In addition to academic qualifications, students whose first
language is not English will need an English language qualification
acceptable to the college, which will indicate the ability to study
through the medium of English language.
We have indicated minimum levels below in IELTS, however the
college accepts a range of qualifications from around the world. A
full list of approved English language test can be found on the
UK Border Agency site.
Music
| Course |
Minimum Level Required |
| BMus Music |
Minimum overall score of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent (no lower than
5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking) |
| PG Diploma Music |
Minimum overall score of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent (no lower than
5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking) |
| MA Music |
Minimum overall score of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (no lower than
5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking) |
| MMus Music 1 year |
Minimum overall score of IELTS 7.0 or equivalent (no lower than
6.5 in reading and writing and no lower than 5.5 in listening and
speaking) |
| MMus Music 2 years |
Minimum overall score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent (no lower than
6.0 in reading and writing and no lower than 5.5 in listening and
speaking) |
| MPhil/PhD |
Minimum overall score of IELTS 7.0 or equivalent (no lower than
6.5 in reading and writing and no lower than 5.5 in listening and
speaking) |
Drama
| Course |
Minimum Level Required |
| BA (Hons) Acting |
Level of fluency in English language is required for actor
training and will be assessed at audition |
| BA (Hons) Stage Management |
Minimum overall score of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (no lower than
5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking) |
| BA (Hons) Theatre Design |
Minimum overall score of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent (no lower than
5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking) |
| MA Acting for Stage, Screen & Radio |
Level of fluency in English language is required for actor
training and will be assessed at audition |
| MA Arts Management |
Minimum overall score of IELTS 7.0 or equivalent (no lower than
6.5 in reading and writing and no lower than 5.5 in listening and
speaking) |
| MA Musical Theatre |
Level of fluency in English language is required for actor
training and will be assessed at audition |
| MA Scenic Art & Construction for Stage & Screen |
Minimum overall score of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent (no lower than
5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking) |
| MA Stage Management |
Minimum overall score of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (no lower than
5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking) |
| MA Theatre Design |
Minimum overall score of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent (no lower than
5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking) |
English Language Comparison Chart
| CEF Level |
IELTS |
TOEFL
IBT |
| C2 |
Listening: 8.5
Speaking: 8.5
Writing: 8.5
Reading: 8.5 |
|
| C1 |
Listening: 7.0
Speaking: 7.0
Writing: 7.0
Reading: 7.0 |
Listening: 22
Speaking: 25
Writing: 24
Reading: 24 |
| B2 |
Listening: 5.5
Speaking: 5.5
Writing: 5.5
Reading: 5.5 |
Listening: 17
Speaking: 20
Writing: 17
Reading: 18 |
| B1 |
Listening: 4.0
Speaking: 4.0
Writing: 4.0
Reading: 4.0 |
Listening: 9
Speaking: 16
Writing: 13
Reading: 4 |
Conditional Offers
If you are succesful at audition you will be given a conditional
offer. These conditions will include a minimum IELTS score (or
equivalent) that you MUST achieve for entry onto
your chosen course. This will be written on your offer letter.
If you achieve the IELTS score written on your offer letter,
with all components of reading, writing, listening and speaking
being at least IELTS 5.5, then you will receive your Confirmation
of Acceptance to Study (CAS) from us by email at the end of
May.
OR
If you achieve your overall IELTS score (or equivalent), but
have lower than a 5.5 in reading, writing, listening or speaking,
then you will be required to complete the pre-sessional English
language course.
OR
If you have NOT achieved the IELTS score but have only missed
this score by 0.5 IELTS points you will be required to complete the
pre-sessional English language course.
If you have achieved less than these results please contact us
immediately.
Pre-sessional English Language Course
The pre-sessional English course runs for 8 weeks (July 16 to
September 7, 2012) and aims to increase your IELTS score by 0.5
points before the start of the academic year in late September. The
music pre-sessional English language course consists of:
- English language improvement (grammar and vocabulary, including
written and spoken styles)
- Use of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in an
academic context
- Reading, reformulating and adopting a critical position to an
idea and/or construction of texts
- Pronunciation
- Planning, drafting and editing
- Giving oral presentations and dealing with questions.
- Acculturation and orientation
- English for music
- Listening to lectures/talks on music-related topics and taking
notes for follow-up discussion and personal instrument
practice.
English Language Support
Academic English, English for music studies and study skills
courses and tutorials are offered to students from September to
April each year.