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2022 Undergraduate Prospectus
Contents Our Campus
A welcome from our Vice Chancellor 1 Film and Digital Production BA 78
At a glance 2 Film and Screen Media BA 79
Why St Mary’s? 4 Technical Theatre BA 81
Campus Life 6
Study 10 Education and Teaching 82
London Living 12 Your career in Education
Space to Breathe 14 and Teaching 86
Commuting to University 16 Education Studies BA 88
Living on Campus 18 Primary Education with QTS BA 89
Where to Live 20 Primary Education FdA 91
Your Career 22 Primary Education with QTS
Support for you 24 (work-based route) BA 92
International Students 26 Primary Education with QTS
Study Abroad 28 (work-based route) specialising
Sport for all 30 in SEND BA 93
Sporting Excellence 32 Primary Education with QTS
Space to Create 34 (work-based route)
Students’ Union 36 specialising in PE BA 94
Have you heard of… 38 Early Years Education FdA 95
Visit Us 40 Early Years Education
Our Courses 42 (work-based route) BA 96
Primary Education
Business and Law 44 (work-based route) BA 97
Business Law BA 48 River Thames
Business Management BA 49 Humanities and Theology 98
Business Management English Literature BA 102
and Entrepreneurship BA 50 History BA 103
Business Management Liberal Arts BA 105
and Finance BA 52 Theology, Religion and Ethics BA 106
Twickenham
Business Management
and Marketing BA 53 Sport, Health and Science 108
Criminology and Sociology BSc 55 Nutrition BSc 112
International Business Physical Education, Sport
Management BA 56 and Youth Development BA 113
Law LLB 57 Physiotherapy BSc 114 Strawberry Hill
Law with Criminology LLB 58 Psychology BSc 115 House
Sports Management BA 59 Sports Coaching Science BSc 116
Sport and Exercise Nutrition BSc 117
Communications and Politics 60 Sport and Exercise Science BSc 118
Communications, Data Analytics Sport Psychology BSc 119
and Marketing BA 64 Sport Rehabilitation BSc 121
Communications, Design and Strength and Conditioning
Marketing BA 65 Science BSc 122
Communications Chelsea FC Foundation
and Marketing BA 66 Coaching and Development
Communications, Media FdSc/BSc top-up 124 Main campus
and Marketing BA 67 Sports Coaching FdSc 125 entrance
Politics and Halls of Residence
International Relations BA 68 Your Application /How to apply 126
Sports Communications Next Steps 128 Refectory/Café
and Marketing BA 69 Parents and Carers 129
Degrees with a foundation year 130 Sport Facility
Creative Arts and Drama 70 St Mary’s University London
Acting BA 74 International College (SMULIC) 131
Creative and Professional Fees and funding 132 Library & Learning Technology
Writing BA 75 Index 134 Teddington
Creative Media BA 76 How to find us... 136 Campus Boundary and Kingston
Welcome
In the months to come, you will not just be choosing
a university but your new home away from home.
St Mary’s is an inclusive academic community, where
everyone is welcomed and valued, and we are proud
of the support and guidance we give to our students.
Since 1850 our mission has been to provide high
quality academic and professional education,
inspired by our Catholic ethos and values. That
mission remains at the fore today.
With a campus based in Twickenham, in Greater
London, we are both local and global. Our students
value St Mary’s because they get to know their
Anthony McClaran colleagues and staff on our historic campus in a way
Vice Chancellor that might not be the case in a more urban setting;
and yet they are also living in one of the largest and
most diverse cities in the world.
All of the staff here pride themselves on placing your
student experience at the heart of everything we do.
This is recognised in our superb student satisfaction
ratings, which in the latest Good University Guide
were amongst the best in London.
Teaching is student focused and prepares you to
realise your true potential. We have an excellent track
record of placing our graduates in top professional
careers and opening up postgraduate opportunities,
with 98% of our graduates in employment, vocation
or further study within 15 months of graduation.
If you have any questions, please join us on campus
for an open event so you meet students and
lecturers, and have a look around campus. Finally,
with all that comes between now and September
2022, I wish you all the best.
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98 %
14 Gold 2
Top
of graduates employed, in vocation Sir Mo Farah and a host of other
or further education within 15 top athletes have trained and
months of graduating (HESA 2020) St Mary’s athletes on Team studied at St Mary’s rated in the top two
GB at the Rio Olympics universities in London
for overall satisfaction
(Sunday Times Good
Outstanding
University Guide 2020)
Rated ‘Outstanding’ by
Ofsted again in 2019
50
Clubs, societies,
events and activities
2
+ 30
mins to the centre of
London by train
Top
10
in the top 10 safest universities in
England and Wales (Complete
University Guide 2020)
Set in the greenest
London borough –
Richmond-Upon-Thames
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Our heritage
St Mary’s was founded in 1850 Today that means preparing
by the Catholic Poor Schools graduates who are fair-minded and
Committee. Its first intake non-judgemental, who can see
comprised of six young men, the situation as others do and who
who were trained to become have a sense of self confidence
teachers in poor schools. The that allows them to make a valuable
founding values were inspired contribution to society – above
by the teaching of St John Henry all, individuals who are continually
Newman, who wrote that, through seeking to learn more about
higher education, “A habit of mind themselves and the world.
is formed which lasts through
life, of which the attributes are
freedom, equitableness, calmness,
moderation, and wisdom.”
We’re a Teaching is
community in our DNA
Why
Our campus is a community, where We were founded as an institution
connections are made on every for teaching teachers. We strive to
corner and in every classroom. provide an inspirational education
Academic and social, sporting that helps students see the
and cultural, local and global: our bigger picture, that encourages
St Mary’s?
world of relationships and networks interactions and new perspectives.
is a place where everyone feels
they can contribute and make a
difference. St Mary’s is a place
where eyes are opened, characters
Everyone is
are built, reputations are made, and someone
world problems are solved.
St Mary’s has established a
reputation for providing an
Size is enriching and fulfilling educational
experience. In helping students
important on their journey to academic
excellence, we encourage them
We are smaller than most to recognise their potential and
universities and our focus is on understand how to be the best
quality not quantity. Our scale version of themselves. Developing
makes collaborations easier and the individual is our mission. We
we’re big advocates of combined give everyone the confidence to
St Mary’s will give you the ability to make a disciplines that answer real world take their place in society beyond
problems. No one is too remote – our walls, knowing they have a great
difference and the confidence to fulfil your you’re as likely to chat to professors deal to offer in creating a more
potential. Inspired by the ethos of our Catholic as you are your fellow students. humane, just and sustainable world.
founders, everything we do is guided by our
values of Inclusiveness, Generosity of Spirit,
Respect and Excellence.
Strawberry Hill House
4 5
The Piazza, joins the two halves
of the main campus, serving as
a social space, bike store, and
main thoroughfare between our
historic lecture rooms and catering
facilities. It is overlooked by
the Chapel.
The cutting-edge Sports Centre
offers high level teaching and
training facilities, including a gym
open to all students and staff.
The Piazza
Campus
Sports Centre
Sir Mo Farah Athletics Track
Life
Our campus, with its extensive green spaces and
striking neo-Gothic and modern buildings, also
has a warm, friendly atmosphere. There is a strong
sense of community, when our students walk
through the grounds, they will nearly always bump
into somebody they know.
The space is designed to inspire learning, but also to
help you make friends and feel at home – whether you
decide to live on campus or not.
We have been on this site since 1925, and our buildings
have been developed to meet the needs of around
5,000 students. The University is based on an
accessible single campus, with our additional sports
grounds just 10 minutes’ walk away.
Students in the Dolce Vita café
6 7
Not the best
image of the
library. I think we
might have a better
shot from that
shoot
Social study space within the main Library
The Main Library, and nearby
Naylor Library, have over 500
places to study, including modern,
bright shared work spaces. With
cafés adjacent to both libraries,
refreshments are never far away.
Many of our lecture and seminar
rooms look out over wide green
spaces, benefiting from fresh air
and plenty of natural light.
Lecture theatre Main Library
8 9
Technology-enhanced learning We provide WiFi throughout, as well as printing,
The pandemic tested us to use technology to continue photocopying and scanning services. Library
to provide the same level of teaching and study support computers have all the software you’ll need and laptops
Year heritage we’re committed to. Students studying in 2020/21, of are available to loan. Other facilities include bookable
of teaching course, faced some challenges associated with the group study rooms, some equipped with touchscreen
excellence restrictions imposed on usual university life, but they presentation technology.
The University was also found benefits.
founded in 1850 with its Your personal tutor
foundations in training Blended learning, which uses a mix of digital tools You will be assigned a personal tutor who will become
teachers such as lecture capture and Moodle, together with your key point of contact throughout your time here.
face-to-face teaching, gave students more flexibility. They will encourage your academic studies, offer
For example, feedback from our students was really guidance, and help you to access support for wellbeing
positive about the opportunity to access lectures and professional development.
online and revisit content in their own time. As we
2nd in London return to full on-campus learning and teaching, you’ll Our Curriculum
for Student still be able to take advantage of the best learning We’ve structured our degree programmes in a way
technology, alongside in-person lectures and seminars in which we hope will enhance learning. That means
Satisfaction with your lecturers. looking at how our students are progressing and
(Sunday Times Good
achieving, and how satisfied they are. You’ll find that the
University Guide 2020)
Recognised for teaching excellence environment you learn in will be inclusive in practice, not
Teaching at St Mary’s has been granted a Silver award just in spirit.
within the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
The awarding committee noted our commitment to Removing and reducing exams
academic development, high-quality physical learning Our team is working on narrowing and removing
Outstanding resources and approach to student engagement. identified barriers to access, success and progression
Ofsted has rated our
in our degree programmes. Initiatives include removing
Social study space within the main Library Education programmes
Both our Primary and Secondary Initial Teacher and reducing exams where possible.
Study
as Outstanding since 2011
Education programmes were judged by Ofsted to
be ‘Outstanding’ – the highest grade possible in 2011
and 2019.
Our libraries
To support you in your studies, we offer a range of
services within the main library and the Naylor Library –
which is just a 10-minute walk from main campus.
Student taking part in an online lecture
A practical sports lecture takes place We are committed to an approach
on the Sir Mo Farah Athletics Track
to supporting learners as individuals
across all the courses we offer. All
students benefit from 1-2-1 sessions
with a personal tutor.
You will learn from experts who are
passionate about their subjects. During
your studies, you will benefit from a
comprehensive suite of library and
learning support resources.
10 11
Minutes from the centre of London
St Mary’s campus is only 30 minutes from the heart
of the capital. From world-renowned shopping
15 mins destinations and artisan food markets, to unsurpassed
Walk to Twickenham nightlife and heritage museums, whatever your
interests, you can spend your free time immersing
yourself in everything London has to offer.
Part of our local community
The high streets of Twickenham and Teddington are
15 mins both within easy walking distance and are home to a
Bus to Kingston variety of shops, restaurants, cafés and bars.
Entertainment is never far away
The lively riverside towns of Kingston and Richmond
are a short bus ride from the University, offering great
shopping, cinemas, restaurants, live music venues, bars Shopping in Carnaby Street
30 mins and theatres.
Train to
Many of Kingston’s nightclubs offer special deals for
230
Central London
St Mary’s students and our Students’ Union often
arranges transport to and from these venues for a
hassle-free night out with your new friends.
theatres throughout London
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London
League Football teams
in London
Living
Houses of Parliament, London
St Mary’s is just half an hour by train from the heart
of London – so you’ll have a dynamic, bustling
city centre on your doorstep. We are an active
and important part of our local community, which
provides jobs, entertainment, nightlife and shopping
to suit all students. City Hall and The Shard, London
12 13
Iconic green spaces
Richmond Park and Bushy Park are just around
the corner and offer students hundreds of acres of
woodland, complete with free-roaming deer, for
get-away-from-it-all walks, and space for cycling
and running.
Even closer to home, you can step out of your lectures
and into open green space, as our main campus is set
in 10 acres of woodland – the equivalent to about 10
football pitches.
Bordering the Thames
The campus is just moments from the banks of the
River Thames, offering lots of opportunities for
outdoor activities – from rowing, fishing, and cycling
Deer in local Bushy Park along the towpath, to sun-bathing in the nearby parks
and relaxing in the gardens of the many pubs bordering
the river.
Safe
Richmond-Upon-Thames is
The Home of Rugby
Twickenham is perhaps best known around the
world as the home of English Rugby. The 82,000
the safest borough in London seat Twickenham Stadium hosts regular international
(Met Police Service Data 2020) rugby fixtures including the Six Nations and Autumn
Internationals.
Green
Space to Richmond-Upon-Thames is the
‘greenest’ borough in London
(Greenspace Information for
Central London 2020)
Breathe
The view from Richmond Bridge, a 30 minute walk from Main Campus
The tree-lined streets of Twickenham offer a contrast
to the fast-paced city – giving you a safe, welcoming
base for your studies and open spaces to stretch
your legs. Our campus is next to the River Thames
and located in between two royal parks –
Bushy and Richmond. Woodland on campus
14 15Almost half of our students commute to University, so if
you decide not to live on campus – you won’t be alone.
We have a Commuter Lounge in the middle of campus,
with kitchen facilities, lockers and a comfy seating area, 5 mins
to give students who don’t live on campus an extra walk from
place to meet new people and rest in between lectures. Strawberry Hill
Station
When you come to study at St Mary’s, you’ll be invited
to all university social events and welcome to join our
clubs and societies. All campus support services,
such as finance and wellbeing, will be available
to you, regardless of whether you’re in university
accommodation or not. 20 mins
cycle from
As well as being only 30 minutes from the centre of Richmond
London, we are on a number of bus routes, with the
main campus only 15 minutes by bus from Richmond
and Kingston, 20 minutes from Hounslow and 25
minutes from Clapham Junction.
25 mins
to Clapham
Junction
I commute from quite some distance – for
me it’s the small details and St Mary’s has
Student using the bicycle racks
got it right! I like to know that I can play
Commuting
sports during the day, or I can unwind on
the sofa in the Commuter Lounge and get
my assignments done in an environment
that suits me.
Wellington, Sport and Exercise
Science Student
to University
The Commuter Lounge
Student on the bus If you have work or family commitments,
live locally, or find commuting less
expensive than living away from home,
you may choose to travel to university
rather than live in halls.
16 17No two St Mary’s students are the same. That’s why selected St Mary’s as your first choice – this is usually
we offer rooms to suit all budgets and lifestyles in spring. Our website includes the most up-to-date
including catered or self-catered, single rooms or information about when and how to apply for University
Refectory shared rooms, en-suite or shared facilities. Our accommodation, along with costs, different types of
Open 8am-7:30pm weekdays accommodation varies from purpose-built student accommodation, eligibility and special requirements.
for breakfast and dinner – halls of residence to large, converted Victorian
serving brunch and dinner houses. We’re confident you will find a space that Moving in
on weekends suits you. The University is served by excellent transport links,
making your journey to and from campus easy. When
Accommodation costs it comes to moving in day, we’ll give you a time to arrive
University accommodation prices include internet at campus to make sure there’s space for you to park if
and utility bills. Further information can be found on you’re driving, and our current students will be on hand
page 21 and the most up-to-date prices are published to offer help with your belongings and help you settle in.
Launderette on our website.
run by the Students’ Union, Accommodation advice and support after year one
open during term time How to apply After your first year, you may choose to rent a house
If you hold an offer to study here, you’ll be sent an email or flat with a group of friends or live in lodgings with a
with details on how to apply for accommodation. The local family. We provide advice, guidance and support
process involves completing an application online throughout the year, and host a variety of workshops
and paying a deposit. You will be able to apply as for students who are looking to move into private
soon as the application system is open if you have accommodation.
The Refectory
Living on
Campus Cashin and Cronin Halls on Open Day
Student accommodation is more than
just a place to study and sleep. It’s a
place where you can become part
of a vibrant and welcoming student
community. All of our halls are within
easy reach of the University, and many
allow you to get from your room to a
hot breakfast or your lectures in just a
couple of minutes.
Students in campus accommodation
18 19Catered En-suite Catered Shared catered
Graham, Wiseman, Doyle,
De Marillac, Cashin, Old House, Clive,
Halls Waldegrave Park Houses
Cronin 16 Strawberry Hill Road,
Waldegrave Park Houses
Prices per week
£240–250 £195–£215 £155–170
21/22 (indicative)
Contract length
37 37 37
(weeks)*
Bedroom Individual Individual Individual
Old House
Catering Catered Catered Catered
Cashin and Cronin
Kitchen facilities Shared kitchenette Shared kitchenette Shared kitchenette
Where
Bathroom facilities En-suite Shared bathroom Shared bathroom
Student Life Coordinators, Student Life Coordinators, Student Life Coordinators,
Resident Mentors, Senior Resident Mentors, Senior Resident Mentors, Senior
Support Staff
to Live
Residents, 24/7 on-site Residents, 24/7 on-site Residents, 24/7 on-site
Security Security Security
Location Campus Campus Campus
Management University managed University managed University managed
Waldegrave Park Houses
De Marillac Communal areas including Communal areas including Communal areas including
Cleaning kitchens kitchens kitchens
and bathrooms and bathrooms and bathrooms
Christmas
2 weeks 2 weeks** 2 weeks
closure
Common rooms No Varies/ Some Varies/ Some
*Licence lengths are subject to change
**16 Strawberry Hill Road does not close
during the Christmas period
Waldegrave Park
20 21We want to help you get on the Our placements run during the term alongside your
other studies (usually one day a week in your second
right track to achieve the career and/or third year of study), so you don’t have to take
you deserve – and we understand time out to gain experience. In recent years, our
students have undertaken placements in banks, PR
that often means more than a good companies, theatres, schools and professional football
degree. That’s why our Employability clubs.
Services team supports students Boost your employability
before they’ve joined, when they’re There will be many ways, during your time at university,
that you can build your skills and experience in
here, and once they graduate. preparation for your career.
Supporting your career For example, we run Start UP St Mary’s, a 9-week
We can advise you on the path towards your future programme to develop a business and pitch for a
career – from alerting you to potential employers to funding prize. We also run professional development
setting out options for further study. programmes such as Be SMART – a programme
for BAME students that includes internships and
Students can drop in or make an appointment to see leadership workshops.
a careers consultant one-to-one. Consultants are
available throughout the year and can also support by You can become a student leader by being a
phone, email or Microsoft Teams/Zoom. programme representative, senior resident or an
inclusion representative. All of these positions give you
Finding vacancies the training you need to build skills, experience and
We provide an online vacancy system for finding all confidence for your future career.
types of work including paid and voluntary, full-time
Students graduate at Westminster Cathedral
and part-time roles. In addition, we promote paid Careers fairs and forums
Your
opportunities for working on and off campus such Careers fairs and forums are arranged throughout the
as Student Ambassador roles and St Mary’s and academic year, hosting local, national and international
Santander Internships. employers and alumni, to help you build your network
and find out about job opportunities in different sectors.
Additionally, we support entrepreneurial opportunities,
providing skills development training for those wanting Work while you study
to work for themselves. Earn money while studying by becoming a Student
Career
Ambassador. This includes:
Work placements
As a St Mary’s student, your degree may include one working at Open Days and Higher Education fairs,
of our unique and innovative work placement modules, leading campus tours,
from a range of specialised areas. sharing your student experience, and delivering
presentations or subject talks in schools and colleges,
A placement will help you to understand how to virtual work such as answering prospective students’
apply your degree subject in a practical way, build questions on web chat.
the employability skills that employers are looking for
and grow your network. Most importantly, it will help Develop your employability skills and experience so
you become a more confident, positive and effective that you stand out from the crowd.
professional.
Begin at Skills Careers Employability Online Work
St Mary’s development Fairs and Services vacancy placements
Starting your university
training Forums For ongoing support even
system With national and
education is the first step after graduation international employers
For budding Throughout the year, For paid and voluntary,
to your dream career
entrepreneurs hosting national and full-time and part-time work
international employers
22 23Student Services
We offer support and advice to any student who has
a query or concern about their experience here. This
Student Services may range from feeling unsure about who you need
Open Mon-Fri to contact for a specific problem, to ongoing support
needs. In every instance, we make sure that each
person is treated as an individual, respecting the
diverse backgrounds of our students.
Disability and Dyslexia
Disability and Our Disability and Dyslexia Team can support students
Dyslexia team during their time at St Mary’s and through their
Support throughout term application process. We also support students with
disabilities, specific learning differences (SpLD), mental
health conditions, medical conditions and students
on the autistic spectrum. We encourage anyone
applying to study here, to tell us about their particular
requirements in advance, so that support measures
Trained can be put in place.
counsellors
Registered with BACP The team can also offer guidance for completing
applications for the Disabled Students Allowance
(DSA) and provide students with individual support,
where needed. We are also working in partnership with
Access Able, an independent organisation, to verify the
accessibility of our buildings and routes between them.
Head of Student Services, Sue Whitham, talks with students
Chaplaincy
Support
Supporting students Mental Health Advice and Counselling
of all faiths and none Student Services has a dedicated mental health
advisor. Our advisor is available to help students in
distress and/or those with diagnosed mental health
conditions requiring ongoing support.
We also have a team of professionally trained
for you
counsellors who are registered with the British
Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
(BACP). Our counsellors are available by appointment,
offering a free and confidential service.
Find out more at: www.stmarys.ac.uk/wellbeing.
Chaplaincy
The Chaplaincy welcomes all students of all faiths and
backgrounds, and provides a multi-faith prayer room at
the centre of campus.
We know completing a degree is
hard. That’s why we make sure to help The ethos of the Chaplaincy is Catholic and it offers
faith, friendship and hospitality. The team organises
you sort out any minor challenges, or group events including social events and outreach
occasional major issues, that may crop opportunities, in addition to ministering to the individual
spiritual needs of students.
up along the way.
Alongside a student-focused approach
to learning, the Student Services team
is open every working day, running
wellbeing and support services for the
use of all students.
Student Ambassador Students in a classroom
24 25Travelling to St Mary’s Find out more
When our international students start at St Mary’s, Please contact international@stmarys.ac.uk if you’d like
we offer a pick-up service from London Heathrow to talk about studying at St Mary’s. You can explore our
Airport, which is just a 30-minute journey by taxi. campus wherever you are with our virtual campus tour,
available at www.stmarys.ac.uk/360.
Orientation and Social Events
Our International Orientation programme will allow you Applying to St Mary’s
to connect with other students from the same country There are three ways for international students to apply
or region, as well as those from around the globe. You’ll for undergraduate programmes at St Mary’s:
explore the University, the local area and London, while
learning more about your new home. 1. D
irectly on the St Mary’s website – for students who
only want to apply to St Mary’s University
For a great introduction to the UK, you can participate 2. Through UCAS (Universities and Colleges
in the St Mary’s Social Programme, a discounted Admissions Service) – if you are applying to more
package of excursions in London and beyond. than one UK university (www.ucas.com)
There are also St Mary’s social events especially for 3. Through the Common Application – if you are
international students throughout the year. applying from the US, you may prefer to apply
through the Common Application
English not your first language?
You will be introduced to the British university system Please take a look at our website for more details.
at the beginning of your first year and given academic
support throughout your degree to help you succeed.
English language classes are also available to enhance
your spoken and written communication skills.
Students outside the main teaching building
International Application process
Students 1. Apply
Apply to St Mary’s University
(see above)
2. Offer
Receive a conditional offer (if
you have not yet completed your
academic or English language
3. Accept
and confirm
Accept your offer online.
qualifications) or an unconditional If your offer is conditional, email us
St Mary’s warmly welcomes offer (if you have already completed your final transcript and English
applications from international your qualifications and met any language certificate when you
Being a small community, other conditions). receive them.
students. We offer you a safe and everybody knows each
nurturing place to live and study in one other and that makes
of the world’s most exciting cities. everything so much more
familiar and safer. I have met
Whether you choose to live on our
most of my closest friends at 4. Deposit 5. Certify 6. Info
St Mary’s, and the sports and
residential campus or in another part societies truly added to my Once your offer is unconditional We will ask you to complete an Before you come to the UK,
and you have accepted your online form and to email us certain we will send you information
of London, you will quickly feel part of experience. The lecturers I
place you’ll need to pay a documents (for example, a copy of a on how to book your
our local community. We are confident had were amazing.
deposit. If you do not require bank statement). We will then send accommodation, plus lots of
Ashika – India a visa or you are in receipt of you a Certificate of Acceptance helpful pre-arrival info.
you’ll find academic and social options government funding you won’t of Studies (CAS), so that you can
to suit your ambitions. need to pay a deposit. apply for a student visa.
26 27The best thing about my
experience was having the
opportunity to live in another
country while learning about
their culture, education and
way of life. It’s an experience
I experienced a different of a lifetime that you won’t Seeing a different country’s
education system and met regret doing. natural beauty, amazing
people from all over the world. Matthew, BA Physical Education, architecture, fascinating
Studying in upstate New York Sport and Youth Development, cuisine and traditional beliefs
gave me the chance to visit both Semester Abroad at Malmö really makes you think about
the USA and Canada. University in Sweden how wide and colourful this
Casey, BA Business Management, world is and awakens your
Semester Abroad in NY, USA desire to keep on exploring.
Laura, BSc Psychology, Summer
Abroad at Sophia University in
Tokyo, Japan
Study You should do it! It is such a great
experience to get to know new people,
a new culture and travel. I had a such
a great time and wouldn’t have
Abroad
changed anything!
Katja, BA Psychology and Business
Management, Semester Abroad at
University of Notre Dame in Sydney, Australia
We have a wide network of well-known partner Semester Study Abroad
universities in Asia, Australia, Europe and North Semester Study Abroad takes place during Year 2
America. You can study with them, and they send of your degree, and you earn credits towards your St
students to St Mary’s, enriching our campus Mary’s degree. Where you can study depends on what
community with international perspectives. you’re studying, and most students may choose from
many different partners around the world. By living and
St Mary’s has an active Study Abroad programme that studying in another country, you learn first-hand about
Do you want to see the world and
learn about different cultures whilst at
University? Studying abroad enriches
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Semester Abroad partners
allows you to study at one of our international partner
universities for up to a month during the summer or for
a full a semester during your degree.
a different culture and gain skills such as flexibility,
communication, critical thinking and self-reliance.
Financing your time abroad
in Asia, Australia, Europe Summer Study Abroad During your Semester Abroad, you pay tuition to St
your academic learning, prepares you and North America Summer Study Abroad programmes run for two to Mary’s and continue to receive funding through Student
for the job market and gives you the four weeks between June and August. You could study Finance, which may include a reimbursable grant. For
Korean culture in Seoul or take an East Asian Studies all programmes, you’ll be responsible for covering the
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chance to make lifelong friends from or language course in Tokyo, Japan. Other options are costs of your travel, accommodation, meals and other
around the world. business and global justice programmes in Australia, expenses associated with studying abroad.
and Asian business and law courses in Malaysia.
Summer programmes in No matter which you choose, you’re sure to have an Find more details about the programmes on our
Asian, Australia and Europe exciting time learning about the topic and exploring the website. Our Study Abroad team is available to discuss
local area. your options and connect you with students who have
studied abroad in previous years.
28 29Sport at St Mary’s
With a wide range of fitness classes, clubs and sporting
programmes for everyone, St Mary’s is a well-known
24 Clubs provider of sport and physical activity for its students
St Mary’s has 24 and within our wider community.
competitive sports clubs
SIMMSactive
SIMMSactive is our recreational sport and fitness
programme which helps our students become more
physically active. Whether you’re new to sport, would
like to try something different, or just want to get
Social involved, we’ll have a class for you.
Social sports programmes
@stmarysrugbyleague @stmaryslacrosse
encourage students to be Campus gym facilities
active in a friendly The Fitness and Conditioning Suite includes a wide
environment selection of cardio and resistance machines, as well
as a free weight area with six Olympic-standard
weightlifting platforms and plenty of room for
movement and conditioning exercises.
The equipment is regularly refreshed and updated. It
World-class is an ‘Inclusive Fitness Initiative’ facility, which means
facilities it also contains equipment specifically designed for
Used by Olympians, people with disabilities.
students and the
community Sports clubs
We have 24 sports clubs at St Mary’s that compete
Sport
across a range of competitions, including in the British
Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) league events
and London University Sports Leagues (LUSL).
@stmaryssu @stmarystennis
Joining a club is a fantastic way to integrate into
@stmarys_fc university life and gain the extensive opportunities
derived from being part of a club. All our clubs provide
for all
students with the opportunity to represent St Mary’s
and benefit from the support of professional coaches.
Coaches and volunteers
The University has one of the best workforce
programmes in the country, evidenced by winning
the BUCS Workforce Programme of the Year 2018.
Student coaches and volunteers at St Mary’s are
given the opportunity to gain valuable experience,
develop their skills and take on paid roles as well as
the opportunity to receive bursaries to gain further
Sport is incredibly important to many coaching qualifications.
of our students. We aim to provide a
@stmarys_strength
supportive, unique and inspirational
sporting experience for all students. @stmarysac @stmarys_nc
We are committed to providing a high-
quality experience at all levels, from first
steps into physical activity, to world-
class performance (see overleaf).
30 31World-class
facilities
Used by Olympians
Scholarships
and bursaries available
Six
Olympic-standard
weightlifting platforms
Karen Bennett (second from left), former Sports Rehabilitation
student, Olympic Silver Medallist and 2016 European Champion Performance Education Centre (PEC)
Sporting
Excellence
Elite Sports and Partnerships The Centre provides a running experience that
St Mary’s holds a strong sporting history with many supports talent and develops world-class runners.
of our sports clubs competing at the highest level Athletes are trained by Olympic coaches and given
of university sport. Many of our sports teams are the opportunity to attend training camps. There is
partnered with elite or professional clubs, including also the opportunity to live on campus in dedicated
Richmond Knights Basketball and London Broncos athlete accommodation.
Rugby League.
Sport scholarships
We offer opportunities for talented athletes across We offer a range of sport scholarships to support
a range of sports, from scholarships to strength and talented athletes in reaching their potential. Our
At the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, conditioning support. This support may be on an scholarships may include a financial reward and
St Mary’s had 20 athletes, individual basis or as a team. a range of support services, such as strength and
conditioning, athlete lifestyle support, rehab provision
students and alumni selected to We have an excellent history of sporting success, with and specialist workshops.
represent their countries. Whilst our alumni including Sir Mo Farah, the UK’s most decorated
athlete; Joshua Buatsi, Olympic Boxing Bronze Football Association Women’s High
exceptional facilities have hosted medallist; Lotte Clapp, two-time Premier 15s winning Performance Football Centre
many national teams. Saracens Captain; Karen Bennett, Olympic Rowing St Mary’s provides an educational and community-
Silver Medallist; and Moe Sbihi MBE, Olympic Rowing based setting to recruit, develop and deploy coaches
Gold medallist. who will lead and inspire player development in the
women’s and girls’ game.
Endurance Performance Centre (EPC)
St Mary’s delivers one of the best endurance An elite talent pathway is available, with links to
programmes in the country, supporting athletes professional clubs and academies. See our website
including Sir Mo Farah, Adelle Tracey and Jake for further details.
Wightman and providing a UK base for international
Alumnus and Olympian, Sir Mo Farah CBE training groups from Kenya, Australia and the US.
32 33Space to
St Mary’s Societies Theatre and Drama Studios
From Dance, Creative Writing and Film Making to On campus we have five industry standard drama
Community Choir, Radio and Yoga, our student-run studios, a fully equipped TV Studio for screen work
societies offer lots of opportunities to get involved with and an excellent 114-seat multi-purpose theatre, which
the creative and cultural life of St Mary’s. By joining a allows our students to showcase their exceptional
society, you can develop new skills and interests, and shows to the public.
Create
build great friendships whilst taking an active part in the
social life of the University. Our acting and technical theatre students are
supported by a team of tutors and technicians,
The Exchange supplemented by industry specialists who bring in the
The Exchange is conveniently located opposite most relevant and career focused tuition and training.
Twickenham train station, just ten minutes from main These programmes offer a rigorous conservatoire
campus. This impressive arts centre, operated in style education within the environment of a
partnership with Richmond Council, boasts a 300- modern university.
seat theatre, six multi-use studio rooms, and a bar,
conservatory and rooftop venue, all spread across Media Production Suite
six floors. Our air-conditioned Media Production Suite is
equipped to teach all aspects of film-making, TV
The Exchange provides a space for arts and culture production, radio and online broadcasting. The main
as well as commerce and enterprise. The building is a sound stage can be set up to operate the large infinity
key training centre for our drama students, who benefit cove for green screen and virtual sets, or reconfigured
hugely from the state-of-the-art facilities. to light and shoot in a physical environment.
Student filming in front
of the green screen
300-seat
theatre
The Exchange offers a
300-seat theatre in
the centre of
Twickenham
5 drama
studios
Main campus
includes five
There are plenty of opportunities to get creative specially-designed
and make new friends on campus. Our thriving drama studios
societies, great facilities, near-by arts centre in
Twickenham, and proximity to central London,
make it easy to tailor your student experience to
your own personal interests. 30 mins
to London’s
Students acting in a production theatre district
34 3511
Clubs and Societies
SMSU supports a large number of sports clubs and
societies, providing the perfect platform to develop
events to mark Black your skills, make friends and to socialise. These range
History Month, and more from Rugby, Football, Futsal and Cheerleading, to
for numerous other Drama, Afro-Caribbean Society and No Ordinary
campaigns Society – this is just one example of an inclusive society
that provides a non-judgemental environment for
students to try new sports, activities and meet new
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virtual and physical
people. There are plenty of other inclusive societies like
this on offer too.
There are over 50 clubs and societies, however if there
events as part of is a club or society that you would be interested in that
Freshers’ Fortnight doesn’t currently exist, you are encouraged to start
your own!
3
Students’ Union Students’ Union Presidents
Events
Throughout the year the Students’ Union puts on a
number of major annual events, plus regular weekly
events. The first major event of the year is Freshers’
Presidents – covering Fortnight, which is your opportunity to transition to
50 +
Education, Sport and university life.
Student Life
The Summer Ball ends the academic year perfectly,
giving you the chance to celebrate all your
Students at a silent disco
achievements. In previous years, this event has been
clubs and societies
Students’
run through an on-campus funfair and silent disco.
including
More recently, SMSU has provided plenty of virtual
events to go alongside this including Disco Bingo,
Afro-Caribbean Society
online Escape Rooms where students work as a team
Anime and Manga Society
to solve puzzles and lots of online exercise classes.
Athletics
Badminton
Union
Charity and Campaigns
Basketball
SMSU holds RAG (Raise and Give) events throughout
Business
the year, where they raise money and awareness for
Cathsoc
various charities. SMSU also run lots of campaigns on
Cheerleading
subjects like mental health and Black History Month,
Cricket
amongst other subjects, to raise awareness and help
Dance
improve students’ experiences at St Mary’s.
Drama Society
Film Society
Fishing Society
Football and Futsal Outside the SMSU Bar
Golf
Students celebrate at
the Summer Ball 2019 St Mary’s Students’ Union (SMSU) is Hockey
International Students’ Society
a registered charity run by students, K-Pop Society
for students. It’s a democratic Lacrosse
Mature Students’ Society
organisation – every year, you vote in Mixed Martial Arts
your student leaders at SMSU. SMSU Netball
Paralympic Society
offers representation for all students, Rugby League
advice and guidance, sports clubs and Rugby Union
SIMMS Radio
societies, activities and events. It’s their Table Tennis
job to ensure that you are able to have Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
the best student experience possible
For a full list visit: stmarys.ac.uk/student-
at St Mary’s. life/students-union/clubs-and-societies
36 37I wouldn’t be doing
what I am if I hadn’t
come to university;
especially here. I had
those three years to
learn about myself,
leave the nest, and
it’s so important to be Joshua Buatsi, Olympic Athlete
able to do that. Business Management and Sport
Science Graduate, 2017
Tom Grennan
Drama Graduate, 2016
Women’s England Rugby Players (L to R):
Emma Uren, Strength and Conditioning Science Graduate
Ellie Kildunne, Sport and Exercise Science Student
Abi Burton, Sport and Exercise Science Student
Have you
heard of…
People never forget their university
years, and this is particularly true for
many of our St Mary’s students.
I have very fond
memories of my time I felt inspired by people
All our students – or ‘Simmies’ as they studying what I was
here as I developed
are sometimes known – are celebrated interested in, and
from being a talented
as individuals, and our academic and liked the fact it was
junior to a world-class
support teams are proud of too many small and didn’t feel
athlete.
achievements to mention. Here are intimidating.
some faces you might recognise. Sir Mo Farah
Clara Amfo, BBC Radio 1 DJ All have achieved extraordinary things Studied at St Mary’s and Joe Wicks
Media Graduate, 2006 trained here from 2001–2011 Sport Science Graduate, 2008
during, and since, their time here.
38 39Visit Us
On campus Online
Undergraduate Open Days Virtual Open Days
If you’re getting ready to start a university degree, If you can’t make it to campus, you can view a virtual
find out whether St Mary’s is the right place for you by open day for your course on our website. Watch
visiting us on an Open Day. videos from the course directors, hear from current
students, and get advice on student services, finance
Our Open Days are designed to help you tour our and accommodation. We also run live sessions with
whole campus, including educational, social and academic staff throughout the year so that you can
sports facilities, in addition to rooms inside our halls meet our teaching staff and ask them questions.
of residence. Most importantly, you can speak to Just visit your course page on our website and follow
current students about their experience here, and meet the link to the virtual open day.
lecturers from the course you’re interested in.
Take a virtual look around campus
International students – If you’re not in the UK for our To find out more about life at St Mary’s, visit the virtual
next Open Day, but you’re planning to visit us soon, tour on our website. Walk around our facilities, from our
you can email our International Team at international@ halls of residence and the refectory, to our theatre and
stmarys.ac.uk to arrange a time to look around. sports pitches – all from the comfort of your own home.
Campus Tours stmarys.ac.uk/360
Take a tour of our campus to find out where you could
be living and studying. You can book your place on our
website – www.stmarys.ac.uk/campus-tours.
Experience Days
Every spring we also offer Experience Days, which
are open to everyone who has applied to join us the
following autumn. On these days, you’ll experience
university life and take part in a workshop run by
lecturers from the course you want to study.
If you can’t make these events, but would still like to see
us on campus, please do get in touch with our friendly
team – student.recruitment@stmarys.ac.uk – who can
book you onto one of our weekly campus tours.
Students outside the Sports Centre
Meet us in
your country
Open Days 2021 We frequently travel to other countries to talk
Saturday 19th June
about studying at St Mary’s. To see where we’ll be
next, take a look at our travel calendar on our website –
www.stmarys.ac.uk/international/meet-us.
Saturday 25th Sept
Saturday 23rd Oct
Saturday 27th Nov
stmarys.ac.uk/open-events
40 41We offer different types of Single Foundation Year Business and Law
programmes to suit your individual
interests and career aspirations.
Most programmes are offered as Many of our undergraduate 44–59
single honours degrees. This type degrees are available with a
of degree allows you to focus on foundation year. The foundation
By choosing a single or joint honours
one subject, developing your skills
and knowledge in your chosen
year provides an alternative
entry route for anyone with less
Communications
programme, you’ll gain a full BA area of study. Many single honours traditional qualifications or grades. and Politics
or BSc degree qualification upon
programmes allow you to choose
which modules you study, giving
They are also ideal for anyone
entering university after a notable
60–69
graduating. Foundation degrees and you flexibility about the topics your period of time out of education. For
degree covers. more information please see p128.
foundation years provide alternative Creative Arts and Drama
routes and are open to those with 70–81
fewer UCAS points and/or less Joint Foundation
Degree
traditional qualifications. A number of our degree
programmes can be combined
Education and Teaching
to create a joint honours degree. A foundation degree is equivalent 82–97
In your second year, you’ll be to the first two years of an honours
able to select which of the two degree. On completion of many
programmes you’d like to major in, foundation degrees you’ll be able Humanities and Theology
allowing you to explore this subject to complete a top-up programme
in greater depth. Alternatively, allowing you to convert your 98–107
you can chose to study both foundation degree into a full
programmes at an equal level. honours degree.
Sport, Health and Science
108–125
Our
Courses
42 43Can you see yourself defending clients in court? Business Law BA (Hons) Joint Honours 48
Or working with a legendary sports team? How Business Management BA (Hons) 49
about starting your own business? A business or Business Management
law degree is the ideal way to get started. and Entrepreneurship BA (Hons) 50
Business Management
At St Mary’s, we design our courses to educate and Finance BA (Hons) 52
the whole person, giving you the skills you need Business Management
to succeed in your future career. Develop your and Marketing BA (Hons) 53
understanding of business or law within an Criminology and Sociology BSc (Hons) 55
ethical context and gain valuable experience International Business
on placement and in real-life scenarios. Upon Management BA (Hons) 56
graduation, you will be equipped with the skills Law LLB (Hons) 57
and knowledge that employers need. Law with Criminology LLB (Hons) 58
Sports Management BA (Hons) 59
Our teaching staff are experts in their fields – they
have years of industry experience behind them, You might also be interested in Communications
and many are actively researching their subject. and Politics programmes p60 to p69.
With their knowledge and links to working
professionals, they’ll be a valuable resource while
you’re building your networks.
The business world never stands still. With a
degree from St Mary’s, you’ll be able to adapt to
any challenge that comes your way.
Business
and Law
44 45Judith Bourne
Business and Law
Business and Law
Associate Professor
and Programme
Director for Law
Why did you choose to work Which past experiences do you I also wrote a book on Helena
at St Mary’s? bring to your lecturing? Normanton, the first woman
James Hutchens applies to a law degree. Although
there were numerous struggles,
my training contract at Dechert in
September 2019.
My main reason was because
of its reputation for living
Before I joined academia, I
practised as a barrister and later
to make use of the Sex
Disqualification (Removal) Act
Trainee Lawyer at no point did I ever feel that I was its mission statement and worked as a legal adviser to the 1919. Before this legislation women
alone, I had a great relationship with Do you have any advice for values: Inclusiveness, Generosity magistrates’ court, so I draw on this were unable to practice as lawyers,
Class of 2017 my lecturers who always found someone considering a career of Spirit, Respect, and Excellence. practical experience in my teaching which is quite shocking as it is only
the time to see me and answer any in law? Before working at St Mary’s, I and writing. Having worked in just over 100 years ago!
questions. The students were great Embrace who you are as a person! had worked at a central London practice I expect a high standard of I lead a group of first women
What made you choose and I often spent many a late night There is a misconception that university, and when I visited St professionalism from my team and lawyers; we meet for symposia
St Mary’s? in the library with my cohort. lawyers (particularly in the city) Mary’s for the interview I fell in love students. and publish widely. Currently, I
Many of my friends were at St Although a challenging are these hybrid robot/humans with the green, leafy and spacious am editing a book on race and
Mary’s on various courses before experience, the support that I who stand around the printer all campus. What is your favourite part of am embarking on a new project
I applied. I can honestly say that received was fantastic and I had day talking about the bond market your job? with the Inns of Court: ‘Race and
I had only ever heard positive a great relationship with all of my and come from Oxbridge. It is Do you have any tips for That is a difficult question as there is the Legal Profession’. Part of this
things about the University; from lecturers and would not be in the completely the opposite. someone looking to begin a law so much that I enjoy about my job! It project involves recovering ‘lost’
the size of the classes and the position that I am today without I have found that being career or a career in related is exciting and satisfying when you BAME barristers’ lives from the
helpfulness of the lecturers, to the their help and support. comfortable in who you are has real industries? teach something complicated to archives.
extracurricular societies. benefits in pursuing a career in law. My top tips would be; read students and they understand it. It
It was the relatively small intake What have you been up to since What keeps clients coming back to everything (fiction, non-fiction, is also a great privilege to support
of Law LLB students (as opposed you graduated? a particular law firm is their ability to newspapers, journals etc.), start students to overcome any issues
to other universities) that interested I secured my training contract at merge their advice with commercial making networks and connections and then watch them succeed. I
me. I didn’t want to be just a number Dechert LLP two months before understanding. (use family or friends to build always shed a tear (or two) of pride
and I felt that in a smaller cohort you graduating. Upon graduating I Also, take all of the those links), find work experience, for my students at graduation...
have the opportunity to develop also took up a role with Aspiring opportunities that are afforded volunteer in your community, and
relationships with your peers Solicitors, a leading diversity to you. Throughout your time practise your writing. Can you tell us a bit about your
and lecturers. organisation whose aim is to at university you will be given research?
increase diversity within the legal various opportunities, whether it My research focuses on equality
ow did you find your time
H profession. They run a national is a mooting competition, joining a law in three main areas: feminist
at St Mary’s? competition helping aspiring university sports team, voluntary law, first women lawyers, and race
I would be lying if I said that lawyers get work experience at work or extracurricular events. and the law. In 2018, I co-authored
University and my time at St Mary’s leading firms. Take them all, each opportunity a book on Gender and the Law,
was a walk in the park, it wasn’t. After, I then completed my LPC, provides an opportunity to learn which aims to introduce gender and
As the saying goes, nothing worth where I achieved a distinction in all and develop skills. feminist theory to students.
having in life is easy and the same of my modules, before commencing
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