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Year 1

If you are an international student and you don’t meet the entry requirements to this degree, we offer the International Foundation Year. Find out more about the International Foundation Year.

GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above (or international equivalent)

Entry is also subject to successful audition. Candidates who can demonstrate exceptional talent, and can satisfy the panel of their ability to complete the programme may also be considered.  

A non-refundable audition fee will be charged.

IELTS minimum overall: 6.5

IELTS minimum by component: 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element

If you are an international student and you are concerned that your English is not to the required standard, you may benefit from the International Foundation Year, run by the Surrey International Study Centre.

Please note that the University of Surrey offers English language programmes and is also an IELTS Test Centre.

View a complete listing of all ongoing fees for our undergraduate programmes

The University will assess your fee status. If you are unsure whether you are likely to be considered a home, EU or overseas student for fees purposes, the UKCISA website offers more information.

We're committed to making sure that we offer support for students who might need it. Find out more about bursaries and scholarships.

Experienced staff in our International Student Office are available to help from the moment you consider studying at the University. We offer professional advice on immigration, visa issues, entry qualifications, pre-departure information, employment regulations and international student welfare.

Our graduates have an unrivaled employment record in West End shows and national tours. Our very distinguished alumni include performers such as:

• Brenda Blethyn OBE
• Oliver James
• Bill Nighy
• Owen Teale
• Celia Imrie
• Jonjo O’Neill
• Kobner Holbrook­-Smith
• Billy Carter
• Ian Kelsey
• Rob Kazinsky
• Chris Geere
• Claire Cooper
• Justin Fletcher MBE

Theatre (West End)

• The Effect, The Royal National Theatre
• Richard III, The Royal Shakespeare Company
• Warhorse, New London Theatre
• Strangers on a Train, Gielgud Theatre
• Chariots of Fire, Gielgud and Hampstead Theatres
• The Rivals, Theatre Royal, Haymarket
• The Mousetrap, St Martin’s Theatre
• The Tempest, The Old Vic
• The 39 Steps, Criterion Theatre

Film

• The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Working Title
• Calendar Girls, Buena Vista Productions
• Defiance, Paramount Pictures
• Nanny McPhee, Universal Pictures
• Pacific Rim, Warner Bros
• Red Tails, 20th Century Fox
• What a Girl Wants, Warner Brothers
• Saving Grace, 20th Century Fox
• The Prince & Me: Elephant Adventure, First Look Studios
• The Prince & Me 4: Royal Adventures in Paradise, First Look Studios
• Love Actually, Universal Pictures
• 28 Days Later, 20th Century Fox

Television

• Vera, ITV
• Death In Paradise, BBC
• Waterloo Road, BBC
• Death Comes to Pemberley, BBC
• The Great Train Robbery
• A Copper’s Tale, BBC
• Doctor Who ­"Day of the Doctor", BBC
• My Mad Fat Diary, E4
• Game of Thrones, HBO
• The Café, Sky 1
• Holby City, BBC
• Casualty, BBC
• Doctors, BBC
• Silk, BBC
• Midsomer Murders, ITV
• Stella, Sky 1
• Call the Midwife, BBC
• Fresh Meat, E4
• True Blood, HBO
• Hollyoaks, Channel 4
• Trollied, Sky 1