Getting a degree without A-levels?

Most university courses are degree level and the universities have a common entry requirement for at least 1 A level or BTec, but usually 2 A levels. For instance, Bridgend offers a Foundation Degree in Creative Industries (Drama) for which they require one A level. Alternatively, for mature students you can apply and get in at the discretion of the course tutor. I expect that will mean considerable amateur theatre experience. Look at the UCAS website for other courses.

For RADA "you will need to demonstrate an intellectual, creative and practical ability to undertake degree level training".

You have to consider the knowledge that taking something like English or History A level will give you if you were asked to play a classic role or a historical character. So, although you don't want to take A levels or BTec, it might be your best way into a university course, where you will be competing for places against others who have qualifications.

Good luck!

Giving you information seems useless with your fixed attitude, but I'll try to be accurate. Here is how the Scottish Rite works, at least where I am. After becoming a 3rd Degree Mason you petition the Scottish Rite. Since many of the degrees are theatrical and involve quite a few people to put on (as well as costumes and props) they wait until there is a reasonably large group before doing them. One common way is called a Reunion- these usually take place over two days (often Friday night and a Saturday) and involves doing a series of degrees separated by breaks and a lunch, sometimes followed by dinner. You do NOT get all 32 degrees at once, you get a selection from the 14th to the 32nd, so that at the end of the reunion you are a 32nd Degree Mason. You are encouraged to come to further reunions (or travel to other places) to see the other degrees and learn the lessons. So, in a way, it's kind of a "Mass Initiation" though we're talking 12 to 20 candidates at most, hardly what I'd consider a massive crowd. As to not attending meetings, you can technically be a mason in good standing by paying your dues and nothing else- but as with most organizations being a member without participating is pointless- why join at all? If I can provide any more information, send me a private message.

Universities need to know that you're capable of academic study - A levels and equivalent are a good indicator of this, which is why they're the standard for entry.

A mature student without qualifications at this level will most likely be asked to complete an 'access course' at their local college before being admitted to a university course. The access course prepares you for university by teaching you skills such as essay writing as well as some subject knowledge about what you want to study at uni.

If you do some other professional qualifications, these can be counted towards the entry requirements too - for example, ABRSM grade 8 theory and grade 8 on an instrument is considered equivalent to an A level in music

you would need to check with the admissions office of the particular university you want to go to - syllabuses and websites will probably mention only A level requirements, so you'll need to pick up the phone and discuss it with them

It will depend on the Drama School you want to go to. Some with be more strict than others about their entry criteria. However, there is no sense going to any drama school no one has heard of. By no one, I mean employers who hire real actors and pay actual money instead of just hobby actors.

You can start with diplomas. Some uni will take you on with a diploma.

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