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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Start date

SEP-24

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Duration

3 Years

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

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SEP-24

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**Deferred entry not available****Why choose this course**We are ranked 5th in the UK for dance and drama in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023, 6th for drama, dance and cinematic in the Complete University Guide 2023, and 7th in the UK for drama and dance in the Guardian University Guide 2023. The course received an overall satisfaction score of 100% in the National Student Survey 2022. Training to become an actor is an intensive process which requires curiosity, courage and ...Read more


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Why choose this course

We are ranked 5th in the UK for dance and drama in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023, 6th for drama, dance and cinematic in the Complete University Guide 2023, and 7th in the UK for drama and dance in the Guardian University Guide 2023. The course received an overall satisfaction score of 100% in the National Student Survey 2022. 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. We were shortlisted for University of the Year in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.


What you will study

Drawing on the teaching and practices of a range of practitioners - from Uta Hagen and Jacques LeCoq, to Rudolf Laban and Anne Bogart - our BA (Hons) Acting course will develop your imagination, your technique, your expressive and collaborative skills, and your creativity. You’ll also 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 an industry showcase for invited agents and industry guests.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
6th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
13th
Drama
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What students say
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Jack
21 Feb 24

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Marcela
21 Feb 24

Professors are the best, so much knowledge to impart Peers refuse to talk about race dynamics and are stuck in their white privilege..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

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

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

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.

GCSE English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade C (4) (or equivalent).

Overall:29GCSE or Equivalent: English, HL4/SL4 (including MYP).Maths, HL4/SL4 (including MYP).Maths Studies, 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.

Drama
73%
English Literature
39%
Music
18%
History
17%
Religious Studies & Theology
11%
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Tuition fees

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£9,250 per year

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£22,500 per year

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£22,500 per year

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Jack
21 Feb 24
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Marcela
21 Feb 24
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Professors are the best, so much knowledge to impart Peers refuse to talk about race dynamics and are stuck in their white privilege...
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University of Surrey
University of Surrey , Guildford

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

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