Degree Details
The London Acting Program with London Academy of Music & Dramatic Arts, offered in spring term for BU students in the College of Fine Arts, is held in conjunction with the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA), one of the leading drama schools in the English-speaking world. Students enroll in LAMDA coursework designed specifically for this program; field trips to Stratford-Upon-Avon and West End theaters complement the curriculum. Students take classes at LAMDA in Hammersmith, a short Tube ride from the BU’s housing and academic center.
Key Facts
Area of Study
Location
Home University
Program Structure
Internship Availability
Term
Coursework Level
BU Hub Offered
NoneHousing
Language of Instruction
Requirements & Considerations
- All students must enroll according to, and remain in compliance with, the Boston University Study Abroad Course Load Policy
- Open to Boston University CFA students only
- Open to Juniors and Seniors
- Admission requirements for all programs
Curriculum
The courses for the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts are for College of Fine Arts (CFA) Boston University students only.
Course Details
Housing & Student Services
Program Residences
- Accommodations for the Fall and Spring term London Programs are residence hall style suites in BU’s own housing. Bedrooms consist of doubles, triples, and quads and all bedrooms come with an en suite bathroom. Please note housing for Fall and Spring programs in London may differ from housing provided during London Summer programs, where students are generally commuting to both their classes and internships.
- Limited single rooms may be available for an additional charge.
- Fully equipped kitchens are available within BU housing. Kitchens are shared between approximately 6-14 students.
- Board is not included in this program. Students are responsible for budgeting their own cost of meals.
- BU London does not have dining hall facilities, but there are ample grocery stores, restaurants, and other amenities in the immediate areas surrounding the residences.
- All buildings are within walking distance to local transportation, including the London Tube and bus systems. Students commute to their internships using public transportation.
- Card-operated laundry facilities are located in the basements of all residences. Cost of laundry is not included in the program fee.
- Students have access to the BU London Library for research and printing purposes. For recreational and social activities, students may take advantage of the BU London Social Programme as well as the clubs and societies of Imperial College London.
- Wi-Fi is available throughout all the BU buildings.
Program Dates
This program follows rolling admissions and may fill before the official deadline.
SPRING TERM
Program Dates
Early January-
Late April
SPRING TERM
Applications Open
June 1*
SPRING TERM
Application Deadline
October 1
This program is rolling admissions; applications are reviewed once all application materials are received, prior to all deadlines. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received by the BU Study Abroad office. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible as some programs and internship tracks have limited space and may fill up before the deadline. Submitting a complete application prior to the application deadline, does not guarantee acceptance. Students will be emailed an admissions decision within three weeks of a completed application.
Information for BU Students Awaiting an Admissions Decision and exceptions to the standard admission calendar for all students can be found here.
Cost & Financial Considerations
- 2025/2026 Tuition and Fees: $42,284
Cost includes tuition, housing, program related activities, administrative fee, overseas medical insurance, and emergency evacuation coverage. - Estimated program budget, including cost of living expenses.
- Grants and Scholarships available
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