One of the UK's most innovative acting schools is located at Loughton. East 15 been providing professional training for students wishing to work in theatre, film, TV, radio and related fields for more than 45 years. Some of the undergraduate courses offered are: Contemporary Theatre, Specialist Performance Skills, World Theatre Community Theatre, Performance Studies and Popular Culture, and Physical Theatre. The three-year acting Degree course BA (Hons) is authorized by the National Council for Drama Training.