MA Performing Arts Management and Practice
School of Communication & Creativity
Last updated: 10th September 2026 9:23pm
Monday, 28th September
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9:00am – 5:00pm
Freshers Fair (Clerkenwell Campus)
📍 Clerkenwell Campus, City St George's University of London
Start your university journey with one of the biggest events in the Welcome Week calendar. Freshers’ Fair is your chance to explore everything City St George’s Students’ Union has to offer – all in one place.
Meet the people behind our societies, sports clubs, and student-led brands. Discover how to get involved, make friends, and shape your student experience. Whether you’re looking to join a society, start your own, or just see what’s out there – this is the place to do it.
You’ll also find:
- 🏀 Sports clubs sharing info on trials and how to get involved
- 💬 Information on students' union services
- 🎉 A full line-up of events to help you settle in and connect
- 🛍️ Freebies, giveaways, and local student-friendly businesses
Entry is free – just book your ticket and choose a time slot.
Arrive at your chosen time and get ready to explore, connect, and make the most of your time at the Clerkenwell Campus.Optional session
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10:00am – 10:30am
HoD & PDs Welcome
Activity Details
Welcome from HoD to the Department of Performing Arts and Music Courses (BSc and MA). Key information about Welcome Week.
Location
Performance Space, ALG10, College Building
Performance Space, College Building [A] , College Building , EC1V 4PB , London
Mandatory session
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10:30am – 11:00am
Music and Performing Arts Staff Introduction
Activity Details
Music and Performing Arts Staff Introduction
Location
Performance Space (ALG10), College Building
Mandatory session
Tuesday, 29th September
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1:00pm – 4:00pm
Volunteering Fair
Activity Details
The Volunteering Fair is a great opportunity to meet charities and organisations and find out more about the volunteering roles they have available.
Location
University Pavilion
The Pavilion, City, University of London , EC1V 0HB , London
Optional session
Wednesday, 30th September
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From 9:00am
CitySport Open Day
Times
All Day
Location
CitySport, 124 Goswell Road , EC1V 7DP , London
Optional session
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10:00am – 11:00am
Postgraduate School Information & Welcome
Activity Details
Essential info on how the school of Communication & Creativity and wider university works with info on need-to-know processes including Moodle, the tech team and the course office. You can ask questions and offer suggestions in the chat. There is a follow-up session on campus straight afterwards if you'd like to meet us in person. The joining details will be sent directly so please check your email during welcome week. PLEASE NOTE: This session will be recorded.
Location
Online
Meeting ID: 316 505 468 740 948
Passcode: PH3T4OW6Mandatory session
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11:00am – 12:00pm
Course Introduction
Activity Details
Welcome Performing Arts MA students. Break-out groups for individual programmes will be confrimed in Welcome Week. Choose optional modules.
Location
Performance Space (ALG10), College Building
Mandatory session
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11:00am – 12:00pm
Drop-in/Q&A
Activity Details
Following our postgraduate info session, feel free to drop in and ask any questions.
Location
AG07a
College Building [A], 280 St John St , EC1V 4PB , London
Optional session
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12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speed Meet
Activity Details
A chance to meet everyone on the course and share who you are and where you come from.
Location - ALG10 (Performance Space)
Mandatory session
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2:00pm – 3:30pm
School of Communication & Creativity Meet and Greet
Activity Details
This event is intended to welcome new students and help you become familiar with the school while building early connections with your peers. It will include a mix of activities such as games, sports, video games, and crafts to encourage interaction and engagement. A welcome speech will be delivered by the School Dean to introduce key information about the school. Food and refreshments may also be available, subject to final arrangements.
Location
Great Hall, College Building , EC1V 0HB , London
Mandatory session
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2:00pm – 4:00pm
Personal Tutorials
Activity Details
Deep dive with programme director/personal tutor (individual timeslots TBA)
Location
ALG05, College Building
Mandatory session
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4:00pm – 5:00pm
Your Musical, Your Dance, Your Show
Activity Details
'Your Musical, Your Dance, Your Show'
Share your journey, aspirations, or mood by playing short videos that we will build into a class watch list
Location
Performance Space, ALG10, College Building
Performance Space, College Building [A] , College Building , EC1V 4PB , London
Mandatory session
Thursday, 1st October
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11:00am – 1:00pm
Your Creative North Star
Activity Details
Connect business with values and vision.
Location
Performance Space, ALG10, College Building
Mandatory session
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11:00am – 2:00pm
The Big Hello
Activity Details
Big Hello from Student Support Services. Join teams from City, the Students' Union and external providers to find out how they can support your learning, health, wellbeing, career and more. This is an opportunity for students to come and meet the teams, play some games, get some freebies and make friends! A quiet hour will run from 11am-12pm. Please drop by anytime from 11am to 2pm.
Optional session
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5:00pm – 7:00pm
Music and Performing Arts Social
Activity Details
Get to know music staff and students in a relaxed setting with refreshments provided
Location
Performance Space, ALG10, College Building
Mandatory session
Friday, 2nd October
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12:00pm – 2:00pm
LGBT+ Lunch Social
Activity Details
To ensure that our LGBT+ students feel like they have a space that is personally theirs, we'll be hosting a lunch for queer students and allies.
Here, queer students and allies will be able to mingle safely, build a community and network and have fun participating in the friendship bracelet making activity.
Location
Students' Union Common Room
Drysdale Building [E], Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB , London
Optional session
As part of your induction all students should complete the following essential modules (IT activation is required):
Once you have activated your IT account, you should receive an invite to complete these within the following week. If you have already done this, then you are not required to do so again, but referring to the modules in the future is always a good idea to refresh your knowledge.
If you have activated your IT account, but are unable to access the training, please report an incident with the IT Service Desk.