Acting University of Surrey

Overview

Building on the success of GSA’s current one-year Acting MA from University of Surrey , this unique and innovative MFA course trains future generations of internationally renowned performers and professionals, enabling students to develop their experience, practical ability, and critical understanding of acting while enhancing their overall learning and growth as confident practitioners.

Career opportunities

• Our MFA Acting programme provides an ensemble training context for the development of professional-level skills in acting based on a blend of practical, theoretical, and reflective practice, fostering individual resourcefulness and resilience. At the University of Surrey you will be taught and advised by leading West End directors, casting agents, experienced professionals and leading academics, giving you a unique and comprehensive support network and knowledge base. 
• You will have opportunities to showcase your skills via public productions and industry showcases. Particularly, you will get to perform in a new play, allowing you to further develop skills through the challenges of creating original characters without reference to previous productions. 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.
•  GSA offers careers advice throughout your study course and fully supports students with their first steps into the profession. We strive to ensure that our graduates develop the skills to help them enter the profession industry-ready. GSA is part of the Federation of Drama Schools (FDS), the Alliance of Musical Theatre Conservatoires (AMTC) and the Global Conservatoire Alliance (GCA). 94 per cent of the Guildford School of Acting postgraduate students go on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2024, HESA).