Acting, Musical Theatre & Directing

Professional Acting, Classical Acting, Musical Theatre and Directing courses in London at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

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Undergraduate & non-degree courses

BA (Hons) Professional Acting

Get ready for an exhilarating and challenging journey to prepare you for life as an independent, creative professional actor.

Three years from September 2024. Applications for this course are now closed.

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Foundation in Stage and Screen (CertHE)

Experience an exceptional foundation into acting, screen and technical arts, newly re-imagined with incredible opportunities to work in world-class facilities.

Six months from September 2024. Applications for this course are open.

Semester Programme Classical Acting – Autumn 2024

If you’re looking to develop your practical skills with advanced training, this intensive 14-week study abroad programme is for you.

One Semester | Monday 9 September - Friday 13 December 2024

Semester Programme Classical Acting – Spring 2025

If you’re looking to develop your practical skills with advanced training, this intensive 14-week study abroad programme is for you.

One Semester | Monday 8 January 2024 – Friday 12 April 2024

Postgraduate courses

MFA Professional Acting

Our MFA acting programme will position you as an accomplished artist, with the ability to forge your own unique path in the industry.

Two years from September 2024. Applications for this course are closed.

MA Classical Acting for the Professional Theatre

Are you an actor looking to deepen and develop your craft through an intensive exploration of classical plays?

One year from September 2024. Applications for this course are now closed.

MFA Classical Acting: Performance & Practice

Take a deep dive into conservatoire classical actor training on this 18 month programme.

18 months from September 2024. Applications for this course are now closed.

MA Directing

Contemporary and wide-ranging vocational postgraduate training for talented emerging directors

One year from September 2024. Applications for this course are now closed.

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MA Musical Theatre

Looking to continue your Musical Theatre journey? Our MA Musical Theatre programme will provide performance opportunities and industry exposure to help you enter the profession.

One year from September 2024. Applications for this course are now closed.

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MFA Musical Theatre

Our MFA Musical Theatre programme will position you to be industry ready for a professional career as a Musical Theatre performer.

18 months from September 2024. Applications for this course are now closed.

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