
Actor Musician BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Actor Musician BA (Hons)
Deferred entry not available
Why choose this course
• Our BA (Hons) Actor-Musician course is run by Guildford School of Acting (GSA), one of the most highly regarded theatre schools in the UK.
• This ‘quadruple threat‘ degree develops your talents in acting, dancing, singing and musicianship.
• You’ll be taught by industry-leading professionals, and join a vibrant community of talented individuals.
What you will study
On our BA (Hons) Actor-Musician course, you’ll develop...
<strong>Deferred entry not available</strong><br/><br/><strong>Why choose this course</strong><br/>• Our BA (Hons) Actor-Musician course is run by Guildford School of Acting (GSA), one of the most highly regarded theatre schools in the UK. <br/><br/><br/>• This ‘quadruple threat‘ degree develops your talents in acting, dancing, singing and musicianship. <br/><br/><br/>• You’ll be taught by industry-leading professionals, and join a vibrant community of talented individuals. <br/><br/><br/><strong>What you will study</strong><br/>On our BA (Hons) Actor-Musician course, you’ll develop performance skills in acting, musicianship, dance, voice and singing, alongside essential critical and analytical work. <br/><br/>In your first year, you’ll strengthen core skills in acting, dance, singing, voice and music. With classes in all disciplines and project work on storytelling, ensemble work, modern text, screen acting and musical theatre. <br/><br/>In your second year, you’ll work on diverse texts, ranging from classical theatre to musical theatre, with musicianship skills integrated within all your studies. Voice, singing, music and dance skill classes continue and broaden the technical base of your training. <br/><br/>In your third year, you’ll work on three main projects: a play, a musical and a classical piece, alongside a showcase of your work, connecting you with casting directors and agents across the creative industries. <br/><br/>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. Recent graduates have worked across a range of media including exciting projects with HBO, Netflix and also have worked in a wide range of theatre from Shakespeare through to musical theatre.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Stag Hill
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Codes/info
Course Code
AD29
Institution Code
S85
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
B,B,B,C,C
Overall: BBBCC GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C
Access to HE Diploma
D:21,M:3,P:21
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.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language at Grade C(4).
Scottish Advanced Higher
A level
C,C,C
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.
T Level
P
Overall: Pass overall, with minimum C in the Core Component. GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade 4 (C). Candidates who can demonstrate exceptional talent, and can satisfy the panel of their ability to successfully complete the course may also be considered.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
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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