Guildhall School of Music & Drama
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
Interview Required
In-Person or Virtual
Selective
12-24 Students
University App Required
Program Highlights
PATHWAY FOCUS
•Training in lighting, sound, video, automation, and stage technology (technical management)
•Design and production across all technical disciplines
HANDS-ON TRAINING
•Access to state-of-the-art technical equipment and professional venues
•Work on Guildhall productions with professional lighting and sound designers
•Flexibility to take taster courses in other pathways
CAREER PREPARATION
•Graduates pursue careers in theatre, live events, television, and film
•Industry talks and professional development throughout the programme
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Deadline
Application Deadline (all programmes)Jan 14, 2026
Program AppApplication
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Deadline
Application DeadlineJan 14, 2026
Auditions
Interview Period Begins (London)Jan 26, 2026
Interview Period Ends (London)Feb 28, 2026
Interview Requirements
PORTFOLIO (details sent after application)
•Prepare work relevant to lighting, sound, video, or stage technology
•Specific requirements provided after application submission
Good to Know
Apply via Guildhall's own application portal (not UCAS). Applications open 30 September 2025, close 4:30 PM London time on 14 January 2026. No application fee. Students select one of four pathways at application: Costume, Design Realisation, Stage Management, or Theatre Technology.
What's The Process
INTERVIEW FORMAT
•Full-day interview at the School in London
•Prepare a portfolio of work relevant to theatre technology
•Portfolio details sent after application submission
•Online interview available for international applicants
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
•Occupational health questionnaire required for all offer holders
Scholarship Info
GUILDHALL SCHOLARSHIPS
•Wide range of scholarships available regardless of domicile
•Awards cover full or partial tuition fees, and may include maintenance support
•All students who accept a place can apply — details provided after accepting an offer
VANSTONE SCHOLARSHIP (Production Arts)
•Supports students of African, Caribbean, South Asian, East Asian, or South East Asian heritage
•Funded by Hugh Vanstone to address diversity in technical theatre
ACCESS BURSARY (UK Students)
•Available to UK undergraduates from eligible underrepresented backgrounds
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