Program Overview

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Introduction to the Actor-Musician BA (Hons) Program

The Actor-Musician BA (Hons) program at the University of Surrey is designed to develop students' technical and performance skills in acting, musicianship, dance, voice, and singing. This comprehensive program prepares students for a professional career across a range of media, including theatre, film, and television.

Key Course Information

• Course Options: BA (Hons)
• Typical Offer: CCC
• Start Date: September 2026
• Full Time: 3 years
• UK Fees: To be confirmed
• Overseas Fees: Ł24,300
• Subject Area: Theatre and performing arts
• UCAS Code: AD29
• Campus: Stag Hill

Why Choose This Course?

The Actor-Musician BA (Hons) course is run by the Guildford School of Acting (GSA), one of the most highly regarded theatre schools in the UK. This 'quadruple threat' degree develops students' talents in acting, dancing, singing, and musicianship, providing world-class conservatoire training within a top university environment.

Course Structure

The program is divided into three years, with each year building on the skills and knowledge acquired in the previous year.

Year 1 - BA (Hons)

• Semester 1 & 2: Compulsory modules include:
  • ACTING FUNDAMENTALS: Develops students' knowledge and practice of acting techniques and approaches to working as part of an ensemble.
  • THE ACTOR-MUSICIAN AND MUSIC: Develops solo and ensemble instrumental skills and introduces students to creating digital media.
  • THE ACTOR-MUSICIAN AND THE VOICE: Equips students with fundamental techniques in delivering spoken and sung text in theatre.
  • THE ACTOR-MUSICIAN AND THE BODY: Introduces students to a variety of dance and movement disciplines and styles.

Year 2 - BA (Hons)

• Semester 1 & 2: Compulsory modules include:
  • CORE SKILLS 1 - DANCE, MOVEMENT AND VOICE: Continues to develop core skills of dance, movement, and voice.
  • CORE SKILLS 2 - SINGING, MUSIC AND DIGITAL MEDIA: Further develops singing and music skills and explores a broader range of skills in creating digital media.
  • THE ACTOR-MUSICIAN AND REHEARSAL: Allows students to build on their development of acting and integration of a broader set of skills through rehearsal projects.
  • PROFESSIONAL FORMATION: Develops students' knowledge, skills, and insights to navigate the professional landscape of the creative industries.

Year 3 - BA (Hons)

• Semester 1 & 2: Compulsory modules include:
  • ADVANCED SKILLS: Prepares students for public productions and industry-facing auditions by continuing to develop skills in dance, movement, singing, and voice.
  • PERFORMANCE: Centers around three public productions, demonstrating integrated skills as an actor-musician.
  • PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT: Prepares students for the professional world through industry-facing activities, including preparation of self-tapes, audition material, and a showcase.

Teaching and Learning

The course is primarily vocational, with a busy timetable of rehearsals, workshops, lectures, performances, and seminars. Students are also assigned a personal year tutor for support.

Assessment

All modules are made up of continuous assessment of progress in class and performances of work. Written work is assessed through a reflective journal of practice in the first and second years and a research project in the third year.

Career Opportunities

Graduates have an excellent employment record in all performance media, with 98% of GSA students in employment or further study within 15 months of graduating. Alumni have appeared in numerous productions, including West End shows and television series.

Facilities

The Guildford School of Acting offers world-class performance training on an exciting university campus, with facilities that support students in achieving their full potential.

Entry Requirements

• Typical Offer: CCC
• A-level: Overall CCC, with specific requirements for certain subjects.
• BTEC (QCF Level 3) Extended Diploma: Overall MMM.
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: Overall 29.
• English Language Requirements: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element.

Fees and Funding

• UK Fees: To be confirmed
• Overseas Fees: Ł24,300
• Scholarships and Bursaries: Available to support studies, including the Vice-Chancellor's Future Leaders Award and the University of Surrey Bursary.

Registration and Application

Students can register their interest and apply for the course through UCAS, using the institution code S85 and course code AD29.