The Extended Diploma is broadly equivalent to three A-Levels

The following subjects make the course content:

• Principles of Acting
• Drama Improvisation
• Film and TV Acting
• Applying Acting Styles
• Classical Theatre Performances
• Contemporary Theatre Performances
• Developing Voice for the Actor
• Movement in Performance
• The Skills of Rehearsing and Performing small and large-scale productions
• The Historical Context of Performance
• Audition technique
• Devised Theatre

Due to our Funding Body restrictions, we can only accept applications for BTEC study from students who live in the North-West region of England. For further information about our eligibility criteria please email our admissions team who can provide further advice and guidance.

• A minimum of four GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
• For students without a Grade 4, or above, in English and Maths, you will need to resit these qualifications at LMA.
• Digital audition

After the Post-16 course, students can progress via many different routes.

The following are examples are what students may go on to do:

• Study for an acting degree here at LMA or at either a university or a drama school
• Professional acting work within the theatre, television and film industries
• ​Performing and teaching after further training
• ​Theatre in education​