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About our Postgraduate Progammes:
The Postgraduate programmes are one-year (full-time) programmes designed to prepare candidates for careers in their desired field of study. For this purpose, innovative courses on contemporary issues are taught, opportunity for practical application is fostered, and seminars are conducted by leading guest speakers. These complementing and supporting elements combine to create a learning opportunity that is profoundly challenging and awakening.
Location:
Richmond’s Postgraduate programmes are based at our Kensington campus, a vibrant area of central London, providing easy access to the Capital’s arts, cultural, political, and business sectors – especially valuable for the workplace internships which are an integral element of the Postgraduate programmes.
Accreditation:
Postgraduate students at Richmond will study for either an MBA or a Master of Arts degree. Richmond is Accredited in the US by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Richmond is also registered in the US as a not-for-profit corporation.
- UK first degree with minimum second class honours (2.2)
- US Degree with a minimum CGPA of between 2.5 and 3.0
- or international equivalent.
The University accepts a wide range of international undergraduate degree award qualifications.
English Language Requirements
The University is committed to support candidates to further develop their English language skills to succeed in our academic programs.
Postgraduate:
A minimum of 5.5 IELTS (or TOEFL equivalent) is required for admission.
Applicants with 5.5 IELTS should have minimum 3.0 GPA for entry and participate in an English foundation program or co-sessional while enrolled.
Applicants with 6.0 IELTS should have a minimum 2.5 GPA for entry and participate in an English support program while enrolled.
Applicants with 6.5 IELTS and above should have a minimum of 2.5 GPA for entry.
English Language Tests
| Qualification | Postgraduate (with English Foundation/ Co-Sessional) | Postgraduate (with English support) | Postgraduate |
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 with 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing
GPA Score – 3.0 |
6.0 with 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing
GPA Score – 2.5 |
6.5 with 6.0 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing
GPA Score – 2.5 |
| Duration | 2 years | 1-2 years | 1 year |
| Qualification | Postgraduate (with English Foundation/ Co-Sessional) | Postgraduate (with English support) | Postgraduate |
| TOEFL IBT | 72 with 17 Listening, 18 in Reading, 17 Writing, 20 Speaking | 80 with 19 Listening, 20 in Reading, 19 Writing, 22 Speaking | 87 with 21 Listening, 22 in Reading, 21 Writing, 21 Speaking |
| Pearson Test of English | 51 with 51 in each component | 58 with 51 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing | 62 with 60 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing |
| First, Advanced, Proficiency – taken after January 2015 | 162 overall (no less than 162 in each component) | 169 overall (no less than 162 in each component) | 176 overall (no less than 169 in each component) |
| Cambridge First: Advantage, Proficiency – taken before January 2015 | Cambridge First: Grade B overall (no less than B in any component) | Cambridge First: Grade A (no less than A in any component) | Cambridge First: Grade A (no less than A in any component) |
| Cambridge Advanced: Grade C (no less than C in any component) | Cambridge Advanced: Grade C (no less than C in any component) | Cambridge Advanced: Grade C (no less than C in any component) | |
| Cambridge Proficiency: Level C1 certificate | Cambridge Proficiency: Level C1 Certificate (no less than C1 in any component) | Cambridge Proficiency: Level C1 Certificate (no less than C1 in any component) | |
| Duration | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years |
Applicants who are not native speakers of English are required to demonstrate the required level their English Language proficiency indicated below. There are a number of ways this can be achieved.
- A valid (in date) recognised English Language Test required of those who require a Tier 4 Student Visa (Programmes longer than 6 months in duration) to study in the UK*
- The European Qualifications listed below if you are UK, EU and EEA Citizen
- Nationals from a Majority English Speaking Country* as defined by the UKVI, are not required to provide proof English as Foreign Language proficiency
- Completion of an undergraduate programme in the UK
Majority English-speaking countries are defined as follows: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom and USA.
Please submit the following items to be considered for one of our Postgraduate Programmes:
- A completed Postgraduate Application for Admissions form.
- A personal statement
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- Proof of bachelor’s degree (via transcripts)
- Official/Certified Transcripts of all undergraduate workFor applicants who have attended non-U.S. universities:
- Please submit certified copies of all grades (including courses taken), diplomas, certificates of programme completion, and any end-of-program or end-of-year examination results.
- If the transcripts are not in English, official translation will be required.
- English Language Test Results:
Additional Information:
- A GRE test score is not required from applicants but will be considered
- Any professional experience and other evidence of commitment to the subject area are considered in order to provide a broader picture of an applicant’s suitability to the programme.
- It is also encouraged to submit a Sample of Academic Writing (must be academically cited; 8-20 pages and/or 2,000-5,000 typed words), though please note this is not required.
Spring 2020:
– If you require a visa to study in the UK then we strongly suggest that you submit your application and supporting documents to us by 1st November 2019. Applications for spring entry received after this date, may still be considered but this will depend on your individual circumstances.
– If you do not require a visa to study in the UK, then we suggest you submit your application and supporting documents by 1st December 2019.
Our Postgraduate Spring start date is Friday 10th January 2020.
Admissions Policy
The admissions process is a multi-step team approach. Typically, applications are reviewed by the Postgraduate Applications Review Committee which consists of the Programme Director and the Head of Admissions. These parties will be responsible for deciding upon all matters pertaining to this area.
Applications are reviewed holistically. Applications are not eliminated for admission based on test scores, nationality, gender, ethnicity or other factors. Each criterion is considered to provide a holistic picture of an applicant’s qualifications. This process allows the committee to select those candidates most likely to be successful in our Programmes.
Privacy and Security of Student Information
Richmond takes the privacy and security of our prospective students seriously and therefore we would prefer to discuss details of your application and enrolment with you directly rather than with parents, relatives or friends. In exceptional circumstances we may talk to a third party about your application but we will need your permission before we do this so that we are compliant with UK and US Data Protection Laws.
If you need us to talk to a nominated third party on your behalf then please complete and return this form.
Permission to discuss Application with Third Party
Please feel free to contact your Office of Admissions (as outlined opposite) if you have any questions about the status of your application.
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