FAQs

Eligibility - do I have the necessary qualifications?

There are no minimum admission requirements to study at Marylebone. However, each course may have an admission requirement of its own. For example you may have had to study one course before you can study another related course at a higher level. For more information, contact our Admissions Office.

Course requirements - are there any other criteria I need to meet?

Some programmes require you to have course-specific qualifications or experience (eg languages) . Many programmes may also require you to use a computer and access the internet, and all programmes provide additional resources online.

English language - do I have to sit an exam to prove my ability in English?

All students must be competent in English. The University receives applications from all over the world from people with varying abilities and qualifications in English. As such, it reserves the right to ask for proof of proficiency in English when necessary.

Credit - can I be given credit for work I've completed elsewhere?

Yes, the University supports credit transfer, which means that you are not required to take a particular unit as part of your degree because you have already covered a similar syllabus as part of a previous qualification. It is possible to seek exemptions in many of the undergraduate degree subjects. A maximum of 60 credits may be transferred for exemption from courses in degree programs.

When can I apply?

You can submit an application to the University at any time of year for certificate and diploma courses. For longer courses, in order to be able to sit your first exam in the following year, your application must be received by the University before the deadline date. However, in order to avoid delays on a decision being made on your application, you are strongly advised to submit your application well before the deadline date.

The deadline date for receipt of degree applications is 1 7 October in any academic year.

How soon can I start studying?

Depending on how early you submit your application form, if your application is straight forward and you submit any required documentary evidence in support of your application, it will normally take around two weeks to process your application. If you are eligible for admission, you will be sent an 'Offer letter', a registration form, a fee slip and a copy of the current University Regulations.

Once registration forms and payment are received, you will receive confirmation of your registration and your course materials will be despatched. This will allow you to begin studying immediately. The study year for online degrees runs from October, when study materials are despatched, through to May, when examinations take place.

How long does it take to complete a Bachelor degree?

The minimum period of registration for a Bachelors degree is three years (except for Graduate Entry Routes where completion in two years is sometimes possible) and the maximum period is eight years.

How much does it cost?

For details on the charges made by the University you should look at the Fees information page. Once the application handling fee has been paid, fees to the University consist of payments for registration, tuition and examinations/assessment.

When do I have to pay?

Marylebone Degrees: The Application fee (where applicable) is paid when you send your application form, fee slip and documentary evidence to the University and includes your first year's registration fee if successfully admitted to a degree programme. A continuing registration fee (where applicable) is payable in October and is paid only in the second and each subsequent year of registration; when we receive this we send you the study materials you will need for the following year. Examination entry fees are paid in January if you choose to enter yourself for an examination(s); if you decide that you do not want to enter an examination(s) in a particular year, then no examination fee is paid. Examinations take place in May/June.

Other courses: Fees are payable at registration for each course.

How can I pay?

The acceptable methods of payment to the University are:

• Cheque, Banker's Draft or Money Order denominated in US Dollars and payable to Marylebone University SA.
• A payment card issued as part of the Mastercard, Visa, JCB, American Express, Diner's Club or Discover network
• Cash in the Admissions Office

Are there any other costs I should consider?

Besides the fees payable to the University, you will need to budget for textbooks. This is estimated to be in the region of $5 per credit. You should also budget for the cost of any additional tuition that you arrange, and any fee that is levied by your local examination centre to cover its costs.

How do I apply?

You have the choice between applying by post or applying online.You must complete the application form and submit it together with the application fee (where payable) and all the required documentary evidence in support of your application. You can download the application form and fee slip from the webpage for your chosen course/qualification or receive it postally with an application pack.

Before you submit your application, use the 'check list' at the end of your application form to make sure that you have included everything.

Do I still need to prove my school leaving qualifications if I have since completed further study?

This question applies to degree programs only. You are required to submit evidence of all your qualifications that you wish to be considered in support of your application. If an original certificate is unavailable for any reason, you may either submit any other evidence that you have relating to the qualification(s) or submit your application without this evidence and await our initial response. We will then confirm exactly what evidence you need to submit. Please include a covering letter with your application if you need to explain why documents are unavailable.

My documents are not in English. Do I have to translate them?

You will be required to provide official translations of your documents if they are not already in English.

Will I ever be required to attend the University in person?

There is no attendance requirement in person and you do not have to travel outside your country or area to sit examinations. In any given year, students will sit exams in examination centres in over 150 countries worldwide. Many courses have no exams and are assessed on coursework only which is assessed by electronic or postal mail.

Is additional tuition available elsewhere?

You may wish to investigate the possibility of registering with a private teaching institution for extra tutorial support. Please note that any arrangement that you make, or fee that you agree, with a teaching institution is between you and the institution, and is independent of the University.

How will my studies be assessed?

All students are assessed by coursework and ongoing assessment, and some courses involve unseen written examinations which take place in May or June each year. Additionally, students of degrees at undergraduate level must submit a dissertation before qualifying.

Can I study for an individual unit without registering for a full programme?

Yes, absolutely.

Who will award the diploma?

Upon successful completion of your studies, you will be awarded a Marylebone University certificate or diploma in recognition of your achievement.

Is there an Alumni Association?

Yes, the Marylebone University Alumni Association is open to all graduates.