Acting Study Abroad Programs in London, England

Spend the summer in the beautiful, thriving city of London with AIFS Abroad on the Shakespeare’s Globe: History and Performance program. You’ll earn three credits through Fairfield University studying on-site at Shakespeare’s Globe. You’ll study intensively the works of Shakespeare and all aspects of theatrical performance with actors, directors, and other theater performers on-site at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. During your time abroad, you will live in London, within easy travel of the AIFS Abroad Global Education Centre and Shakespeare’s Globe, the many museums, galleries, theaters, and green open spaces of central London. Housing will be in shared rooms in a student residence. Self-catering cooking facilities. Internet access is included in all AIFS Abroad housing in London. Cultural and social activities include: • Guided city tours • Theater performances • Guided tour of the Globe Theater • Cricket matches • Day trip to Stratford-upon-Avon, home to the Royal Shakespeare Company and Shakespeare’s houses • Day trip to Oxford An optional, 3-day excursion to Paris, France, is also available.

Students at NYU London choose from courses across a wide range of offerings—from business and science to art history and urban design. Pre-health students can take the science courses needed to stay on track with their majors. NYU faculty organize class trips to historic locations around London, incorporating the city's sights and sounds into their courses. NYU London students live and learn near the British Museum in Bloomsbury, a tree-lined central neighborhood with a long literary history. The academic center consists of three beautifully restored 18th-century townhouses on one of the best-preserved Georgian squares in London. It contains offices, classrooms, computer labs, and a lounge. Throughout the semester, NYU staff plan cultural outings within London, as well as to destinations such as Cambridge, Oxford, Stonehenge, and the city of Bath. Opportunities vary based on local restrictions. Visit the NYU London website for up-to-date information.

Intern in London, the perfect place for a semester-long internship abroad, with IES Internships. As a major driver of the global economy with internship placements in Finance, Politics, the Arts, and so much more, London is an ideal place for earning invaluable professional experience in a field. With IES Internships, guarantee an unpaid, for-credit internship placement of 32 hours to 40 hours per week in a business or organization that suits your career goals. Build a global network of professional contacts and gain real-world experience, all while exploring everything that London has to offer.

A transformative two-week summer programme for motivated students aged 15-18, built around the art of communication, storytelling, and public speaking. Through a blend of theory and practice, small-group collaboration, and personal coaching, participants learn to shape powerful ideas and deliver them with clarity, confidence, and presence. The experience culminates in each student presenting their own TED-style talk to a live audience, captured on video. Why choose TED Summer School? Great communicators don’t just inform, they inspire action. TED Summer School offers ambitious students a rigorous, high-support environment to master the skills that make ideas resonate: clear structure, compelling narrative, evidence, voice, presence, and visual design. Beyond the talk, participants leave with a toolkit they can use across essays, interviews, leadership roles, and academic or professional pursuits. Locations: London, New York, Singapore

Spend the summer studying Shakespeare and the Jacobean playwrights with this accredited programme. Over the course of 4 weeks, you will rehearse and perform an abridged Shakespeare play. Directed by an expert LAMDA director, you will be challenged to approach classical text with clarity, detail, and precision. The rehearsal process will culminate in an informal sharing of your work. Alongside your rehearsals, you will take part in a range of skills classes, including acting, voice, singing, movement, dance, and combat, designed to help you develop the tools needed to perform classical text. In addition to your regular timetable, students will have the opportunity to go on field trips to Stratford-Upon-Avon and the Globe Theatre in London. You'll also take part in at least one masterclass with a distinguished guest practitioner. Founded in 1861, LAMDA is the oldest drama school in the UK and a world-renowned British conservatoire, providing exceptional vocational training through full-time and short courses.

This intimate campus in the leafy charm of Twickenham, London, dates back to 1850. Today, St. Mary’s maintains a deep commitment to theology, religion, and education, as well as strengths in media & journalism and management. The opening of a new Sports Centre in 2011, the utilization of St Mary’s Sports Village as a training camp for Olympians in 2012, and the use of St Mary's as a team base for several Rugby World Cup teams in 2015 underscored its robust offerings in athletic training and sports science. Currently, its student body of 6,000 allows for a personalized academic setting in quiet environs. However, its highly active Student Union imparts an energetic vibe, with clubs, societies, sports, and entertainment for you to enjoy. And central London is only 30 minutes away.

Study alongside University of the Arts London undergraduates for one, two, or three terms and fully integrate into a BA program and student life in the United Kingdom. Integrated Study Abroad Programs allow students to join current University of the Arts London undergrads for one term in the Autumn, one term to two terms in the Spring, or one full academic year. The program promotes cultural integration into the UK higher education system and local student life. Participants undertake the same coursework and schedule as local students. They should anticipate independent learning and a collaborative environment, focusing on discussion-based learning and project work. Students interested in the program should have a major or minor in the elected subject or have a developed portfolio in their chosen subject area.

Lite Regal Education offers an immersive Summer School experience for students aged 10 to 24 at prestigious universities in London, Cambridge, and Oxford. Designed to inspire academic excellence, the programs provide a unique opportunity to study in world-renowned institutions while living in authentic university dormitories. Students can choose from a wide range of courses, including Law, Medicine, Business, Engineering, and Creative Arts, taught by expert tutors from top universities. Classes emphasize interactive learning, critical thinking, and practical application, ensuring a dynamic and engaging educational experience. Beyond academics, the program includes cultural excursions, social activities, and leadership workshops, fostering confidence, independence, and international friendships. With small class sizes and personalized attention, Lite Regal Education offers a transformative summer for students eager to explore their passions in an inspiring academic setting

Experience living and studying in London through a study abroad experience at Regent's University London. Our leafy campus is set in 11 acres of private gardens in Regent’s Park, at the centre of one of the world's greatest cities – brimming with inspiration and opportunity at every turn. As a student at Regent's, you'll be part of one of the UK’s most cosmopolitan universities – mixing with students and staff from over 140 nationalities. At Regent's, we favour hands-on learning, partnering with industry at the highest level to bring your studies to life; helping you build the skills, connections and confidence you need to succeed. While you’re here, you won't just sit in classrooms – you’ll join lessons, lectures and live projects with full-time students, gaining industry insights from businesses and brands and putting your skills to the test. In the Spring semester, you also have the option to complete an industry placement (internship) alongside or after your academic studies. Join our vibrant international community for one or two term, where you'll make new friends, gain new perspectives, develop your confidence and discover everything London has to offer!

BADA enables students from around the world to study classical theater with leading actors and directors on the British stage. The London Theatre Program is a conservatory program for students interested primarily in acting. It takes place in London during the academic year and is fully accredited through Sarah Lawrence College. Financial aid is available and, in most cases, the cost is the same as a term at the student's home college. The Midsummer in Oxford Program, which takes place at Magdalen College, Oxford, for three weeks in the summer, is similar to, but shorter than, the LTP. It is presented in conjunction with the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale. In both programs, actors and directors such as Sir Ben Kingsley, Brian Cox, Alan Rickman, Fiona Shaw, John Barton, and Sir Derek Jacobi, among others, lead Master Classes on an ongoing and regular basis.