This internationally unique master’s degree has been developed to meet the evolving needs of the industry. Graduates will have the opportunity to act as pioneers and innovators in the future development of the field.
Educational Content
Key themes
- Technical-artistic expertise and leadership
- Management of performance production processes
- Sustainable work community development
The studies focus on developing the ability to lead production processes and development projects in future-oriented technical-artistic environments. Theoretical studies, expert lectures and practical development work support the development of students’ own professional practice.
The programme is closely connected to working life. Current changes and future needs in the field are reflected in the study content through development assignments and research activities linked to students’ own work communities.
The degree consists of:
- 25 ECTS credits of advanced professional studies
- 5 ECTS credits of elective studies
- 30 ECTS credits for the master’s thesis
Learn more about the curriculum for the Master of Culture and Arts in Theatre and Live Event Technology in the Study Guide.
A master’s degree qualifies graduates for positions that require a higher university degree. In some sectors, a master’s degree may also be required for public positions, competitive tendering processes or funding applications.
Thesis: Working Life Development Project
The master’s thesis is typically based on a concrete development project carried out either in the student’s own workplace or in close collaboration with a company or organization in the field.
The thesis combines practical development work with a research-based approach. It provides an opportunity to explore and solve a professional development or research challenge in depth while strengthening students’ capabilities for independent expert work.
Flexible Multimodal Studies Alongside Work
The programme is designed to be completed alongside full-time work.
Studies are delivered through a flexible multimodal format that takes students’ prior expertise into account. The programme combines face-to-face and online learning with development assignments carried out in professional working environments.
Teaching takes place at the Metropolia Arabia Campus in Helsinki. The programme includes approximately 3–5 contact or online teaching days per month from September to August.
The extent of the degree is 60 ECTS credits, and the recommended duration for international students is one year.
Target Group
The programme is intended for professionals in theatre, performance and live event technology who wish to deepen their expertise, strengthen their leadership and management skills, and advance their qualifications through a master’s degree.
Scholarships and tuition fees
Annual tuition fee 12 500 € for non-EU/EEA degree students.
This fee applies only to non-EU/EEA degree students.
Questions about the Master’s Degree in Theatre and Live Event Technology
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The below information applies to students who have been accepted to study for a full degree at Metropolia. Make sure to complete all the steps in order to secure your study place.
Confirming a place of study requires certain formalities to be completed by the deadline. More detailed instructions below:
Non-EU/EEA students need a student residence permit. You can begin the student residence permit application online at Enterfinland.fi. Remember that you must personally visit a Finnish embassy or consulate as part of this process. Start your residence permit process as soon as possible, carefully following the immigration authorities' instructions and regulations, so that you can receive your permit in good time before your studies begin! You can find detailed information and advice on the residence permit requirements and procedures on the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) website.
Note that participating online programmes does not entitle you receiving residence permit. See more about the topic in Finnish Immigration Service websites.
All Metropolia's students who do not have a Finnish personal identity code, have to apply for it before their arrival or register at the local registry office after their arrival to Finland to apply for one.
Students who have to apply for residence permit (i.e. non-EU/non-EEA citizens) before their arrival to Finland should ask to be registered in the Finnish Population Information System when they apply for their first residence permit. This way they will receive a Finnish personal identity code at the same time as they are issued with the permit. More information on this for residence permit applicants in Migri site
Other students have to apply for the personal identity code from the local registry office of the city where you are living in.
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After you have received the personal identification code, remember to inform it to the Student Services with the official document. Acceptable documents are for example DVV:s document (Notification of registration), Finnish passport, Finnish identity card with a photo, issued by police, Finnish driver's license, residence permit or KELA card with a photo.
User account activation is possible from the start date of your study right. Activate your user account before the orientation days by following the instructions available on the IT Services website. To activate your account, you will need personal online banking credentials or a mobile certificate. Also check the instructions provided by your degree programme.
If you do not have Finnish online banking credentials or a mobile certificate, authenticate using the Candour ID application. After authentication, you will receive instructions on how to activate your user account. Read the instructions for authentication and receiving user accounts on the Information Management Services website.
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- Information on student life and well-being, costs and finance, study environment etc. in Student's Guide
New students need a laptop for their studies.
Minimum laptop requirements for new students:
- Windows 11 or Mac computer
- Intel i5/i7 processor (at least 8 gen), AMD Ryzen 5/7 or equivalent processor
- RAM 8 GB memory
- SSD hard disk min. 256 GB
The life cycle of the laptop should be at least 4 years. The estimated cost of a laptop meeting the recommended specifications is between €600 and €800 and upwards. If the student's studies are geared towards gaming or graphic design, for example, the laptop should have a more powerful graphics card and more SSD hard disk space.
The recommended operating system will depend on the degree programme and the area of specialisation. As a general rule, Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X are safe choices for a laptop operating system. Students of XR Design, 3D Animation and Visualisation and Visual Communication Design will be informed in the first weeks of their studies about the purchase of their own computer and the features they need.
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During your studies, your support of well-being and health is Finnish Student Health Services (FSHS). The specialist in student health care offers you general, mental and oral health services and supports the well-being of study communities.
Our services can be used by students completing a bachelor’s or master’s degree at a university or a university of applied sciences who have registered as attending for the semester.
Master the facts! Familiarize yourself with our services and user instructions in Kela's site fshs.fi, and Kela's Health information resource on the address.
Start using Self! Self is the student’s own online service for health care issues at FSHS. In Self, you can manage appointment bookings, communicate via SelfChat and start a remote consultation. Log in to Self as a user immediately from the beginning of the semester and keep your contact details up to date for as long as you are a student. Read more about Self in Kela's site.
The health care fee for students in higher education will be paid to Kela on your initiative. Read more about health care fee in Kela's site.
If you have social security coverage in another EU/EEA country or in Switzerland or the United Kingdom, you do not have to pay the healthcare fee. However, you can to use the FSHS’s services.
Metropolia does not have housing services to offer. Thus, it is the student's responsibility to find an accommodation for the period of their studies. There is a lot of competition in affordable housing, so it is important to start searching for a room many months prior to arrival.
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