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Guildford School of Acting

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredNo PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

1-Year

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredNo PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

1-Year

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Cert. Foundation Acting

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredNo PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

1-Year

Program Recognition

One-year, 120-credit CertHE at FHEQ Level 4, awarded by the University of Surrey and taught at Guildford School of Acting

GSA is a member of the Federation of Drama Schools

Training

Three teaching blocks cover acting technique, improvisation, voice, movement, group singing, audition technique, workshops, and masterclasses

Acting study introduces Stanislavski, Meisner, Uta Hagen, and Michael Chekhov, with mock auditions after the first two teaching blocks

Performance & Productions

Projects progress from ensemble storytelling and text work to Shakespeare, writing and directing, a public performance in a GSA venue, and a one-week acting-for-camera project

Professional Development

Students receive application and personal-statement guidance plus group and one-to-one sessions with conservatoire faculty and industry professionals

Degree Flexibility

The CertHE is a stand-alone foundation route; progression to a BA requires a new UCAS application and successful GSA audition and is not guaranteed

School info

Snapshot

Satisfaction

81%

2025, 5 courses, n=105

Continuation

100%

1 yr after entry

Enrollment

500

Earnings

£29k

5yr after

Costs & aid

Home tuition & fees

£9,790

Home students · 2026-2027

International tuition & fees

£24,300

overseas students · 2026-2027

2026 · surrey.ac.uk Discover Uni

Program info updated 6d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

One-year, 120-credit CertHE at FHEQ Level 4, awarded by the University of Surrey and taught at Guildford School of Acting

GSA is a member of the Federation of Drama Schools

Training

Three teaching blocks cover acting technique, improvisation, voice, movement, group singing, audition technique, workshops, and masterclasses

Acting study introduces Stanislavski, Meisner, Uta Hagen, and Michael Chekhov, with mock auditions after the first two teaching blocks

Performance & Productions

Projects progress from ensemble storytelling and text work to Shakespeare, writing and directing, a public performance in a GSA venue, and a one-week acting-for-camera project

Professional Development

Students receive application and personal-statement guidance plus group and one-to-one sessions with conservatoire faculty and industry professionals

Degree Flexibility

The CertHE is a stand-alone foundation route; progression to a BA requires a new UCAS application and successful GSA audition and is not guaranteed

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

One-year, 120-credit CertHE at FHEQ Level 4, awarded by the University of Surrey and taught at Guildford School of Acting

GSA is a member of the Federation of Drama Schools

Training

Three teaching blocks cover acting technique, improvisation, voice, movement, group singing, audition technique, workshops, and masterclasses

Acting study introduces Stanislavski, Meisner, Uta Hagen, and Michael Chekhov, with mock auditions after the first two teaching blocks

Performance & Productions

Projects progress from ensemble storytelling and text work to Shakespeare, writing and directing, a public performance in a GSA venue, and a one-week acting-for-camera project

Professional Development

Students receive application and personal-statement guidance plus group and one-to-one sessions with conservatoire faculty and industry professionals

Degree Flexibility

The CertHE is a stand-alone foundation route; progression to a BA requires a new UCAS application and successful GSA audition and is not guaranteed

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

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UCAS

Opens

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

Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Fee

Audition Fee

£45

Auditions Interviews · gsauk.org

Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Monologues

Two Prepared Speeches

One speech from a published play written since 2000, up to 2 minutes

One speech from a classical play, preferably Shakespeare, up to 2 minutes

Auditions Interviews · gsauk.org

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through UCAS using institution code S85 and course code W411

Applications for 2027 entry can be submitted from September 1, 2026

UCAS equal-consideration deadline: January 13, 2027

Eligibility

Applicants are normally age 18 or older

GCSE English and English-language requirements apply

Exceptional talent may be considered irrespective of academic background

Important Notes

This is a stand-alone CertHE and does not offer automatic progression to a GSA BA degree

What's The Process

Audition Process

Attend a single-day workshop after applying through UCAS

Take part in acting and movement sessions

Prepare both published-play speeches listed in the requirements

Full guidance for each element is sent with the audition information

Surrey's 2027 entry page states that offers follow a successful audition and interview; no separate public interview format is published

Scholarship Info

Gsa Funding

One-year CertHE Acting and Musical Theatre students are eligible for GSA's Shining Star Scholarship when it is offered for their entry cycle

Eligibility is limited to qualifying UK/Home students from specified underrepresented groups who have accepted a place

GSA also publishes needs-based bursaries for students across its programmes; availability and amounts are confirmed annually

School info

Snapshot

Satisfaction

81%

2025, 5 courses, n=105

Continuation

100%

1 yr after entry

Enrollment

500

Earnings

£29k

5yr after

Costs & aid

Home tuition & fees

£9,790

Home students · 2026-2027

International tuition & fees

£24,300

overseas students · 2026-2027

2026 · surrey.ac.uk Discover Uni

Program Recognition

One-year, 120-credit CertHE at FHEQ Level 4, awarded by the University of Surrey and taught at Guildford School of Acting

GSA is a member of the Federation of Drama Schools

Training

Three teaching blocks cover acting technique, improvisation, voice, movement, group singing, audition technique, workshops, and masterclasses

Acting study introduces Stanislavski, Meisner, Uta Hagen, and Michael Chekhov, with mock auditions after the first two teaching blocks

Performance & Productions

Projects progress from ensemble storytelling and text work to Shakespeare, writing and directing, a public performance in a GSA venue, and a one-week acting-for-camera project

Professional Development

Students receive application and personal-statement guidance plus group and one-to-one sessions with conservatoire faculty and industry professionals

Degree Flexibility

The CertHE is a stand-alone foundation route; progression to a BA requires a new UCAS application and successful GSA audition and is not guaranteed

Updated 6d ago