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University of Surrey: Musical Theatre MFA
Institution | University of Surrey View institution profile |
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Department | FASS - Guildford School of Acting (GSA) |
Web | www.surrey.ac.uk |
admissions@surrey.ac.uk | |
Telephone | +44(0)1483 682222 |
Study type | Taught |
Master of Fine Arts - MFA (PG)
Summary
**Why choose this course**
As a musical theatre performer, you will be passionate and creative, and able to form a deep connection with your story, character and audience.
Guildford School of Acting (GSA) is one of the most highly regarded musical theatre schools in the world, and our two-year MFA in Musical Theatre will provide you with the very best conservatoire training in a top UK university environment.
Building on our international reputation in musical theatre, this is the only two-year postgraduate programme in Europe is unique in the way it combines training to enhance your skills with professional opportunities and chances to launch your career.
You will be taught by academics who have extensive industry links and who bring their connections into the classroom. Our staff are active in the performing arts industry and balance their performing commitments with their teaching duties.
Successful entry onto GSA’s MFA Musical Theatre means you’ll be part of a carefully selected and committed ensemble of performers-in-training, equipped with the self-discipline and motivation to master new skills and refine existing capabilities.
**What you will study**
On our MFA Musical Theatre, you’ll gain a broad range of musical theatre knowledge and skills while performing in a variety of outstanding productions.
Supported by first-class teaching, your learning will involve a working knowledge of historical, critical and theoretical content, and the creation of performances that will be presented to agents and professionals for maximum industry exposure.
You will take skills classes in acting, singing and dancing, and will have professional development sessions where you will learn how the industry works and how you fit within it. Rehearsal projects of excerpts of musicals will integrate your skills and your first year culminates in a public performance with your peers.
In the second year you will undertake a Pedagogies module and will appear in a joint public performance with the MA actors before a production of a new musical. The programme culminates in a sustained independent project.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | 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. English language requirements |
Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
Summary
**Why choose 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 most well-regarded musical theatre schools in the world, and our new two-year MFA in Musical Theatre will provide you with the very best conservatoire training within a top UK university environment.
Building on our international reputation in Musical Theatre this two-year course is unique in Europe in the way it combines training to enhance your skills with professional opportunities and chances to launch your career.
**What you will study**
On our Musical Theatre MFA course, you will gain a broad range of musical theatre knowledge and skills while performing in a variety of outstanding productions.
Supported by first-class teaching, your learning will involve a working knowledge of historical, critical and theoretical content, and the creation of performances that will be presented to agents and professionals for maximum industry exposure.
A high percentage of GSA alumni appear in the cast lists of West End shows and national tours. Last year, over 95 per cent of GSA graduates gained professional representation or professional contracts within the first year of graduating.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | 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. English language requirements |
Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
Overview
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