DISTANCE DEGREES IN
CONTEMPORARY VOICE
validated by
Calamus International University
in cooperation with
VIDLA
–
Vocalist International Distance Learning Academy
Our Contemporary
Voice programmes allow a student to obtain a Bachelor’s or Master’s
degree from Calamus International University concurrently with
studying for a UK diploma from VIDLA – Vocalist International
Distance Learning Academy.
Web
http://www.vidla.org Email: info@vidla.org
(All courses are
by distance learning but practical assignments may be set and
examined by audio or audiovisual performance recording. All courses
are for trained and experienced performers. Core course materials
are provided by VIDLA – see below.)
BA
Contemporary Voice – this degree is for
singers in popular (non-classical) styles, who already have some
further education and who would like to achieve a BA by taking
modules in contemporary singing and voicework, plus elective units
such as psychology of music, history of rock music and, if suitable,
some units from other categories. Most of the units available for
Contemporary Voice will be provided by VIDLA – see below.
The Calamus BA
is an advanced-entry qualification and applicants should have
sufficient prior credit equivalent to at least 50% of a degree. In
many cases this will come from completing a full-length VIDLA
diploma at a suitable level. If the student does not have
sufficient credit, extra work may be proposed either before or after
the core VIDLA components. On the other hand, if the student has
plenty of acceptable credit and a suitable background, the path to a
BA may be accelerated further, using a minimum number of modules,
especially if the student intends to continue to an MA.
MA
Contemporary Voice – this works similarly
to the BA advanced-entry programme, except that entrants will need
to have an acceptable BA or equivalent qualification (not
necessarily in music) plus adequate musical training and performance
experience. Prior credit transfer is more limited and is normally
restricted to recognised postgraduate music qualifications.
Ph.D. (Doctor
of Philosophy) in Contemporary Voice, by
research and dissertation. Entry requirement: an acceptable
Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree plus an acceptable qualification
in music or voice plus evidence of suitability through previous
achievements in composition, performance, teaching or scholarship.
Length of study
If a Calamus BA
or MA degree is to be completed concurrently with a VIDLA
qualification, then the registration period for the degree will be
the same as for the relevant VIDLA diploma, as follows:
VIDLA Diploma - 12 months
VIDLA Professional Diploma – 18 months
VIDLA Higher Diploma - 24 months
The length of
registration for the Ph.D. by research and dissertation is normally
18 months in the first instance, after which extensions are offered
on a semester (6-monthly ) basis. This scheme allows people who
have already completed advanced work on their own towards their
chosen project to finish their degrees in reasonable time and at
reasonable expense without being tied to a minimum-length academic
timetable of several years. On the other hand, people who do need
longer or who are just starting their research can register for
longer periods as necessary.
In the case of
dual BA/MA registration with accelerated completion of the BA mainly
via transfer credit plus appropriate Calamus and/or VIDLA modules,
the exact registration period will vary in each case and you will
receive further advice on application. If you have extensive
previous qualifications and are taking a longer VIDLA course, this
dual degree plan might be the option you wish to consider,
especially as it provides considerable savings on degree
registration fees.
How to Apply
If you are
applying for a VIDLA diploma, please apply direct to VIDLA (see
below for contact details.)
If you are
applying for a VIDLA qualification and concurrent degree, please
apply to VIDLA and also contact Calamus Extension College Ltd.
If you are
applying for a degree only (BA. MA or PhD), please contact Calamus
Extension College Ltd.
You will be sent
the appropriate application form(s) and instructions as to what
other material to provide.
Tuition
fees for degree courses
These fees are
payable in addition to any fees to VIDLA for the relevant diploma(s)
We are registering VIDLA students for concurrent
Calamus International University degrees (BA or MA) for a single fee
of GBP 650 that is due at the time of your registration with VIDLA.
(Please note
that it is only possible to offer the concurrent degree subject to
registration with Calamus and fee payment to Calamus at the outset.
Otherwise additional work may be required and the fee will be the
normal Calamus degree fee which at the present time is GBP 1,345.50 for
full payment at enrolment.)
If you are doing
a VIDLA qualification and registering at the same time for the
Calamus dual BA/MA programme, the fee payable to Calamus at the
outset is GBP 950.
The fee for a
Calamus PhD programme is GBP 1,345.50 payable in full at enrolment.
A modular
payment scheme is available for the Calamus PhD. The modular fee,
payable over 10 months, is GBP 1495. This is not a credit
agreement as each payment represents a nominal period of study and
payments can be cancelled at any time without any debt and without
any further payments being due.
For
international currency conversions, please see
www.xe.com
Calamus can
accept PayPal and Google Checkout which can be used to pay by credit
or debit card on-line. We also accept UK personal cheques and UK or
foreign bank transfers. Euro cheques are accepted subject to an
extra charge of 20 Euro for handling, currency conversion and bank
charges. Please ask for a quotation in Euros if necessary.
If you have
difficulty using any of the above payment methods, please contact us
for advice. Certain payment methods may not be available for
applicants in certain countries.
Who’s Who
You will find
below a brief guide to the three participating institutions and what
they do, and where you can get further information.
VIDLA
VIDLA – Vocalist International Distance Learning
Academy,
offers training of singers and singing teachers in the Contemporary
(non-classical) field by flexible (distance) learning. Certificates
and various grades of Diploma are offered, plus single units for
occasional study or as part of other programmes.
VIDLA is a UK company and all of
its certificates and diplomas are UK qualifications. Its courses
have been approved by the accreditation process of V-TASS, the Vocal
Training Association, which is a UK private members’ association.
Other forms of accreditation are being explored.
For further information,
including fees, please see the VIDLA website at
http://www.vidla.org
Email:
info@vidla.org
Correspondence address:
Vocalist International Distance Learning
Academy
Dalton House,
60, Windsor Avenue,
London
SW19 2RR
U.K.
Telephone
number (24 hour voicemail) 0871 662 9188
Calamus
Extension College Ltd.
Calamus
Extension College Ltd. is a private UK educational company that
provides tutoring and administrative support for distance degree
courses validated and awarded by Calamus International University,
which is a non-UK university (see below). Calamus Extension College
Ltd. also offers certain diplomas, mainly for the overseas market
via local partner colleges abroad. Enrolment for Calamus
International University distance learning courses is normally via
Calamus Extension College Ltd. (However, Calamus Extension College
Limited does not itself award any degrees).
Calamus International
University
Calamus
International University is a private global distance learning
university founded in the British West Indies in 2001 and currently
registered in the Republic of Vanuatu, in the Pacific. Calamus
International University degrees are not UK degrees and are not
accredited by any government-recognised agency. Most Calamus
International University students are self-employed professionals or
business owners who appreciate a non-traditional and more flexible
approach to earning a degree by distance learning.
Applications
for Calamus International University distance learning degrees are
handled by Calamus Extension College Ltd.
Website and contact
details
The Calamus
website, giving information about Calamus Extension College Ltd. and
Calamus International University, is at
www.unicalamus.org
Please email
info@unicalamus.org regarding applications, enquiries and all
student matters.
Application
forms for Calamus International University degrees, as well as
other literature, may be downloaded from
www.unicalamus.org/downloads.htm or email
info@unicalamus.org for assistance.
Postal address:
Calamus Extension College Ltd.
27 Old Gloucester Street
London WC1N 3XX
United Kingdom
Tel. 0207 748 3134
Fax 0207 748 3126
Notes
This leaflet should be read
in conjunction with the prospectus of Calamus Extension College Ltd.
(incorporating information on Calamus International University).
Errors and omissions excepted. Fees and other details in this
brochure are subject to change at any time.
Further advice
Further advice
is available on enquiry. For best advice, please send us a copy of
your curriculum vitae or resume with details of all qualifications
and training and your career so far as a vocalist or vocal coach.
To see our prospectus and course
unit list, and also to download an application form, please go to
www.unicalamus.org/downloads.htm
To see our tuition fees on-line
please go to
www.unicalmus.org/tuition.htm
(please note that due to the
economic situation, tuition fees have been reduced greatly and are
now much more affordable)
If you have any
queries please contact us, preferably by email on
info@unicalamus.org
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