MA Acting at University of Surrey

GSA’s MA Acting course focuses on practical actor training, provided through a series of project workshops and rehearsals supported by extensive classes in relevant technical skills; encouraging resourcefulness, resilience and sustainable practice in students. You will be taught and advised by leading West End directors, casting agents, experienced professionals and leading academics, giving you a unique and comprehensive support network and knowledge base.

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

Our intensive MA Acting course offers you practical actor training focusing on technical skills in acting, voice and movement. These support a range of rehearsal projects, screen acting projects and public performances. You’ll also take professional development workshops to help build a bridge between your training and the profession. Core modules include Professional Development, Rehearsal and Performance, Movement Technique, Screen Acting, Stage Acting, Vocal Technique.

Career pathways

GSA has an excellent reputation as a conservatoire, and graduates are sought for a variety of roles in the performing arts, as performers, creatives and as production staff. We consistently nurture students to become highly employable and resilient graduates, with a sophisticated toolkit of transferable skills.

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