Foundation Musical Theatre CertHE
University of Surrey
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Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE

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Stag Hill

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Full Time

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SEP-25

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1 year

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Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE

Location

Stag Hill

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Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

1 Years

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Drama, Dance & Cinematics
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Course info

**Why choose this course**• The Foundation Musical Theatre (CertHE) aims to nurture and develop skills and techniques for those who aspire to train within either a conservatoire or higher education environment, in pursuit of a career within the creative industries. • Many of our foundation students go on to further undergraduate studies with Guildford School of Acting (GSA) or other conservatoires. • This course is the perfect step to your professional career. **What you will study**This is ...Read more


Why choose this course

• The Foundation Musical Theatre (CertHE) aims to nurture and develop skills and techniques for those who aspire to train within either a conservatoire or higher education environment, in pursuit of a career within the creative industries.
• Many of our foundation students go on to further undergraduate studies with Guildford School of Acting (GSA) or other conservatoires.
• This course is the perfect step to your professional career.


What you will study

This is both an innovative and intensive programme-led course, and is taught by GSA’s highly skilled tutors and industry professionals. Students have the opportunity to:
• Develop a broad range of performance skills relevant to the burgeoning musical theatre performer.
• Receive guidance and preparation for the selection and delivery of monologues and song repertoire required for auditions onto professional performance programmes.
• Study audition technique.
• Access support and guidance for the submission of applications to conservatoires and higher education institutions.
• Enjoy practical workshops.
• Engage with dance classes, streamed with GSA BA and MA performance programmes based on ability and knowledge.
• Perform in a performance project of work within one of GSA’s performance venues.

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WUSCA ranking:
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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
What students say
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Rebecca
08 Jan 25

I feel like I’m supported and looked after with anything that I need. I love my course and being part of the University of Surrey. I honestly can’t think of anything that needs..Read more

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Georgina
08 Jan 25

Best: Friendly and supportive staff across the entire university; incredible facilities and spaces across the entire campus (I mainly use the Guildford School of Acting facilities..Read more

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CCD Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBCCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

CCD Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:18,M:3,P:24 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 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: CCD.Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element.Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.

Overall: BBCCCGCSE or equivalent: English Language - Scottish National 5 - C Maths - Scottish National 5 - C.

Overall: CCDGCSE or equivalent: English Language - Scottish National 5 - C Maths - Scottish National 5 - C.

Overall: QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 18 at Distinction, 3 at Merit and 24 at Pass.

Overall: 28GCSE 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 CCD 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. A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.

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Rebecca
08 Jan 25
Musical Theatre MFA
I feel like I’m supported and looked after with anything that I need. I love my course and being part of the University of Surrey. I honestly can’t think of anything that needs...
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Georgina
08 Jan 25
Musical Theatre BA (Hons)
Best: Friendly and supportive staff across the entire university; incredible facilities and spaces across the entire campus (I mainly use the Guildford School of Acting facilities...
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University of Surrey
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Stag Hill Guildford Surrey GU2 7XH United Kingdom
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