ABB-BCC?????

HiI know this is going to be in the wrong room but i cant work out how to get to th others:PI was finding out more about doing a degree in Drama at a university in England when i came accross the following entry requirements:We normally require three good A level passes, but the current offer of ABB-BCC may be adjusted according to your background and experience. One of your A Levels should normally be among the following subjects: a foreign language, English, Classical Studies, History, Art or Art History, Music, Theatre Studies. We also welcome applications from mature candidates with alternative qualifications, those with relevant professional experience, and those who wish to defer their entry for a year.Does anyone know what ABB-BBC even is, is it like TEE or something?? So that would mean 3 A levels in your TEE maybe???Im just clutching at straws here.Let me know if you know more.Catherine McStravick

Catherine try rec.arts.theatre.mis newsgroup on your server and post a question or try www.uktw.co.uk (uk theatre web site) and put it to their discussion area.This is from the Royal Scottish Acedemy, it does not answer your question?I hope this will HELP!!!!BA (Acting)Full-time Course3 yearsAccredited by the National Council for Drama TrainingInternational ApplicantsOverseas Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to give evidence of proficiency in English. Level 7.5 of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) will be required of allapplicants to the BA (Acting) course.Overseas Applicants to the BA(Acting) course are not normally asked to attend for interview but it is agreat adavantage if they are able to do so. If they are unable to attend, they must submit a VHS video cassette of themselves performing one speech from a play by William Shakespeareand one from a play of their own choice.International Applicants : FeesAll overseas candidates must produce proof of ability to meet fees and maintenance requirements before acceptance for any course.International Applicants : Registration FeeThis fee is required at the time of application and is non-refundable .Payment must be made in sterling.50 for application to two courses in the School of DramaInternational Applicants : Annual FeeFinancial information can quickly become outdated and prospectiveoverseas students should enquire about current fee levels at the time of application. The fees for full-time courses in 1998/9 are:CourseAll undergraduate courses8520These figures are given for guidance only. Overseas students are required to pay their fees in sterling, anually in advance. The full regulationsregarding the payment of fees can be obtained from the Registrar.Undergraduate students who are, or whose parents are, EU nationals may be eligable for an award from the Students Awards Agency Scotland.You should consult the Registrar if you think you are in this category.> Hi> I know this is going to be in the wrong room but i cant work> out how to get to th others:P> I was finding out more about doing a degree in Drama at a university> in England when i came accross the following entry requirements:> We normally require three good A level passes, but the current> offer of ABB-BCC may be adjusted according to your background and> experience. One of your A Levels should normally be among the following> subjects: a foreign language, English, Classical Studies, History,> Art or Art History, Music, Theatre Studies. We also welcome applications> from mature candidates with alternative qualifications, those with> relevant professional experience, and those who wish to defer their> entry for a year.> Does anyone know what ABB-BBC even is, is it like TEE or something??> So that would mean 3 A levels in your TEE maybe???Im just clutching> at straws here.> Let me know if you know more.> Catherine McStravick>

hi there...well, having just finished a course in Drama over here in the UK, I should know what Im talking about. I think what your question is asking is what do ABB-BCC stand for. These are the grades for A-Levels. The grades go from A-F, A being the highest. What it is saying is that in the 3 subjects that you do in school here in the UK (this is usally the case), the grades must range from ABB-BCC, i.e. an A in one, a B in another and one other grade. There is good flexibility within UK universities, particularly the arts. I was offered BBB and I got BBC (this was in English, Theatre Studies and Classics) - not bad for someone that hardly did any work...lol!What I would state though is this. Degrees are not Acting Schools. There is a big difference. At University you study different genres, writers, styles of theatre. There is very little work on 'acting' as a tool. This is what Drama School is for. If you are looking for an all round course, that involves ALL aspects of theatre (ie set, lights construction, sound) and the more 'academic' side (eg Classical, Shakespeare - subjects in which you would write an essay), then I STRONGLY recommend the University of Kent at Canterbury. This is where I have just graduated from. IT covers all aspects and is very useful. It is aklso unique in that it is a 4 year course, rather than the usual 3. This is because the final year allows you to concentrate on one field of theatre, and sets you up for professions. My year, for example, were given the option of Radio Drama, Devising, Design and Directing. I chose directing and this was fantastic. I was to direct a play a term (3 plays), the later 2 being available to a paying audience and around an hour long. The final show was also in a professional theatre. This has really set me up for the directing world, so if there are any companies that need a young, individual, maverick director, my email around here somewhere.....lmao....but seriously.....*s*....I hope that this helps. The web page for UKC is ukc.ac.uk if you need anymore help, please feel free to contact me.....cheersdan jeffries

As I understand it, the secondary school exam system in the UK has A-levels, which are TEE level exams that you do to get into University (short for Advanced Level, I think - the A doesn't refer to the grade you get) and O-levels (short for Ordinary Level, I think).Link this info with the reply from Dan Jeffries and I think that should answer your question. Hope so anyway.Rod> Hi> I know this is going to be in the wrong room but i cant work> out how to get to th others:P> I was finding out more about doing a degree in Drama at a university> in England when i came accross the following entry requirements:> We normally require three good A level passes, but the current> offer of ABB-BCC may be adjusted according to your background and> experience. One of your A Levels should normally be among the following> subjects: a foreign language, English, Classical Studies, History,> Art or Art History, Music, Theatre Studies. We also welcome applications> from mature candidates with alternative qualifications, those with> relevant professional experience, and those who wish to defer their> entry for a year.> Does anyone know what ABB-BBC even is, is it like TEE or something??> So that would mean 3 A levels in your TEE maybe???Im just clutching> at straws here.> Let me know if you know more.> Catherine McStravick>