Semester Programme Classical Acting (Autumn 2025)
Classical Acting
The course runs for one semester (14-weeks) from September - December 2025.
Immerse yourself in classical texts and experience specialist teaching from expert practitioners.
Highlights
Experience British classical actor training at a world-class conservatoire.
Participate in core skills classes to develop your technique in topics like acting, voice and movement.
Is this course for me?
Minimum age: 18+
There are no academic requirements, but previous acting experience is needed.
Overview
Location
In-Person at LAMDA in London
Course Fees (Autumn 2025)
UK Applicants: £5,093
International Applicants: £12,322
Application Fee
£21
Accreditation
- 15 credits (US)
- or four modules at HE Level 5, totalling 60 credits (UK), awarded by LAMDA
Course Length
One semester, 14 weeks, Autumn 2025
Monday 8 September - Friday 12 December 2025
Application Deadline
Monday 30 June 2025 at 3pm (UK time)
Short courses may close earlier than the above deadline if all spaces are filled. We encourage applicants to apply early and consider any additional time required for Visa applications and travel.
All about the course
The Autumn Semester Course is structured around the three core areas of voice, movement and acting. You will engage with a variety of texts throughout the semester, including Jacobean texts, Shakespeare’s late plays and comedies, as well as Post-War British classic texts.
The course will be taught in-person at LAMDA, and you will be welcomed into LAMDA life, with opportunities to fully immerse yourself in our bustling and diverse community.
Is this course for me?
Immerse yourself in world-leading conservatoire training in the heart of London, exploring classical texts with specialist teaching from industry professionals across one semester.
Our Semester Programme provides an intensive burst of actor training and takes place each autumn and spring. The course is designed to deepen your engagement with classical texts and develop your repertoire of practical skills, so you can achieve your potential as an actor.
Key Information & FAQs
Semester course admissions for Autumn 2025 are by personal statement and may be followed by a telephone interview. We do require acting experience and this must be detailed in your application.
If you have a question or need assistance with your application, please contact our Admissions Team.
This course is designed with international students in mind and typically suits those from North America as a study abroad programme. However, a small number of places are available for those from the UK. Apply online to avoid disappointment or you can email us on [email protected] to check availability.
You will need some experience of acting, so you will need to detail that on your application.
We also require a level of English that is approximately IELTS 6.5. It’s not mandatory for English language tests to have been taken prior to attending this short course. However, we recommend that non-native English speakers who have not completed Level 6.5 IELTS must have the equivalent English language experience.
You can apply through us directly or, for international students, through the Study Abroad Office of your home university or college. We’re also happy to accept applications from individuals who are not currently studying at a university or college.
Course Fees
Autumn 2025:
UK applicants: £5,093
International applicants: £12,322
Application Fee
There is a £21 application fee.
Funding
There is no UK government funding available for this course. If you're thinking of applying, you will need to be self-financing.
If you're from outside of the UK or EU, you should speak to your home university for information on study abroad programmes.
Our semester programmes are not eligible for the US Federal Direct Loan Program. Find out more information regarding funding for International Students.
Terms & Conditions
Please see below for information about our cancellation / refund policy.
An external student housing provider is available in London for those booked on the Semester Programme as LAMDA does not have its own on-campus accommodation.
Rooms are on a first-come, first served basis and you must be over 18. Please contact [email protected] for further information once you have a confirmed place on the course.
The accommodation fees for this course are in addition to the tuition fees mentioned on this page.
Teaching takes place at LAMDA in Barons Court, west London.
You will take part in at least 30 hours practical work a week. This will be spent in both class and rehearsal. Classes typically take place Monday - Friday, from 9am - 6pm.
In order for you to get the most of your time with us, there may also be sessions on Saturdays, as well as a series of evening masterclasses with special guests.
All teaching staff are experienced and active industry professionals. In addition, many key staff hold, or are working towards, Fellowship or Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (now Advance HE).
Our student and academic services team provides access to a full range of appropriate academic support, including study skills, support for learners with dyslexia or dyspraxia, and other physical equipment or software needed to support you.
Student and academic services also arrange access to any specialist help needed to support your physical or mental wellbeing, such as physiotherapy, vocal health or counselling. You’ll also have free online support with our digital health and wellbeing platform - Togetherall.com
Your course work will be assessed using UK higher education marking criteria and you will be provided with official transcripts of the course. Additional information about grading and assessments can be found in the Course Handbook, the Academic Regulations and the Credit Framework. The team in Student & Academic Services can help you convert marks into US credits and GPA or ECTS credits if you wish. Final decisions about onward use of credit lie with your ‘home’ institution.
If you have any queries about this, get in touch with our Admissions Team for further details.
Further Resources
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