BA (Hons) Actor Musician

Our BA (Hons) Actor-Musician course is run by Guildford School of Acting (GSA), one of the most highly regarded theatre schools in the UK. Youll be taught by industry-leading professionals, and join a vibrant community of talented individuals.

Well develop your combined talents as an actor and a musician, including the versatility to work professionally as an actor or actor-musician in a wide range of theatrical contexts. On our BA (Hons) Actor-Musician course, youll develop performance skills in acting, musicianship, dance, voice and singing, alongside essential critical and analytical work. In your first year, youll strengthen core skills in acting, dance, singing, voice and music. With classes in all disciplines and project work on storytelling, ensemble work, modern text, screen acting and musical theatre.

In your second year, youll work on diverse texts, ranging from classical theatre to musical theatre, with musicianship skills integrated within all your studies. Voice, singing, music and dance skill classes continue and broaden the technical base of your training.

In your third year, youll work on three main projects: a play, a musical and a classical piece, alongside a showcase of your work, connecting you with casting directors and agents across the creative industries. By developing your skills as an actor-musician, youll be able to take advantage of the ever-growing demand for versatile professional performers who can combine superb acting ability with a high standard of musicianship. Recent graduates have worked across a range of media including exciting projects with HBO, Netflix and also have worked in a wide range of theatre from Shakespeare through to musical theatre.

A-level Overall: CCC. 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. GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade C (4) (or equivalent). Candidates who can demonstrate exceptional talent, and can satisfy the panel of their ability to successfully complete the course may also be considered. International Baccalaureate Overall: 29. GCSE or equivalent: English HL4/SL4 and either Maths HL4/SL4 or Maths Studies HL4/SL4. Candidates who can demonstrate exceptional talent, and can satisfy the panel of their ability to successfully complete the course may also be considered. IELTS Academic - 6.5 Overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element. TOEFL iBT - 88 Overall with Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 19.