Actor-Musician BA (Hons) – 2020 entry

University of Surrey

Bachelor's degree

In Guildford

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Guildford

  • Duration

    3 Years

On our BA Actor-Musician course, you’ll develop performance skills in acting, musicianship, dance and singing, alongside essential critical and evaluative skills.

In your first year, you’ll strengthen core skills in acting, dance, singing and music. In your second year, you’ll work on texts as diverse as Shakespeare, Lloyd Webber, Sondheim, Chekhov and Ibsen, with musicianship skills integrated within your studies. In your third year, you’ll work on three main projects: a play, a musical and a devised piece, alongside a showcase for industry, performed in London.

By developing your skills as an actor-musician, you’ll 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.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Guildford (Surrey)
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GU2 7XH

Start date

On request

About this course

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

We’ll 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.

Surrey is ranked in the top three for drama and dance in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2020 and top five by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019.

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).

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Subjects

  • Acting
  • Singing
  • Music
  • Dance
  • Actor
  • ACTOR & MUSIC
  • Voice
  • Musical
  • Musicology
  • Musical Theatre
  • Music Technology
  • Music Theory
  • Music History

Course programme

Year 1

Module
  • THE ACTOR & MUSIC
  • THE ACTOR & THE BODY
  • THE ACTOR & THE TEXT
  • THE ACTOR & THE VOICE
Year 2

Module
  • ACTING & REHEARSAL
  • DANCE & MOVEMENT
  • THE ACTOR & MUSIC 2
  • VOICE & SINGING
Year 3

Module
  • ADVANCE TECHNIQUE
  • PERFORMANCE (ACTOR MUSICIAN)
  • PROFESSIONAL FORMATION
  • RESEARCH PROJECT
Assessment

Modules are assessed individually and credits are awarded for the successful completion of each one. Assessment takes place through a combination of examination and/or coursework, practical examinations and reports. Check individual module information to see full details at a module level.


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Actor-Musician BA (Hons) – 2020 entry

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