Acting BA (Hons)
University of Surrey
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Stag Hill

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Stag Hill

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Start date

SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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Course info

**Deferred entry not available****Why choose this course**-Training to become an actor is an intensive process which requires curiosity, courage and commitment.-At Guildford School of Acting (GSA), we’ll help you develop your imagination, range, skills and technique.-You’ll learn how to prepare for rehearsal, how to rehearse and how to use independent and proactive processes to achieve your best work possible for stage and screen. **What you will study**You’ll take screen acting classes and ...Read more


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Why choose this course

-Training to become an actor is an intensive process which requires curiosity, courage and commitment.-At Guildford School of Acting (GSA), we’ll help you develop your imagination, range, skills and technique.-You’ll learn how to prepare for rehearsal, how to rehearse and how to use independent and proactive processes to achieve your best work possible for stage and screen.


What you will study

You’ll take screen acting classes and complete film and radio projects that allow you to explore the processes needed in today’s recorded media.You’ll attend classes and workshops with guest speakers to develop your professional network and employment opportunities.As you come to the end of your course, you’ll complete your transition to professional performer with several public productions and an industry showcase for invited agents and industry guests.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
23/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
10th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
12th
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The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
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0%
What students say
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Angelina
11 Jan 25

The library is a great space with lots of online resources and printers. The laundrettes are mostly efficient and clean but are out of order sometimes but that is somewhat..Read more

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maya
09 Jan 25

Specifically as a student at the Guildford school of acting I love being able to mingle with regular uni students who aren’t part of the small GSA community. The green spaces are..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBBCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

CCC Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:21,M:3,P:21 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

29 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMM Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Overall:CCCApplicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.

Overall:BBBCC GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - CMaths: Scottish National 5 - C

Overall:CCC GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - CMaths: Scottish National 5 - C

Overall: QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 21 at Distinction, 3 at Merit and 21 at Pass.

Overall:29GCSE or equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Maths (either course) HL4/SL4.

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Overall:Pass overall with CCC from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-levels. Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element.

Popular A-level subjects

Drama

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

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English Literature
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Music
18%
History
17%
Religious Studies & Theology
11%
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Angelina
11 Jan 25
Acting BA (Hons)
The library is a great space with lots of online resources and printers. The laundrettes are mostly efficient and clean but are out of order sometimes but that is somewhat...
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maya
09 Jan 25
Acting BA (Hons)
Specifically as a student at the Guildford school of acting I love being able to mingle with regular uni students who aren’t part of the small GSA community. The green spaces are...
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University of Surrey
University of Surrey , Guildford

The University of Surrey is a vibrant institution with a beautiful campus, located in Guildford, UK....

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Stag Hill Guildford Surrey GU2 7XH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Guildford  0.3 miles away

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