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What gradesdo I need?AccreditationWhat abouttuition fees?Academic RequirementsEvery undergraduatestudent will first enter theLiberal Arts programmebefore specialising. As suchthe entry requirements forall undergraduate programmesat Richmond are the sameregardless of your chosen Major,with successful applicantstypically accomplishing oneof the following:A Level*BBCInternational Baccalaureate*28BTEC National Diploma*DDMHigh School Diploma2.5 GPASAT1700ACT composite24French Baccalaureate*12 Assez bienAbitur (Germany)*2.5 – 2.7*Students meeting thisstandard in relevant subjectswill normally be givenexemption from introductorycourses and may completethe degree programme in3 years.Candidates with US HighSchool Diplomas or otherentry qualifications canbe considered for entry toyear 1 of the 4 year degreeprogramme. Please contactthe admissions departmentto check your eligibility.If your qualification isnot listed above contactthe Admissions Office.UK Border Agency(UKBA) English LanguageRequirementsNon-EU/UK citizens shouldreview the Home OfficeEnglish language examrequirements and submitthe appropriate test resultsto us as soon as possible.The UKBA has clearguidelines and requirements.All applicants must achievethe minimum requirementsin all 4 components (listening,reading, speaking and writing)at B2 level.NotesFor students that will needto apply for the Tier 4(General Student) visa, theAdmissions Office cannot providea Confirmation of Acceptancefor Studies (CAS) letter unless(a) an English Languageproficiency test certificate hasbeen submitted and (b) thefull tuition fee has been paidby the fees deadline. UKBAhas published a list of approvedEnglish Language tests.Up-to-date informationabout this is available on theUKBA website. Please seewww.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/applicationforms/new-approved-english-tests.pdfAt Richmond you will studyfor a degree which is jointlyrecognised by both the UKand US educational systemsfor easy student mobility,progression and credit transfer.Qualifications which areimmediately recognised, andrespected by employers andgraduate schools worldwide.This dual recognition ispossible because Richmondis accredited in the US by theMiddle States Commissionon Higher Education, 3624Market Street, Philadelphia,PA 19104 (267-284-5000),and validated by The OpenUniversity, in the UK.Richmond is registeredin the US as a not-forprofitcorporation.The fees listed here arefor students starting theircourse in 2013/2014.Richmond UniversityTuition fees 2013/14UK & EEA Students*Fees a year: £9,000International Students*Fees a year: £14,500Applications from the US*Fees a year: $27,000Which fees should I pay?UK & EEA (Home)Student FeesFor all UK and EEA passportholders who have residedwithin the EEA for three yearsor more. Non EEA passportholders may also be eligiblefor Home fees if they haveresided within the EEA forthree or more consecutiveyears prior to the first day ofstudy for reasons other thanfull-time education.International Student FeesFor all students holding apassport from outside of theEEA or students who havenot complied with the EEAresidency rules set out above.US Dollar FeesFor students applying toRichmond from the US.Deposits– EU/UK students pay £1,000Housing deposit (if takinghousing). No confirmationdeposit is required.– International students(non US), pay a £1,000confirmation deposit anda £1,000 housing deposit.– US students pay $1,000confirmation deposit anda $500 Housing deposit.*Fees are reviewed annuallyand are subject to changeat the discretion of theUniversity. Please visitwww.richmond.ac.uk/content/admissions/tuition-fees.aspxfor more information.Esame di Stato (Italy)*Overall average of 90or above76 www.richmond.ac.uk77