Theatre Production BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Surrey, based in Guildford, taught full-time over 3 years. 70% 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
69.76%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Why choose this course
-Guildford School of Acting (GSA) is one of the most highly regarded theatre schools in the UK.
-You will be joining a vibrant community of performers, performance makers, creative practitioners, and backstage technicians.
-You’ll work in close collaboration with fellow students to deliver a variety of productions within our modern, large and well-equipped venues in GSA, the Ivy Arts Centre and Performing Arts Technology Studios (PATS) Theatre.
What you will study
On our Theatre Production BA (Hons) degree, you‘ll work on a variety of productions including plays, musicals, devised projects and events.
The course begins with a comprehensive introduction to all core subjects relating to professional theatre production. You’ll go on to build experience in a range of skills including sound, lighting, video, stage management, costume and construction and scenic arts.
As you progress through the course, you’ll be able to select a dedicated area for specialist development, eventually taking production-critical responsibility across a range of public performances within the University and at external venues.
Short-term industry placements and focused professional development are also a core part of this course, and you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your work to the industry through the creation of a final-year online portfolio presentation.
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
- Drama
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £25,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ