Musical Theatre

University of Surrey

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Music

Musical Theatre BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Surrey, based in Guildford, taught full-time over 3 years. 98% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £25,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is CCC.

A-Level Entry

CCC

Typical offer · UCAS

Student Satisfaction

97.89%

NSS · Office for Students

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

Deferred entry not available

Why choose this course
• Guildford School of Acting (GSA) is one of the world’s most successful conservatoires for musical theatre training.

• Our alumni appear in the West End, on Broadway, on television, on film and in all aspects of the entertainment profession worldwide.

• We provide you with personalised industry-focused instruction and education, within the discipline of an ensemble, to develop your skills and abilities in preparation for a successful and rewarding career in musical theatre.

What you will study
Our Musical Theatre BA (Hons) course will give you individual technical, critical and evaluative skills, with practical classes in a range of core disciplines.

On this course, your skills are developed through integration exercises, scene work, project rehearsals and productions of classic and contemporary musicals. At GSA, acting, singing and dancing are delivered in equal measure – there is no imbalance in the delivery of these skills. The training provided will enable you to become multi-skilled and highly versatile, ensuring your appeal to the industry. Classes in dance, singing and acting are highly prioritised alongside your continuing professional development.

This will enable you to become multi-skilled and highly versatile, ensuring your appeal to the industry.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades CCC
Scottish Higher BBBCC
Scottish Advanced Higher CCC
BTEC MMM

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

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Guildford
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Music
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000