London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
Interview Required
In-Person or Virtual
Highly Selective
Under 12 Students
No University App
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•One-year MA in Directing
•Work alongside MFA Acting students in core training (acting, voice, movement)
•Mentorship from established industry directors
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
•Assist professional directors on in-house and external productions
•Collaborate on devised original theatre
•Direct a fully staged, industry-facing production in final term
PRODUCTION SUPPORT
•Full creative and technical support for final production
•Teaching may include blended learning (online/onsite)
Key Info
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Deadline
Application DeadlineApr 13, 2026
First Round Interview Fee
£15
Second Round Recall Fee
£24
Interview Requirements
APPLICATION FORM
•CV required
•Personal Statement required
PORTFOLIO (OPTIONAL)
•Portfolio, website, or links to work online recommended but not compulsory
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply directly to LAMDA via Ellucian portal — click Apply Now on course page
•Application form requires CV and Personal Statement
•No UCAS required for postgraduate courses
•If applying to multiple LAMDA courses, email admissions@lamda.ac.uk
What's The Process
FIRST ROUND INTERVIEW (ONLINE)
•40-minute interview via Zoom with two LAMDA practitioners
•Discussion covers Personal Statement and CV
•Portfolio/website recommended but optional
SECOND ROUND (IN-PERSON)
•Practical session followed by interview
•Takes place May-July (dates may vary)
•Admissions team provides details ahead of recall
ELIGIBILITY
•Must have completed university degree or have adequate professional experience
•Substantial involvement in theatre required
•Non-native English speakers need IELTS 7.0 if offered a place
NOTIFICATION
•Results within 2-3 weeks
Scholarship Info
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
•Fee waivers available through Pathways Programme
SCHOLARSHIPS
•Leverhulme Arts Scholarships — limited full or partial awards
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