Drama Studio London (DSL) has announced a new course aimed at providing an introduction to professional acting for stage and screen.
The acting school’s new Foundation Diploma in Performance is intended for students aged 18 and over who wish to gain acting experience and offers an alternative further education option to other 3 year programmes.
The diploma will be taught across 24 weeks, with tuition spread across three terms and 30 hours of tuition per week. Students will be trained by DSL’s resident faculty and freelance professionals, including modules in performing text, the audition process and introduction to screen and audio acting.
Emma Lucia Hands, director of Drama Studio London, said: ‘We hope to attract talented individuals who will benefit from the care and attention we can provide, offering confidence and technique to performers in the early stages of their creative careers.’
The course (which costs £9,535 for UK students and £16,500 for international students) offers students a Level Four qualification, a showreel and the chance to perform in an end of term showcase at a London Theatre. Graduates will also be offered the opportunity to secure a place on Drama Studio London’s three year Professional Acting course, or on one of the performing arts degrees provided by the London College of Music.
Applications for the Foundation Diploma in Performance 2025-2026 are now open (deadline 30th June, 6pm), ahead of the course start date on 13 October 2025. Qualifications from both DSL and LCM are validated by the University of West London (UWL).