FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
APPLICATION PROCESS
TERM DATES
FEES AND FUNDING SUPPORT
LIVING IN LONDON
VISA
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
How do I apply for courses?
Applications should be submitted by post to: The School Office, City & Guilds of London Art School, 124 Kennington Park Road, London SE11 4DJ. Please see the Application Procedure page for your chosen course for details of what to include. Please note that you cannot apply through UCAS.
Where do I find the application form?
The application form is available to download here.
What should be included with my application?
Each application must include a completed application form; the £25 application fee; a personal statement of 300 words or more; one reference letter from one of the two named referees on your application form; a fee payer letter (signed confirmation from the person responsible for paying your course fees that s/he is willing to do so); and a digital portfolio containing 15-20 images of your work (not mandatory for Conservation applicants). Please refer to the ‘Application Procedure’ page of your chosen course.
I am a Home/EU student. Do I still need to submit a digital portfolio?
Yes. While an applicant’s physical portfolio can be presented at interview, the digital portfolio is a useful tool in the School’s selection process and should be included.
When is the application deadline?
There is no set application deadline for any of our courses. If you would like to apply to a course and are unsure whether there will be places available, please email admissions@cityandguildsartschool.ac.uk.
However, most interviews take place in February/March and the number of available places may be considerably reduced after this time. Carving interviews tend to take place mostly between April and May.
When do the programmes begin?
The School’s term dates for the upcoming year can be found on the requisite course pages.
How will I find out about enrolment details?
Applicants who accept places at the School will be contacted by email, 4-6 weeks before the start of their course with all the requisite enrolment information.
I am an international student (from a country not included in the EU and EEA), can I get a student visa if I am accepted on your courses?
If you are enrolling on the Foundation, BA (Hons) or MA courses, you can apply for a Tier 4 student visa. This is not possible if you wish to enrol on Historic Carving courses or on the Conservation Postgraduate Diploma.
International students must apply to the School for a Confirmation of Acceptance to Study (CAS) number, which they will need to apply for a visa. Please note that students will be asked to pay a full year’s course fees up front.
Please refer to the UK Visa & Immigration website for further details on the requirements to obtain a Tier 4 student visas. For any additional information please contact admissions@cityandguildsartschool.ac.uk.
Is there an application fee?
The School charges £25 per application which should be submitted together with your application.
How much is the annual fee for my chosen course?
Fees are published one a dedicated ‘Fees’ page for each course. Please look under courses for the specific course you are interested in, and click on the heading ‘Fees’.
I want to apply for Foundation and I am under 19, will I have to pay the course fee?
Yes, the School is an independent institution and for this reason student on the Foundation course are not eligible for this financial facilitation.
When are my fee payments due?
The application fee should be submitted together with your application.
If you have been offered a place, the registration fee (£200 for EU and EEA students, £250 for overseas students) and the £500 deposit for the course, should be paid by the date specified in your offer letter in order to secure your place. The deposit is refundable upon withdrawal up until the date stated in your offer letter.
Course term fees are due by around 1 week before the beginning of each term. Foundation course fees are divided in 2 main instalments and due by the beginning of Autumn and Spring terms. For more information please contact admissions@cityandguildsartschool.ac.uk.
Will I be eligible for funding support from Student Finance England?
If you are UK or EU student studying on one our BA (Hons) programmes as your first degree you will be eligible for support from Student Finance England, including fee support of up to £6,000 per annum. For further information on eligibility for student loans, please refer to the Student Support page.
Can I access Career Development Loans?
Please refer to our Student Support page, or visit https://www.gov.uk/career-development-loans for further information on Professional and Career Development Loans.
Does the School provide bursaries and other forms of funding support?
Yes, the School offers means-tested bursary assistance towards fees for students on all undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Please note that in most cases such support is will be up to a maximum of 50% of the total fee. Candidates will be required to submit their bursary application after receiving their offer letter from us. Please refer to our Student Support page for further information. In 2012/13 sixty students were in receipt of bursary support.
Can the School help with finding accommodation in London?
The School does not have Halls of Residence, however, a list of contacts is available from the School Office which will help you in your search for accommodation.
How much do I need to cover costs of living in London?
Please note that the figures below are just an estimate that might serve you as a guide, and will vary depending on the area of London you live in, and on your personal lifestyle.
Rough estimates of cost of living per month:
- Accommodation: £600
- Bills (electricity/gas/council tax): £60
- Transport: A monthly 18+ student travel card for bus and underground covering zone 1-2 is ca.£85. The Art School is located in zone 2. You might not need access to zone 1 if you live in other zones of London, or might only need to use buses for your commute, so for more details, please refer to the TFL website
- Please note that you also need to consider food and telephone (mobile) expenses, which will greatly vary depending on your lifestyle and telephone plan.
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
How can the School help if I have Special Educational Needs?
The School is a small organisation, which is totally self-funded and does not receive funding from government. As such it is not in a position to provide the range of facilities and support services that can be expected from larger educational institutions. That said, our small size allows us to offer a personalised, supportive environment and the flexibility to address individual needs in a simple and straightforward way.
We encourage all students to contact the Support Tutor if they have had learning support before, are concerned about literacy or have a condition or disability that might impact upon their learning experience, in order to assess the students' situation and develop a plan for support.
We assist students with a recognised condition and valid supporting documentation, to apply for government funding wherever possible. Conditions such as Dyslexia, M.E, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and many others, are recognised as eligible and students can apply for funding to assist their learning.
The Support Team includes:
- Head of Student Support & Support Tutor: Senior Lecturer MA Fine Art Teresita Dennis
- Student Learning Mentor
- Royal Literary Fellow
- Specialist Dyslexia tutor