Fees and funding for full-time training

The MGA Academy of Performing Arts is the only Council for Dance and Drama Education and Training college in Scotland. We are also the largest independent SQA Approved Centre running professional training courses in Scotland. All tuition fees are kept to an absolute minimum but do reflect the expertise of the teaching staff, quality of facilities, small class sizes and number of contact teaching hours offered.

Course fees

Please check back soon for new REDUCED! course fees details!

Payment

When thinking about applying for a course with us, one of the most important issues to consider is funding and how you intend to pay for some of the costs that come with being a student.

  • All deposits and tuition fees are non refundable.
  • Payments including deposits must be made by bank transfer (account details are available upon request), cheques and cash can be accepted with prior notice. MGA is happy to discuss other payment methods on an individual basis and accepts most credit cards.

Accommodation and living costs

MGA does not have any on-campus accommodation but will assist all students upon successful entry to a course by placing them in contact with local providers of student accommodation and private landlords.

Find out more about living in Edinburgh and student accommodation here »

Additional course-specific costs

Other costs during your training at MGA may include:

  • Technical clothing as per class requirements
  • Scripts/books as required by subject reading list
  • Visits to the theatre
  • Photocopying
  • Professional headshots
  • International educational trips
  • Entry into Spotlight
  • Equity Membership
  • Travel and accommodation for showcases

Funding sources

SAAS

SAAS2016

Eligible students can receive approximately £1,205 funding from the Student Awards Agency for Scotland each year. Visit www.saas.gov.uk to apply or to find out if you are eligible. You will need to apply through the SAAS website before the appropriate date.

Please note, applicants from England do not qualify for funding through SAAS or SLC.

Other sources of funding

Download MGA’s current suggestions for funding sources here »

Our current funding sources list is not exhaustive, and availability may vary from year to year. Funding sources will also vary depending on the part of the country you live in.

Details of available scholarships, grants and bursaries can be found on this comprehensive database of funding for both UK and EU undergraduates: www.thescholarshiphub.org.uk

Full-Time Auditions

Applications are taken all year round, until course places are full – so the earlier in the year you apply, the more places will be available.

Auditions are in person at MGA campus in Livingston. A member of our team will be in touch within two weeks of submission to take you through the process. Apply now »

In-person audition dates:

  • 2024-25 dates coming soon

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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Get in touch

Phone: 0330 058 0656

General enquiries/student information: info@themgaacademy.com

Office address:  Silver Rock Studios,  Almondvale Business Park,   Almondvale Way,   Livingston,   West Lothian,   United Kingdom,  EH54 6GA
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