BA (Hons) Theatre at University of Surrey

Build on your previous study or work experience with this one-year top-up degree taught entirely online, allowing you to pursue your passion for theatre around your own schedule. Study flexibly from anywhere with fully online, asynchronous learning designed to fit around work, life, and creative commitments.

Department: Guildford School of Acting  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Primarily a one-year course, our Theatre BA (Hons) is delivered through online learning and is equivalent to Year 3 (FHEQ Level 6) of full-time study. Musical Theatre: study how sung stories are told, exploring the history, structure, and cultural impact of musical theatre as a global form. Theories of Performance: engage with key critical ideas in performance studies to deepen your understanding of how meaning is made on the page and stage. Year 1 core modules include Theories of Performance, Musical Theatre, Final Project, Contemporary Performer Training, Political Theatre, Professional Development Planning.

Career pathways

Many past graduates have progressed to further study, either at PGCE, MA or PhD level, or have gone on to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS Assessment only) and other subject-specialist teaching qualifications. Graduates of this course work across the globe in leading drama schools, universities, schools, theatres and production companies, as well as performing in the West End and on screen.

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