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Summary
LAMDA – the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art – is the oldest drama school in the UK. A pioneering conservatoire, it offers exceptional vocational training through full-time and short courses. LAMDA provides a safe and creative space for students. Here, they can build the skills they need to forge an exciting career in acting, directing, or musical theatre, and in production and technical arts.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate63%Postgraduate37%
Study mode
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Full-time77%Part-time23%
Student population SMALL
- Fewer than 5,000 students
Where students come from
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UK51%International44%EU5%
Student gender
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Male 38%Female 62%
League table performance
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Subject League Tables 2027
Overall ranking
75th out of 96
Drama, Dance & Cinematics ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10085.3 85%75th
3 -
Entry standards
/ Max 18591 49%95th
2 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.23 81%25th
22 -
Research quality
/ Max 4n/a -
Continuation
/ Max 100100.0 100%1st
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10064.0 64%19th
22
Campus locations
Study options
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For undergraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
LAMDA prides itself on being a beacon of excellence and offers a variety of specialised degrees and courses in the performing and technical arts. Students benefit from a creative and inspiring community with endless opportunities for collaboration, and experience industry-leading professional training. All students work with dedicated and experienced tutors to develop practical skills and knowledge, preparing them for successful careers in their chosen field.
Training at LAMDA prepares you for a long-lasting and successful career across the performing arts and creative industries. Graduating students go on to work both in front of the camera and behind the scenes in exciting industries such as theatre, film, TV, audio broadcasting and live events. These roles include actors, directors, stage managers, technicians, and lighting and sound designers.
LAMDA runs a scholarships and bursaries scheme that provides support for students to overcome the financial barriers they may face in accessing and completing their training. This allows students to focus fully on their course without the burden of financial strain. LAMDA currently provides scholarship support to 28% of students across its cohort. Applicants will be contacted about scholarships when they receive an offer to train at LAMDA. Some scholarships can be applied for externally.