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 97% of our undergraduate and 94% of our postgraduate taught Guildford School of Acting graduates in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes survey 2024, HESA).

We are ranked:

  • 3rd in the UK for drama, dance and cinematics in the The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024
  • 10th in the UK for drama, dance & cinematics in the Complete University Guide 2025 
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