Full-time professional courses

The MGA Academy of Performing Art’s full-time professional school offers options for up to four years of training. Students audition to enter a course at the level most suitable for them.

Click on the links below to find out more about each course, or read more about the excellent full-time professional training offered by MGA in Edinburgh.

One-year Foundation (HNC) courses

Three-year BA (Hons) courses

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 programme.


** Yr 1 & Yr 2 – HNC and HND / Yr 3 – BA Hons Top Up

You must be a UK or EU resident to apply for MGA’s professional full-time training courses.

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Full-Time Audition Dates

We have adapted our application process in this time of change: all auditions for 2020/21 entry will be in video format and all files will be submitted online. Please fill out the initial application form online and one of our team will be in touch with more information on what happens next and how to submit audition materials.

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.

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