Published 18/6/19 1:17pm

Final call for September 2019 applications…

Our final audition day is coming up in August for entry on to our full-time training courses in September. If you are looking to take your first steps towards a career in the Performing Arts industry, just a few weeks remain to get your application in!

MGA is Scotland’s only CDMT-accredited school, and ISTD-approved centre for teaching qualifications and offers THREE degree programmes in Acting, Musical Theatre and Dance. Come and join the MGA family and train with us in beautiful Edinburgh! Your future and professional debut await…

Applying is easy – simply fill in a short online form and we’ll lead you through the rest from there, including information on the audition process. You can find full details of each course on the full-time pages below. Have a read of what we offer, decide which path is the right one for you (or get in touch and we can chat through your options) and then fill in that application form!

One-year Foundation (HNC) courses

Three-year undergraduate BA (Hons) Degrees

BA (Hons) Top-up Year

For advanced students with appropriate qualifications and/or suitable professional experience to join the final year of our Musical Theatre, Acting or Dance degree programmes.

Postgraduate Degrees

Complete in 1 year full time, 2 years part time.

* New for September 2023! (Subject to approval)

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Phone: 0330 058 0656

General enquiries/student information: info@themgaacademy.com

Office address:  Barbara Ritchie House, Livingston, West Lothian, United Kingdom
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