Course summary

Why choose this course Guildford School of Acting (GSA) is one of the UK’s leading accredited drama schools, providing dedicated conservatoire training within a purpose-built environment on the University of Surrey campus. This MFA Teaching of Voice and Singing programme is a practice-based interdisciplinary programme designed to build upon students’ existing experience and expertise in either or both disciplines. It will provide a unique opportunity for the research and development of specialist vocal techniques appropriate to the demands of professional interdisciplinary performing arts, which may include both spoken text and singing. This programme has the integrated feature of offering both voice and singing training in a conservatoire and business context. This two-year masters programme is unique in the sector and by studying it, you will be part of the next generation of voice and singing business practitioners. What you will study In the first year, you will study three compulsory modules: Voice fundamentals (phonetics, accents and anatomy) Voice and singing pedagogies Integrated teaching practice (intensive public-facing placements). In the second year, you will study two further compulsory modules: Advanced pedagogies (voiceovers, infomercials and animation) Advanced professional practice (coaching, presentation skills, lesson-planning and curriculum design, voice psychology and mental health, business model). Our campus boasts great transport links to London, so you’ll be close to the heart of UK theatre in London’s West End.