Theatre Production
University of Surrey
UCAS Code: W450 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of Surrey
UCAS Code: W450 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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A level
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.
Access to HE Diploma
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) and Mathematics at Grade C (4) (or equivalent).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Overall: 29 GCSE or Equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Maths (either course) HL4/SL4.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Overall: MMM
Scottish Advanced Higher
Overall: CCC GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C Maths: Scottish National 5 - C
Scottish Higher
Overall: BBBCC GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C Maths: Scottish National 5 - C
T Level
Overall: Pass overall, with minimum C in the Core Component. GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade 4 (C).
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.
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About this course
**Why choose this course**
-Guildford School of Acting (GSA) is one of the most highly regarded theatre schools in the UK.
-You will be joining a vibrant community of performers, performance makers, creative practitioners, and backstage technicians.
-You’ll work in close collaboration with fellow students to deliver a variety of productions within our modern, large and well-equipped venues in GSA, the Ivy Arts Centre and Performing Arts Technology Studios (PATS) Theatre.
**What you will study**
On our Theatre Production BA (Hons) degree, you‘ll work on a variety of productions including plays, musicals, devised projects and events.
The course begins with a comprehensive introduction to all core subjects relating to professional theatre production. You’ll go on to build experience in a range of skills including sound, lighting, video, stage management, costume and construction and scenic arts.
As you progress through the course, you’ll be able to select a dedicated area for specialist development, eventually taking production-critical responsibility across a range of public performances within the University and at external venues.
Short-term industry placements and focused professional development are also a core part of this course, and you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your work to the industry through the creation of a final-year online portfolio presentation.
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.
Extra funding
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.
The Uni
Stag Hill
FABSS - Guildford School of Acting (GSA)
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