Musical Theatre MA

Master

In Guildford

£ 17,400 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Guildford

  • Duration

    1 Year

The course is intensive and specifically designed to equip participants in the ‘triple-threat’ musical theatre disciplines of acting, singing and dancing.

On this course we place a very strong emphasis on the practical acquisition of technical skills together with a dedicated focus on professional development. We provide you with opportunities to combine these skills into musical theatre rehearsal projects and public performances.

You will attend seminars in contextual and theoretical studies, alongside masterclasses led by industry professionals in audition technique and repertoire.

The skills you learn will be integrated through project work which includes studies of classic and contemporary musical theatre texts, a final public production led by a production team of industry professionals, and a West End showcase.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Guildford (Surrey)
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GU2 7XH

Start date

On request

About this course

As a musical theatre performer you must be passionate, creative, and able to form a deep connection with your story, character and audience.

Guildford School of Acting (GSA) is one of the UK’s leading accredited drama schools, providing dedicated conservatoire training within a purpose built environment on the University of Surrey campus.

Successful entry on to GSA’s MA Musical Theatre means you will be part of a carefully selected and committed ensemble of performers-in-training, equipped with the necessary self-discipline and motivation to master new skills and refine existing capabilities.

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification.

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

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Subjects

  • Acting
  • Musical Theatre
  • Theatre
  • Public
  • Industry
  • Musical
  • Production
  • Theatre Management
  • Theatre Set Design
  • Public Administration
  • Public Speaking
  • Public Health

Course programme

Academic year structure

The Guildford School of Acting (GSA) delivers its provision across three teaching blocks, within the University of Surrey’s existing semester structure.

Modules

Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.

The University operates a credit framework for all taught programmes based on a 15-credit tariff. Modules can be either 15, 30, 45 or 60 credits, and additionally for some masters dissertations, 90 credits.

The structure of our programmes follows clear educational aims that are tailored to each programme. These are all outlined in the programme specifications which include further details such as the learning outcomes:

Year 1

Module title
  • MUSICAL THEATRE PRACTICE: 1
  • PROFESSIONAL REALISATION
  • PUBLIC PERFORMANCE
  • ACTING TECHNIQUES
  • DANCE TECHNIQUES
  • MUSICAL THEATRE PRACTICE: 2
  • VOCAL TECHNIQUES

Additional information

Overseas fees - £19,400

Musical Theatre MA

£ 17,400 VAT inc.