Bird College welcomes applications from
all sections
of the community regardless of ethnicity, religion or gender.
The College is committed to meeting the requirements of learners
with special educational needs.
BA(Hons) Dance and Theatre Performance
Applicants to the three year, full-time BA (Hons) Dance and Theatre
Performance should normally be 18 years of age before September
1st of the enrolment year and hold two A Levels or one A Level
and an equivalent Further Education qualification. Candidates
must pass the College Audition.
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National Diploma in Musical Theatre
Applicants to the three year full-time National Diploma in Musical
Theatre should normally be 16 years of age before September 1st
of the enrolment year and hold a minimum of four GCSE Level certificates
or the equivalent. Candidates must pass the College Audition.
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Foundation Degree in Creative Industries:
Acting
The College admission policy ensures a high quality intake of
students seeking to enter theatre or theatre-related employment.
The main criterion for access to the programme is in line with
that of the University:
The admission for each student will be based on the reasonable
expectation that the student will be able to achieve the learning
outcomes and the standard required for the particular award.
(1997 University of Greenwich Academic Framework, p.6)
Applicants seeking entry to the Foundation Degree programme are
predominantly performers most of whom normally hold traditional
qualifications in the form of English GCSE, minimum grade C.
180 points at AS/A Level, with a minimum grade "C"
in two A Level subjects; or a BTEC National Diploma in Performing
Arts with a high profile; or GNVQ Advanced in Performing Arts.
However, candidates who have relevant attainments in the theatre
context they wish to pursue can apply without the full range
of academic qualifications normally required for a programme
in higher education. Care is taken to ensure that only those
students with a successful profile of performance/creative work
and who show aptitude for the programme are offered places. All
applicants must have some drama experience. Applications are
welcome from mature entrants, those from over-seas, and those
currently working in the arts or related areas and who are able
to demonstrate that they have relevant experience and the potential
to succeed on the course. Applicants attend an audition and an
interview.
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Pre-vocational Foundation Year in Dance
and Theatre Performance
This course is for Candidates who are 16+ at the start of the
course.
Applicants are normally expected to have received some prior
dance training. All candidates must successfully pass the College
Audition for this programme. This is a carefully conceived assessment
and is conducted by senior teachers to assess potential skills
in dance, singing and drama, as well as suitability for a career
in the theatre profession. Applicants that have auditioned for
the BA (Hons) Degree or the National Diploma will not be required
to have an additional audition for the pre vocational course
and be offered a place on this course based on their audition.
Through individual interview, personal qualities such as motivation,
communication and flexibility are assessed and career aspirations
are discussed. Candidates are notified of the audition date and
procedure upon receipt of the completed application form, fee
and enclosures and after the advertised closing date.
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Entry requirements and conditions:
A first degree at 2.i or above is the normal pre-requisite. In
exceptional cases we will interview students with 2.ii degrees
or equivalent and appropriate professional experience.
All students that meet the entry criteria will be interviewed.
Candidates must be aware that a place cannot be offered unless
a suitable specialist supervisor is available.
How to apply:
Application forms for the MA by Research are available from:
University of Greenwich enquiries: Email: cinfo@gre.ac.uk;
Telephone: 0800 005 006. Candidates are encouraged to make informal
enquiries to The Vice Principal – Academic at Bird College
to discuss their area of research / dissertation topic before
they submit the application form.
The application process is in two parts:
Stage One: Applications, accompanied by a research topic outline
of 500 words, should be sent to:
The Postgraduate Admissions Officer, Bird College, Birkbeck Centre,
Sidcup, Kent DA14 4DE or emailed to: admin@birdcollege.co.uk.
Application forms are available from Bird College on 020 8300
6004
Deadline for completion of a Stage One application is 1st June
for a programme start in the following September.
Stage Two: Once Stage One has been approved by Bird College,
the candidate will make a formal application to the university.
Full details of this second stage will be given following successful
completion of Stage One.
Deadline for completion of a Stage Two application is 1st September
for a start that month.
Proposals should be emailed to the Vice Principal Academic Director
at nigel.morgan@birdcollege.co.uk
