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SCHOOL
Information
For
New students
2021 entry
1Contents
1. Important contacts ……………………………………… 3
2. What happens next ………………………………………… 4
3. Tuition fees ……………………………………………………… 5
4. Student ADVICE SERVICE …………………………………… 13
Accommodation …………………………………………..…………………………………………… 13
Health …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 16
Counselling …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 17
Transport ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 17
5. Student Funding……………………………………………… 19
STUDENT LOANS …..………………………………………….……………………………………………… 19
BUDGETING …………………………………………………….……………………………………………….. 19
BURSARIES, SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS ..…………………………………………………. 20
UK BANK ACCOUNTS …………………………………….………………………………………………… 20
6. DISABILITY AND DYSLEXIA SERVICES …………………… 21
Disability AND DYSLEIXA services ………………………………………………………………… 21
Disabled students’ allowance ………………………………………………………………. 22
Confidentiality …………………………………………………….….…………………………………… 23
7. learning SKILLS programme …………………………… 24
8. Term dates ……………………………………………………….. 25
21. Important contacts
Congratulations on your offer of a place at Central!
You may have questions about a wide range of issues over the next few months –
funding, accommodation, visas, disability/dyslexia support, etc. This document
should answer most of these questions, but please don’t hesitate to contact us if
what you’re looking for isn’t here.
Below are the main contacts you will need in each of the key areas:
Issue Department Email Phone
Accepting your place Admissions admissions@cssd.ac.uk +44 (0) 207 559 3912
Office
Accommodation Student Advice sas@cssd.ac.uk +44 (0) 207 559 3900
Service Please email in the
first instance
Disability/dyslexia Disability and dds@cssd.ac.uk +44 (0) 207 559 3900
support Dyslexia Service Please email in the
first instance
Funding and student Student Funding student.funding@cssd.ac.uk +44 (0) 207 559 3900
loans Team Please email in the
first instance
Student visas Admissions admissions@cssd.ac.uk +44 (0) 207 559 3912
Office
32. What Happens Next?
There are still one or two stages that will have to take place over the next few
months ahead of the start of your programme. Below is a brief outline of what to
expect between now and your registration day.
Offer received (you are here!) – You’ve impressed the Faculty such
that you have been offered a place, the confirmation of which you
should have now received.
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Acceptance – If you do wish to accept our offer, please complete
and return the relevant forms that are linked to from the offer
email. You may also need to pay a deposit to secure your place.
(Your offer letter will state whether a deposit is required.)
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Acknowledgement – If you accept your offer, we will email you to
confirm that we have received your acceptance.
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Conditions – If you have any academic or English language
proficiency conditions outlined in your offer letter, please forward
evidence of you having met these conditions as soon as possible.
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Confirmation – Once you have accepted the offer and shown that
you have met any conditions, we will send you confirmation.
International students will also be sent a ‘Confirmation of
Acceptance for Studies’ (CAS) email which contains information
unique to the individual and will be needed in order to apply for
your student visa. CAS are normally sent out three months prior to
the start of your course.
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Registration Pack – in July/August you will be emailed a pack which
will give you a specific date and time to come in to register at the
School. This will most likely be a date in the week before the first
term starts, so make sure to arrive in the UK at least a week ahead
of the start of your programme.
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ENROLMENT – you would come into Central with the rest of your
cohort to formally enrol on your programme. This is effectively
where you begin your life as a Central student!
If at any point in this process you need to contact any staff at Central for further
information, advice or guidance, please don’t hesitate to do so.
We look forward to hearing from you and hopefully welcoming you as a student here
on your registration day in the autumn!
43. Tuition Fees 2021-22
For each academic year, or part of an academic year that you are enrolled, the
School charges a tuition fee, which covers all elements of your registration, tuition
and supervision. This document sets out tuition fees charged by the School for the
academic year 2021-22. It also answers some ‘frequently asked questions’.
HOME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
HOME students are generally not required to pay the tuition fee up front because
most are eligible for a student loan to cover their tuition fees. This means that you
will not have to find the money before you start your course or while you are
studying, and your fees will be paid directly to the School. You can find out how to
apply for a student tuition fee loan here - https://www.gov.uk/student-finance.
If you are applying to study an equivalent or lower qualification (ELQ) to one that
you already hold, for example you already have a Bachelors degree and are
applying to study another BA at Central, you are no longer entitled to government
support for your course. This means that you will have to pay the ELQ fee rate.
NON-UK UNDERGRADUATE AND ALL POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS
To accept a place at the School you must also pay a deposit. This is non–refundable
and will be deducted from your fees at registration. It is used to discourage
students accepting a place when they are unlikely to register which means that
another applicant will unnecessarily miss out on gaining a place on the course. The
deposit is £1,000 for Home postgraduate courses, £2,000 for students paying ELQ
fees and non-UK students.
Home undergraduate students are not required to pay a deposit.
ALL STUDENTS
There may be some limited additional costs not covered by the tuition fees for
materials, equipment or field trips required for your course of study. Information
regarding these additional costs will be sent with your invitation to enrol in July or
August. When a course requires a student to undertake a Disclosure and Barring
Service (DBS) check, the associated fee (c. £50) will normally be paid by the
student.
Payee responsibility for full settlement includes accounting for all bank charges
and exchange fluctuations at the point of payment.
FEES TABLE 2021-22
Up-to-date information on tuition fees and additional course-related costs can be
found on Central’s website at the following address:
https://www.cssd.ac.uk/content/tuition-fees
5FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is my tuition fee status and why?
We make an initial fee status assessment on all applicants based upon information
provided in their application form. This assessment is made in line with UK
regulations on fee status assessments, which are published on the UK Council for
International Student Affairs website (UKCISA – http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/). Your
fee status category will be listed in your offer letter. If you feel that we have
assessed you incorrectly please contact us soon as possible to rectify this.
How can I establish the “Total Tuition Fee” costs applicable from
commencement of studies to successful completion of my course?
As a general guideline, tuition fees for the following student categories are
protected by maximum year-on-year fee increases of 5% above inflation (inflation
being defined by the consumer price index [CPI] in the preceding January):
EU/EEA/Overseas/ELQ Undergraduate
Part-time MA
MFA
Research
The School however retains the right to set fee levels which may represent a
departure from this guiding principle.
Who pays the fees?
In accepting a place to study at the School, you, as the student, assume legal
responsibility for the payment of your tuition fees. You must have sufficient
financial resources to meet the fees, maintenance and other expenses that may be
incurred throughout your programme of study. If you do not pay, the School may
take action to recover the fees, and this may include the use of a debt collection
agency (currently STA Graydon).
When are fees paid?
Fees due in any academic year are payable in a single lump sum by 1st August. If
you are paying your own fees you may do so by instalments (see ‘Paying in
Instalments’ below). For students beginning courses in January or in the 4th term,
fees are payable in a single lump sum on the first day of the month prior to
registration e.g. 1st December for January courses.
Students in receipt of a formal student loan, where tuition fees are paid directly to
Central by the loan provider, are not expected to pay their fees by the dates listed
above. In most cases the loan provider will forward the fees to Central once the
student’s enrolment has been confirmed. Such students must forward to Central
confirmation of their loan agreement by 1st August.
If a student is in receipt of a loan, such as a Postgraduate Loan (PGL) or a
Professional Career Development Loan (PCDL), whereby funds are paid directly to
the student but not released until the student has enrolled at the School, the
student must forward to Central confirmation of the loan agreements and payment
schedule by 1st August. If necessary, Central will set up a payment plan with the
6student to match the loan payment dates. If this applies to you and you will need
to pay in instalments to match the loan payments, please contact the School’s
Finance Office, credit.controller@cssd.ac.uk
How are fees paid?
Payment must be made in £ Sterling. Cheques or money orders should be made
payable to 'The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama'. The School does not
normally issue invoices for fees (however an invoice can be produced upon
request), so you must take care to pay the fee in good time (see above). Please
use your 6 digit student ID number as your payment reference.
Sterling bank transfers may be made to Lloyds Bank plc, Kilburn Branch, 106
Kilburn High Road, London NW6 4HY (account details below).
Sort Code 30-18-43 Swift Code LOYDGB2L
UK Bank
Account # 00954479 BIC LOYDGB21203
Account
IBAN GB12LOYD30184300954479
Alternatively cheques can be sent directly to the School, or payments may be
made by debit/credit card by dialling +44 (0) 207 722 8183.
Can I pay by instalments?
Yes, you can pay in two instalments. An extra charge of £250 is made for this
facility and this is payable with the first instalment. This facility does not apply to
undergraduate students who are eligible for a UK student loan, but have chosen
not to take up the loan. An application form for the payment of fees by
instalments can be obtained from the Finance Office. Unfortunately it is not
possible to pay in more than two instalments. Please note that failure to pay the
full tuition fee or first instalment by the due dates may result in the loss of your
place at the School. Instalment payments are due 1st August 2021 and 1st
December 2021. To apply to pay by instalments, complete the relevant form which
will be included in your summer enrolment email and send that to the School’s
Finance Office credit.controller@cssd.ac.uk
What if my funds are coming from outside the UK?
Your fees must be paid by the due dates referred to above. On arrival you will
need all the tuition fees, plus enough money to cover your living expenses. There
may be substantial charges on bank transfers, both in the UK and the country of
origin and the School will re-invoice you for any such charges that it incurs.
What happens if I am receiving US Federal Aid Loans?
If you are receiving U.S. Federal Loans, the School will have endorsed your loan
application and will be aware of how you are paying your fees. The Student
Finance and Funding page on the Central’s website has more information about
U.S. Federal Loans, including how to apply.
Students on undergraduate and two-year MFA courses have three loan
disbursements whilst students on one-year MA and Research Degrees have four
disbursements. Your tuition fee balance will be split into three or four equal
7instalments (depending on which course you are on) and this will be deducted from
your disbursements. The School will accept this payment schedule without
charging the instalment fee. The remaining balance – for living expenses – from the
first disbursement will be paid by cheque with subsequent balances from your
disbursements being paid by BACS (bank) transfer to your UK bank account.
U.S. Department of Education regulations state that you cannot receive your
money prior to enrolment. Their regulations also state that you cannot be paid
your total loan amount upfront in one payment at the beginning of the year.
Disbursements cheques are usually ready during the first week of term but please
ensure you have funds for the first three weeks of term available to allow for any
potential delay in Central receiving the funds from the U.S. Department of
Education.
Loan applications are typically accepted from 1st June of the same year you are
due to the start your course.
For any questions relating to U.S. Federal Loans, please contact
student.funding@cssd.ac.uk
What happens if payment of my tuition fee or proof of sponsorship is delayed?
As outlined above, all tuition fees and proof of sponsorship must be received by
the 1st August (1st December for courses starting in January). If you do not pay or
provide evidence of sponsorship you cannot be fully registered at the School.
As an existing enrolled student, if your account is in arrears (for example if you are
unable to pay the second instalment of your fee or fee for a subsequent year of
your course) you are liable to be de-registered from the School. This means that
your student status will be revoked, you will not be able to attend classes and you
will remain legally liable for the fees. After de-registration, reinstatement of
student status can only occur on payment of a £50 fee. Students who move into an
instalment situation by paying their fee late are likely to be charged the
instalment fee of £250.
What happens if I am studying for an equivalent or lower qualification (ELQ) to
one I already hold?
Home students who join programmes of study for an equivalent or lower
qualification than they already hold will not be eligible for SFE funding support,
i.e. students must normally be studying for a higher level qualification. This
change means that a student entering an undergraduate course and who already
has a degree or post-graduate qualification, and is not in receipt of the DSA, will
not be eligible for funding support and will need to pay the full fee for the course,
headed the ELQ fee in the fees tables in this document. Likewise, a student
entering an MA course who already holds a Masters degree, MPhil or PhD and is not
in receipt of the DSA will not be eligible for funding support and will need to pay
the full fee. This is an illustrative example and the School will always conduct its
own ELQ assessment prior to offering each student a place on a course.
However, a student entering an MA programme who holds a PGCert or PGDip will
be eligible for funding as the MA is a higher qualification.
Students who become eligible for DSA during an academic year may be ELQ exempt
8for their next year of study (this applies to Home full-time Undergraduate students
and full-time MFA and part-time MA students).
What happens if my fees are overpaid?
The School monitors all fees accounts. If your account is in credit we will refund
the balance. This normally happens automatically by a cheque payable to the
student sent to the term time address held on file.
What happens if I leave the programme during the academic year?
If you permanently withdraw during the course of the academic year you will be
liable for unpaid fees for the whole of the academic year. The School will refer to
your Financial Guarantee form where applicable to recoup unpaid fees. Fees
already paid are not refundable.
If you are on a course of more than one year in length, and do not intend to return
for a subsequent year, you must complete a permanent withdrawal form before
the last day of the summer term, otherwise you may be liable for the full payment
of all fees for the following year.
What happens if I take a break in studies from my course?
To undertake a Break in Studies you must be up-to-date with your fee payments
for the academic year. If you undertake a Break in Studies you will normally return
to the course at an equivalent point the following year and be charged the
difference in published tuition fees between the academic years in which you
begin the break and in which you return, and any unpaid fees. If you return to
study at an earlier point in the following year to repeat part of your course, then
you will normally be charged for that repeated tuition. The amount of fees due for
your return to study will be noted on your Break in Studies form and will be
payable in advance of your return date. Please note that if you undertake a Break
in Studies and do not return to study, fees already paid are not refundable.
What happens if I have a problem paying my fees?
If you are having difficulty paying your fees, or an instalment of your fees, you
should immediately contact the Head of Finance at Central,
credit.controller@cssd.ac.uk and explain the situation. While all fees must be
paid, we may still be able to help and automatic de-registration may be avoided.
What if I join an MA Course with Previous Relevant Credit and/or Experience?
What happens if I apply for a course with Accredited Prior Learning credits?
If the School agrees to give you credit from prior study or experience, whether at
Central or elsewhere (APL entry), the fees will be charged depending on the
number of credits you are required to take at Central to complete your course. A
full MA is 180 credits. The School charges pro-rata for the remaining units plus
10%.
What are the fee arrangements for Channel Islands and Isle of Man residents?
Students residing in the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man are classified as
'International students' for fee purposes. Self-financing and postgraduate students
are charged the appropriate international tuition fee, whilst undergraduate
students sponsored by Island Governments pay a fee agreed between Department
9for Business and the Island Governments. The fee for 2021-22 applicable to
Central’s courses will be £9,250.
What happens to my tuition fee if I change my mode of study or programme?
Some MA courses also run on a part time basis. If the Academic Registrar and
Director of Academic Services agrees a transfer to the part time mode of study,
your fees will be prorated. This will be based on the number of credits completed
and the number of credits still to complete for the current year of the part time
course.
How are research degree writing-up and continuation fees charged?
At the end of the three years of full-time registration or equivalent part-time
period, subject to academic regulations, students on the Research degree
programme at Central must either be in a position to transfer to Writing-Up status
as the request of the Research Degrees Sub-Committee or they must pay for a 4th
and final year (or equivalent part-time period) of registration at the full tuition fee
for their student status.
Writing-Up status begins at the start of the following academic year, (or January
for January start students only) no refund will be given pertaining to tuition fees
for the current academic year. The fee is £600 for full-time students and £300 for
part-time students per academic year. Fees should be paid with 30 days of the
invoice date. No reimbursement is given to students who complete their writing up
during an academic year. Writing-Up status will also be given to any student who
has submitted and is awaiting the viva only and no further fee will be charged.
Students on Continuation status following a viva will be charged a continuation fee
of £200. Once students have re-submitted and/or are awaiting a second viva, they
will not be charged a further continuation fee. No reimbursement is given on the
continuation fee charge.
104. Student ADVICE SERVICE
The Student Advice Service would like to welcome you to Central! We look forward
to meeting you during the 2021-22 Registration Week. The Student Advice Service
inducts all students as part of the registration process and can answer any questions
you have about the support and services we offer here are at Central.
The Student Advice Service offers help and advice with the following aspects of
student life:
Accommodation
Student Health and Wellbeing
Advice around GP Registration
Student Travel: TFL 18+ Student Oyster and National Railcards
Money Management
International student support
UK Banking / Banking Letters
Student Status Letters (e.g. Council Tax exemption)
This section contains detailed information on some of the services listed above as
well as other useful information.
You can contact the Student Advice Service on sas@cssd.ac.uk or +44 (0) 207 559
3900 (please email all queries in the first instance).
Accommodation
Student Advice Service
The Student Advice Service offers year-round Accommodation Support by providing
help and advice to students looking for, or currently staying in, Private Rented
Accommodation, Private Halls of Residence and the University of London’s
Intercollegiate Halls.
Students starting the following academic year can make an appointment to discuss
their accommodation search by emailing sas@cssd.ac.uk. You could speak with a
member of the SAS Team via a video call using Zoom or Microsoft Teams or via phone
to discuss your accommodation search over the phone.
Organising your accommodation may seem challenging, but the Student Advice
Service can offer straightforward guidance and support as you decide where you
would like to live during your studies. To download our current Accommodation
Guide and for step-by-step advice, please visit our Accommodation: How it Works
page or email the SAS if you have any questions at all.
Most of our students live in privately rented properties, sharing flats and houses with
other Central students. Find out more about Privately Rented Accommodation.
11There are several Private Halls of Residence options close to Central. The School
also receives an annual allocation of rooms in the University of London’s
Intercollegiate Halls.
For help, advice and the latest news on accommodation, please join our Facebook
group. Students can use the Facebook group as a forum to make contact with future
housemates, advertise rooms and seek advice from current students. If you cannot
access these, please contact the Student Advice Service.
University of London – London Student Housing Guide
The University of London Housing Services (UOLHS) has produced a guide that
features a wealth of useful information on a range of accommodation issues. You
can access their guide here.
The UOLHS has an online property search engine with available rooms, flats and
houses from landlords and letting agents exclusively for students: You can view the
properties online or download their app to your device from their website:
http://housing.london.ac.uk
You can contact them on housing@london.ac.uk or +44 (0) 207 862 8880. You can
also access UOLHS’ Student Homes site and view their available properties.
Sharers’ Days
The Sharers’ Days dates are TBC for 2021. Please continue to check this page for
further updates.
Sharers’ Days provide new students with the opportunity to meet and ‘buddy up’ to
look for accommodation. Members of the Student Advice Service Team, University
of London’s Housing Service along with the Students’ Union team will be present
providing advice and guidance on renting. Local estate agents are invited to attend
to share information about any suitable properties they may have for Central
students.
Once the dates for 2021 have been published, please contact sas@cssd.ac.uk stating
which date you are interested in attending stating your name and the course you
will be studying.
Private Rented Accommodation
The majority of students studying at Central live in private rented accommodation,
usually no more than 45-60 minutes commute from the Swiss Cottage campus. Whilst
students studying at Central live in all parts of London and further afield, the
following areas are popular because to their proximity to the School:
West Hampstead;
Kilburn;
Willesden Green;
Dollis Hill;
Golders Green.
12For UK and International students wishing to rent a property, please note that
Right to Rent checks came into effect from 2016. For more information on Right
to Rent, please see the University of London’s Private Housing Guide.
Local Estate Agents
Many students have used estate agents local to Central to assist with their search
for accommodation. We do not endorse specific estate agencies or businesses and
cannot take any responsibility for the standard of service received from these
businesses. Always ask questions if you are not sure about the terms and conditions
being offered and do feel free to review this Housing Contract Guide and/or reach
out to the University of London’s Housing Services’ Contract Checking Service if you
are unsure about part of your agreement. You can also contact SAS@cssd.ac.uk if
you require any further guidance or support.
Private Halls of Residence
There are a number of privately run student Halls, some run by charitable
institutions and some by commercial companies. You can contact them directly for
further information and prices.
Private halls near Central:
The Nido Collection;
Netherhall House – please note this is a male only Halls of Residence;
AXO Student Living
Chapter
Goodenough College (PG only)
Homes for Students: Bloomsbury Janet Poole House:
Host Wembley
IQ Student Accommodation
Scape: Wembley
The Stay Club: Camden
Unite Students: Beaumont Court
Unite Students: St Pancras Way
Urbanest Student Accommodation
Please note that these listings are provided for guidance only and do not constitute
an endorsement of any kind by Central.
University of London Intercollegiate Halls
Each year Central receives an allocation of places at the following University of
London Intercollegiate Halls.
To learn more about this type of accommodation, read more about Central’s
allocation process and see the allocations for 2020, please visit our University of
London Intercollegiate Halls webpage.
Please note:
13 These halls are around a 20-40 minute journey by public transport from
Central;
Halls are either catered or self-catered. Catered accommodation includes two
meals per day are provided included in the rent and you are not permitted to
cook your own food. If students are going to miss dinner in order to attend
evening rehearsals, they can request a Packed Dinner.
Applicants are advised to read the Licence Agreement carefully before
signing;
Wardens provide help and assistance at the majority of halls. Students with
disabilities can be supported – please contact the hall directly if you require
accessible accommodation.
Details on how and when to apply for the 2021-22 academic year will be
available in Spring 2021. To register interest in this type of accommodation,
please email SAS@cssd.ac.uk. Applications are expected to close in early June
2021.
Please contact the Student Advice Service at SAS@cssd.ac.uk if you would like to
express an interest in staying in the University of London’s Intercollegiate Halls.
International Students
Students coming from overseas may have difficulties viewing properties before
arriving in the UK. International students might want to consider Private Halls of
Residence or University of London intercollegiate halls as an option.
Renting in the private housing market is possible but students are required to provide
a UK resident guarantor (this is someone who will sign a legal document promising
to pay the rent if the students defaults). UK students usually ask their parents to
sign this document but international students often have no-one with a UK address
to call upon. The alternative offered by some landlords is payment of rent in advance
(typically six months’ rent in addition to the five weeks’ rent as deposit). If you have
any questions this, please contact SAS@cssd.ac.uk
Health
Registering with a GP (doctor)
It is important to protect your health whilst studying, which is why here at Central
we advise you to register with your local doctor (GP) as soon as possible.
As a registered student at Central you can register with Swiss Cottage Surgery or
search for a list of local GPs in your area here.
Vaccinations
All students, but particularly international students, should check that they have
been vaccinated against the 4 strains of the meningococcal bacteria which causes
meningitis and blood poisoning. In the UK the MenACWY vaccine is called Nimenrix.
It is important to be vaccinated because student populations are particularly at risk
14of infection. For more information check the information included or visit:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/men-acwy-vaccine/
Mumps is also more common in student populations. It is also important that you are
vaccinated against Mumps (people born between 1980 and 1990 are not likely to be
protected, as they would not have received vaccination as a child). Protection is
available through the MMR vaccine.
Please check with your doctor that you have had your MMR vaccinations and if you
haven’t please arrange to have this done before starting at Central. If you are an
international student you should arrange to have an MMR vaccine before arrival in
the UK.
Students are also advised to ensure that they are up to date with anti-tetanus
protection. This advice applies particularly to Stage Management, Acting, Design and
Stage Craft students. Again you can have the injections at your local GP prior to
starting your course.
Counselling
There is a counselling service available to Central students where students may
receive up to seven free sessions.
Please contact counselling@cssd.ac.uk following your induction week if you would
like any further advice or information.
For further information about Counselling at Central, please visit the Counselling
Service webpage.
Transport
Transport for London
London is a great city to be a student. TFL have gathered a range of great tips to
help you get around, travel safely and save money on your fares. Please see here for
more information.
All full-time students living in London during term time are eligible for an 18+
Student Oyster photocard, which entitles holders to 30% off the price of travelcards.
For further details and to apply online, please visit the 18+ Student Oyster Photocard
site. Please note that all applications will not be confirmed until students are fully
registered on their course. Please note part-time students cannot apply.
15We advise students to read the full terms and conditions prior to making an
application.
Use pay as you go
If you choose to live near Central or only make a few journeys per week, it could be
cheaper to travel using pay as you go, instead of travelling with a discounted
Travelcard or Bus & Tram Pass.
You can use your 18+ Student Oyster card, a standard adult Oyster card
or contactless (card or device) to pay as you go.
16-25, 26-30 and Mature Student Railcard
All students aged 16-30, and those 30 and older who attend university for 15 hours
or more a week can apply for a 16-25, 26-30 or Mature Student Railcard, entitling
holders to a third off train travel (during off peak hours).
16-25 and 26-30 year olds can apply online. If you are 30 or over, you will need to
fill out the form available on their eligibility webpage and bring the ‘Mature Student
Declaration’ form to the SAS to be completed by a member of Student Advice Service
staff or email us the form at SAS@cssd.ac.uk
Money Management
Depending on personal circumstances, at a rough estimate, you will need between
£12,000 and £20,000 per year over and above your course fees to maintain and
accommodate yourself. You can find further information and estimates of additional
costs, please visit both our Managing Your Finances webpage and our Tuition Fees
and Additional Costs webpage.
Managing your finances is important whilst studying. Student Advice Service staff
can provide budgetary advice, whilst UCAS have provided an online budget
calculator. This is a useful tool for new and current students.
https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/finance-and-support/budget-
calculator
For those who are new to budgeting, there are a range of useful tools on this Save
The Student webpage.
UK BANK ACCOUNTS
Opening a UK bank account is recommended as it is a safe and effective way to
manage your money, particularly for international students.
16Bank requirements vary, but if you intend to open an account with a UK ‘HIgh
Street’ bank items you will need to open an account are likely to include:
your passport (and student visa, if applicable);
a letter of enrolment from Central;
a document confirming your address in London.
To get a letter of enrolment to open a bank account before you start at Central,
please complete this form.
International students may require a student status letter in order to set up a bank
account in the UK, so it is worth noting that some online banks (e.g. Monzo) do not
require a student letter to set up an account. You can find out more about these
banks here.
You can find more information, including a list of banks with branches close to
Central, on the following page of our website:
http://www.cssd.ac.uk/content/banking
175. Student FUNDING
Student Funding (student.funding@cssd.ac.uk) offers advice and guidance on several
aspects of student funding including:
Student loans;
Bursaries, scholarships and awards;
UK bank accounts.
Students are expected to have funding in place for both fees and living costs before
embarking on their course. Depending on personal circumstances, at a rough
estimate, you will need between £12,000 and £20,000 per year over and above your
course fees to maintain and accommodate yourself.
Student loans
Undergraduate Loans
Home and EU students beginning their first undergraduate courses can obtain
comprehensive information on student finance and support on the following website:
https://www.gov.uk/student-finance
Applications for student finance for the academic year 2020-21 open in the spring of
2020. It is important to ensure you qualify for Student Finance before you apply.
https://www.gov.uk/student-finance/who-qualifies
Postgraduate Loans
Home and EU students, domiciled in England, beginning their first postgraduate
courses can also now apply for student loans to support their fees and/or living costs,
up to a maximum of £11,222. More information on the new postgraduate loans
system is available on the following website:
https://www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan
It is important to ensure you qualify for Student Finance before you apply.
18US Federal Student Aid
US Students (undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD) can apply for Federal Loans
from the US Department of Education. For more information, including detailed
instructions on how to apply please visit Central’s US Loans micro-site:
https://www.cssd.ac.uk/federal-student-aid
Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards
Full details of a range of bursaries, scholarships and awards available to Central
students – along with application information for each - can be found here:
http://www.cssd.ac.uk/study/student-finance-and-funding/scholarships-bursaries-
and-awards
EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIP DATABASES
If you are in need of financial aid, we strongly encourage you to consider applying
to external scholarships, bursaries, and grants in addition to applying to funding
from Central.
Here are some useful online databases that can help you start your search:
https://www.thescholarshiphub.org.uk/
https://www.scholarshipportal.com/
https://www.postgraduatesearch.com/funding
https://www.postgraduatefunding.com/
https://www.savethestudent.org/student-finance/student-grants-bursaries-
scholarships.html
196. Disability and Dyslexia Services (DDS)
Congratulations on being offered a place at Central. Your offer has been made
based on your application and your performance at interview/audition. To ensure
that any additional needs you may have can be met on your course, please contact
the DDS to discuss them before your arrival. The DDS is a student-centred service.
Central is committed to enabling an environment for all students to participate
fully in School life. The DDS is committed to assuring the rights of students with
a range of learning differences and disabilities and offers
information, guidance and support.
We are happy to answer any questions that you might have relating to your
learning needs whilst studying here. We strongly encourage prospective students
with a disability, a long-term medical condition, a mental health
condition, neurodivergent learners, or those on the autistic spectrum, to contact
us in advance of starting your course.
DDS Team Contact Details:
Disability Service Managers
Clara Hall and Fozya Asad
Dyslexia Coordinator: Tanya Zybutz
Lead Dyslexia Tutor: Pauline Sumner
Email: dds@cssd.ac.uk
Types of support that the DDS can offer include:
support prior to and during the audition/interview process
free one-hour dyslexia/dyspraxia/ADD screening appointments
with a specialist qualified tutor
dyslexia/dyspraxia diagnostic appointments (generally paid for by
the student directly to the assessor)
assistance with applications for funding to students’
funding bodies
DSA funded needs assessments on-site, or remote
in-house 1:1 specialist study-skills support
in-house 1:1 mental health and autistic spectrum mentoring
disseminating information School-wide and to relevant academic
departments to ensure support is put in place, e.g. extended loan time
in the Library.
20Dyslexia and Neuro-Divergent Learners
Specific Learning Differences, or neurodivergent learners, are common in people
who are talented at visual or performance-based skills. About 20% of students at
Central are dyslexic and/or dyspraxic learners. Central acknowledges and is
committed to a School-wide approach to supporting neuro-divergent students. The
DDS actively encourages the understanding of neuro-divergence across the School
and is involved in promoting teaching, learning and assessment strategies that are
inclusive at point-of-design.
For students assessed as ‘Home’ fee-payers
Please note that if you are a dyslexic/dyspraxic learner, you need to ensure that
you have an up-to-date diagnostic assessment which is eligible for funding for
Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA), before you come to Central. Check with
Student Finance England, Student Finance Wales, or the Student Awards Agency
for Scotland for updated information.
A considerable number of students starting their studies at Central choose to be
screened for neurodivergence. Our Dyslexia/Dyspraxia/ADD Checklist is handed
out at Registration and can also be picked up from our office or found on-line.
After the screening, a student may opt to go for a full diagnostic assessment.
There is a charge for this.
CONTACT US BEFORE YOUR COURSE STARTS TO DISCUSS SUPPORT
Disabled Students Allowance (DSA)
If you have a disability or are a neurodivergent learner and you have been assessed
as a ‘Home’ fee-paying student, you may be eligible for the DSA. The DSA is a
government fund which provides support with your studies. This support may
include specialist software, ergonomic aids and/or 1:1 skills tuition and/or
mentoring. This is tailored to each individual, so you may find that someone else
with the same disability as you receives a different ‘support package’.
If you want to apply for DSA, it is important to begin this process as soon as
possible, as the entire procedure can take up to 12 weeks.
Further information can be found at:
Student Finance England – Disabled Student Allowance - Student Finance ENGLAND
Student Finance Wales – Disabled Student Allowance - Student Finance WALES
Student Awards Agency for Scotland – Disabled Student Allowance - Student
Finance SCOTLAND
21Confidentiality
Disclosing a Disability:
To meet your needs appropriately, you may be asked for more information relating
to your disability. You will be asked to sign a Release of Confidential Information
(ROCI) form. By signing this form, you agree to the processing of your data in
accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018, and Central’s Student Privacy Notice
(https://www.cssd.ac.uk/content/data-protection-privacy). It is your right to
withhold information about your disability but doing so may limit our ability to make
adjustments to support you in your studies.
227. Learning SKILLS PROGRAMME
Fully inclusive in its design and delivery, the Learning Skills programme offers high
quality learning development to all Central students to enhance their academic
success. Learning Skills is committed to empowering students to realise their full
academic potential, and support the academic journey into lifelong learning.
About us:
During your time here you will encounter all kinds of new knowledge and
approaches. As part of your studies, you will be looking to develop a range of
academic skills that will assist you in achieving your best at Central.
This is where the Learning Skills programme comes in. We are an academic team
of learning developers specialising in a range of disciplines, including digital skill,
academic writing, and English for academic purpose.
Summary of learning development on offer:
generic one-to-ones (in SKYPE, phone, or face to face modes);
staff referred specialist one-to-ones (in SKYPE, phone, or face to face
modes);
staff booked in-timetable sessions;
wellbeing referred one-to-ones (in SKYPE, phone, or face to face modes);
unaccredited short courses (face to face or remotely, see information for
details);
group sessions (face-to-face or remotely, see information for details);
dedicated provision for international students;
learning materials on ‘Brightspace’.
You can access learning development through the programme in many
different ways, including:
by contacting our administrator via learning.skills@cssd.ac.uk to make an
appointment with a Learning Skills academic;
see our ‘Brightspace’ page for the latest information on our short courses,
one-off sessions, and to access our ONLINE study platform;
ask your tutor or lecturer to refer you to one of our specialist one-to-one
programmes.
We hope that you will make the most out of this great academic provision for
the duration of your course and look forward to meeting you soon.
Wishing you the best of luck in your studies!
Dr Javeria Shah
Programme Leader, Learning Skills
238. Term Dates 2021-22
TERM DATES
Term dates for all NEW students are published on Central’s website at the
following address: https://www.cssd.ac.uk/2022. Term dates may vary slightly for
continuing students.
The School reserves the right to amend any of the dates if deemed necessary.
REGISTRATIONS
Registration sessions for most new students* will be in the week commencing 27
September 2021. Sessions last for 3-4 hours and attendance is mandatory (as long
as government guidance at the time allows for this). Applicants holding an offer of
a place are encouraged to be in the UK and able to attend their allocated session.
Undergraduate students should expect to attend on Monday 27 or Tuesday 28
September. Postgraduate students should expect to attend on Wednesday 29
September or Thursday 30 September. The full schedule will be published in
August and included in enrolment materials.
* January start MA Acting and MA Music Theatre students which will register on
their first day of term.
Research Degrees Programme (MPhil/PhD)
Central’s research degree programme year comprises a full 12 months as the
degree is based on independent research rather than taught elements.
Postgraduate Research students are required to be in continuous attendance, and
supervision can occur outside of the term dates specified for students on taught
programmes of study. Those with Student Visas should note that the maximum of
20 hours per week that they are permitted to work during term time applies to the
entire duration of the programme until the end of their registration at the School.
Note: The School reserves the right to amend any of the above dates if deemed necessary. Not all breaks in
required attendance are shown here.
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