ADMISSIONS
In order to be considered for admission, candidates should have a Grade Point Average of around 3.50 points on a 4.00 point scale. In considering each applicant, the Admissions Committee looks first at the transcript(s) but attaches the greatest importance to faculty recommendations, whereby the GPA requirement may on occasion be reconsidered. A high proportion of CMRS students proceed to graduate studies after completion of their Bachelor’s degree. The training provided by CMRS is designed in part as a useful preparation for such research. CMRS staff and tutors are happy to advise on graduate studies and to write references. Visas Following the advice of the UK Borders Agency, CMRS requires all students to obtain either a ‘Student Visitor Visa’ or a ‘Tier 4 General Adult Student Visa’ before travelling to the UK. Although legislation states that American citizens eligible for Student Visitor status do not need to obtain a Visa prior to arrival, we have found that students without visas have encountered problems or have not had the necessary documentation on arrival and have been refused entry into the UK. Full details are available at: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk Visa applications should be made at least 6-8 weeks prior to your departure date. |
CMRS works on the semester system with two fourteen-week sessions from September to April. The academic programme is planned primarily for undergraduates in their junior and senior years and first-year graduate students. Applicants may apply for one or two semesters. While enrolled here, single semester students may apply for a second term, subject to visa status. CMRS follows a rolling admissions policy, accepting suitably qualified candidates as they apply until all available places are filled.