Edna Manley College Visual and Performing Arts
Evidence of your educational background.
If you are applying for any of the Degree Programmes (Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts and Associate of Arts) at the Schools of the Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, Music and Arts Management and Humanities, (AA, BFA, BAE, BM, BME, BA Arts Management, BA Drama in Education and BA Dance Education), the minimum requirements are:
Five (5) subjects at the General Proficiency Level, in any of the following combinations:
Subject Requirements:
* English Language is mandatory for all applicants to the Degree and Certificate Programmes.
** English Literature at the CXC or CAPE Level is an asset for applicants to the School of Drama.
NB. You will also need to prepare for an audition and portfolio assessment. View information about the audition and portfolio assessment requirements in our Admissions Process section.
Certificate Programmes
If you are applying for any of the Certificate Programmes in Visual Arts, Dance Performance and Music, a minimum of two (2) CXC/CSEC subjects at the General Proficiency Level grades 1, 2, or 3 (Grade 3 will be allowed after 1998).
Applicants to the Certificate in Music Programme must attain, on Principal Instrument, a minimum level of ABRSM Grade V or equivalent and a minimum level of ABRSM Grade V Theory or equivalent, in addition to the matriculation requirements stated above.
* English Language is mandatory for all applicants to the Certificate Programmes.
In addition to meeting similar educational requirements to that of our local students, international students are required to:
Registration forms are also available at the Registry Department. If you apply online, all required documents must still be submitted to the Registry for verification. Application for admission to the EMCVPA should be completed in duplicate and returned, with the supporting documents and application fee to:
Email (Subject: Application Semester I):
registry@emc.edu.jm
or
The Registry Department,
Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts,
1 Arthur Wint Drive,
Kingston 5.
At the EMCVPA we offer you various ways to finance your tuition.
Semester Payment Plan
Students can benefit from a tuition payment plan where tuition fees can be paid in two (2) installments of 50% at the beginning of each semester. This plan attracts a tuition installment fee.
Scholarship & Bursaries
Scholarships are available for registered students who are Jamaican nationals and have successfully completed at least one year of study at the College with a minimum B average. View list of available Scholarships
Each student is to review and select a payment option that is best suitable to him/her. Once selected, the student will be held liable for such fees.
Below are the fee payment options available.
Tuition for the EMCVPA are set by the Ministry of Education, Jamaica. However, students should budget for an annual minimum 10% increase of tuition fees. Personal expenses are estimated. Therefore the costs listed under Expenses and Fees are the College’s best estimate at the time of
publication. Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.