University of Surrey
Musical Theatre BA (Hons)
University of Surrey

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 30 graduates of Musical Theatre BA (Hons) at University of Surrey for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Music.

Overall student satisfaction
76 /100
30 total respondents
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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
This particular course
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Music

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Music at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25000 £22500 £29500
25-75 percentile range £20000 - £31000 £19500 - £27000 £23000 - £39000
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Music courses of University of Surrey


Salary of all UK Graduates of Music

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £21455 £18360 £22141
25-75 percentile range £17911 - £25024 £13492 - £22848 £16777 - £27979
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Music courses in the UK

Course Description

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Why choose this course

Guildford School of Acting (GSA) is one of the world’s most successful conservatoires for musical theatre training. Our alumni have appeared in the West End, on Broadway and across the world.

Our courses are ranked 5th in the UK for drama and dance in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023, 6th in the UK for drama, dance and cinematic in the Complete University Guide 2023, and 7th in the UK for drama and dance in the Guardian University Guide 2023.

We provide you with personalised industry-focused instruction and education, within the discipline of an ensemble, to develop your skills and abilities in preparation for a successful and rewarding career in musical theatre.

The University of Surrey was shortlisted for University of the Year in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.

What you will study

Our BA Musical Theatre course will develop your professional and collaborative sensibilities through a rigorous programme of training. You’ll gain individual technical, critical and evaluative skills, with practical classes in a range of core disciplines.

On this course, your skills are continually developed through integration exercises, scene work, project rehearsals and productions of classic and contemporary musicals. Classes in dance, singing and acting are highly-prioritised alongside your continuing professional development.

This will enable you to become multi-skilled and highly versatile, ensuring your appeal to the industry.

Accredited by the Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre (CDMT).

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Music courses of University of Surrey

Current jobs

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All courses of University of Surrey

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Music courses of University of Surrey

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Musical Theatre BA (Hons) at University of Surrey

60% Information Technology Professionals
15% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Finance Professionals
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Media Professionals
5% Sales occupations
0% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
0% Managers, directors and senior officials
0% Artistic, literary and media occupations
0% Teaching Professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

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Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
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English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6.5

6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element.
Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

We are proud to be one of the most culturally diverse universities in the UK, with more than 140 nationalities playing a role in university life. Our International Recruitment team are here to help you throughout the application process – from advising on choosing the right course to applying for a visa and preparing for your first few weeks at Surrey. You can contact them via [email protected] Applicants who require a Student Visa to study in the UK: To apply for a Student Visa, you must have a Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS) for the University you wish to study at. This is a unique number which will enable you to apply for your visa. The University is under no legal obligation to sponsor any individual and exercises caution with respect to issuing a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to avoid risking its status as a Student sponsor. Confirmation of Acceptance to Study (CAS) will be issued in accordance with the Student Route and CAS Issuing Policy, available at: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/policies

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.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Musical Theatre, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of University of Surrey in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Surrey in related subject specific rankings.

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #2 
    • #2 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #12 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

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About University of Surrey

The University of Surrey is a government funded research university located in Guildford, England. The university’s stated goals are to become a leading global university performing important research and innovation, creating great researchers and achieving outcomes which make important contributions to society.

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Student composition of University of Surrey

Total number of students enrolled at University of Surrey by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
10985
postgraduates:
3275
Total:
14260
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Musical Theatre”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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