Develop your academic voice in speech and drama

Speech and Drama Thesis Diplomas

About LCME Speech and Drama Thesis Diplomas

LCME's Speech and Drama Thesis Diplomas offer a structured pathway for developing scholarly research skills and contributing to performing arts knowledge through focused, academic writing.

Our FLCM qualifications provide a framework for exploring topics across drama, theatre studies, performance theory, public speaking, and other related fields, with assessment by specialists in performance research and academia.

Speech and Drama Thesis Syllabus (PDF)

Qualification structure

This exam requires you to submit a research paper/thesis of 20,000 words on any topic related to Speech, Drama or Communication, analytical or performance related, stating the purpose of the study clearly and demonstrating a thorough knowledge of the subject, resulting from critical and analytical study of relevant source materials.

Candidates for this exam should make an application to LCM Examinations in writing. The candidate must supply an outline of 500–1,000 words, giving the title, the nature of the research method, and a clear indication of the structure of the proposed research paper/thesis and how it relates to previous studies.

For full requirements, please download the Syllabus for Diploma Examinations in Drama & Communication (PDF).