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Bachelor
Bachelor of Arts and Visual Cultures
Richmond American University London
- London, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A degree studying the history, Theory and contemporary practice of visual culture within a liberal arts framework.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate core knowledge in Arts and Visual Cultures. Apply analytical and practical methods to discipline-specific problems. Communicate ideas effectively in academic and professional settings. Work collaboratively and apply ethical professional practice.
Career outcomes
- Designer
- Creative Coordinator
- Visual Content Specialist
- Production Assistant
- Creative Project Coordinator
Curriculum
- Four-year
- 32 US credits a year. Year 1 foundations include visual thinking and London cultures
- Year 2 art history and content creation
- Year 3 museums
- Studio photography and research methods
- Year 4 contemporary debates
- International cinema
- Creative collaboration and a senior dissertation
- Plus electives and an optional internship.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Year 1 entry: A Levels CCC (96 points)
- US High School Diploma 2.8 GPA or IB 26
- Year 2 entry: A Levels BBB (120) or BBC (112)
- US diploma 2.8-3.0 GPA
- IB 30-32. English: IELTS Academic 6.0 (5.5 per component)
- PTE 60
- Cambridge 169
- TOEFL iBT 4.5.
Minimum GPA
2.8
Accepted academic background
Secondary school leaving qualification (A Levels, IB, US High School Diploma, BTEC).
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 4.5
- PTE Academic 60
- Cambridge 169
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- English proficiency evidence
- Personal statement
- References where requested
- Financial and visa documents for CAS processing.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the entry requirements for the selected program. Complete the direct or recognized application route. Submit academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence
- A personal statement
- any program-specific materials. Accept the offer and pay the required tuition or CAS deposit. Complete CAS checks and Student visa requirements for study in the United Kingdom. Enroll according to the university instructions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £17,850 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £1,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Chiswick Park |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Department of Communications, Creative Industries and the Arts |
| Department | Department of Design and Creative Arts |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 32 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Richmond American University London offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
18 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
230 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £17,850 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £1,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £13,946 GBP.
The minimum GPA is 2.8. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 4.5, PTE Academic 60, Cambridge 169, IELTS Academic 6.
