Foundation Acting CertHE is an undergraduate degree at University of Surrey, based in Guildford, taught full-time over 1 year. Typical A-level entry is CCD.
A-Level Entry
CCD
Typical offer · UCAS
About this course
Why choose this course
- Our Foundation Acting (CertHE) programme aims to nurture and develop skills and techniques for those who aspire to train within either a conservatoire or higher education environment, in pursuit of a career within the creative industries.
- Many of our CertHE students go on to study further undergraduate programmes with the Guildford School of Acting (GSA), the University of Surrey, and other higher education institutions. It is a great stepping stone to reaching your professional goal.
What you will study
This is both an innovative and intensive programme-led course and is taught by GSA’s highly skilled tutors and industry professionals. You will have the opportunity to:
• Develop a broad range of performance skills relevant to the actor.
• Receive guidance and preparation for the selection and delivery of monologues required for auditions onto professional performance programmes.
• Study audition technique.
• Access support and guidance for the submission of applications to conservatoires and higher education institutions.
• Enjoy practical workshops.
• Engage with basic camera techniques and skills required for further screen acting training.
• Perform in a performance project of work within one of GSA’s performance venues.
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Guildford
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Drama
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ