BA (Hons) Dance Theatre - Entry requirements
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    KEY FACTS

    • Title
      BA (Hons) Dance Theatre
    • Course type
      Full-time (Part-time route available)
    • Duration
      3 years (no placement)
    • Award
      Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons)
    • Faculty
      Faculty of Arts
    • School
      School of Humanities and Performing Arts
    • UCAS codes
      Institution P60
      Course W501
    • Location
      Plymouth

​Entry requirements

​Summary

2013 entry requirements
260 tariff points including two A levels or one double award.
 
Please note, 260 points is our typical offer but we also consider students with other relevant arts/performance training and professional experience
 

The table below displays the complete list of entry requirements for 2013 entry.  
Tariff Score260
Prospective students apply to Plymouth University with a wide range of qualifications. For your ease, we have listed below those qualifications that are a valid entry route onto certain courses. Where a qualification is greyed out, it is not a requirement for this particular course.
Access To HE Courses (including Scottish Access)
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? Pass access with 33 Credits at Merit/or Distinction Theatre Study or participation required. Interview by Workshop
Advanced Extension Award (AEA)
Additional information Interview by Workshop
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
BTEC National Award (6 units) (not including Early Years)
Additional information Interview by Workshop
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
BTEC National Certificate (12 units) (not including Early Years)
Additional information Interview by Workshop
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
BTEC National Certificate in Children's Care, Learning and Devt (Theory) (2007 onwards)
Acceptability Not acceptable
BTEC National Certificate in Early Years (Theory) (pre-2007)
Additional information Interview by Workshop
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? must be a performing arts subject
BTEC National Diploma (18 units) (not including Early Years)
Additional information Interview by Workshop
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? Distinction / Merit / Merit in relevant subject area 280 UCAS Points
Grades required Distinction, Merit, Merit
BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Devt (Theory) (2007 onwards)
Acceptability Not acceptable
BTEC National Diploma in Early Years (Theory) (pre-2007)
Acceptability Not acceptable
BTEC National in Children's Care, Learning and Devt, Prof Practice Element (2007 onwards)
Acceptability Not acceptable
BTEC National in Early Years (Practical) (pre-2007)
Acceptability Not acceptable
Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art & Design)
Additional information Interview by Workshop
Grades required Distinction
FSMQ (Free Standing Maths Qualifications)
Additional information Interview by Workshop
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
GCE A Level
Additional information Interview by Workshop
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 260 from A2/AS (80 points:Dance/performing arts
Subjects excluded for entry ? N/A
GCE A level Double Award
Additional information Interview by Workshop
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 260 from A2/AS (80 points:Dance/performing arts
Subjects excluded for entry ? N/A
GCE AS
Additional information Interview by Workshop
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
GCE AS Double Award
Additional information Interview by Workshop
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
Key Skill - Application of Number
Is achievement encouraged? Yes
Will KS tariff points be counted? No
What KS level is appropriate? Not accepted
Key skill - Communication
Is achievement encouraged? Yes
Will KS tariff points be counted? No
What KS level is appropriate? Not accepted
Key skill - ICT
Is achievement encouraged? Yes
Will KS tariff points be counted? No
What KS level is appropriate? Not accepted
Key skill - Improving Own Knowledge
Is achievement encouraged? Yes
Will KS tariff points be counted? No
What KS level is appropriate? Not accepted
Key skill - Problem Solving
Is achievement encouraged? Yes
Will KS tariff points be counted? No
What KS level is appropriate? Not accepted
Key skill - Working with Others
Is achievement encouraged? Yes
Will KS tariff points be counted? No
What KS level is appropriate? Not accepted
OCR National Certificate (6 units)
Additional information Interview by Workshop
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
OCR National Diploma (12 units)
Additional information Interview by Workshop
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
OCR National Extended Diploma (18 units)
Additional information Interview by Workshop
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma (core plus options)
Additional information Interview by Workshop
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning
Additional information Not Accepted
Additional Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Additional information Interview by Workshop
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 260 tariff points
Advanced Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
Additional information Interview by Workshop
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 260 tariff points
Advanced Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Additional information Interview by Workshop
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? D*D*
AQA Baccalaureate
Acceptability Not acceptable
ASDAN Certificate for Personal Effectiveness
Acceptability Not acceptable
Award (QCF) (Level 3)
Additional information Interview by Workshop
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 260 tariff points
BTEC Award (QCF) (Level 3)
Additional information Interview by Workshop
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 260 tariff points
BTEC Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
Additional information Interview by Workshop
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 260 tariff points
BTEC Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Additional information Interview by Workshop
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 260 tariff points
BTEC Extended Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
Additional information Interview by Workshop
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 260 tariff points
BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? DMM
BTEC Subsidiary Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
Additional information Interview by Workshop
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 260 tariff points
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Additional information Interview by Workshop
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 260 tariff points
BTEC/Scottish Higher National Certificate (HNC)
Additional information Interview by Workshop
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? Overall Merit
BTEC/Scottish Higher National Diploma (HND)
Additional information Interview by Workshop
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? Overall Merit
Cambridge Pre-U
Acceptability Not acceptable
Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
Acceptability Not acceptable
Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Additional information Interview by Workshop
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? D*D*
English Language Requirements for International Applicants
Additional information 6
Essential Skills Wales
Acceptability Not acceptable
European Baccalaureate
Additional information Interview by workshop
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 65% - 75% including Drama / Theatre
Extended Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
Acceptability Not acceptable
Extended Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Additional information Interview by Workshop
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 260 tariff points
Extended Project (2008 onwards)
Additional information Interview by Workshop
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 260 tariff points
Foundation Degree
Additional information Interview by Workshop
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? PASS
Functional Skills
Acceptability Not acceptable
Higher Apprenticeships
Acceptability Not acceptable
Introductory Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Acceptability Not acceptable
NVQ Award (QCF) (Level 3)
Acceptability Not acceptable
NVQ Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
Acceptability Not acceptable
NVQ Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Acceptability Not acceptable
Others
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? N/A
Scottish Group Awards
Acceptability Not acceptable
Work-based Learning: Advanced Apprenticeships
Acceptability Not acceptable
Work-based Learning: NVQ Level 3
Acceptability Not acceptable
Work-based Learning: Other
Acceptability Not acceptable
AAT level 3 NVQ in Accounting
Acceptability Not acceptable
Advanced Placement Tests
Acceptability Not acceptable
Asset Languages
Acceptability Not acceptable
British Horse Society Awards
Acceptability Not acceptable
CACHE Award in Child Care and Education
Acceptability Not acceptable
CACHE Certificate in Childcare and Education
Acceptability Not acceptable
CACHE Diploma in Child Care & Education
Acceptability Not acceptable
Cambridge Pre-U Certificate
Acceptability Not acceptable
CeFS (Certifcate in Financial Studies)
Acceptability Not acceptable
CFSP (Certificate in Financial Services Practice)
Acceptability Not acceptable
DipFS (Diploma in Financial Studies)
Acceptability Not acceptable
Diploma in Fashion Retail
Acceptability Not acceptable
EDI Level 3 Certificate in Accounting
Acceptability Not acceptable
Higher Sports Leader Award
Acceptability Not acceptable
International Baccalaureate
Additional information Interview by Workshop
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 25 points including 5 in Drama / Theatre
Irish Leaving Certificate
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 260 tariff points - including Dance / Theatre at a higher level or evidence of study participation
Music (ABRSM/Guildhall/LCMM/Trinity/Rockschool)
Acceptability Not acceptable
OCR Certificate for IT Practitioners
Acceptability Not acceptable
OCR Diploma for IT Practitioners
Acceptability Not acceptable
OCR Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Engineers
Acceptability Not acceptable
PCert LAM - Drama
Acceptability Not acceptable
Speech and Drama Exams (grades 6-8)
Acceptability Not acceptable
PC Passport
Acceptability Not acceptable
Scottish Baccalaureate
Acceptability Not acceptable
Scottish Core Skills - Application of Number
Is achievement encouraged? Yes
Will Tariff points be counted? Yes
What Core Skills level is appropriate? Higher
Scottish Core Skills - Communication
Is achievement encouraged? Yes
Will Tariff points be counted? Yes
What Core Skills level is appropriate? Higher
Scottish Core Skills - ICT
Is achievement encouraged? Yes
Will Tariff points be counted? Yes
What Core Skills level is appropriate? Higher
Scottish Core Skills - Problem Solving
Is achievement encouraged? Yes
Will Tariff points be counted? Yes
What Core Skills level is appropriate? Higher
Scottish Core Skills - Working with Others
Is achievement encouraged? Yes
Will Tariff points be counted? Yes
What Core Skills level is appropriate? Higher
Scottish Framework - Advanced Higher
Additional information Interview by Workshop
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 260 tariff points
Scottish Framework - Credit Standard Grade (Grades 1 & 2)
Acceptability Not acceptable
Scottish Framework - Higher
Additional information Interview by Workshop
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Scottish Framework - Intermediate 2
Acceptability Not acceptable
Scottish National Certificate
Acceptability Not acceptable
Ungraded Higher
Acceptability Not acceptable
GCSE/SQA Standard Grade
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? GCSE Grade C in Maths and English
English, Welsh and Northern Irish points
Volume and depth of study (GCE A level or equivalent)
Minimum number required 2
Number preferred 3
Tariff Score
Range of points in conditional offers 260
Minimum points required from qualifications with the volume and depth of A level or equivalent 260
Specific requirements
Specific subject, award and score/grade requirements Interview by Workshop
Scottish points
Tariff Score
Range of points in conditional offers 260
Grades (if tariff not used)
Scottish Higher grade range including Theatre / Drama or evidence of study participation
Scottish Advanced Higher grade range including Theatre / Drama or evidence of study participation
Advanced Diploma
Which ASL Subjects/Points/Grades are required for entry 260 tariff points
Additional requirements for entry Interview by Workshop
Tariff Score
Range of points in conditional offers 260 - 260
Progression Diploma
Acceptability Not accepted
Tariff Score
Range of points in conditional offers 260 - 260
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma (Core plus Practical Learning)
Acceptability Y
Additional information Interview by Workshop