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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The UWE terms and conditions will apply, unless superseded by a separate BOVTS policy.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
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]
Access BOVTS Intranet (login required)
Admissions Policy for 2026 entry
APPLICATION FEE POLICY
Guide to Student Support (PDF, 4 MB)
Hardship Fund Policy (PDF, 126 KB)
Health and Safety Policy (PDF, 171 KB)
Adult Safeguarding Policy (PDF, 320 KB)
Adult Safeguarding Procedures (PDF, 550 KB)
Widening Participation Strategy (PDF, 117 KB)
Data Protection Policy
Photography, Recorded Media and Intellectual Property Policy for Students (PDF, 126 KB)
Information Security Policy
Non-Degree Courses Terms & Conditions. PDF
BOVTS Data Processing Statements (click to expand)
Student Data Processing Statement (PDF, 263 KB)
Schedule 1Â (Excel, 63 KB)
Schedule 2Â (Excel, 65 KB)
BOVTS inclusivity protocols (click to expand)
Tackling racism (PDF, 465 KB)
Religion (PDF, 355 KB)
Gender identity (PDF, 399 KB), Gender identity Appendix 1 (Word, 51 KB), Gender identity Appendix 2 (Word, 58 KB)
Sexuality and sexual orientation (PDF, 292 KB)
Disability (PDF, 378 KB)
Allyship and being an active bystander (PDF, 323 KB)
BOVTS Respect Framework policies (click to expand)
BOVTS Student of Concern Policy 2024 v1
BOVTS Emergency Contact Procedure – 22-08-24
BOVTS Student Code of Conduct
Staff-Student Relationships Policy
Intimacy Coordination Policy and Protocols
Zero Tolerance Statement 2024
Students who will start their course in 2025
The following course summary documents are intended for students commencing their course in September 2025
25-26 BA (Hons) Costume for Theatre, Film & Television
25-26 MA Performance Design
25-26 MA Drama Writing
25-26 MA Drama Directing
25-26 MA Screen Acting
25-26 MFA Professional Voice Studies
25-26 MFA Professional Acting
Students who will start their course in 2024
The following course summary documents are intended for students commencing their course in September 2024
2024-25 FdA Costume for Theatre, TV and FilmÂ
2024-25 BA Costume for Theatre, TV and Film
BA (Hons) Professional Acting
MA Performance Design
MA Drama Writing
MA Drama Directing
MA Screen Acting
MFA Professional Voice Studies
MFA Professional Acting
Students who started 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 started 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)
Archive
To see our archive of policies, including Course Summary Documents dating back to the 2017-18 academic year, please visit the Archive Policies page.
