London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts in profile
The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts is a university. Profile, courses, entry and funding at a glance.
About LAMDA
The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA) is a university, founded in 1861.
It is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so its degrees are nationally recognised. It is based in 155, Talgarth Road, London, W14 9DA.
Numbers & facts
The key facts about LAMDA at a glance.
Entry is by audition or portfolio
Places at LAMDA are decided by audition or portfolio as well as your qualifications. Apply through UCAS Conservatoires or directly, and expect earlier deadlines than a typical university.
Applying from school or college
Alongside your audition or portfolio, LAMDA will look at your academic qualifications. Preparation and practice matter as much as grades. Check the specific requirements for your discipline early.
Applying from outside the UK
International applicants audition for LAMDA too, often by recorded video or online, with an English-language qualification and international fee status.
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Programmes at LAMDA
2 programmes at LAMDA. Search live or filter by subject, level and study mode:
| Course | Award | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Production and Technical Arts: Stage and Screen | BA (Hons) | Music & Performing Arts |
| Professional Acting | BA (Hons) | Music & Performing Arts |
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Complete programme list for LAMDA; full-time, part-time and delivery variants are grouped (2 programmes, 2026).
Campus & locations
LAMDA is a campus-based university in Hammersmith.
Teaching runs on campus: lectures, seminars and labs alongside libraries and study spaces, with a student community of societies, sport and events around them. The day-to-day exchange with tutors and coursemates is a big part of the experience.
Typical campus facilities; the university’s own pages are authoritative.
Students & campus life
Who you’d study alongside at LAMDA in Hammersmith. The student body in numbers, from official HESA data.
Ethnicity of UK-domiciled students (HESA); international students not shown here.
Is LAMDA right for you?
A particularly good fit if you …
- want a recognised UK degree with student finance eligibility
- like the idea of student life in Hammersmith
- prefer campus teaching with societies, sport and people around you
Less suitable if …
you need a fully flexible, distance-learning degree alongside a job. Check whether the individual programme offers online or part-time study.
For parents
The questions parents ask most about LAMDA, answered briefly.
A recognised UK degree
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts awards its own degrees and is regulated in the UK higher-education framework. Its degrees are nationally recognised and a basis for postgraduate study.
Regulated fees & student finance
For eligible undergraduate courses at English providers, the 2026/27 standard cap is up to £9,790 a year. If you normally live in England, eligible tuition and maintenance loans can cover costs up front; repayment starts only above the income threshold.
A clear, structured route
Fixed term structure, defined assessment rules and academic support give orientation from day one.
Support from day one
Personal tutors, wellbeing and careers services accompany students from enrolment to graduation.
Career prospects
Graduate outcomes are tracked in the national Graduate Outcomes survey. Every course page here shows real earnings and employment data where available.
Structure & campus life
A fixed term rhythm in Hammersmith with in-person teaching, exchange and campus life gives structure and motivation.
Accreditation & recognition
How to read LAMDA’s formal standing, the seals and what they mean:
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts awards its own degrees, which are accepted nationally and are the basis for Master’s and doctoral study.
Courses at recognised providers may qualify for tuition and maintenance support; eligibility depends on the student, course and home-nation system.
Admissions & entry routes
Fees & funding
For eligible undergraduate courses at English providers, the 2026/27 standard cap is up to £9,790 a year. Eligible students who normally live in England can apply for student finance; students from elsewhere use their ordinary-residence body. Check the course page for the exact fee. The main routes:
Tuition Fee Loan
Eligibility and the maximum depend on ordinary residence, course and provider nation; paid directly to the university when awarded.
Maintenance Loan
Helps with living costs; the amount depends on household income and where you study.
Scholarships & bursaries
University-specific awards for grades, subjects or circumstances. Check the university’s funding pages.
Repayment
Starts the April after graduation, only above the income threshold, and is written off at the end of the plan term.
Tuition fees vary by course and fee status (Home vs International). Please check the university's own course page.
Frequently asked questions about LAMDA
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