International Students
AUDITIONS
First round BA Performance and MA performance auditions will take place in-person, however for international candidates the option of an online audition is available.
For full details about auditions, please click here.
INTERVIEWS
Interviews are conducted for MA Creative Producing, MA Musical Direction, MA Theatre for Community and Education, MA Site-Specific Theatre Practice, MA Theatre Directing and all Production Arts courses.
All Production Arts candidates will take part in a first-round interview with senior course tutors, at which you will discuss your interests, influences and production arts experience. You will be required to submit examples of work. This will be either online or, if possible, at Mountview with the opportunity to meet staff and students and tour our building and theatres.
MA Site Specific Theatre Practice and MA Community and Education candidates will take part in an online or in-person interview with the course leader at which you will discuss your interests, influences and previous experience. You may be required to submit a portfolio of work.
MA Creative Producing, MA Musical Direction and MA Theatre Directing candidates will take part in an interview with the course leader at which you will discuss your interests, influences and previous experience. This will take place in-person at Mountview, or for international candidates the option of an online interview is available.
International Applicants
Student Visa
Mountview is a truly international school and regularly welcomes applicants from over 60 countries.
Unless you are a UK or Irish citizen, you will normally need a Student visa to study in the UK.
Applications must be made online at GOV.UK and students can apply up to six months before their course starts.
Further information on applying for a Student visa can be found on the UK Government website.
If you will require a study visa, we strongly recommend applying as early as possible. The visa application process can take several weeks or even months depending on individual circumstances and the time of year. We advise submitting your application at least two months before your course start date to ensure there is sufficient time to receive a visa decision. Applying early will help avoid any delays that may impact your ability to start the course on time.
You may need to prove your knowledge of English by passing a secure English language test (SELT). This must be demonstrated by passing a Secure English Language Test (SELT) from an approved provider or having a GCSE, A level, Scottish National Qualification level 4 or 5, Scottish Higher or Advanced Higher in English, gained through study at a UK school that they began when they were under 18.
Please find the list of approved tests below:
If you are in the UK
You can only take a SELT with one of the following providers:
- LanguageCert
- Pearson
- Trinity College London
- IELTS SELT Consortium
If you are outside of the UK
You can only take a SELT with one of the following providers:
- LanguageCert
- Pearson
- PSI Services (UK) Ltd – Skills for English (UKVI)
- IELTS SELT Consortium
Mountview can never guarantee a student will be successful in securing a student visa, however we will do our best to support you through the process. If you have any questions on the process, please email admissions@mountview.org.uk
For more information please visit the UK Government Website.
Fees and Funding
Course fee rates for UK and Republic of Ireland residents and for international students are published on the relevant course page of this website. EU students who do not hold UK pre-settled or settled status will be charged the international fee rate.
Applicants are required to have a clear idea of how they would finance their training at Mountview prior to attending an audition. We strongly advise applicants to research funding options available to them as soon as possible should they wish to pursue training in the UK.
The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) is able to provide information and advice on visa and funding options for international students studying in the UK.
Please note that at this stage Mountview does not currently accept Federal Student Aid funding.
Any international applicants who have questions regarding applications, eligibility for study and securing a Visa for study should contact Mountview’s Registry Manager: admissions@mountview.org.uk