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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewNo University App

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In-Person Only

Program profile

25-40 Students

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Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewNo University App

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

25-40 Students

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BA (Hons) Acting

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewNo University App

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

25-40 Students

Program Recognition

TEF Gold-rated conservatoire training

Founder member of the Federation of Drama Schools

Accredited by the Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre

Ofsted Outstanding in all areas (2024)

Degrees validated by City St George's, University of London

Andrew Lloyd Webber serves as President

Training

Vocational three-year training for stage, film, television, and audio

Only 34 students accepted per year; maximum class size of 17

35+ contact hours per week over 35 teaching weeks

One-to-one sessions with personal tutors and specialist practitioners

Training includes stage combat (BASSC) and intimacy coordination (IDC)

Performance & Productions

Public performances, West End Showcase, and original short films in final year

TV showreel produced in Year 3 for industry use

Screen acting and self-taping training from Year 1

Notable Alumni

Lashana Lynch — No Time to Die, Captain Marvel

Leo Woodall — The White Lotus (HBO), One Day (Netflix)

Martin Clunes — Doc Martin

Nigel Havers — Chariots of Fire

Finn Jones — Game of Thrones, Iron Fist

Jay Lycurgo — The Batman, Titans

Samuel Creasey — The Book of Dust (Bridge Theatre), Inside Man

School Info

Snapshot

82%

Satisfaction

2025, 2 courses, n=80

98%

Grad Rate

321

Enrollment

£14k

Earnings

3yr after

Costs & Aid

Home Tuition

£18,151

UK/EU students

International Tuition

£24,099

overseas students

Discover Uni

Program info updated Aug 23, 8:05 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

TEF Gold-rated conservatoire training

Founder member of the Federation of Drama Schools

Accredited by the Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre

Ofsted Outstanding in all areas (2024)

Degrees validated by City St George's, University of London

Andrew Lloyd Webber serves as President

Training

Vocational three-year training for stage, film, television, and audio

Only 34 students accepted per year; maximum class size of 17

35+ contact hours per week over 35 teaching weeks

One-to-one sessions with personal tutors and specialist practitioners

Training includes stage combat (BASSC) and intimacy coordination (IDC)

Performance & Productions

Public performances, West End Showcase, and original short films in final year

TV showreel produced in Year 3 for industry use

Screen acting and self-taping training from Year 1

Notable Alumni

Lashana Lynch — No Time to Die, Captain Marvel

Leo Woodall — The White Lotus (HBO), One Day (Netflix)

Martin Clunes — Doc Martin

Nigel Havers — Chariots of Fire

Finn Jones — Game of Thrones, Iron Fist

Jay Lycurgo — The Batman, Titans

Samuel Creasey — The Book of Dust (Bridge Theatre), Inside Man

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

TEF Gold-rated conservatoire training

Founder member of the Federation of Drama Schools

Accredited by the Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre

Ofsted Outstanding in all areas (2024)

Degrees validated by City St George's, University of London

Andrew Lloyd Webber serves as President

Training

Vocational three-year training for stage, film, television, and audio

Only 34 students accepted per year; maximum class size of 17

35+ contact hours per week over 35 teaching weeks

One-to-one sessions with personal tutors and specialist practitioners

Training includes stage combat (BASSC) and intimacy coordination (IDC)

Performance & Productions

Public performances, West End Showcase, and original short films in final year

TV showreel produced in Year 3 for industry use

Screen acting and self-taping training from Year 1

Notable Alumni

Lashana Lynch — No Time to Die, Captain Marvel

Leo Woodall — The White Lotus (HBO), One Day (Netflix)

Martin Clunes — Doc Martin

Nigel Havers — Chariots of Fire

Finn Jones — Game of Thrones, Iron Fist

Jay Lycurgo — The Batman, Titans

Samuel Creasey — The Book of Dust (Bridge Theatre), Inside Man

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Dates

Dates TBA

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Fee

£25

Auditions · artsed.co.uk

Prescreen Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Monologues

Two Speeches (First-Round Self-Tape)

Each no longer than 2 minutes

One speech from a modern play written after 1990

One speech from a classical play using heightened language (Shakespeare or classical pieces from across the globe)

Choose contrasting pieces to show range; choices need not be restricted by gender

Both pieces should be within your acting age and performed in English

Use your natural or heritage voice

Filming

Submit both speeches together on one video (may be edited together from two separate takes)

Film on a phone or any device, as production value is not assessed

Auditions · artsed.co.uk

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply directly via ArtsEd (no UCAS)

Auditions generally held Thursdays, November to June

2026 entry applications are now closed

Audition fee waivers available to UK residents facing financial barriers (contact he_admissions@artsed.co.uk)

Eligibility

Applicants must be aged 18 or turning 18 by course start

Two A-level passes or BTEC ND normally required

Three GCSE passes or equivalent normally required

Academic requirements may be waived if audition criteria are met

Non-native English speakers: IELTS 7, TOEFL 100, or IELTS 6

What's The Process

Audition Process

1st round is an online self-tape submission

Film two contrasting speeches combined into a single video (can be edited together from two separate takes)

Film on your phone or any convenient device

Panel aims to respond within four weeks of each deadline

Audition Expectations

2nd round is an in-person recall at ArtsEd in Chiswick

Full day working with course tutors

Recall format and preparation requirements provided upon invitation

All BA Acting auditionees also considered for the one-year CertHE Foundation in Acting

Online/video auditions available for international students (contact he_admissions@artsed.co.uk)

Scholarship Info

Dance and Drama Awards (Dada)

Government-funded scholarships covering reduced tuition fees and maintenance grants

Approximately 30% of degree students receive DaDA funding

Awards based on audition merit and financial need

Artsed Bursary Fund

Means-tested annual awards from 500 to 5,000 GBP

Available to BA (Hons) students taking out student loans

External Awards

Laurence Olivier Bursary, Lilian Baylis Awards, Sir John Gielgud Charitable Trust Bursary, Spotlight Prize, BAFTA UK Scholarship, and others

School Info

Snapshot

82%

Satisfaction

2025, 2 courses, n=80

98%

Grad Rate

321

Enrollment

£14k

Earnings

3yr after

Costs & Aid

Home Tuition

£18,151

UK/EU students

International Tuition

£24,099

overseas students

Discover Uni

Program Recognition

TEF Gold-rated conservatoire training

Founder member of the Federation of Drama Schools

Accredited by the Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre

Ofsted Outstanding in all areas (2024)

Degrees validated by City St George's, University of London

Andrew Lloyd Webber serves as President

Training

Vocational three-year training for stage, film, television, and audio

Only 34 students accepted per year; maximum class size of 17

35+ contact hours per week over 35 teaching weeks

One-to-one sessions with personal tutors and specialist practitioners

Training includes stage combat (BASSC) and intimacy coordination (IDC)

Performance & Productions

Public performances, West End Showcase, and original short films in final year

TV showreel produced in Year 3 for industry use

Screen acting and self-taping training from Year 1

Notable Alumni

Lashana Lynch — No Time to Die, Captain Marvel

Leo Woodall — The White Lotus (HBO), One Day (Netflix)

Martin Clunes — Doc Martin

Nigel Havers — Chariots of Fire

Finn Jones — Game of Thrones, Iron Fist

Jay Lycurgo — The Batman, Titans

Samuel Creasey — The Book of Dust (Bridge Theatre), Inside Man

Updated Aug 23, 8:05 PM

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