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Maintaining a luxury brand or business requires a keen sense of strategy, and the ability to attract and inspire customers. Our one-year programme will prepare you for an exciting career at a prestigious brand, or give you the confidence and insight to establish one of your own.

We cover the broad spectrum of luxury businesses, from fashion to hospitality. Our staff have years of experience working in these fields, training at top hotel schools and advising leading international brands.

There is no better place to learn about luxury than London. Our campus is located in 11 acres of private gardens in Regent's Park, and is on the doorstep of some of the world's most exclusive brands and businesses. As part of our full-time programme, you'll learn from some of the leading industry professionals, through guest lectures and trips to thriving businesses.

At the heart of a successful luxury brand is a successful business. Our programme will hone your management skills, and boost your confidence in areas such as marketing, strategy, research, leadership and teamwork.

You'll discuss the history and dynamics of the industry, and learn how businesses establish their brand image. There's also a strong focus on practical work. You'll be tasked with developing a business in groups over a four-day period, delving into finances, design and exploring the market.

Your final project will either be a dissertation or a live business project addressing an industry issue. You'll also have the chance to plan a startup, researching costings, markets, location, costs and presenting your findings.

A Regent’s education provides you with a high level of personal attention, and this begins from the moment you apply to study with us. We want to understand who you are and what your skills and interests may be – we are interested in your potential, as well as your prior achievements. We review each application comprehensively and on its individual merit, considering all of your skills, interests and attributes. Typically, we will make an offer to a student holding a minimum lower second class (2:2) UK Honours undergraduate degree from a recognised institution. Other equivalent international qualifications from recognised institutions will be accepted. 

We also welcome applications from candidates who do not meet the essential entry criteria outlined above. In order to be accepted for exceptional entry, you must:

• Hold a minimum of two years’ relevant work experience
• Provide a 1,000-word personal statement outlining your reasons for applying, and how your previous experience is of relevance to the programme you are applying for
• Be prepared to attend an interview with the Postgraduate Admissions Panel

English Language requirements 

We require proof of English Proficiency. For example, we ask for:

• IELTS: Overall score of 6.5, with 6.0 or above in all 4 component parts
• PTE Academic: Overall score of 58, with 51 or above in each individual component
• TOEFL IBT: Overall score 80 (We do not accept TOEFL from applicants requiring a Tier 4 visa, as this qualification is no longer accepted by the UK Visas and Immigration Department (UKVI)
• A-level/GCSE/IGCSE English: grade C / 4 or above (for IGCSE certificates, please provide the Supplementary Certifying Statement with the breakdown of component grades)
• International Baccalaureate: Grade 5 in A1 or A2 English at Higher or Standard Level

This list is not exhaustive, we will review the English qualifications you have as part of your application and be in contact if we require anything further.

For applicants who wish to improve their English language proficiency, please see our English language courses.

On-campus diagnostic test

For offer holders in London, we can provide a free on-campus English diagnostic test.  This test must be arranged in advance. To book a test, please contact admit@regents.ac.uk. Please note, this is a diagnostic test for Regent’s University London only.

We balance essential theory with the opportunity to test what you've learned. You'll be encouraged to develop your own skills through assignments and projects that mirror authentic business scenarios. You will be able to work through any questions or challenges with experienced staff.

You'll discuss the unique characteristics of the luxury industry in lectures, seminars, and workshops, and through group and individual tutorials and case study analysis.

You'll be assessed via a combination of:

• Blog contributions
• Coursework assignments
• Essays
• Fieldwork
• Group and individual tasks
• Presentations
• Research projects
• Simulations
• Written or oral exams

Non-refundable advance deposit

Home/EU students: £1,000

Non-EU students: £4,000

Non-EU students in receipt of US Federal Loans: £1,000

What do fees include?

Fees cover the cost of all tuition and access to the University’s IT infrastructure and library learning resources.

What other costs should I budget for?

You will need to budget additional funds for accommodation and living expenses, travel, and any additional trips, visits, activities or courses (such as Summer programmes) that you choose to participate in outside of the tuition offered as part of the programme.

The library hold a limited number of copies of core text books and where possible in e-format. You will be encouraged to purchase your own text books and will need to budget approximately £80-£100 for the year, depending on your programme of study.

When are fees paid?

Fees are payable in the following instalments:

• An initial non-refundable advance deposit paid when you accept your offer of a place
• The advance deposit is allocated against the first term’s fees
• Tuition fees (including fees for subsequent terms) are due two weeks in advance of classes commencing

Additional fee charges

Starting September 2019:

• The University sets tuition fees on an annual basis in line with the University's financial year which runs from 1 August to 31 July
• The fees quoted here are for one academic year of study
• For students starting their programme in January the programme spans two separate financial year accounting periods. Fees for the different teaching terms are calculated separately in line with fees charged in each financial year
• Fees for subsequent years of study are subject to fee inflation
• The University aims to keep annual fee increases in line with the University’s cost inflation. The expectation is that this will be no greater than UK consumer price inflation (CPI) plus 3%. There are occasionally variations to this dictated by the costs of running specific programmes or facilities required for our programmes
• As a registered charity, all fee increases are subject to approval of the Trustee Board thus ensuring that affordability for our students remains a primary concern in any decisions regarding fee increases

Starting January 2020:

• The programme fee outlined is for the full Masters programme including the dissertation element
• Should there be a requirement to retake modules during an additional term of study or during the dissertation term,  there will be an additional charge per module retaken at the rate applicable to that period of study
• The module charge will be calculated on a credit basis for each module, in line with the overall credit weighting of the programme  
• Fees for subsequent years of study are subject to fee inflation
• The University aims to keep annual fee increases in line with the University’s cost inflation. The expectation is that this will be no greater than UK consumer price inflation (CPI) plus 3%. There are occasionally variations to this dictated by the costs of running specific programmes or facilities required for our programmes
• As a registered charity, all fee increases are subject to approval of the Trustee Board thus ensuring that affordability for our students remains a primary concern in any decisions regarding fee increases