Fees and Funding
The MGA Academy of Performing Arts is one of the very few private, independent SQA Approved Centres running HNC and HND courses alongside full professional-level training here in Scotland. All our tuition fees are kept to an absolute minimum but do reflect the expertise of our teaching staff, quality of our facilities, small class sizes and sheer number of contact teaching hours offered to every one of our students.
Click on one of the MGA Academy opportunities underneath for information on fees and any available funding:
- Performing Arts Pre-vocational Course
- Full-Time Professional Diploma Courses
- Performing Arts Advanced Course
- Part-Time Theatre School
- Stage Academies
- Fierce Performance
- Summer School
Performing Arts Pre-vocational Course (1 year, not full time)
Entry onto the course is by audition only. Applicants should be aged 16 years or over, and complete and return an application form. Applications to the Full-Time School are free, there are no audition fees to pay.
The total cost for the academic year is £3,250 *
A non-refundable deposit of £250 is payable on acceptance of a place, followed by a payment of £1000 on 1st May. This is followed by ten monthly payments of £200 starting August 1st.
We are happy to discuss other payment methods on an individual basis and accept cheques, cash and most major credit cards (a 2% credit/debit card fee applies).
A 5% discount applies to tuition fees when balance for the year is paid on the first day of the first term.
* Enrolment is for the course in its entirety with at least one full term’s notice of cancellation. All deposits and tuition fees are non-refundable.
How do I apply for a place?
Auditions are held throughout the year and applicants will be contacted within two weeks of receipt of application form. Please contact us for an application form or download one here.
Students applying from overseas apply in exactly the same way. However if attending an audition in the UK is not possible, applicants may apply by video/DVD with supporting documentation from both professional and character referees.
Is there any funding available?
MGA is registered with EMA Scotland and can offer EMA (Education Maintenance Allowance) Support to students who leave school in order to take our Pre-vocational Course. For more information and to find out if you are eligible, contact the MGA Office. Other funding is not usually available but you could contact your Local Education Authority for advice. Several charitable trusts help finance performing arts students and a directory listing these grant making trusts and charities should be available at your local library.
Are there any other costs?
Yes! There is a reading list and a kit list of important items that students need to purchase before the first day of term. This will be issued on acceptance of a place.
Full-Time Diploma Courses
Entry onto the course is by audition only. Applicants should be aged 16 years or over, and complete and return an application form. Payment of your audition fee should be included with your application. Applications to the Full-Time School are free, there are no audition fees to pay.
The total cost per each academic year is £5,250*
Total tuition fees over three years is £15,750
A non-refundable deposit of £1250 is payable on acceptance of a place. £3615 of the total amount may be funded by SAAS contribution (if for any reason SAAS funding not made available, the student is personally responsible for paying these contributions to the Academy). The remaining amount is made as 35 monthly payments of £311 starting August 1st.
Yes - that's £311 a month for a Full-Time course!!
We are happy to discuss other payment methods on an individual basis and accept cheques, cash and most major credit cards (a 2% credit/debit card fee applies).
A 5% discount applies to tuition fees when balance for the year is paid on the first day of the first term.
* Enrolment is for each course in its entirety with at least one full term’s notice of cancellation. All deposits and tuition fees are non-refundable.
How do I apply for a place?
Auditions are held throughout the year and applicants will be contacted within two weeks of receipt of application form. Please contact us for an application form or download one from our site..
Students applying from overseas apply in exactly the same way. However if attending an audition in the UK is not possible, applicants may apply by video/DVD with supporting documentation from both professional and character referees.
Is there any funding available?
Funding may be available for the HNC and HND and Diploma courses through SAAS funding, in the region of £1,285 towards tuition for completion of the HNC and then HND. For more information visit the Student Awards Agency for Scotland website The payment structure will be re-calculated for HNC/HND students receiving SAAS Funding.
Are there any other costs?
Yes! There is a reading list and a kit list of important items that students need to purchase before the first day of term. This will be issued on acceptance of a place.
One-year Advanced Course
Entry onto the course is by audition only. Applicants should be aged 16 years or over, and complete and return an application form. Applications to the Full-Time School are free, there are no audition fees to pay.
The total cost for the academic year is £4,950 *
A non-refundable deposit of £1250 is payable on acceptance of a place, followed by ten monthly payments of £370 starting August 1st.
We are happy to discuss other payment methods on an individual basis and accept cheques, cash and most major credit cards (a 2% credit/debit card fee applies).
A 5% discount applies to tuition fees when balance for the year is paid on the first day of the first term.
* Enrolment is for the course in its entirety with at least one full term’s notice of cancellation. All deposits and tuition fees are non-refundable.
How do I apply for a place?
Auditions are held throughout the year and applicants will be contacted within two weeks of receipt of application form. Please contact us for an application form or download one here.
Students applying from overseas apply in exactly the same way. However if attending an audition in the UK is not possible, applicants may apply by video/DVD with supporting documentation from both professional and character referees.
Is there any funding available?
Funding is not usually available for the Advanced course but you should contact your Local Education Authority for advice. Several charitable trusts help finance performing arts students and a directory listing these grant making trusts and charities should be available at your local library.
Are there any other costs?
Yes! There is a reading list and a kit list of important items that students need to purchase before the first day of term. This will be issued on acceptance of a place.
Part-Time Theatre School
Applications to the Part-Time School are free.
The total cost for the academic year is £1,850 *
A non-refundable deposit of £250 is payable on acceptance of a place, followed by ten monthly payments of £160 starting August 1st.
* Enrolment is for each course in its entirety with at least one full term’s notice of cancellation. All deposits and tuition fees are non-refundable.
Entry into the school is by audition only. Applicants should be aged 11 years or older and complete and return an application form.
How do I apply for a place?
Auditions are held throughout the year and applicants will be contacted within two weeks of receipt of application form.
Please contact us for an application form. Alternatively you can go to the Downloads page of this web site and print out an application. Simply complete the form, post it back to us and we will be in touch ASAP.
Is there any funding available?
Funding is not usually available but you should contact your Local Education Authority for advice. Several charitable trusts help finance performing arts students and a directory listing these grant making trusts and charities should be available at your local library.
Are there any other costs?
Yes! Part-Time students are expected to wear the MGA uniform, and there is also a kit list of ‘must have’ items! More information is available upon application and can be discussed at the audition.
MGA Stage Academies
The cost per term is £285 or £800 for all 3 terms *
There is a 25% discount available for siblings.
* Enrolment is for each course in its entirety with at least one full term’s notice of cancellation. All deposits and tuition fees are non-refundable.
Is there any funding available?
Funding is not usually available but you should contact your Local Education Authority for advice. Several charitable trusts help finance performing arts students and a directory listing these grant making trusts and charities should be available at your local library.
We also run a sponsorship program at The MGA Company. If you are in need and would like to apply for sponsorship then please apply in writing directly to us. If we can help, we will.
Are there any other costs?
Students are required to wear an MGA Stage Academies T-shirt.
How do I apply for a place?
If you would like more information or would like to apply for places at one of our Academies for your children then please contact us by email, phone or snail mail and we will be happy to send an application pack to you.
Alternatively you can go to the Downloads page of this website and print out an application for Stage Academies. Simply complete the form, post it back to us and we will be in touch ASAP.
MGA Stage Academinis
The cost per term is £125
Are there any other costs?
Students are required to wear an MGA Stage Academies T-shirt.
How do I apply for a place?
If you would like more information or would like to apply for places at one of our Academies for your children then please contact us by email, phone or snail mail and we will be happy to send an application pack to you.
Alternatively you can go to the Downloads page of this website and print out an application for Stage Academinis.
Fierce Performance
The cost per term is £250 OR £700 for the full year *
* Enrolment is for each course in its entirety with at least one full term’s notice of cancellation. All deposits and tuition fees are non-refundable.
Are there any other costs?
All new Fierce Performance team members will be expected to purchase and wear a hoodie from the MGA uniform collection to Fierce events. This is not included in the Costume allowance.
Travel expenses to and from competitions and performance events will be the responsibility of individual Fierce Performance squad members. The MGA Company will cover all application fees to competitions and performance events.
Is there any funding available?
Funding is not usually available but you should contact your Local Education Authority for advice. Several charitable trusts help finance performing arts students and a directory listing these grant making trusts and charities should be available at your local library.
Summer School
MGA Summer Schools run in July/August for four days of intensive classes in Musical Theatre Performance.
The Summer School is usually priced around £165 per student (call the office to check current prices).
Are there any other costs?
Students are required to wear an MGA T-shirt or top. These can be purchased from only £10. MGA tracksuits, hoodies, caps and dancewear items are also available!
THE MGA COMPANY
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