Theatre and performing arts
Performing arts subjects at the University of Surrey sit within Guildford School of Acting, one of the most highly regarded theatre schools in the UK. We have a vibrant community of performers, performance makers, creative practitioners and technicians graduating from our wide variety of courses each year.
We offer excellent graduate prospects with 95% of our undergraduate and 94% of our postgraduate taught and research Guildford School of Acting graduates in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes survey 2026, HESA).
We are ranked:
- 2nd in the UK for drama in the Daily Mail University Guide 2027
- 3rd in the UK for drama, dance and cinematics in the Complete University Guide 2027
- 10th in the UK for drama, dance and cinematics in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.
Research areas
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