Foundation Acting CertHE
Course Overview - Foundation Acting CertHE
Why choose this course
• Our Foundation Acting (CertHE) programme aims to nurture and develop skills and techniques for those who aspire to train within either a conservatoire or higher education environment, in pursuit of a career within the creative industries.
• Many of our CertHE students go on to study further undergraduate programmes with the Guildford School of Acting (GSA), the University of Surrey, and other higher education institutions. It is a great stepping stone to reaching your professional goal.
What ...
<strong>Why choose this course</strong><br/>• Our Foundation Acting (CertHE) programme aims to nurture and develop skills and techniques for those who aspire to train within either a conservatoire or higher education environment, in pursuit of a career within the creative industries.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Many of our CertHE students go on to study further undergraduate programmes with the Guildford School of Acting (GSA), the University of Surrey, and other higher education institutions. It is a great stepping stone to reaching your professional goal.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>What you will study</strong><br/> This is both an innovative and intensive programme-led course and is taught by GSA’s highly skilled tutors and industry professionals. You will have the opportunity to:<br/><br/>• Develop a broad range of performance skills relevant to the actor.<br/><br/>• Receive guidance and preparation for the selection and delivery of monologues required for auditions onto professional performance programmes.<br/><br/>• Study audition technique.<br/><br/>• Access support and guidance for the submission of applications to conservatoires and higher education institutions.<br/><br/>• Enjoy practical workshops.<br/><br/>• Engage with basic camera techniques and skills required for further screen acting training.<br/><br/>• Perform in a performance project of work within one of GSA’s performance venues.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Stag Hill
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
W411
Institution Code
S85
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
B,B,C,C,C
Overall: Higher grades BBCCC. GCSE or equivalent: English Language - Scottish National 5 - C Maths - Scottish National 5 - C.
Access to HE Diploma
D:18,M:3,P:24
Overall: QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 18 at Distinction, 3 at Merit and 24 at Pass.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28
Overall: 28 GCSE or equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Maths (either course) HL4/SL4.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade C (4) (or equivalent).
Scottish Advanced Higher
C,C,D
Overall: CCD GCSE or equivalent: English Language - Scottish National 5 - C Maths - Scottish National 5 - C.
A level
C,C,D
Overall: CCD. Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.
T Level
P
Overall: Pass overall, with minimum C in the Core Component. GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade 4 (C) and Mathematics at Grade 4 (C).
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Overall: Pass overall with CCD 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. Candidates who can demonstrate exceptional talent, and can satisfy the panel of their ability to successfully complete the programme, may also be considered.
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