Our MFA Acting provides an ensemble training context for the development of professional-level skills in acting based on a blend of practical, theoretical, and reflective practice, fostering individual resourcefulness and resilience.You will be taught and advised by leading West End directors, casting agents, experienced professionals and leading academics, giving you a unique and comprehensive support network and knowledge base.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.You will have opportunities to showcase your skills via public productions and industry showcases. Particularly, you will get to perform in a new play, allowing you to further develop skills through the challenges of creating original characters without reference to previous productions.GSA facilities rank amongst some of the best professional training facilities in the UK conservatoire sector. As part of the University of Surrey, our students also have full access to the university's facilities, offering you world-class conservatoire training in a top university environment. Truly the best of both worlds!In your second year, you'll have the opportunity to have a mentor to develop your own teaching practice and creative work, further enhancing and widening your career prospects and employment opportunities in acting and related areas of the creative industries.