Â鶹ԭ´´

Acting MA

UK

9

1

What will I learn?

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.

Which department am I in?

FASS - Guildford School of Acting (GSA)

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
£22,000.00 (23,97,036) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Stag Hill

Stag Hill,

Guildford,

Surrey,

GU2 7XH, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For international students

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. IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each element. 88 overall with 18 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 19 in Speaking and 23 in Writing.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

ADD TO MY FAVOURITES

About University of Surrey

Expect more at the University of Surrey, a global community who are internationally recognised for their graduates’ employability.

  • Based in Guildford, 35 minutes from London
  • Ranked 13th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2024)
  • Best University Careers Service Award winner 2022
  • International Foundation and pre-sessional English courses