Fees & Payment
What It Costs to Study at RCA
RCA's Professional Certificate programmes are intensive 20-week programmes combining structured teaching, practical training and production experience. The fees below apply to the October 2026 intake.
October 2026 Tuition
Course Fees
Tuition varies by programme. A separate GHS 1,000 Production Fee applies to every Professional Certificate programme.
A GHS 250 non-refundable Application Fee is payable when you submit an application. It is separate from tuition and the Production Fee.
Register Your Interest →Production Fee
Why There Is a Separate GHS 1,000
All students pay a separate GHS 1,000 Production Fee. It contributes towards consumables and production-related costs associated with RCA's practical production activity.
It does not represent the full cost of producing RCA student films. RCA productions may involve equipment, costumes, locations, logistics, professional performers and other resources provided or arranged by RCA beyond the student's Production Fee.
When Is It Paid?
The Production Fee forms part of your financial commitment to the programme and must be paid well before production begins.
For the October 2026 intake it is built into your registration and payment structure rather than collected shortly before the production period.
Payment Options
Pay in Full, or in Four Instalments
You may pay your tuition in full, or use RCA's approved instalment plan of four payments of 25%.
25%
On accepting your offer
The first quarter of tuition confirms you are taking the place offered to you.
25%
Before registration
The second quarter, paid alongside the GHS 1,000 Production Fee in full.
25%
By Week 6
The third quarter, due six weeks into the 20-week programme.
25%
By Week 12
The final quarter, completing your tuition payment.
The GHS 1,000 Production Fee is payable in full before registration, alongside the second tuition payment. Students choosing an instalment plan remain responsible for ensuring each payment is made by its stated deadline.
What Else to Know
What Tuition Covers
Participation in the teaching and learning activities of your registered Professional Certificate programme, subject to the programme structure and RCA's academic and student policies.
Additional Personal Costs
You will be advised of any personal materials or items required for your specific programme before or during registration.
Securing Your Place
Where acceptance, initial payment and registration are not completed by the stated deadline, RCA may release the place to another applicant.
Outstanding Fees
Students on an instalment arrangement are expected to stay up to date with the agreed schedule. Missed payments may affect continued access to the programme, subject to RCA's financial and student policies.
Refunds, Withdrawals & Deferrals
These are governed by RCA's applicable student and financial policies. Please review the relevant terms before completing registration and payment.
October 2026 Intake
Ready to Secure Your Place?
An offer of admission does not by itself secure a place indefinitely. Complete your acceptance, initial payment and registration by the deadlines RCA communicates to you.