Acting MA
University of Surrey
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University of Surrey, Guildford

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Why choose this courseGuildford School of Acting (GSA) is one of the UK’s leading accredited drama schools, providing dedicated conservatoire training within a purpose-built environment on the University of Surrey campus.GSA’s MA Acting course focuses on practical actor training, provided through a series of project workshops and rehearsals supported by extensive classes in relevant technical skills.What you will studyOur intensive MA Acting course offers you practical actor training focusing ...Read more

Why choose this course

Guildford School of Acting (GSA) is one of the UK’s leading accredited drama schools, providing dedicated conservatoire training within a purpose-built environment on the University of Surrey campus.

GSA’s MA Acting course focuses on practical actor training, provided through a series of project workshops and rehearsals supported by extensive classes in relevant technical skills.

What you will study

Our intensive MA Acting course offers you practical actor training focusing on technical skills in acting, voice and movement. These support a range of rehearsal projects, screen acting projects and public performances. You’ll also take professional development workshops to help build a bridge between your training and the profession. Your performance opportunities will include a short film project, a public production, and an industry showcase.

We keep our cohorts small to ensure you get personal attention and contact from our expert teachers, who have extensive first-hand experience in professional theatre in the UK and internationally.

Our campus boasts great transport links to London, so you’ll be close to the heart of UK theatre in London’s West End.

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WUSCA ranking:
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36/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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10th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
12th
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

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. Applicants who can demonstrate exceptional talent, and can satisfy the panel of their ability to successfully complete the course, may also be considered. Variations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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£20,700 per year

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£22,900 per year

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Long Stay Accommodation for Students (Shared Duplex) Fee - 74.00 Per Week

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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...
Read more
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University of Surrey
University of Surrey , Guildford

The University of Surrey was established in 1891, and has a rich history of education and innovation....

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30 Priestley Rd Guildford Surrey GU2 7XH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Guildford  0.3 miles away

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