MFA Musical Theatre at University of Surrey

Building on our international reputation in musical theatre, this is the only two-year postgraduate programme in Europe. It is unique in the way it combines practical training with professional opportunities to launch your career.

Department: Guildford School of Acting  |  Duration: 2 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On our MFA Musical Theatre, you’ll gain a broad range of musical theatre knowledge and skills while performing in a variety of outstanding productions. Supported by first-class teaching, your learning will involve a working knowledge of historical, critical and theoretical content, and the creation of performances that will be presented to agents and professionals for maximum industry exposure. You will take skills classes in acting, singing and dancing, and will have professional development sessions where you will learn how the industry works and how you fit within it. Core modules include Dance Technique, Vocal Technique, Rehearsal and Performance, Acting Technique, Pedagogies, Advanced Skills, New Musical, Professional Engagement.

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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