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 99 per cent of our undergraduate and 97 per cent of our postgraduate taught Guildford School of Acting graduates in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes survey 2023, 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
- 5th in the UK for drama and dance in the Guardian University Guide 2024.
Schools and departments
Schools and departments
Research areas
![Male and female students talking](/sites/default/files/styles/1120x480_21_9/public/2018-02/subject-page-highlight-link.jpg?itok=Vm6fpFGS)
Research areas
Schools and departments
![Male student in Doctoral College](/sites/default/files/styles/1120x480_21_9/public/2018-02/subject-page-highlight-link-5_0.jpg?itok=FLPuecWI)