Actor Musician BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Surrey, based in Guildford, taught full-time over 3 years. Graduates earn £25,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is CCC.
A-Level Entry
CCC
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Deferred entry not available
Why choose this course
-Our BA (Hons) Actor-Musician course is run by Guildford School of Acting (GSA), one of the most highly regarded theatre schools in the UK.
-This ‘quadruple threat‘ degree develops your talents in acting, dancing, singing and musicianship.
-You’ll be taught by industry-leading professionals, and join a vibrant community of talented individuals.
What you will study
On our BA (Hons) Actor-Musician course, you’ll develop performance skills in acting, musicianship, dance, voice and singing, alongside essential critical and analytical work.
In your first year, you’ll strengthen core skills in acting, dance, singing, voice and music. With classes in all disciplines and project work on storytelling, ensemble work, modern text, screen acting and musical theatre.
In your second year, you’ll work on diverse texts, ranging from classical theatre to musical theatre, with musicianship skills integrated within all your studies. Voice, singing, music and dance skill classes continue and broaden the technical base of your training.
In your third year, you’ll work on three main projects: a play, a musical and a classical piece, alongside a showcase of your work, connecting you with casting directors and agents across the creative industries.
By developing your skills as an actor-musician, you’ll be able to take advantage of the ever-growing demand for versatile professional performers who can combine superb acting ability with a high standard of musicianship. Recent graduates have worked across a range of media including exciting projects with HBO, Netflix and also have worked in a wide range of theatre from Shakespeare through to musical theatre.
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Guildford
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Music, Drama
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £25,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ