Foundation Acting

University of Surrey
Undergraduate CertHE Full-time 1 Year Drama

A-Level Entry

CCD

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

    A-Level Grades CCD
    Scottish Higher BBCCC
    Scottish Advanced Higher CCD
    BTEC MMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    3413 Actors, entertainers and presenters

    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