Applying to Study

Applications to study at the Royal Agricultural College must be made through the UCAS system. This applies to all undergraduate courses.

Applications need to be made by the UCAS deadline 15^th January 2012, to ensure we are able to offer you a place on your first choice course. If you would like to apply during UCAS Extra or Clearing, please check that we have places available.

International Applicants

International Applications must be made via the UCAS system. Overseas applicants are not usually required to attend an interview at the College, but they are strongly recommended to do so. It is also recommended for candidates and their parents to visit the College by appointment, should they be visiting the country before the course starts. 

Choice of Course

Please state one or more courses for which you wish to study on the application form. We will later confirm, in writing, the course(s) for which you are to be listed as a candidate for.  

You may change these preferences during the interview, if you wish to do so. If you wish later to study another course, a written request must be made to the Academic Registrar.

Year of Entry

Many candidates obtain one or more year's work experience before entering the College. Further advice regarding this can be obtained at your interview. The Academic Registrar can usually delay a year of entry at the candidate's request.

Interviews

Applicants living in the United Kingdom are usually expected to attend for interview before a place is offered, even if they have already attended an Open Day. A programme of regular interviews takes place on Wednesday afternoons, from November to April.

Offer of Places

Within 10 days, following the interview, acceptable candidates will be sent a letter of offer of a place on one or more courses. This offer is conditional to the attainment of at least the minimum academic standards required.  

Candidates may be offered an unconditional place if they already possess the entry requirements. Formal offers of places are forwarded by UCAS.

Disabled Persons Policy

The College's decision to offer a place is based solely on academic suitability for the course and will not discriminate on the grounds of disability or the level of support needed. The College endeavoured to ensure that the teaching and learning methods employed to deliver courses will meet the general needs of disabled students. However, where there may be any special adaptations required, it would be advantageous if these needs were disclosed at the time of initial application or discussed with the Disability Officer (email: john.conway@rac.ac.uk) at an early stage. It will not prejudice an application in any way.