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

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University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

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Start date

SEP-26

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Duration

3 Years

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

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University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

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Start date

SEP-26

Duration

3 Years

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

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Guildford School of Acting (GSA) is one of the world’s most successful conservatoires for musical theatre training. Our alumni have appeared in the West End, on Broadway and across the world. We provide you with personalised industry-focused instruction and education, within the discipline of an ensemble, to develop your skills and abilities in preparation for a successful and rewarding career in musical theatre. Our BA Musical Theatre course will develop your professional and collaborative ...Read more

Guildford School of Acting (GSA) is one of the world’s most successful conservatoires for musical theatre training. Our alumni have appeared in the West End, on Broadway and across the world. We provide you with personalised industry-focused instruction and education, within the discipline of an ensemble, to develop your skills and abilities in preparation for a successful and rewarding career in musical theatre. Our BA Musical Theatre course will develop your professional and collaborative sensibilities through a rigorous programme of training. You’ll gain individual technical, critical and evaluative skills, with practical classes in a range of core disciplines. On this course, your skills are continually developed through integration exercises, scene work, project rehearsals and productions of classic and contemporary musicals. Classes in dance, singing and acting are highly-prioritised alongside your continuing professional development. This will enable you to become multi-skilled and highly versatile, ensuring your appeal to the industry.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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36/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
3rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
19th
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

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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

UCAS Tariff:

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Access to HE Diploma:

D21M3P21 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

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

T Level:

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

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£9,535 per year

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£26,900 per year

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

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

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