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International Pathway Programmes 2021/2022 London’s Campus University
roehampton.ac.uk/pathway University of Roehampton
Contents
Welcome 4
Why Roehampton? 6
Our campus 9
Campus map 12
Supporting you 14
London’s campus university 18
Living costs 20
Sport at Roehampton 22
Your Students’ Union 24
Accommodation 26
Arriving at Roehampton 28
International Foundation 30
Programme
International Year One 36
(Business)
The Pathway College is a partnership between the University of Roehampton and QA Higher
Education – a UK Higher Education provider. The pathway programmes are validated by the How to apply 40
University of Roehampton and taught by QA Higher Education.
Our location and contacts 42
The University of Roehampton and QA Higher Education are committed to being equal
opportunities education providers and will therefore make reasonable adjustments for disabled
applicants and students.
The information given in this publication is accurate at the time of going to print in November
2020 and the University of Roehampton and QA Higher Education will use all reasonable efforts to
deliver the programmes as described. The University and QA Higher Education reserve the right to
withdraw or change the programmes or programme combinations included in this prospectus.
These changes will only be made as a result of UK legal compliance, minimum student number
requirements or for course validation reasons and applicants will be contacted by the University
or QA Higher Education in the instance of these changes occurring. Please check the website for
up-to-date information on our programmes: roehampton.ac.uk/pathway
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Welcome
Roehampton is a very special
university. We have a proud
history stretching back over 179
years and are the only campus
based collegiate university in
London. Our four Colleges provide
a strong sense of community,
and our size means you will get
to know those that teach you and
those you study with.
At Roehampton we pride ourselves on
helping all students, regardless of their
background, to develop the skills they
need for a successful graduate career and
fulfilling life.
The student experience is at the heart of
everything we do. We work in partnership
with students to make sure that every
moment of Roehampton matters.
We believe that a university education
is not just about getting a great degree,
but also broadening your experiences,
preparing yourself for the world of work,
and making lifelong friendships.
A Roehampton degree is designed
to ensure that you graduate with the
qualities you need to succeed: confidence,
adaptability and the capacity to work with
people from all walks of life.
We hope to see you at Roehampton soon.
Jean-Noël Ezingeard
Vice-Chancellor
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Why Roehampton is your home in London.
Studying with us will give you the best
of both worlds: the community feel of
Roehampton? a traditional university campus, with
the culture and nightlife of one of the
greatest cities in the world.
World-class research Supportive campus
We develop ideas that help us to
community
understand our world, from discovering Throughout your studies, you will have
new animal species to uncovering a tutor who will give you personal study
evidence about human history. With advice. We also have a wide range
international reach, our research informs of support services for you to use,
policy, enriches culture and improves including financial guidance and health
people’s lives. and wellbeing support. When you join
We are ranked the most research-intensive Roehampton, you will also join one of our
modern university in the UK*. This means four Colleges, with all the support and
when you join us, you will be taught by leading social life that they provide.
experts right from your first year of study.
roehampton.ac.uk/student-support
roehampton.ac.uk/research
* The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014
Career-focused degrees
You will have exclusive access to our
online careers portal, which includes skills
builder courses, a jobs database, a CV
writing tool and free careers assessments.
Our thriving mentoring scheme enables
you to receive professional career advice
from Roehampton alumni to build your
network, while our dedicated Careers Team
provide face-to-face guidance and run a
comprehensive calendar of workshops
and events.
roehampton.ac.uk/student-support/
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Discover your
talents
Roehampton provides you with
a wide range of extracurricular
activities that will help you develop
your skills, stay active and grow in
Our
confidence.
Sport
Offering everything from football to
campus
yoga, and a newly refurbished gym,
you will have endless opportunities
to get or stay active. Our campus provides a
close-knit community feel
for our students
As a student at Roehampton, you
will belong to one of our four Colleges.
Your College will become your local
community. Each College has a thriving
social scene and its own sports teams;
Language they help create a healthy sense of
competition and College pride.
You can choose from 5 languages to
If you choose to live on campus you will
learn through our Languages for All
automatically become a student of the
programme, with options available College in which your accommodation
for different levels of ability. is based. If you don’t live on campus, you
will be allocated to the College associated
with your subject.
Facilities
With a history dating Our award-wining library has 1,200 study
back over 179 years, our spaces, computer rooms and hundreds of
thousands of books.
Make change four Colleges create a
beautiful 54-acre parkland We have a new, state-of-the-art centre
Our Student Partnership scheme for digital media, film, photography and
gives you the chance to influence all
campus, with classic communications. We have a range of
levels of decision-making listed buildings alongside bars, social spaces and catering outlets
across campus. modern, cutting-edge to suit all tastes. Our venues host events
including club nights, live music. We have
facilities. an on-campus gym and sports courts.
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Digby Stuart College Froebel College Southlands College Whitelands College
College history and ethos College history and ethos College history and ethos College history and ethos
Digby Stuart College owes its existence Froebel College is one of the oldest higher Southlands was founded in 1872 to train Whitelands is the oldest of the four Colleges,
to the Society of the Sacred Heart, an order education establishments in the UK, having women to teach in Methodist schools founded in 1841 by the Church of England,
of French Sisters who came to England in been founded in 1892. The College takes in some of the poorest parts of Britain. and was the first institution in England to
1842. The rich history of the Society in the its name from Friedrich Froebel, a German The College today builds on its history provide higher education for women.
education of women, and the dedication educational pioneer, who encouraged by encouraging young people to develop
to issues of social justice and equality, now the use of play as an important part of strong values and to grow as future
provides Digby College with a common a child’s development. leaders for their communities. Whitelands today
concern for fostering a kind and loving
community, where we welcome all students. The common room at Whitelands, also
Froebel today Southlands today known as The Sett (the College mascot
is a badger) is located on the first floor of
Digby Stuart today The focus on education continues to this Life at Southlands is busy and diverse. Parkstead House. With its glorious views,
day, with the School of Education being There is an exciting annual calendar daytime café facilities and evening bar, it is
Digby is the largest of the four Colleges a major part of the College and a leading of events, including termly dinners, an ideal setting for socialising at any time
at Roehampton, and home to the School centre for Initial Teacher Education. a fireworks party, music gala dinner, of the day, and is the venue for a range of
of Humanities, Social Sciences and the The internationally renowned Department Southlands Shindig (our summer fête) parties and other leisure activities.
Drama and Media sub-departments of Dance is also resident at Froebel and College boat party. The large social
of the School of Arts. Digby strives to College, with its superb facilities and space is a café during the day and each The College has an exciting calendar of
give everyone a sense of belonging, in a modern dance studios. Froebel is also evening transforms into a cinema and hub events throughout the year. In addition
community that cares about individuals. home to the Roehampton Students’ Union, for student-led events. Southlands offers to our traditional May Day celebration
the Union Bar and the Gym. a number of leadership development (running since 1881), we host formal
There is a regular programme of social opportunities, including roles on the dinners each term, a Christmas fair, carol
activities and events to appeal to all tastes, Froebel has an extensive calendar of College Officer Committee and with service and dinner, and Science Week,
such as the annual lecture and a summer social events including a formal Freshers’ the Southlands Venture: a volunteering together with many other smaller social
strawberry tea. The chaplaincy base, which Welcome Dinner, the College Winter Dinner, programme which funds student-led events organised by our student leaders.
organises a lunch every Tuesday, is also a summer celebration and many other projects in the local community. Their All are open to resident and non-resident
located at Digby. smaller on-campus or off-campus events mascot is the Shark and the College sports students, and to staff.
organised by our student leaders. teams – the ‘Sharks’ and the ‘Sharkettes’ –
The elected student leaders are an Whitelands is home to two academic
important voice in how business is are a credit to our community, succeeding departments – Psychology and
roehampton.ac.uk/colleges/ in sport and also running fundraising and
conducted at the College and help them Life Sciences – and the Ministerial
froebel-college campaigning efforts.
to be responsive and relevant. Theology programme.
Whether you join by living at Southlands
roehampton.ac.uk/colleges/digby- or as a non-resident student of the roehampton.ac.uk/colleges/
stuart-college departments – the Business School and whitelands-college
Media, Culture and Language – we very
much look forward to welcoming you here. You can find out more about being part of
a collegiate university here:
roehampton.ac.uk/colleges/
southlands-college roehampton.ac.uk/colleges
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map Main Campus 22 21
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map, please visit our website
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bus route
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Mandela Building
Jubilee Building
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Digby Diner
The Hive Café
9 Elm Grove 18 Whitelands Canteen
19 Map Key 10 Queen’s Building 19 The Sett
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12 Lulham Building Worship Spaces
Buildings
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1 The Students’ Union 20 Digby Chapel
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2 Michaelis Building 21 Southlands Muslim
Cafés / Food / Drink Prayer Room
3 Grove House
22 Southlands Chapel
Whitelands 4 Howard Building 14 Café and
College Southlands Diner 23 Whitelands Chapel
5 Hirst Building
15 Starbucks / The Union 24 Whitelands Muslim Prayer Room
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Supporting
you Learning support
Disability and dyslexia services
You can access all these whenever you
need them, anytime, anywhere.
We also run drop-ins, pop-up skills
sessions, essay clinics, practical
If you have a disability, a long-term medical
workshops and other events throughout
condition or a specific learning difference
the year, based in the University’s library.
such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or ADHD, we
offer specialist services if you ever need
extra help. You can discuss your needs
confidentially with our team, to explore the Career support
support you may need during your studies.
We also offer regular appointments and
drop-in sessions weekly.
Preparing you for your career
Here are some of the ways we help you to
build essential skills and work experience
English language support for a successful future career:
As an international student, you might – All our courses are designed to build key
want help to improve your English while graduate attributes such as leadership,
you study. We can help you build your team work, negotiation, planning
skills through activities such as writing and problem-solving. Many courses
assignments and giving presentations, offer work placements and links with
skills that will be useful even after employers
graduation.
– The Hub – a fantastic space at the
centre of campus with information about
careers, volunteering, study abroad,
We are here to help at every The Academic Achievement team placements and opportunities to meet
employers
stage of your journey, so nothing Our team of Academic Achievement
Advisers and Librarians can help you – Our award winning online careers
can get in the way of your get the best out of your studies. We have resource UR CareerLink, is exclusively
success. We offer a range of a wide range of online resources covering for Roehampton students and graduates.
support, from academic learning just about everything you need to know It has CV builders, hundreds of jobs
about academic and library skills including: and much more
support through to services
– Essay, dissertation and report writing
such as student counselling –T
ime management
– A dedicated team to support and guide
you, including Careers Advisers and a
and an on-site medical centre. – Critical thinking Placements and Internships Team
All of our support services can – Literature searching – A year-round calendar of careers fairs
be accessed via our campus – Research skills and workshops which bring in top guest
information centre. If you need – Referencing speakers from different industries
who will share their knowledge and
support while you’re with us, – SPSS, statistics and data management experience with you
rest assured you’ll find plenty
on offer.
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– Access to hundreds of professional
mentors (mostly Roehampton
graduates) who can help and advise
you through our online mentoring
scheme
On-site services
Chaplaincy
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nationalities
Our multi-faith chaplaincy celebrates the represented
— S tand out from the crowd by taking diversity of Roehampton by serving the on campus
our online Chancellor’s Careers Award, religious and spiritual needs of all. Each
a development programme which you Chaplaincy Centre has a cosy lounge area,
can take at any time during your studies where you can relax, meet up with friends
and enjoy chaplaincy hospitality with a
Fairtrade tea or coffee. We also organise
social events, including lunches and
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film nights.
Medical centre
We have our own on-campus medical
centre, offering doctor and nurse-led
services, throughout term time.
of students are
overseas students
Student Wellbeing Officers
The Wellbeing Service is able to support
you during your studies. The Student
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Wellbeing Officers can help with anything
from dealing with personal issues to
managing finances. There is also a
Counselling Team to help you address
personal or emotional difficulties. The
Mental Health Advisers can support those
with mental health conditions or those with academic
concerns about their mental health. departments
Financial support
We offer a range of financial support,
including generous scholarships, a
Student Hardship Fund for those
in financial difficulty, access to
undergraduate and postgraduate student museums and
loans and personal advice on budgeting. galleries in London
Study London Official University
Guide 2018
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King’s Cross All students can access
London’s campus
St Pancras the British library’s
150 million items
for research.
Olympic Park
university
London
British
Zoo
Library
Children’s Literature
character Paddington
Bear is named after this
British
famous London station. Museum
St Paul’s
Covent Cathedral
Paddington Garden
Flight times
Tower of
Westfield London
London > Dubai
Shopping 7hrs
Centre
Kew Garden’s is London’s
Tate Modern London > Nigeria
largest UNESCO World Heritage The Shard 6hrs 30mins
site, offering unique landscapes,
Houses of
Parliament Waterloo London > Hong Kong
vistas and iconic architecture. Hammersmith Harrods Elephant
and Castle
London Bridge 12hrs
Natural
History London > Beijing
Museum 10hrs
Imperial War London > Germany
Museum 1hr 30mins
Kew London > Colombia
Gardens
Putney Houses of Parliament - 11hrs
London Clapham
Bridge Our academic research contributes
Junction London > Delhi
Wetland to government policy and decision
Centre 8hrs 30mins
making.
Barnes London > Bangkok
National London Wetland Centre -
Archives The Wildfowl and Wetlands
11hrs 30mins
Putney Trust is one of the world’s
leading science and
conservation institutions in
its field.
Roehampton to Central London
Richmond Park
University of 3 minutes 6 minutes 9 minutes
Roehampton
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Barnes Putney Clapham Waterloo
Wimbledon Junction
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WimbledonUniversity of Roehampton
Living Rent Social Life
costs £127.75+ £35/40pw
Rent ranges from approximately The University of Roehampton is
£127.75 - £187.95* per week on campus. conveniently located near to lots
of shops, bars and entertainment.
For more information, visit: We also have many free social
roehampton.ac.uk/accommodation spaces and activities on campus.
Aside from your course To find out more about the costs of
living in London for students, visit:
fees, there are additional
costs you should take studylondon.ac.uk
into consideration when For advice around saving money,
budgeting for university. including some great top tips, visit:
This is a rough guide. Books and equipment Play membership
moneysavingexpert.com/
students/student-guide
For the most up to date
information on university costs,
please check our website:
£15pm £2.50pm
roehampton.ac.uk/pathway It varies from department to department – This membership provides a variety of
on average students spend £15 per month social and recreational sessions and is
on books**, but using library services can a great platform to make new friends.
considerably reduce costs.
On-campus costs
Coffee at The Hive £1.80
Piece of cake at The Hive £2.50
Pint of beer £2.60
Vodka lemonade £2.60
Pub grub meal £5.50 Gym
The above costs are a rough indication only and
£12.10pm
are accurate at the time of printing. Individual costs
will vary.
Travel costs
This will vary depending on how often Our campus gym membership is £145
you travel, and which modes of per year or £99 if you sign up during
transport you take. The Hopper fare in Freshers’ Week.
London allows you to make unlimited
bus or tram journeys in one hour, for
£1.50 using pay as you go. As a student *These costs are from 2020/21 and could be subject to change
you can also choose to save 30% on
travel cards and bus & tram passes **Student Money Survey 2019
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Sport at 40 clubs and activities to join
Many of our sports clubs compete
Space to run
Our green campuses offer an
Roehampton
in the British University and Colleges ideal way to get fit in nature and
Sport and Active Sports (BUCS) leagues including
football, tennis, squash, rugby and
our close proximity to Richmond
Park offers further opportunities
Communities hockey. We also provide a wide range to be active.
of social and semi-competitive sport,
offering beginners’ courses, intra-
mural events and coaching courses. Varsity
Varsity is an annual sporting
Gym event where the University of
Roehampton goes head
The recently refurbished gym, fully to head against Bucks New
Sport stocked with the latest equipment, University.
Roehampton could give you a great opportunity
for some high quality down time
Competitive team between your studies. The newly Free yoga
and individual sport expanded gym space includes a
opportunities for students. Throughout the year we offer
studio devoted to the Les Mills virtual
This includes two free yoga classes open to all
class programme, offering classes on
membership offers students, regardless of ability
dance fitness to functional, strength,
for our students, Olympic or experience. Taught by
cardio and HIIT workouts.
and Commonwealth. experienced and accredited
teachers, the classes explore
Fantastic facilities different yoga styles. Mats and
blocks are provided.
Our facilities include a sports hall, a
studio and outdoor multi-use courts.
Our sports clubs and teams also Scholarships
Play have access to a number of high
quality sports venues in the local area For the truly elite athletes
Roehampton including the National Tennis Centre studying at Roehampton, we
and Rosslyn Park RFC. offer a range of bursaries and
Social, recreational and
scholarships.
fun sport and physical
activities for students,
Crystal Palace FC
some activities for staff &
the local community. We have partnerships with a number
Career ready
of leading sports organisations, We really value the impact
including Crystal Palace FC and sport can have on personal
the Lawn Tennis Association. development and so we provide
Crystal Palace FC offers a range a range of training opportunities
of work experience opportunities, for students, such as coaching
Gym collaboration with Crystal Palace qualifications, vocational training,
staff in careers-related events, and volunteering and leadership
Roehampton extensive links between Crystal courses.
The on-campus gym Palace Ladies FC and the University
and additional wellbeing of Roehampton Women’s Football roehampton.ac.uk/student-life/
services provided by programme. sport-roehampton
Nuffield Health for our
students and staff.
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Your Students’
Union
Events
We provide over 200 events every year for you to get
involved in. There are:
When you come to the University of Roehampton,
you’ll automatically become a member of Roehampton Club Nights Theatre Tuesdays
Students’ Union (RSU), one of the best and most active
Weekly club nights on and Do you love West End
students’ unions in the country. Our aims are to provide off campus, such as the shows and musicals? Then
you with opportunities to make the most of your time infamous Bop, Grand and our Theatre Tuesdays are
Fez – where you can dress just for you! It’s a great way
at Roehampton, to offer a range of help, advice, support, up on themed nights, make to see amazing shows for
events, activities and entertainment, and to ensure you the most of cheap nights much lower prices.
have an unforgettable experience at university. out and let your hair down.
50+ Societies Volunteer
There are over 50 societies you can You can also choose to volunteer
be part of in the RSU – including through our 70+ volunteering
the Dance Society, Islamic Society, opportunities or get involved in De-stress Events Summer Ball
Hogwarts Society, Esports Society Raising and Giving (RAG), which has
We offer a number of Make sure you don’t miss
and Electronic Music Society. raised over £10,000 for local and
events that will help you our finale to the year – the
national charities.
during the tougher times RSU Summer Ball, where
of university. From pop-up recent acts have included
Growhampton Hive Café spas or giving you access Tinie Tempah, Wiley,
This is our sustainability and food Our award-winning Hive Café in to a puppy room, there’s Katy B, The Wombats,
project, which ensures the centre of Digby Square is part loads to help you unwind. Example, Rizzle Kicks
Roehampton is an edible campus. of the Growhampton sustainability and Professor Green.
Why not help look after the project. Constructed and furnished
campus chickens? Or contribute in from recycled and upcycled
preparing for market day? Maybe materials, it serves food and drink
you’d like to learn how to cook in from local, ethical sources, and
new and exciting ways? Or, simply, food grown on campus by our
why not buy a coffee from the Hive students. Formal Dinners
Café whilst browsing the Thrift
shop? You can find out more information We offer a number of
on our website: chances to get dressed up
throughout the year with
roehamptonstudent.com formal dinners including
our very own RSU Awards.
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Accommodation
We understand that concentrating Types of accommodation
on your studies will be your main
We offer a wide range of accommodation
priority, which is why we take care
on-campus. Every room is a single
of everything: furnished bedroom with internet access,
– All utility bills are included in the cost and fees include utility bills and contents
– We include contents insurance to give insurance. Rooms are either en suite, semi
you peace of mind en suite (with a private shower) or standard
where you share bathroom facilities with
– Friendly Flat Reps and College staff are other students. All rooms have a wash basin.
on hand to help you
Helping you make an informed On-campus cost
choice
The cost of rooms varies, depending on
At our Open Days held throughout the year, the type of accommodation you choose.
you can visit our campus accommodation. For first year undergraduates, this ranges
You can also see pictures and 360 degree from £127.75 - £187.95 a week.
tours on our accommodation pages online.
When you’re planning your future
education, you don’t want any worries to
Living off-campus
get in the way. That’s why we offer you an Living in or near Roehampton, you can
accommodation guarantee. This means, benefit from all that London has to offer,
if you make Roehampton your firm choice while avoiding the high costs of living in
on your UCAS form, satisfy the eligibility the centre of the city. There is a wide
criteria and meet the deadline*, we promise variety of accommodation suitable for
you’ll have on-campus accommodation. students available to rent close to the
University.
Accommodation applications typically
open in the February before you arrive for If you choose to live away from the
your first year, and you can apply once you University, our Off-Campus Support Officer
“Living in or near have firmly accepted an offer of a place
from us.
can help you find accommodation with
other students in a similar situation.
Roehampton, you can Please see our website for details. Even if you are living off campus, or
benefit from all that *For students who apply before 31st July 2021
choose to live at home, you will still feel
part of the Roehampton community. There
London has to offer, are lots of activities and societies you can
get involved with when you are on campus.
while avoiding the high Costs correct at the time of print in
November 2020. For the latest costs,
costs of living in the please visit our website.
centre of the city.” roehampton.ac.uk/accommodation
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Arriving at
Roehampton At the University of Roehampton, we understand that studying
many miles from home can create challenges. As a result, we
do everything we can to ensure that your arrival is hassle-free,
and that the first, crucial weeks of term go smoothly.
International Arrivals Day Orientation programme
One week before registration and the start New international students receive a warm
of term, we host an arrivals day for all of and friendly welcome to the University
our new international students. We will each year with our orientation programme.
meet you at the airport and help you to This is an excellent opportunity for new
settle into the university accommodation. students to meet new friends and get
It will give you a great opportunity to adjust to know the staff at the University at the
to your new environment before the busy beginning of their journey.
start to the term.
The orientation programme will
Meet and greet include:
A meet and greet service from London • Programme inductions
Heathrow Airport is offered on • Visa check
International Arrivals Day. To register go to:
• Campus tours
roehampton.ac.uk/international • Social activities and the opportunity
to join clubs and societies at the
‘Freshers’ Fair’
To find out more about orientation
activities, visit the pre-departure page of
the website:
roehampton.ac.uk/international/
arrival-and-orientation
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What will I study?
Programme 3 term programme:
In term zero, you will have English classes
How will I be taught and assessed?
As part of your programme you will have
timetabled for 20 hours per week. 20 hours of teaching per week and you will
be expected to spend a further 20 hours
2 term programme 3 term programme Throughout this term you will improve your undertaking homework, assignments and
language confidence levels in grammar independent study.
Duration 7/8 months 9 months and vocabulary as well as core English
Intakes October, January October, July skills in reading, writing and listening You will be assessed through a
to prepare you for the first term of the combination of coursework, presentations,
£ Tuition fee £12,500 £15,000 International Foundation Programme. You portfolios and in-class tests.
English language IELTS 5.0 IELTS 4.5 will only study term zero if you are on our
requirements (no element below 4.5) (no element below 4.0) three term programme. About the programme
• Study alongside other like-minded
Academic entry GCSE/iGCSE – 5 Passes at grade C or above international students
3 & 2 term programme:
requirements
In terms one and two, you will continue
Where UCAS tariff is applicable or relevant, applicants should to develop your English language skills, • Gradually adjust to life in the UK and
have an equivalent of 30 UCAS tariff points from either 1 A however, more of your time will be spent on academic study
Level and 1 AS, or a minimum of 2 AS Level qualifications improving your English language levels for
subject specific undergraduate courses. • Explore and learn subject knowledge
Level Foundation – FHEQ level 3 relevant to your undergraduate degree
Mode of study Full-time classroom These modules are specifically designed
Assessment methods Coursework, presentations, portfolios and in-class tests to improve your ability to write essays,
4 read for your studies, develop your ability
Minimum age 17 years or older to understand lectures, and take part in
Average class size 17 discussions and presentations and prepare
you for undergraduate study.
Please note: You will need UKVI IELTS, Persons or Trinity test results if you are applying
for a single CAS for the International Foundation Programme. To be eligible to apply International Foundation Programme progression journey
for a 4 Year CAS to cover both the International Foundation Programme and your
undergraduate degree you will need to have an IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all
elements). If you have Study Progress on to
IELTS: 4.5 with no single 3 term Upon successful completion
Course overview element below 4.0 International of the International Foundation
Foundation Programme with a 40% pass
The International Foundation Programme is specifically designed to build your English Programme mark and subject to specific
AND
language, academic study skills and subject knowledge to the level required to progress course entry requirements, you
on to an undergraduate degree. will be guaranteed consideration
GCSE/iGCSE – 5 Passes at Start in October or July
A-C for entry on to one of the
There are 3 different module combinations available for you to choose between: University of Roehampton
undergraduate programmes
Business Innovation + to progress onto sports and arts, business, computing, IELTS: 5.0 with no single 2 term
Humanities and Social humanities and law, and accounting undergraduate degrees element below 4.5 International
Science in Action Foundation
Programme Start your undergraduate degree
Life Sciences in Action to progress onto anthropology, science and nursing AND
in September
+ Scientific Thinking undergraduate degrees
GCSE/iGCSE – 5 Passes at Start in October or
Scientific Thinking + to progress onto psychology and social anthropology degrees A-C January
Humanities and Social
Science in Action
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“The staff are really nice and I like the
atmosphere here. I find the lessons
extremely interesting and the teachers
make it very enjoyable.”
Example modules
Nateerai Jandpook – Thailand
Which Modules Credits
programme?
3 term programme only Academic Reading, Writing and Language 0
Academic Speaking, Listening and Language 0
English Project 0
2 & 3 term Academic Language in Context 20
programmes
Applied Academic Skills 20
Problem Solving and Data Analysis 20
Research Project 20
Business and Business Innovation 20
Humanities Humanities and Social Science in Action 20
Science Life Sciences in Action 20
Scientific Thinking 20
Psychology Scientific Thinking 20
Humanities and Social Science in Action 20
When to apply
For key dates and application deadlines please visit:
pathway.roehampton.ac.uk/dates-fees
For more course information, please visit:
pathway.roehampton.ac.uk/IFP
32 33Progression to degree level study
By successfully achieving a pass mark of 40% on your International Foundation Programme, “The government from home recommend the
you will automatically be considered for your chosen undergraduate degree at the University University of Roehampton for my subject. Two
of Roehampton. Please bare in mind there may be additional entry criteria for your chosen
undergraduate degree. of my friends graduated from here and they
really enjoyed it. The staff are really friendly
Progression courses include:
and helpful. We work in groups which means
I can improve my English really quickly. The
Business Innovation + Humanities and Social Science in Action teachers help us to improve our general essay
Accounting Ancient History Business Management writing to help us for our postgraduate study.”
Business Management and Business Management and Business Management and
Economics Entrepreneurship Finance
Assad Althunayyan– Saudi Arabia
Business Management and Classical Civilisation Computer Science
Marketing
Creative Writing Criminology Dance (BA)*
Dance (BFA)* Digital Media Drama, Theatre and Performance
Studies
Early Childhood Studies Education Studies English Language and Linguistics
English Literature English Literature and History Film
History History and Philosophy History and Politics
Human Resource Management International Business Journalism
LLB (Hons) Law LLB (Hons) Law and Criminology Marketing
Marketing Communication Media and Communications Media, Culture and Identity
Philosophy Sociology Theatre Practices and Production
Life Sciences in Action + Scientific Thinking
Anthropology Biological Sciences Biomedical Science*
Nutrition and Health Nursing* Sport and Exercise Sciences
Zoology
Scientific Thinking + Humanities and Social Science in Action
Psychology Psychology and Counselling Psychology and Criminology
Social Anthropology Sport Psychology Therapeutic Psychology
*Progression is subject to course specific entry criteria. For more information please visit:
pathway.roehampton.ac.uk/target-courses
34 35International Year One What will I study?
(Business)
The modules you will study are mapped How will I be taught and assessed?
to those in Roehampton Business School As part of your programme you will have 19
undergraduate degrees and will develop to 22 hours of teaching per week, through
your subject knowledge in areas such as interactive seminars and workshops. You
management, marketing, accounting and will be taught in small groups, providing a
analytics. For those of you who intend to creative and secure environment in which
International Year One (Business) join the Accounting degree you will study to learn new knowledge and skills. You will
Duration 9 months a module ‘Accounting for Organisations’, also be expected to spend a further 15 to
which prepares you for further exemptions 20 hours per week undertaking homework,
Intakes October, January for industry bodies such as ACCA and assignments and independent study
through our virtual learning environment.
£ Tuition fee £13,474 CIMA.
English language IELTS 5.5 (no element below 5.5) A key module that supports you
requirements throughout your journey is the Business
Academic Skills module. You will begin About the programme
Academic entry Good High School graduation grades, or equivalent
this module with an extended introduction • Benefit from more tailored
requirements
GCSE/iGCSE - 5 passes at grade B or above in academic English, business language international student support than a
Level FHEQ Level 4 - 1st Year of Undergraduate Degree and everyday social English all of which standard 1st year
is designed to build your confidence and
Mode of study Full-time seminars and workshops language proficiency to get ready for • Join your undergraduate degree in
Assessment Coursework, presentations, unseen exams and online tests learning new business knowledge. Within September
4 all the modules you will apply academic
methods
theories to real life situations, enabling you • Learn alongside other international
Minimum age 17 years or older to develop your critical thinking skills. students in a fully embedded Pathway
College
Maximum class size 18
Example modules Credits
Course overview
The programme has been specifically designed for you and other like-minded international students Business Academic Skills 0
who are looking for a tailored route of study, with more help and guidance, before joining year two Business Organisations in a Global Economy 20
of undergraduate study. It gives you an opportunity to gradually familiarise yourself with the UK
learning requirements in a supportive and encouraging environment, allowing you to develop and Business Psychology 20
grow as a new academic learner. Business Data Analysis 20
Principles of Marketing 20
Introduction to Management 20
Introduction to Accounting and Finance* 20
A key feature of studying the programme is that you become a full student of the
Roehampton Business School and as such, you will be invited to join guest speaker events, Accounting for Organisations** 20
conferences, staff student committees and have full access to all the facilities, software
and materials to prepare you for year two study. This approach ensures that you feel part
of the student community and gives you the opportunity to widen your academic and social
friendship groups to develop long lasting relationships within the University.
*You will study this module if you intend to progress onto a BSc Business or Management degree.
**You will study this module if you intend to progress onto the BSc Accounting degree.
36 37Progression to degree level study
Following successful completion of your programme, subject to a 40% pass mark, you will
be able to progress onto the second year of all Roehampton Business School undergraduate
degrees.
If you have the equivalent of IELTS 5.5 overall with no sub score below 5.5 you will be
able to apply for a joint CAS for the whole of your foundation and undergraduate study at
Roehampton. This means you will only need to apply for your student visa once for your
entire UK study with no additional English testing requirements.
These may include the options listed below:
Progression Option modules
Undergraduate Degree
Accounting for Introduction to Accounting
Organisations and Finance
BSc (Hons) Accounting ✔
BSc (Hons) Business Management ✔
BSc (Hons) Business Management ✔
and Economics
BSc (Hons) Business Management ✔
and Entrepreneurship
BSc (Hons) Business Management ✔
and Finance
BSc (Hons) Business Management ✔
and Marketing
BSc (Hons) Human Resource ✔
Management
BSc (Hons) International Business ✔
BSc (Hons) Marketing ✔
For more information please visit:
pathway.roehampton.ac.uk/target-courses
When to apply
For key dates and application deadlines please visit:
pathway.roehampton.ac.uk/dates-fees
For more course information, please visit:
pathway.roehampton.ac.uk/IY1
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How to apply
Applications to Pathways programmes can be submitted
directly to QA Higher Education who manage all applications
for these programmes at the University of Roehampton. 1 2
Check your
If you are ready to apply for one of our entry point Talk to us 3
Pathway programmes, you can visit the When to apply Check which entry point is
web page of the programme you wish to If you would like more
apply for and click on “Apply online” to We strongly recommend that you apply as most suitable for you and information please contact Collect your
early as possible for your chosen course the minimum grades for your
complete your online application.
to allow enough time to complete all the target course.
us and our advisers will be
able to discuss the details of
references
preparations you need to make in order to your academic history and Collect your supporting
Please visit our course pages: study in the UK. For more information on recommend the best entry documents In order for you to
key dates and deadlines please visit: point for you. make a successful application to
pathway.roehampton.ac.uk/courses
Roehampton, you are required to
pathway.roehampton.ac.uk/dates-fees
There are a number of documents you will submit supporting documents.
need to include with your application. This will include: references, a
copy of your passport,
What happens next and current and previous
Please visit our website to find out more:
Application
The Admissions Team will consider your UK visas.
pathway.roehampton.ac.uk application and send you details of the
outcome. Successful applications will
receive an offer to study along with details Journey 4
for registration and enrolment.
Request more information
If you are unsure which course is suitable
Questions about your application
5
for you, or would like to find out more
information about how to apply, you can You can contact our Admissions Team
6 Draft your Start your
register your interest at: for advice at any time during or after the statement application
application process. The Admissions
pathway.roehampton.ac.uk/
Team will help you with enquiries about
Submit your Draft your personal statement
Once you have decided
register-your-interest carefully so that it reflects your
admission and the progress of your application choice of course(s) and why which course you want
Once you complete the enquiry form one of application. you have chosen it/them at to apply for, you can
Submit your application along
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with scanned copies of your
options and answer any questions that you online application.
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may have.
online portal.
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Getting here Contact us
By Bus London Underground Pathway enquiries Address
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from Richmond, Kingston, Putney, Clapham connects to the campus via the 265 bus, T: +44 (0)20 8003 3899 Roehampton Lane
Junction, Wimbledon and New Malden. which departs from outside the station. London
SW15 5PU
The 265 and 493 buses stop next to the United Kingdom
main site (at Queen Mary’s Hospital) and Cycling
close to Whitelands and Mount Clare (at the
junction of Danebury Avenue). The 170 and The University can be easily reached
430 buses stop on Danebury Avenue, which by bike. There are cycle parking stands
is very close to Whitelands and Mount Clare throughout the campus.
and a short walk from the main site. You can use the Transport for London
online journey planner to plan routes to and
from the University.
By Train
journeyplanner.tfl.gov.uk
The main site is a 10 minute walk from
Barnes station, Whitelands College is a
25 minute walk or a short bus ride. Trains
By air
go to Barnes from Clapham Junction and
Waterloo in one direction and Kingston, There are 6 airports within a couple of
Richmond, Staines and Windsor in the hours of Roehampton. For flight times from University of Roehampton
other direction. major international destinations please see
Airport Travel time to
University campus
London Gatwick 50mins
London Heathrow 1hr
London City 1hr 15mins
London Stansted 1hr 30mins
Luton 1hr 35mins
Southend 1hr 55mins
V2 1120
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