This page includes a list of policies and procedures that apply to current Bristol Old Vic Theatre School (BOVTS) students.
Students are reminded that their degree courses are validated by the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) and as a result they are UWE registered students. As BOVTS is a founding member of the Conservatoire for Dance and Drama (CDD) students are also CDD registered students.
ⓘ 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 the policies and procedures are subject to review. Course summaries will be updated annually and new applicants should refer to the course summary for their course in the year of entry. 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 BOVTS, CDD and UWE policies
For student terms and conditions, course summary documents and fees policies, please see the relevant documentation arranged by year of entry below.
Academic Appeals Policy (UWE)
Academic Complaints Procedure (UWE)
Academic Regulations, Credit Framework and Applicable General Regulations (UWE)
Access and Participation Plan (CDD)
Conservatoire Code of Behaviour (CDD)
Criminal Records Policy (CDD)
Data Processing Statement (BOVTS)
Emergency Powers of Exclusion and Suspension (CDD)
General Information Handbook for all Students (BOVTS)
Guide to Student Support (BOVTS)
Health and Safety Policy (BOVTS)
Inclusivity Policy and Protocols (CDD)
Interruption of Studies Request Form (CDD)
IT Acceptable Use Policy (BOVTS)
Moderation Policy and Process (BOVTS)
Non-Academic Misconduct Policy and Procedures (CDD)
Recommended IT specifications for students (PDF, 73 KB)
Refunds and Compensation Policy (CDD)
Prevent Policy (CDD)
Safeguarding Policy and Procedures (BOVTS)
Student Visa Compliance Policy (CDD)
Student Complaints Policy and Procedure (BOVTS)
Student Protection Plan CDD 2019-20
Student Protection Plan CDD 2018-19
Student Protection Plan UWE (PDF, 64 KB)
Support Through Studies Policy (CDD)
Further useful student support links:
Royal Court Code of Behaviour
Equity Code of Conduct
Students who will start 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
Key documentation and policies for students starting in 2021:
Admissions Policy (CDD)
Admissions Appeals and Complaints Policy (CDD)
Fees Policy (CDD)
Recommended IT specifications for students (PDF, 73 KB)
Terms and Conditions (CDD)
UWE Terms and Conditions 2021-22
General Information Handbook for all Students (BOVTS)
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
Key documentation and policies for students who started in 2020:
BOVTS Terms and Conditions 2020-21
UWE Terms and Conditions 2020-21
BOVTS Fees Policy 2020-21
BOVTS General Information Handbook for all students 2020-21
Recommended IT specifications for students (PDF, 73 KB)
Students who started their course in 2019
The following course summary documents apply to students who commenced their course in September 2019.
2019-20 Production Arts (Stage) FdA
2019-20 Production Arts (Stage and Screen) BA(Hons)
2019-20 Professional Acting BA (Hons)
2019-20 Costume for Theatre, TV and Film FdA
Key documentation and policies for students who started in 2019:
BOVTS Terms and Conditions 2019-20
UWE Terms and Conditions 2019-20
BOVTS Fees Policy 2019-20
BOVTS General Information Handbook for all students 2019-2020
Students who started their course in 2018 or earlier
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: [email protected]
