Terms and Conditions
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this Prospectus is
correct at the time of going to press. The School will use reasonable endeavours to deliver
programmes and other services in accordance with the descriptions provided.
The School, however, reserves the right to make variations to programme contents, entry
requirements and methods of delivery, and to discontinue, merge or combine programmes,
both before and after a student’s admission to the School, if such action is reasonably
considered necessary by the School.
In the event that, prior to the student commencing the first term of study for any programme
described in this Prospectus, the School discontinues the programme, the student may
either (1) withdraw from the School without any liability for fees; or (2) transfer to such other
programme (if any) as may be offered by the School for which the student is qualified. If in
these circumstances the student wishes to withdraw from the School and to enrol in a course
at a different University, the School shall use its reasonable endeavours to assist the
student.
Once the student has commenced the first term of study, if:
(a) the School’s ability to deliver programmes or other services in accordance with the
descriptions provided is compromised by circumstances beyond the control of the School
(e.g. third party industrial action), the School will use all reasonable endeavours to minimise
disruption as far as it is practical to do so;
(b) the programme is cancelled or substantially varied from that described in the Prospectus
for reasons other than circumstances beyond the School's reasonable control; the School
will use reasonable endeavours to provide a suitable replacement programme. If the student
does not wish to accept the replacement programme, the student shall be entitled to
withdraw from the programme. In the event of such withdrawal the School shall make an
appropriate refund of course fees.
Your offer
It is very important that you read carefully the details of your offer. If you are unsure about
anything, please contact us for clarification.
For details of our admissions policy please go to our Postgraduate Admission Policy Please
ensure that you read carefully through all terms and conditions.
By accepting an offer of a place you are agreeing to the following:
• Places are only guaranteed if the exact terms of an offer have been met. Compensating
grades will only be guaranteed when advised in official correspondence from the School
(normally via email).
• The School reserves the right to amend or withdraw an offer where it comes to our
attention that the applicant provides fraudulent or false information or has not disclosed
information which would have affected the outcome of their.
• The School will provide clear deadlines for supplying information/meeting the conditions of
your offer. The School reserves the right to decline your place should you fail to adhere to
these deadlines.
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• Requests to change a programme/course of study during the application stage or on arrival
at the School are not guaranteed and are subject to availability and meeting the terms of
entry for that specific programme.
• Full details regarding tuition fees and fee payment are available on the web-site
• In accepting your place you are confirming your fee status as stated in your offer letter. If
you think your fee status is incorrect, please refer to our tuition fee guidance or contact us.
• To abide by the SOAS (University of London) Admission policy.
• To abide by the regulations for students.
Deposit Payments (Terms and Conditions)
A deposit is payable when you confirm your acceptance of your offer, whether the offer is
conditional or unconditional. Please see details in our frequently asked questions and refund
policy
Under the terms of your offer of admission, once a deposit is paid you have 14 days in which
to change your mind and request a full refund. We will withdraw your offer and authorise a
deposit refund if you notify us, in writing within this period that you no longer wish to take up
your offer and complete the deposit refund request form.
After this time the deposit in non-refundable (except in circumstances where the School later
rejects your application on the grounds that you have not met the entry requirements set out
in your offer of admission).
You are strongly advised to ensure that that you will have sufficient funds in place to fund
your programme of study before accepting your offer, as deposits will not be refunded on
grounds of financial hardship.
If the condition of your offer requires you to show evidence of your academic results you will
need to show evidence that you meet the condition after paying the deposit and accepting
the offer and the start of the programme.
If the condition of your offer requires you to achieve higher English scores, or provide
evidence of English language, you must show that you sat a valid English exam or send
acceptable evidence in between paying the deposit and accepting your offer and the start of
the programme. If you do not retake an English test or show evidence in time for the start of
the course you will not receive a refund.
Please note: Refunds will be made in full based on the value UK sterling at the time of
repayment.
Our decision guarantee
Offer acceptance and enrolment at the School is subject to a 14 day cooling off period.
At offer acceptance stage changes can be made in during the 14 day period. Any requests
for change after 14 days are not guaranteed and will require a written request. We aim to
respond to requests within 14 working days.
Upon enrolment at the School withdrawal within the first 14 days following enrolment will not
incur any financial penalty. Please note, that for students holding a Tier 4 student visa this
will result in the appropriate withdrawal report to the UKVI and visa curtailment.
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