Information for offer holders
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Welcome to our Offer Holder Hub where you’ll find all the supporting information you need to accept your offer at the Royal College of Art for Academic Year 2024/25.
Congratulations on your RCA offer! Every year competition to join the RCA is extremely high. We hope you feel proud of this momentous achievement.
Welcome to the Offer Holder Hub.
Studying at the RCA is the starting point for the world's creative leaders and we can’t wait to welcome you to our vibrant and inspiring community.
The process for accepting your offer is simple and is outlined across two key documents.
Firstly, you’ll have received your Offer Holder Letter which will provide you with both the details and conditions of your offer.
Secondly, you’ll now have access to your Offer Holder Pack where you will find step-by-step instructions on accepting your offer.
Download:
- Offer Holder Pack: Home (PDF) or a plain text version of the pack (.docx)
- Offer Holder Pack: International (PDF) or a plain text version of the pack (.docx)
The steps detailed include:
- Formally accepting your offer
- Paying your deposit to reserve your place
- Uploading your documents
- Input your CAS Information (International students only)
- Pay your fees
Accepting your offer
You will have received your official offer letter by email from the RCA Admissions mailbox and will be titled “Royal College of Art: Offer Notification – 2024 Entry”. Please read the offer carefully before making your decision.
If you have not yet received it, please contact us at [email protected]
It’s important that you respond to your offer as soon as possible so we can reserve your place. Detailed instructions are in the Offer Holder Pack.
To get started, log into the portal using the username and password you set up when you made your application.
You can access the portal here.
You will be able to see your applications and their current status in the ‘My Applications’ section of the portal. This is where you can respond to your offer.
You can also visit Accepting an offer and enrolling webpage for more information.
Forms to complete
- CAS Number checklist – upload the completed form and supporting documents to the admissions portal
- Fees status questionnaire – email the completed form to [email protected]
- Confirmation of Previous qualifications – download the document and follow the instructions
Scholarships
Find out more information about RCA scholarships and awards on offer as well as other advice to fund your studies.
If you have already accepted an offer of an RCA scholarship but do not see this reflected in your fees invoice please be reassured that your account will be automatically updated with any fee amounts covered once the formal scholarship agreements have been issued and returned throughout August.
Getting ready to come to the UK

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It’s important that everything is ready for your arrival.
We’ve put together an essential checklist of things you’ll need to consider here, along with lots of useful information about your arrival in the UK.
The RCA subscribes to the fantastic University of London Housing Services (UoLHS), an expert organisation that supports students with all matters concerned with accommodation.
Simply register here so you can access all their services and events.
Contact [email protected] if you need help at any stage.
Student Visa Holders
If you are a student visa holder please note you will only be able to arrive in the UK after your visa application has been granted, and only from the start date of your student visa/entry clearance vignette.
It is not possible to travel to the UK while your visa application is still under consideration by the Home Office. If you arrive before the start date on your student visa or vignette you will have to leave the UK (and the Common Travel Area) and return after the start date in order for your visa to be 'activated'.
If you are unsure you can send a photo of your visa outcome letter or entry clearance vignette to [email protected]
Student Charter
At the College, we champion an environment of mutual respect, where inclusion is valued and respected, and where innovation, creativity and diversity can flourish.
Our Student Charter is our commitment between the members of our community (students, staff and visitors) and is underpinned by the RCA values which provide a framework for the way we work and operate together.

Sign-up to the Health Centre
Imperial College Health Centre
It’s important to look after your health while studying at the Royal College of Art. This year we have partnered with Imperial College Health Centre (ICHC) to offer all students NHS medical care services regardless of postcode or catchment area.
Once you are fully enrolled, and in the UK, you can register with the health centre using this quick online registration form. https://www.imperialcollegehealthcentre.co.uk/new-patients/
Imperial College Health Centre is within a short walkable distance from our Kensington campus. The team is well-versed in supporting and registering students from Imperial College and the Royal College of Music.
The practice provides a comprehensive, holistic, student-focused service, covering a range of health services delivered by a multidisciplinary team. An in-house psychology service is available too. Consultations can be face-to-face, via telephone, video and online to suit the needs of students
Glossary of Terms
Blended Learning - Learning that involves a combination of on-campus and online activities.
Briefings - A session that presents key information to students.
Contact hours - Scheduled staff-led time that encourages interaction and should allow opportunities for formal or informal feedback for learners.
Credits - Credits are awarded to a learner in recognition of the verified achievement of learning outcomes at a specified level. At the RCA one credit is equivalent to 10 notional learning hours. As such, a unit that involves 300 hours of learning will be assigned 30 credits. An RCA Master's degree involves 180 credits
Crit - Crits (short for ‘critique’ or ‘critical review’) are group reviews of student work, facilitated by staff.
Group Tutorial - A scheduled session between a group of students and staff to review academic progress.
Independent Research Project - A 60-credit concluding unit in which students engage in an extended period of independent research that results in the production of a major thesis/project that demonstrates intellectual engagement, technical skills and professional development.
Individual Tutorials - A one-to-one meeting between a student and a member of staff to review academic progress and direct them towards pastoral support where necessary.
Lectures - An educational talk given by academic staff and/or invited guests to an audience of students.
Learning Outcomes - Learning outcomes are statements of what a learner is expected to know and/or understand, and be able to demonstrate after completion of a process of learning.
Offsite Visits - An external visit delivered as part of the curriculum.
Projects - A task given to students as part of a unit of study.
Seminars - A group discussion led by a member of staff that focuses on a theme.
Study Hours - The overall amount of time that students commit to learning as part of a unit or programme of study. This includes both contact hours and self-directed learning.
Technical consultations - A scheduled session providing technical support for a specific student project. This is arranged by negotiation.
Technical Inductions - A session that enables students to use technical facilities safely and responsibly.
Technical Orientation - A session offering students an overview of a technical service and how to access it.
Technical Workshops - An interactive group session that focuses on the development of a particular technical process or skill.
Unit - A self-contained learning experience with an explicit set of aims, learning outcomes and assessment outcomes. Units will be either 15, 30 or 45 credits (with the exception of the 60-credit Independent Research Project).
Virtual Learning Environment - A digital platform that provides access to educational information, resources and activities.
Workshops - An interactive group session that focuses on the development of a particular process or skill.
RCA Admissions
If you're an international student, the best way to reach us is by contacting [email protected], or calling +44 (0)20 7590 4537. We are also reachable by Whatsapp: +44 07789 562 134
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