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Guildford School of Acting

Guildford, England

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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Theatre

Composition & music studies

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BA (Hons) Applied and Contemporary Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program Recognition

Ranked 1st in UK for drama and music (Daily Mail University Guide 2026)

Ranked 3rd in UK for dance, drama, and cinematics (Complete University Guide 2026)

Small cohorts with personal attention from expert practitioners

Part of GSA's 90+ year heritage as a leading conservatoire

Training

Trains theatre practitioners to use performance for social impact

Learn to devise, produce, and facilitate theatre across diverse settings

Settings include prisons, youth centres, care homes, and community spaces

Curriculum emphasises political theatre, community arts, and creative entrepreneurship

Professional Development

Optional Professional Training Year between the second and final year supports industry placement, self-reflection, and transfer of learning into final-year study

Graduates work in community arts organisations, education, youth theatre, and arts charities

98% of graduates in employment or further study within 15 months

Alumni have formed independent theatre companies focused on community engagement and social change

School info

Snapshot

Satisfaction

81%

2025, 5 courses, n=105

Grad rate

100%

Enrollment

500

Earnings

£29k

5yr after

Costs & aid

Home tuition

£9,790

UK/EU students

International tuition

£24,300

overseas students

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Program info updated Sep 13, 6:44 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Ranked 1st in UK for drama and music (Daily Mail University Guide 2026)

Ranked 3rd in UK for dance, drama, and cinematics (Complete University Guide 2026)

Small cohorts with personal attention from expert practitioners

Part of GSA's 90+ year heritage as a leading conservatoire

Training

Trains theatre practitioners to use performance for social impact

Learn to devise, produce, and facilitate theatre across diverse settings

Settings include prisons, youth centres, care homes, and community spaces

Curriculum emphasises political theatre, community arts, and creative entrepreneurship

Professional Development

Optional Professional Training Year between the second and final year supports industry placement, self-reflection, and transfer of learning into final-year study

Graduates work in community arts organisations, education, youth theatre, and arts charities

98% of graduates in employment or further study within 15 months

Alumni have formed independent theatre companies focused on community engagement and social change

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Ranked 1st in UK for drama and music (Daily Mail University Guide 2026)

Ranked 3rd in UK for dance, drama, and cinematics (Complete University Guide 2026)

Small cohorts with personal attention from expert practitioners

Part of GSA's 90+ year heritage as a leading conservatoire

Training

Trains theatre practitioners to use performance for social impact

Learn to devise, produce, and facilitate theatre across diverse settings

Settings include prisons, youth centres, care homes, and community spaces

Curriculum emphasises political theatre, community arts, and creative entrepreneurship

Professional Development

Optional Professional Training Year between the second and final year supports industry placement, self-reflection, and transfer of learning into final-year study

Graduates work in community arts organisations, education, youth theatre, and arts charities

98% of graduates in employment or further study within 15 months

Alumni have formed independent theatre companies focused on community engagement and social change

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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UCAS

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Sep 1, 2026

Deadline

UCAS equal consideration deadlineJan 13, 2027

2027 Entry Ucas Applications Can Be Submitted 465631 · ucas.com 2027 Entry Deadline For All Undergraduate Courses Except Those With A 15 October Deadline 475546 · ucas.com

Program AppApplication

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The university application must be submitted before the audition.

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via UCAS — code W438

Placement-year route: UCAS code W439

UCAS application deadline: January 13, 2027

Eligibility

Typical offer: CCC at A-level or equivalent

GCSE English Language grade 4 (C) minimum

IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, including 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in each other element

Exceptional talent may override academic requirements

Optional 4th year for professional training placement

Important Notes

No audition or interview fee

What's The Process

Audition Process

Single-day workshop format

Creative group work together with direction from the panel

Interview is part of the selection process

No prepared material required — all work generated in the workshop

Assesses collaborative and creative potential

Scholarship Info

Gsa Scholarships

Shining Star Scholarship: £3,000/year for 3 years — for underrepresented students

South Square Trust Scholarship: £5,000/year (may extend to 2nd year) — assessed on merit and need

Jill James Bursary: £2,000/year for 3 years — for students from areas of high deprivation

Doris & Hilda Farmer Charitable Trust Bursary: £1,000

Mary Woolfe Charitable Trust Bursary: £1,000

University Support

University of Surrey Bursary: up to £3,000 for eligible students

Travel bursary of £40 for interview/open day attendance

School info

Snapshot

Satisfaction

81%

2025, 5 courses, n=105

Grad rate

100%

Enrollment

500

Earnings

£29k

5yr after

Costs & aid

Home tuition

£9,790

UK/EU students

International tuition

£24,300

overseas students

Discover Uni

Program Recognition

Ranked 1st in UK for drama and music (Daily Mail University Guide 2026)

Ranked 3rd in UK for dance, drama, and cinematics (Complete University Guide 2026)

Small cohorts with personal attention from expert practitioners

Part of GSA's 90+ year heritage as a leading conservatoire

Training

Trains theatre practitioners to use performance for social impact

Learn to devise, produce, and facilitate theatre across diverse settings

Settings include prisons, youth centres, care homes, and community spaces

Curriculum emphasises political theatre, community arts, and creative entrepreneurship

Professional Development

Optional Professional Training Year between the second and final year supports industry placement, self-reflection, and transfer of learning into final-year study

Graduates work in community arts organisations, education, youth theatre, and arts charities

98% of graduates in employment or further study within 15 months

Alumni have formed independent theatre companies focused on community engagement and social change

Updated Sep 13, 6:44 PM