Scottish Institute of Theatre, Dance, Film and Television

The Scottish Institute of Theatre, Dance, Film and Television was a specialist private educational college and institute of further education in Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland.^[1][2][3] The Institute went into liquidation on 6 May 2025 and ceased trading.^[4][5][6][7] Degrees were awarded by Bath Spa University and the closure meant many students were unable to complete their studies.^[7][8] The institute had received funding from West Lothian Council, Creative Scotland and the Scottish Government.^[2] The institute was associated with Silver Rock Film Studios in Ireland.^[2] Until its closure, the institute was only school in Scotland accredited by the Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre (CDMT).^[9][10]

History

Established in 2006, the institute was founded as the 'MGA Academy of Performing Arts' in Edinburgh, with its main campus being situated in Balgreen.^[3][11] In September 2023, the academy moved to a new 30,000 square foot campus in Livingston.^[9][12] In November 2023, the Institute held its first public open day at its new campus.^[13]

In April 2024, it was renamed The Scottish Institute of Theatre, Dance, Film and Television.^[2][3] On the 25 April 2024, the Livingston campus of the institute was officially opened.^[2] The Principal of the institute was Mark Langley, who was appointed in May 2024.^[14][15]

Despite taking new students in March 2025, the Institute ceased operation in May 2025 due to insolvency and entered liquidation under Middlebrooks Business Recovery.^[6][16]

Courses

The institute offered undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the performing arts, including courses in music, dance, theatre and drama, as well as film and television studies.^[3]