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Performance Preparation Academy

United Kingdom

Updated Sep 2026

Overview

Institution Type: Conservatory
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The Performance Preparation Academy (PPA) is a performing arts college based at Deacon Field in Guildford, Surrey.

It offers BA (Hons) degrees in Acting for Stage and Screen, Performance in Musical Theatre, and Singing & Acting, including foundation-year and top-up routes. PPA's degree programmes have been validated by De Montfort University since 2016, and graduates take part in a formal degree ceremony hosted by the university in Leicester.

The academy also runs its own venue, the Eve Lyons Studio Theatre, used for student productions and public performances.

Location & Contact

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Programs Offered

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2 programmes on record. Compare these on the programs page All programs in United Kingdom

Honours Degree 2 programmes

Scholarships in United Kingdom

Browse the United Kingdom-level scholarships available to students at Performance Preparation Academy and peer institutions. Disability and accessibility-focused awards exist in many systems and are often under-applied to relative to availability.

Cambridge Trust International Scholarship
Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined · Covers Living
Covers tuition fees at the international rate, an annual maintenance stipend, and support towards the student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge, for postgraduate (and some undergraduate) study at Cambridge; there is no separate application form.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Gates Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined
Funds full-time or part-time PhD study, the one-year MLitt, or (with some exceptions) other one-year postgraduate courses at the University of Cambridge; fee and stipend amounts are set through the University's own student-funding process rather than published on the eligibility page.
Rhodes Scholarship
Rhodes Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 20,400 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living, Travel
Covers University of Oxford course and college fees, an annual stipend of £20,400 (£1,700 a month, 2025-26 rate), the Oxford application fee, student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs, two economy flights to and from the UK, and a settling-in allowance.
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 18,622 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living
Covers 100% of course fees and a living-cost grant (at least £18,622 a year through the St Antony's College partnership) for the full period of fee liability, plus participation in a tailored leadership programme.

How to apply to Performance Preparation Academy

What applying to Performance Preparation Academy typically involves — research, eligibility check, document prep, submission, and follow-up.

  1. 1
    Browse the programme catalogue

    Performance Preparation Academy's catalogue includes 2 programmes. Browse by level, identify candidates matching your prior qualifications, and note their entry requirements for the next step.

  2. 2
    Check eligibility for your chosen programme

    Entry requirements vary by programme and degree level. Verify academic minimums, language tests (if international), and any additional documents required for Performance Preparation Academy's admissions process.

  3. 3
    Get your documents ready

    Typical documents include academic transcripts, identity proof (passport or national ID), language proficiency test scores, a personal statement or motivation letter, and recommendation letters. International applicants should account for translation and notarisation time.

  4. 4
    Apply through UCAS or direct entry

    For undergraduate study, apply centrally through UCAS (ucas.com), listing Performance Preparation Academy as one of your choices. For postgraduate study, apply directly through Performance Preparation Academy's own admissions portal at ppacademy.co.uk.

  5. 5
    Reach out and track your application

    Follow up to confirm your application was received and is being processed. Admissions teams may request interviews or additional documents — respond promptly to keep your application active.

Frequently Asked Questions about Performance Preparation Academy

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What city is Performance Preparation Academy in?

Performance Preparation Academy operates from Guildford, United Kingdom.

What is Performance Preparation Academy's official website?

The institution's website is ppacademy.co.uk.

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