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Dates There is a total of 28 full days of teaching (an increase of 3 days from previous First Year courses) in seven modules on the following dates:   2009            April 29th to May 3rd; June 10th to 14th; July 13th to 19th; September 16th to 20th;                     November 11th to 15th. 2010            January 7th to 10th; February 11th to 14th.   For those who intend to continue their studies through the Second and Third Year courses to gain professional qualification, the second year course will begin in the summer or early autumn of 2010.   Times Each teaching block begins with supper at 6.00 pm on the first day, and ends promptly at 3.30 pm on the last day.     Fees and Paying in Instalments The full fee for the First Year course, including all teaching and meals, not including accommodation, is £2750. This is payable as a deposit of £650 which will secure your place on the course, and then either one payment of £2100 paid a minimum of THREE WEEKS before the first day of the course, or by instalments. There is an extra charge of £40 for paying in instalments to cover extra banking and administration costs. Ten monthly instalments of £214 payable by standing order from May 15th 2009 to February 15th 2010.   If you want to pay by instalments you can tell us on the acceptance form which we give you after your interview, and we will provide you with the information you need to set up a standing order with your bank.   Please note the following conditions of enrolment:   1.  Deposits are not refundable after 3rd April (as we might not be able to fill your place.) Before April 3rd the balance is returnable, less £100 to cover administration and interviewing costs. 2.  The balance of the course fees must be paid, or standing order agreement set up by April 8th. 3.  Once a course has started students are financially committed to paying the whole course fee, whether the balance of fees have been paid in one payment or are being paid in instalments. Refunds cannot be given should a student leave the course. 4.  Course fees are not normally transferable to another course.