Foundation Musical Theatre

University of Surrey

Undergraduate CertHE Full-time 1 Year Music

Foundation Musical Theatre 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
• The Foundation Musical Theatre (CertHE) 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 foundation students go on to further undergraduate studies with Guildford School of Acting (GSA) or other conservatoires.

• This course is the perfect step to your professional career.

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. Students have the opportunity to:

• Develop a broad range of performance skills relevant to the burgeoning musical theatre performer.

• Receive guidance and preparation for the selection and delivery of monologues and song repertoire 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 dance classes, streamed with GSA BA and MA performance programmes based on ability and knowledge.

• 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. 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

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Guildford
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Music