MGA accepts applications for full-time professional training all year round, until course places are full – so the earlier in the year you apply, the more places will be available. There’s no need to wait to audition, simply apply below today.

After you fill in the form, a member of our team will be in touch to give you information on the audition process. If you choose to apply for more than one course you will be sent the audition material for each one.

Details of all our courses can be found on our Full-Time Training pages. If you are unsure which course to apply for, please get in touch admissions@themgaacademy.com and the MGA Team will be happy to discuss it with you.

You must be a UK citizen to apply for MGA’s professional full-time training courses and be able to provide proof. MGA is able to accept applications from outside of the UK if a candidate has applied successfully for Settled or Pre-Settled Status. All relevant information regarding our audition requirements will be sent out on receipt of a valid ascertificate. (More information on EU Settlement Scheme.) Please read the information on fees and funding here before completing the application form.

All MGA auditions are, as they always have been, completely FREE of charge

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    Foundation Course in Musical Theatre (HNC)Foundation Course in Acting and Performance (HNC)Foundation Course in Professional Dance Performance (HNC)BA (Hons) Musical TheatreBA (Hons) ActingBA (Hons) Acting (Film and TV)*BA (Hons) Dance (Commercial)BA (Hons) Dance (Contemporary)*One-year BA (Hons) Musical Theatre Top-upOne-year BA (Hons) Dance Top-upOne-year BA (Hons) Acting Top-upPostgraduate MA Performance (Theatre Making)*Postgraduate MA Performance (Dance and Choreography)*

    * Subject to approval from September 2023

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    Please tick the box below and press the SEND IT button to complete your application. The MGA Team will be in touch with further information and details of the audition process for your chosen course.

     

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    General enquiries/student information: info@themgaacademy.com

    Office address: 207 Balgreen Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2RZ, United Kingdom
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