East 15 at Southend Campus | University of Essex

Life at Southend

We have taken the incredibly difficult decision to close our Southend Campus from the end of summer 2026. We are talking to the Students’ Union about how to protect your education and experience and minimise disruption at this time of change.

You can find more information about the changes at Southend in our FAQ pages on the University of Essex website.

The Colchester Campus has some great facilities already, including the 200 seat Lakeside Theatre. However, we are investing in creating a new home for East 15 Acting School there. We’ll be sharing more information in the coming months, but we’re really excited about welcoming East 15 to our Colchester Campus and showing you everything which will be available to you.

Masters Study

MA or MFA courses

Applying and Auditions

Preparing for Auditions

Undergraduate Courses

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Contact

east15@essex.ac.uk

Loughton Campus
+44 (0) 20 8508 5983
Hatfields Campus
Rectory Lane
Loughton IG10 3RY

Southend Campus
+44 (0) 1702 328200
Elmer Approach
Southend-on-Sea
SS1 1LW

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