MMU – Manchester Metropolitan University School of Theatre
Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts
www.theatre.mmu.ac.uk
www.mountview.org.uk
Manchester School of Theatre at the Manchester Metropolitan University has a long standing international reputation for preparing students for careers as professional actors. Integrating the demands of a disciplined and highly vocational skill based training with the collaborative nature of an ensemble ethos, the School prides itself in delivering uniquely challenging and enabling training programmes for those wishing to pursue careers in professional theatre, film and TV.
Situated in north London, in the Borough of Haringey, Mountview is well placed for access to the West End, Fringe theatre and London nightlife. Founded in 1945, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts is now recognised as one of the country’s leading Drama Schools. Dedicated to excellence in education and training, Mountview offers an intensive and challenging programme for students whose vocation is to work in professional theatre and related industries.
Manchester School of Theatre Manchester Metropolitan University Mabel Tylecote Building Cavendish Street Manchester M15 6BG T: +44 (0) 161 247 6969 E: courses@mmu.ac.uk W: www.theatre.mmu.ac.uk Contact Names Head of School of Theatre: Niamh Dowling Course Leader BA (Hons) Acting: David Shirley HOW TO APPLY For the BA (Hons) Acting programme you will need to apply online through UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). For the MA Acting programme and for summer schools and short courses please contact the School directly. UCAS Institution Code: M40
Courses offered
Applicant INFORMATION
All Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses are validated by the Manchester Metropolitan University.
All applicants are invited to attend an audition in order to assess their suitability for the chosen full-time programme. The aim is to offer all candidates the opportunity to demonstrate creative and intellectual potential and to explore whether or not they have the ability to succeed on the course and meet the demands of a challenging and highly competitive profession.
Performance Three-year BA (Hons) Acting UCAS Course Code: W411 NCDT accredited. Full-time professional training in Acting. MA in Acting A one-year full-time professional training in acting with a specific focus in Eastern European theatre training. This programme is delivered in collaboration with Teatr Piesn Kozla, Poland. MA in Movement Designed to train movement practitioners and teachers, the MA in Movement Practice for Theatre is a one-year full-time vocational programme taught in Europe and the USA. Part-time and short courses The School of Theatre also offers a range of short and part-time courses aimed at those seeking to enhance existing skills or those wishing to acquire new ones. These include courses in live and recorded performance practice as well as Presentation and Communication skills. For information on short courses, please see page 24.
For general information on application procedures, please see page 52.
Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts Ralph Richardson Memorial Studios Kingfisher Place Clarendon Road Wood Green London N22 6XF T: +44 (0) 20 8881 2201 F: +44 (0) 20 8829 0034 E: enquiries@mountview.org.uk W: www.mountview.org.uk Contact Names Principal: Sue Robertson Director of Acting Programme: Amir Korangy Musical Theatre Programme Manager: Kathy Allman Director of Production Arts: Andy Franks HOW TO APPLY To apply for Undergraduate Performance and all Postgraduate Courses, please contact Mountview direct. Undergraduate Technical Theatre candidates should apply through UCAS: www.ucas.ac.uk UCAS Institution Code: M95 Part-time Courses for Adults and Young People: email: copd@mountview.org.uk
Courses offered Performance Three-year BA (Hons) in Performance NCDT accredited. Validated by the University of East Anglia. Acting and Musical Theatre Options.
One-year Postgraduate Diploma in Technical Theatre Other One-year Postgraduate Diploma in Musical Direction
Three-year National Diploma in Professional Acting or Professional Musical Theatre NCDT accredited. Validated by Trinity College London.
Part-time and short courses A rich and diverse programme of part-time evening, weekend and summer courses is offered for adults and young people. For information on short courses, please see page 24.
MA in Performance Validated by the University of East Anglia. Acting and Musical Theatre Options.
Foundation in Acting One-year, three evenings per week.
One-year Postgraduate Diploma in Performance NCDT accredited. Acting and Musical Theatre Options. One-year National Certificate in Professional Acting NCDT accredited. Validated by Trinity College London. Directing MA in Theatre Directing Subject to validation. One-year Postgraduate Diploma in Theatre Directing Technical Theatre Two-year BA (Hons) Technical Theatre NCDT accredited. Validated by Middlesex University.
Foundation in Musical Theatre One-year, three evenings per week.
Applicant INFORMATION Applicants should be 18 or over (BA) or 21 or over (Postgraduate and MA) at the time of entry. Mountview is committed to equal consideration for all applicants. Students who receive a Dance and Drama Award, funded by the Young People’s Learning Agency, will follow and be awarded The Trinity College London qualification (Diploma/Certificate) in addition to the opportunity to complete their degree/ Mountview Diploma. For general information on application procedures, please see page 52.
Two-year National Diploma in Professional Production Skills NCDT accredited. Validated by Trinity College London.
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