Two actors on the stage of Bristol Old Vic for Hedda

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Policies and Procedures

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.

Information for new and returning students – autumn 2022

An update on the organisational transition from the Conservatoire for Dance and Drama to the University of the West of England is available to read (PDF, 120 Kb).

As a result of these arrangements, all BOVTS students will be subject only to UWE Bristol terms and conditions.

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 2022-23 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The UWE terms and conditions will apply, unless superseded by a separate BOVTS policy.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

Admissions Policy
Guide to Student Support (PDF, 4 MB)
General Information Handbook (PDF, 743 KB)
Hardship Fund Policy (PDF, 82 KB)
Health and Safety Policy
Inclusivity protocols
Safeguarding Policy (PDF, 1192 KB)
Student Data Processing Statement (PDF, 100 KB)

Students who will start their course in 2022

The following course summary documents are intended for students commencing their course in September 2022

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

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: [email protected]

Working relationships made at BOVTS often extend beyond the course, design commission rates are excellent, it’s fantastic to see the graduates embracing successful and rewarding careers as Performance Designers in a professional environment. Angela Davies, Head of Performance Design