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LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art)| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Certificate | Full-time | 14 weeks | September, January | find out | GBP 9457 per semester |
Note: Our Semester Programme Classical Acting consists of four individual modules that are validated by the University of Kent.
14-WEEK COURSE – STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Based on the work of Shakespeare and either Jacobean or English Comedy of Manners playwrights, this course is designed to deepen students’ engagement with classical texts and develop their skills. Intensive and entirely practical, it offers international students an exhilarating introduction to British conservatoire training.
You will take technical classes in acting, voice, singing, textual analysis and interpretation, Alexander Technique, movement and physical theatre, stage combat and historical dance. You will also take part in three workshops, rehearsing scenes and finally a play from classical texts and performing them to your peers. You will attend a variety of London theatre productions, including performances at Shakespeare’s Globe.The course includes a visit to Stratford-upon-Avon to see the work of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
We offer our Semester Programme Classical Acting each autumn and spring.
In the autumn, scene study and workshop performances centre around Shakespeare’s romances and comedies, as well as Jacobean tragedy. Students on our spring diploma cover Shakespeare’s histories and tragedies, as well as English Comedies of Manners. All workshop performances are closed to the public.
FUNDING
There is no UK government funding available for this course. Students must be self-financing.
If you are currently studying at a university or conservatoire, your home campus may be able to provide you with further information on funding for Study Abroad Programmes. Our semester programmes are not eligible for the US Federal Direct Loan Program.
Click here for more information regarding loans and funding sources for Non-EU international students: https://www.lamda.org.uk/drama-school/funding/loans-and-funding-for-non-eu-international-students
MINIMUM ENTRY AGE IS 18 AND APPLICANTS MUST BE FLUENT ENGLISH SPEAKERS. WHILST WE DO NOT REQUIRE YOU TO MEET ANY ACADEMIC PREREQUISITES FOR ENTRY ONTO THIS COURSE, YOUR HOME UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE MAY DO SO.
Entry is by application, not audition.
APPLICATIONS
There are no set application deadlines for the Semester Programme Classical Acting but we advise you to apply early, as places are limited.
You may apply directly or through your home university or college. We are also happy to accept applications from individuals who are not currently studying at university or college.
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As an international student you may require a valid visa to study at LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art). Read more about the requirements in our Guide to the United Kingdom International Student Visa Requirements.
