Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What courses
does RACL offer?
We offer a range of undergraduate American liberal arts
education courses, please click on each title for more
information:
Undergraduate Courses
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Does RACL provide
scholarships?
The Regent's American College London is part of the Regent’s
College GBP£1 Million Financial Assistance Scheme.
Several awards are available to students with high academic
achievement. Students who wish to be considered for the awards must
submit a letter at the same time as their
application to the college stating why they wish to be considered
and what contribution they feel they will make to the college
community.
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Merit Awards
Merit Awards are open to students who have
outstanding school records of achievement, as evidenced by
GPAs/examination result. A merit award for students with a strong
academic potential. Worth: Up to half the total tuition fees per
semester.
Note: Students awarded GBP £850 or more will be required to work
5 hours a week in the Admissions Office.
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Work/Study Awards
Work/Study Awards are open to students who have
outstanding school records of achievement, as evidenced by
GPAs/examination results. A task-based award, whereby the holders
are required to work a specified number of hours per week (normally
10 hours, up to a maximum of 20 hours) during term time in a
particular department of the college in return for partial
remission of tuition fees. This way the holder will benefit by
gaining valuable professional experience before graduating.
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Media Communications Scholarships
Media Communication Scholarships are open to
undergraduate sophomore or junior Media Communications students
demonstrating a strong academic record at either Regent's American
College London or a previous institution.
Candidates submit an article or feature on a
pre-set topic. A task-based award, whereby the holder assumes
general editorial responsibility for the campus journal and agrees
to provide significant editorial content for the duration of the
scholarship. Worth: Up to half the total tuition fees per
semester.
Note: All scholarships are subject to the holder
maintaining a cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) of at least 3.0
throughout the degree program.
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Can I transfer
credits to the RACL undergraduate programmes?
Students may apply to transfer credit from other regionally or
nationally accredited institutions.
If you would like to transfer to Regent's American College
London and have completed fewer than 30 credit hours or equivalent
at your current institution we will need your official High School
transcript in addition to your current undergraduate transcript. If
you have completed 30 or more credit hours, or equivalent, we only
require your official undergraduate transcripts. Transfer
applicants must complete their applications by sending all the
other materials required from freshman applicants.
Once we have received your complete application, and if you have
been accepted for admission, we will advise you on the number of
credits you will be able to transfer towards your degree at
Regent's American College London. Normally, only courses
successfully completed with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above at
another accredited university or college, and considered
appropriate, will be considered for transfer credit.
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Associate Degree Holders
Students who hold an Associate degree from a recognised
institution and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 will be able to gain 64
credits against a 128 credit degree and complete in 2 years.
To arrange an individual appointment for advice on courses and a
campus tour, please contact the Admissions Officer (details above).
If you would like to arrange a group visit, including a talk and a
tour, contact the External Relations Officer:
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If
English is not my mother tongue, do I need to take an English
test?
Students whose mother tongue is not English must provide
evidence of their English proficiency.
We accept the IELTS exam with a score of 6.0, the TOEFL test
with a score of 213 (computer-based test) or 79 (internet-based
test). The TOEFL institution code for RACL is 2487. We also accept
the Cambridge Advanced English and Cambridge Proficiency
certificates with a grade of A-C.
Instances when proof of English proficiency may not be
required:
- The last three years of the students education were in
English
- The student passed the GCSE/IGCSE English exam with a C
- The student scored a 5 in the IB English HL exam
- The student passed the Slutbetyg English C course with a
VG/MVG
We offer a free on-campus English diagnostic test every Friday,
please contact
us to book an appointment.
* We reserve the right to request an English proficiency
certificate at our discretion.
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What are
the RACL entry requirements?
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How do I apply?
We accept online or paper applications.
To apply online, please click here.
To request a prospectus with an application form, please click
here.
We require the following supporting application documents, which
can be sent to us by post, email or fax:
- Original (or certified true copies) of all secondary and
post-secondary transcripts in the original language. Official
translations must accompany all documentation not written in the
English language.
- Two official letters of recommendation, at least one of which
must be academic from your current/last institution.
- A 300-500 word essay on a topic of your choice.
- English language certificates (IELTS 6.0 TOEFL 79 IBT/213
Computer based)*
- Two passport sized photographs
- A photocopy of your passport
* This requirement may be waived if:
- The last three years of the students education were in
English
- The student passed the GCSE/IGCSE English exam with a C
- The student scored a 5 in the IB English HL exam
- The student passed the Slutbetyg English C course with a
VG
- A Cambridge Advanced Certificate of grade A-C
* We reserve the right to request an English proficiency
certificate at our discretion.
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What is the cost of
living in London?
We advise that you budget for a minimum of £800 per month for
living expenses.
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What are the RACL
tuition fees?
Regent's American College London is a private school. All
students pay the same tuition fees, regardless of nationality.
The following course fees are for degree
seeking students only.
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Course Fees for Degree Seeking Students (in £
GBP)
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Jan 10
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Sept 10
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Full Yearly tuition fee
(8 -12 course units)
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£11,700
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£12,170
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Tuition fee per semester
(4 – 6 course units)
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£5,850
|
£6,085
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Summer session classes
Per credit hour
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£410
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£425
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Registration Fee
Non-refundable, payable once only*
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£350
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£350
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Non-EU advance deposit
Non-refundable, payable once only*
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£700
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£700
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Alumni Fee
Payable once only for life membership
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£300
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£300
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Do I need a visa to study at RACL London?
All non-EU and non-EEA students must obtain a UK student visa
prior to arriving in the UK. Please click here
for more information and visa application forms.
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What is the application deadline?
We operate on a rolling admissions basis and we do not have
application deadlines. All students are advised to make an
application at least two months before the start date.
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Is RACL
accredited?
RACL degrees are awarded by Webster University, St. Louis,
USA.
Webster University is accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission of the North Central
Association of Schools and Colleges
The accreditation, which was awarded in 1925, includes both the
undergraduate and graduate levels at all locations where the
university offers academic programs. If you have any questions
about this accreditation, please contact:
The Higher Learning
Commission
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504
USA
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How long will it
take to get a response once I have applied?
We aim to respond to applications within 2 weeks of their
arrival.
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Did the college used to be called British American College
London?
Yes up to 2007 this college was called the British American
College London (you may have noticed we still have the domain name
www.bacl.ac.uk). The name was
changed to make it clearer about our location - and that we were
not a British college in American.
If you have a specific question which is not answered
here, please contact
us directly.
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Page last updated 5/11/2010