This page includes a list of policies and procedures that apply to current Bristol Old Vic Theatre School (BOVTS) students.
BOVTS degree courses are validated by the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) meaning students are UWE registered students and UWE policies apply, except where there is a separate BOVTS policy.
ⓘ If you cannot find the policy you are looking for below, please contact either the Admissions Department ([email protected]) or the Higher Education Administration & Student Support Manager ([email protected]).
Students should note that these policies and procedures are subject to review. Any changes to course-related documentation will be communicated to students in advance and, where significant, will only be implemented after consultation with affected students.
Key UWE policies
Academic regulations and procedures
Academic appeals and complaints
Assessment and Feedback Policy
Student Conduct Policy
Fitness to Study Policy
Student Protection Plan (PDF, 127 KB)
Terms and conditions 2023-24 and the policies described there
Tuition Fees policy
The UWE terms and conditions will apply, unless superseded by a separate BOVTS policy.
Key BOVTS policies
Access BOVTS Intranet (login required)
Admissions Policy (PDF, 120 KB)
Guide to Student Support (PDF, 4 MB)
Hardship Fund Policy (PDF, 82 KB)
Health and Safety Policy (PDF, 171 KB)
Safeguarding Policy (PDF, 263 KB)
BOVTS Data Processing Statements (click to expand)
BOVTS inclusivity protocols (click to expand)
Gender identity (PDF, 399 KB), Gender identity Appendix 1 (Word, 51 KB), Gender identity Appendix 2 (Word, 58 KB)
If you require any of our policies or procedures in an alternative or accessible format, please contact the Academic and Student Services department via [email protected].
Students who will start their course in 2023
The following course summary documents are intended for students commencing their course in September 2023
2023-24 BA (Hons) Costume for Theatre, TV and Film Course Summary Document
2023-24 BA (Hons) Production Arts (Stage and Screen) Course Summary Document
2023-24 BA (Hons) Professional Acting Course Summary Document
2023-24 FdA Costume for Theatre, TV and Film Course Summary Document
2023-24 FdA Production Arts (Stage) Course Summary Document
2023-24 MA Drama Directing Course Summary Document
2023-24 MA Drama Writing Course Summary Document
2023-24 MA Performance Design Course Summary Document
2023-24 MA Screen Acting Course Summary Document
2023-24 MFA Professional Voice Studies Course Summary Document
2023-24 MFA Professional Acting Course Summary Document
Recommended IT Specifications for Students
MA Performance Design Computer requirements 2023
Students who will start their course in 2022
The following course summary documents are intended for students commencing their course in September 2022
2022-23 FdA Production Arts (Stage) Course Summary Document
2022-23 BA (Hons) Production Arts (Stage and Screen) Course Summary Document
2022-23 BA (Hons) Professional Acting Course Summary Document
2022-23 FdA Costume for Theatre, TV and Film Course Summary Document
2022-23 BA (Hons) Costume for Theatre, TV and Film Course Summary Document
2022-23 MA Drama Directing Course Summary Document
2022-23 MA Drama Writing Course Summary Document
2022-23 MA Performance Design Course Summary Document
2022-23 MA Screen Acting Course Summary Document
2022-23 MFA Professional Acting Course Summary Document
2022-23 MFA Professional Voice Studies Course Summary Document
Recommended IT specifications for students (PDF, 73 KB)
Students who started their course in 2021
The following course summary documents are intended for students commencing their course in September 2021.
2021-22 BA (Hons) Professional Acting
2021-22 MA Drama Writing
2021-22 BA (Hons) Production Arts
2021-22 FdA Production Arts
2021-22 BA (Hons) Costume (Top Up)
2021-22 FdA Costume for Theatre, TV and Film
2021-22 MFA Professional Voice Studies
2021-22 MA Screen Acting
2021-22 MA Scenic Art
2021-22 MA Performance Design
2021-22 MA Drama Directing
2021-22 MFA Professional Acting
Recommended IT specifications for students (PDF, 73 KB)
Students who started their course in 2020
The following course summary documents apply to students who commenced their course in September 2020.
2020-21 MFA Professional Voice Studies Course
2020-21 BA (Hons) Costume for Theatre, TV and Film
2020-21 BA (Hons) Production Arts
2020-21 BA (Hons) Professional Acting
2020-21 FdA-Costume for Theatre, TV and Film
2020-21 MA Drama Directing
2020-21 FdA Production Arts
2020-21 MA Drama Writing
2020-21 MA Performance Design
2020-21 MA Scenic Art
2020-21 MFA Professional Acting
Students in receipt of US Federal Aid - policies and consumer information
Students in receipt of US Federal Aid are expected to maintain satisfactory academic progress. Please see the policies below:
BOVTS Notice for all borrowers of Title IV Aid
BOVTS Default Management Plan
BOVTS Return of Title IV Policy
BOVTS Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
Further consumer information for students in receipt of US Federal Aid is also available (PDF, 56 KB).
Contact
For queries relating to your Direct Federal Loans application with Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, please contact:
- Phone: +44 117 9809252
- Email:Â [email protected]
