Academy of Live and Recorded Arts (ALRA)

Courses offered

• BA (Hons) Acting
• MA Professional Acting
• Foundation Acting
• MA Directing
• MFA Linklater Teaching Practice

Course content overview

BA (Hons) Acting – 3 Years

The BA (Hons) Acting programme shapes professional actors working in today's Theatre, Screen and Audio industries. A highly vocational course that equips students with a range of skills to prepare them for a highly competitive artistic industry.

Foundation Acting Diploma – 1 Year

ALRA's Foundation Diploma in Acting gives students a real insight into conservatoire actor training and preparation for working in the industry. It is beneficial for those wishing to pursue professional training at a higher level.

MA Professional Acting - 15 months

The ALRA MA Professional Acting Course is a full-time, comprehensive actor training programme with three taught terms followed by two performance terms; including a theatre production, filmed showreel scenes and industry-facing showcases in both London and Manchester.

MA Directing – 2 Years

The ALRA MA Directing course is an innovative programme which includes an international residency and individual industry mentors. The vision of this course is to create driven, diverse artists who will change the demographic of directors in this country.

MFA Linklater Teaching Practice (Voice and Theatre Arts) – 2 Years

ALRA collaborated with the late Kristin Linklater to create a unique Master of Fine Arts degree in her practice that combines embedded voice work and applied theatre techniques. The MFA is the only one in the world to include a path toward Designation as a teacher of the Linklater Voice Method.

Fees, bursaries, and other finance information

Each course has a different fee and fees differ from North to South campus. Please check ALRA's website for the latest information. ALRA students can use Student Loans for these courses, alternatively they may be eligible for Dance and Drama Awards (DaDA). Additionally, there are two in-house bursaries awarded each year. Previous students have also won funding from other organisations and industry prizes.

Accommodation options

ALRA students live in shared private housing near to the campus or commute from home. There are no halls of residence at ALRA.

Entry requirements

Please check the specific course requirements for entry on ALRA's website.

Application method

Apply directly online. Application fees vary. The application system opens in late October and closes in March for acting courses, other specialist courses may be open for later applications, subject to availability.

Audition process/preparation required

The audition process varies for each course. Full instructions are available on ALRA's website.

For more information visit www.alra.co.uk or email info@alra.co.uk

ALRA South 020 8870 6475

ALRA North 01942 821021