Acting, Musical Theatre & Directing

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

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Acting courses overview

Undergraduate, Non-degree and Study Abroad Courses

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BA (Hons) Professional Acting

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

Applications closed for 23/24 entry for this course.

Semester Programme Classical Acting – Spring 2023

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

Fully Booked. [One semester 9 January – 14 April 2023]

Semester Programme Classical Acting – Autumn 2023

If you’re looking to develop your practical skills with advanced training, this intensive 14-week study abroad programme is for you. The course runs from September - December 2023.

One semester September - December 2023. Waiting List in progress.

Performing Arts Foundation Diploma

Experience one of the best and newly re-imagined Performing Arts Foundation courses in the UK, with world-class training and incredible opportunities.

Six months from September 2023. Application deadline: Saturday 1 July 2023 at 3pm [BST]

Postgraduate Courses; Professional Acting, Classical Acting and Musical Theatre

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 2023. Applications closed for 23/24 entry for this course.

MA Classical Acting for the Professional Theatre

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

One year from September 2023. Applications closed for 23/24 entry for this course.

MFA Classical Acting: Performance & Practice

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

18 month course from September 2023. Application deadline Monday 8 May 2023 at 3pm [GMT]

MA Directing

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

Applications now closed for this course.

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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.

1 year postgraduate course from September 2023. Application deadline Monday 3 July 2023 at 3pm [BST]

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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 month course from September 2023. Application deadline Monday 3 July 2023 at 3pm [BST]

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