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International Programs Office

Sarah Lawrence London Drama Program

London, United Kingdom

Through this program, students may choose to spend a year or semester studying theatre at the British American Drama Academy (BADA) through Sarah Lawrence College. The London Theatre Program is built out of a a combination of classes, performances, and individual tutorials from faculty chosen from the foremost theatre and dance institutes in Britain. Intense performance training is supplemented with courses on theatre history and criticism, in order to provide students with a rounded educative experience on and off of the stage.

The fall semester focuses on more constructive, basic theatrical work and concepts, building the framework for the advanced spring semester program. In order to spend spring semester in this program, students must have completed the fall semester. Single semester engagements are fall only. Students will attend professional performances regularly, as well as lectures by guest speakers brought in be the program. Students must audition for this program, either in person, or by videotape submission.

Program Information

Terms Available: year, semester

Type of Program: Exchange

Languages of Instruction: English

Language Prerequisite: N/A

  • Credit Transfer System
    • Typical course load: 15 semester hours/semester
    • Units recorded in: semester hours
    • Conversion to Reed units: 4 semester hours=1 Reed unit
    • Grading system: A-D
  • GPA Requirement: 3.0
  • Credits: 15
  • Course Catalog

Application

Application Deadline: Fall: March 1 | Spring: Nov 15
Program Application
Program website

Housing: Shared Apartment
All students will be housed in fully furnished apartments located 20-30 minutes from Gloucester Gate, and are expected to prepare their own meals.

Financial, Immigration

Cost to attend:

Reed College charges the same tuition fees for a semester or year off-campus as for a semester or year spent on campus, plus the program's actual room and board fees. Reed College encourages students to choose programs based on their academic rather than financial needs to reflect Reed's belief that all students, regardless of financial circumstances, should have the opportunity to study abroad.

Financial aid continues for eligible students during the off-campus program. Students should discuss with the Financial Aid Office how other outside aid may impact their existing aid package. Check out more details directly on the Reed College Financial Aid page.

Visa Deadlines and Requirements:

The UK's Immigration Advice Service can help students figure out how to obtain the student visa that is appropriate for them.

New Immigration Requirements for the UK:

By April 2025, all visitors who do not need a visa, except British and Irish citizens, will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) – a digital permission to travel to the UK. Students can apply for an ETA from later this year through a quick and simple process using the UK ETA app. An ETA costs £10 and permits multiple journeys to the UK of up to six months at a time over two years or until the holder’s passport expires – whichever is sooner. ETA applies to: visits of up to 6 months for tourism, visiting family and friends, business or short-term study transiting through the UK – including if you’re not going through UK border control, as well as other times. For more information visit the UK government website’s section on ETA.