Acting Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Acting Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
**Deferred entry not available\
Why choose this course**
* Training to become an actor is an intensive process which requires curiosity, courage and commitment.
* At [Guildford School of Acting](https://gsauk.org/) (GSA), we’ll help you develop your imagination, range, skills and technique.
* You’ll learn how to prepare for rehearsal, how to rehearse and how to use independent and proactive processes to achieve your best work possible for stage and screen.
We’re preparing you for the future by integrating AI into every course,...
**Deferred entry not available\
Why choose this course**
* Training to become an actor is an intensive process which requires curiosity, courage and commitment.
* At [Guildford School of Acting](https://gsauk.org/) (GSA), we’ll help you develop your imagination, range, skills and technique.
* You’ll learn how to prepare for rehearsal, how to rehearse and how to use independent and proactive processes to achieve your best work possible for stage and screen.
We’re preparing you for the future by integrating AI into every course, building digital skills, confidence and creativity that employers value in tomorrow’s workplace.
What you will study\
Actor training at GSA draws on a wide variety of techniques and traditions, equipping you for work in a constantly – evolving creative industry.
The programme draws on the practice of Uta Hagen, Jacques LeCoq, Rudolf Laban, Michael Chekhov Anne Bogart and Tina Landau, among others, ensuring you develop a grounding in both physical and psychological approaches.
Whether for stage, screen, audio or new media, you will learn through rigorous studio work, ensemble practice, screen and voice-based training, and exposure to live performance, preparing you to thrive in today’s many and varied performance landscapes.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Stag Hill
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A36-D52
Institution Code
S85
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Overall: CCC Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.
T Level
Overall: Pass overall, with minimum C in the Core Component. GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade 4 (C). Candidates who can demonstrate exceptional talent, and can satisfy the panel of their ability to successfully complete the programme, may also be considered.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Overall: BBBCC GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 21.0, offer-merit: 3.0, offer-pass: 21.0
Overall: QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 21 at Distinction, 3 at Merit and 21 at Pass.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language at Grade C(4) (or equivalent).
Scottish Advanced Higher
Overall: CCC GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Overall: 29 GCSE or equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Overall: Pass overall with CCC from a combination of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and two A-levels. Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted. Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass the practical element. GCSE or equivalent: Please check the A-level dropdown for the required GCSE levels.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Overall: MMM
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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