Offer Holder Hub

Offer Holder Hub

Congratulations on your offer and welcome to the Royal College of Art community. This is where you'll find all the information you need to accept your offer for the year 2025/26.

Accepting your offer

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Accepting your offer

We'll send you an official offer letter by email with the details and conditions of your offer.

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Funding and scholarships

Get advice on your options, including RCA scholarships and external funding sources.

English language requirements

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Language requirements

If you're not a national of a majority English-speaking country, you'll need to prove a reasonable knowledge of the English language to complete enrolment.

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English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

We offer two intensive online pre-sessional courses to help you prepare for your programme and give you the confidence you need to communicate at the required academic level.

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) - Pre-sessional Courses

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) webinar

Watch our latest webinar which gives an introduction to the EAP Pre-Sessional courses available for the 2025-26 intake.

Getting started

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Student Visas

Get information on who needs a Student Visa, how to apply, and general guidance on immigration and visas.

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Enrolment

Once you've accepted your offer, the next step is to enroll. Enrolment will begin in early August 2025, and we'll provide more details in the months ahead.

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Before you arrive

Before term begins, we'll send you a reading list and details a full list of pre-arrival tasks.

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Accommodation in London

Studying at the RCA gives you the opportunity to live in the heart of a city renowned for its creativity, culture, and inspiration

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Moving to the UK

Prepare for your new life in London with our handy checklist of practical tips and advice.

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Planning your budget

Get practical information on the cost of living and the best ways to save money.

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Programme Specifications

Our programme specifications define the philosophy, educational aims and outcomes of each programme for the Academic Year.

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Accessibility

We've partnered with AccessAble to provide detailed accessibility information to all our students, staff and visitors. 

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Open Events

Learn more about what to expect from studying at the RCA. Join us on-campus, online, across the UK and abroad.

Student Support

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Student Support team

Our Student Support team offers advice, information and support to all RCA students and offer-holders.

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Student wellbeing

Get advice and information about living and studying in London, life at the College, and support available to you as a student.

Where will the RCA take you?

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