University of Surrey

Foundation Musical Theatre CertHE

University of SurreyStag Hill, United Kingdom

Course overview

On the Foundation Musical Theatre (CertHE) at Guildford School of Acting (GSA), you will gain insights into drama school training and support with your applications, personal statements and auditions, giving you an edge in the highly competitive drama school selection process. You will learn audition techniques and explore disciplines in dance, voice and singing, complete with a public production to showcase your skills.

Key highlights

  • Insight into drama school training at Guildford School of Acting
  • Support with drama school applications, personal statements and auditions
  • Dedicated training in audition techniques
  • Explore dance, voice and singing disciplines
  • Public production to showcase your performance skills

Entry requirements

  • A-level: CCD — A-level More info Overall: CCD.Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include English Language
  • BTEC: MMM — BTECs More info Overall: MMM.GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade 4 (C).

Scholarships

  • International Excellence Award (Undergraduate)

    The scholarship is awarded as a £5,000 fee waiver.

    Up to £5,000
  • The Professor GQ Max Lu Global Scholarship

    The total value of the award is £30,000 (£10,000 x 3 years).

    Up to £30,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Musical theatre performer
  • Actor
  • Singer
  • Dancer
  • Stage performer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,800 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Surrey, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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