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Theatre Production

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Stag Hill
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2027-2028
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Course summary

Why choose this course
Get a degree from Guildford School of Acting (GSA), a leading UK conservatoire recognised worldwide for excellence in theatre education, taught by industry-active professionals.

  • Study flexibly from anywhere with fully online, asynchronous learning designed to fit around work, life, and creative commitments.

  • Benefit from the strength of a world-class research university, combining academic rigour with industry-focused, practical skills.

  • Build global networks in a cohort of performing arts professional and creative practitioners from across the UK and around the world.

  • Gain a competitive edge through GSA’s strong industry links, opening pathways to postgraduate study, creative partnerships, and career opportunities.

What you will study
Primarily a one-year course, our Theatre BA (Hons) is delivered through online learning and is equivalent to Year 3 (FHEQ Level 6) of full-time study.

Delivered by the renowned Guildford School of Acting, this course offers a range of modules that will integrate your professional experience with theory across a broad set of topics. We will guide you to actively engage with relevant concepts, exploring the rich heritage of theatre from a critical, experiential, and creative perspective. You’ll study five core modules and a final project with a series of options:

  • Musical Theatre: study how sung stories are told, exploring the history, structure, and cultural impact of musical theatre as a global form.

  • Theories of Performance: engage with key critical ideas in performance studies to deepen your understanding of how meaning is made on the page and stage.

  • Contemporary Performer Training: analyse how actors and actor trainers develop their craft, comparing approaches across traditions and innovations.

  • Political Theatre: examine theatre’s power to question and transform society, analysing works that respond to global, ethical, and intercultural issues.

  • Professional Development Planning: reflect on your own experience and aspirations, preparing you for further study or work in the creative industries.

  • Final Project: complete a substantial project in options including playwriting, musical theatre scenario, choreography, theatre design, or extended essay.

We’ll guide you to actively engage with relevant concepts, exploring the rich heritage of theatre from a critical, experiential and practical perspective.

All teaching and learning takes place through our virtual learning environment, Surrey Learn, with everything you need – readings, videos, and resources – available online. There’s no need to buy textbooks.

This online course brings together a diverse community of learners, encouraging you to think critically, write academically, and connect creatively.

Modules

Course Modules

To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure, assessment methods, contact hours and Graduate prospects.

This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Stag Hill

Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
W450
Institution code:
S85
Campus name:
Stag Hill
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
W450
Institution code:
S85
Campus name:
Stag Hill

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
CCC

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
P

Overall:
Pass overall, with minimum C in the Core Component.

GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade 4 (C).

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
BBBCC

Overall:
BBBCC

GCSE or Equivalent:
English Language: Scottish National 5 - C
Maths: Scottish National 5 - C

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 21 Merit: 3 Pass: 21

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
CCC

Overall:
CCC

GCSE or Equivalent:
English Language: Scottish National 5 - C
Maths: Scottish National 5 - C

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 29

Overall:
29

GCSE or Equivalent:
English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Maths (either course) HL4/SL4.

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.

Candidates who can demonstrate exceptional talent and can satisfy the panel of their ability to successfully complete the course, may also be considered.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM

Overall:
MMM

Applications are considered on an individual basis, taking into account qualifications achieved, predicted grades, personal statement and academic reference. Conditional offers are specified in terms of required grades; we do not make offers in terms of overall UCAS tariff.

Candidates who can demonstrate exceptional talent, and can satisfy the panel of their ability to successfully complete the programme, may also be considered.

We understand that predicted grades are an estimate and will consider applicants who have predicted grades that are a little lower than our published requirement. Any offers we make will align with the grades shown above unless a grade reduction can be offered under our Contextual Admissions policy or our In2Surrey scheme. Details can be found here: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/schools-colleges/contextual-admissions-policy

Applicants with a mixed qualification profile (e.g. those taking A-levels and BTEC qualifications) are encouraged to contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk for guidance on the grades accepted.

Additional entry requirements

Interview
Offers are made after a successful interview. If you can demonstrate your ability to successfully complete the course you may be considered for a place irrespective of your academic background.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.56.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element.

https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/international/english-language-requirements

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern IrelandTBC

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Please see our website for up-to-date information on our fees for 2027/28:

https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/undergraduate-2027-entry

Sponsorship information

Scholarships and bursaries 1

The University of Surrey offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support our students, please visit https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries for more details.

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