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Undergraduate Prospectus 2020/2021
University of Roehampton
Contents
Welcome to Roehampton
Welcome 4
Why Roehampton? 6
Our campus 8 Departments and courses
Campus map 12 Business 36
Dance 44
The experience Drama, Theatre 48
International students 14 and Performance
Supporting you 16 Education 52
London’s campus 18 English and 58
university Creative Writing
Living costs 20 Humanities 62
Free London 22 Life Sciences 70
Sport at Roehampton 24 Media, Culture 78
Accommodation 26 and Language
Your Students’ Union 28 Psychology 86
Journey to Roehampton 30 Social Sciences 92
Extended Degrees 98
Open Days
Further information
Saturday 6 July 2019
How to apply 100
Saturday 12 October 2019
Fees and funding 101
Saturday 16 November 2019
Visiting us 102
To find out more information about our
Open Days and to book your place, visit: Getting here 103
roehampton.ac.uk/open-days/ Combined honours 104
undergraduate-open-days Entry requirements 106
Parents and guardians 107
Course index 108
Contact us 110
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Welcome
I’m very proud to be the
Chancellor at Roehampton.
It’s the ideal university:
friendly, modern, high-
achieving, and forward
thinking.
I give master classes in children’s literature
and attend official occasions, but I also
like to stroll round the beautiful campus
and chat to the students. They all seem Roehampton is a very special university.
so happy here, and make friends quickly. We have a proud history stretching back
over 175 years and are the only campus
The quality and range of our courses are
based collegiate university in London.
well known, and there’s a serious work ethic
Our four Colleges provide a strong sense
amongst our students, but they certainly
of community, and our size means you
know how to have fun too. There are
will get to know those that teach you and
many clubs, sporting activities and dances,
those you study with.
culminating in our incredible Summer Ball.
Our magnificent state-of-the-art library At Roehampton we pride ourselves on
is a great place to hang out, as is the cool helping all students, regardless of their
Hive Café run by the Students’ Union. background, to develop the skills they
need for a successful graduate career
Roehampton prides itself on welcoming
and fulfilling life.
students from all over the world. Whether
you’re the life and soul of the party or shy The student experience is at the heart of
and studious, you will feel at home here. everything we do. We work in partnership
with students to make sure that every
moment at Roehampton matters.
Professor Dame Jacqueline Wilson
We believe that a university education
Chancellor
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
Discover your
talents
Roehampton is your home in London. Roehampton provides
Studying with us will give you the best you with a wide range of
Roehampton?
extracurricular activities
of both worlds: the community feel of that will help you develop
a traditional university campus, with your skills, stay active and
grow in confidence.
the culture and nightlife of one of the
greatest cities in the world.
Sport
Offering everything from
World-class research Supportive campus football to yoga, and a
community newly refurbished gym,
We develop ideas that help us to
you will have endless
understand our world, from discovering Throughout your studies, you will have opportunities to get or
new animal species to uncovering evidence a tutor who will give you personal study stay active.
about human history. With international advice. We also have a wide range of
reach, our research informs policy, enriches support services for you to use, including
culture and improves people’s lives. financial guidance and health and wellbeing
We are ranked the most research-intensive support. When you join Roehampton, you
modern university in the UK*. This means will also join one of our four Colleges, with all
when you join us, you will be taught by the support and social life that they provide.
leading experts right from your first year
of study.
roehampton.ac.uk/student-support Language
roehampton.ac.uk/research You can choose from
over 10 languages to learn
* The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 through our Languages
for All programme, with
options available for
different levels of ability.
Career-focused degrees A world of opportunity
You will have exclusive access to our Roehampton is partnered with some of the
online careers portal, which includes skills world’s most highly renowned universities. Make change
builder courses, a jobs database, a CV You can gain international experience by
writing tool and free careers assessments. working or studying abroad as part of your Our Student Partnership
Our thriving mentoring scheme enables course. You could study in Australia or the scheme gives you the
you to receive professional career advice USA for a semester, study in Spain during chance to influence all
from Roehampton alumni to build your the summer break or undertake a work levels of decision-making
network, while our dedicated Careers placement in China. across campus.
Team provide face-to-face guidance
and run a comprehensive calendar of roehampton.ac.uk/roehamptonabroad
workshops and events.
roehampton.ac.uk/student-support/
careers-support
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Our
Our campus provides a Digby Stuart College Froebel College
close-knit community feel
for our students College history and ethos College history and ethos
Digby Stuart College owes its existence Froebel College is one of the oldest higher
campus
As a student at Roehampton, you to the Society of the Sacred Heart, an order education establishments in the UK, having
will belong to one of our four Colleges. of French Sisters who came to England in been founded in 1892. The College takes
Your College will become your local 1842. The rich history of the Society in the its name from Friedrich Froebel, a German
community. Each College has a thriving education of women, and the dedication educational pioneer, who encouraged
social scene and its own sports teams; to issues of social justice and equality, now the use of play as an important part of
they help create a healthy sense of provides Digby College with a common a child’s development.
competition and College pride. concern for fostering a kind and loving
If you choose to live on campus you will community, where we welcome all students.
Froebel today
automatically become a student of the
College in which your accommodation The focus on education continues to this
Digby Stuart today
is based. If you don’t live on campus, you day, with the School of Education being
will be allocated to the College associated Digby is the largest of the four Colleges at a major part of the College and a leading
with your subject. Roehampton, and home to four academic centre for Initial Teacher Education.
departments: English and Creative Writing, The internationally renowned Department
Social Sciences, Humanities, and Drama, of Dance is also resident at Froebel College,
Facilities Theatre and Performance. Digby strives with its superb facilities and modern
Our library houses 1,200 study spaces to give everyone a sense of belonging, in dance studios. Froebel is also home to
and hundreds of thousands of books and a community that cares about individuals. the Roehampton Students’ Union, the
research materials across nearly 8,000 Union Bar and the Gym.
There is a regular programme of social
With a history dating metres of shelving and five floors. We have
a range of bars, social spaces and catering
activities and events to appeal to all tastes, Froebel has an extensive calendar of
such as the annual lecture and a summer social events including a formal Freshers’
back over 175 years, outlets to suit all tastes. Our venues host strawberry tea. The chaplaincy base, which Welcome Dinner, the College Winter Dinner,
events including club nights, live music
our four Colleges create and weekly markets. There are plenty of
organises a lunch every Tuesday, is also
located at Digby.
a summer celebration and many other
smaller on-campus or off-campus events
a beautiful 54-acre opportunities for you to stay active through
The elected student leaders are an
organised by our student leaders.
our on-campus gym and sports courts.
parkland campus, with important voice in how business is roehampton.ac.uk/colleges/
conducted at the College and help them
classic listed buildings to be responsive and relevant.
froebel-college
alongside modern, roehampton.ac.uk/colleges/digby-
cutting-edge facilities. stuart-college
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Whitelands College Southlands College
College history and ethos College history and ethos hub for student-led events. Southlands
offers a number of leadership development
Whitelands is the oldest of the four Colleges, Southlands was founded in 1872 to train
opportunities, including roles on the
founded in 1841 by the Church of England, women to teach in Methodist schools
College Officer Committee and with
and was the first institution in England to in some of the poorest parts of Britain.
the Southlands Venture: a volunteering
provide higher education for women. The College today builds on its history
programme which funds student-led
by encouraging young people to develop
projects in the local community. Their
strong values and to grow as future leaders
Whitelands today mascot is the Shark and the College sports
for their communities.
teams – the ‘Sharks’ and the ‘Sharkettes’ –
The common room at Whitelands, also
are a credit to our community, succeeding
known as The Sett (the College mascot
Southlands today in sport and also running fundraising and
is a badger) is located on the first floor of
campaigning efforts.
Parkstead House. With its glorious views, Life at Southlands is busy and diverse.
daytime café facilities and evening bar, it is There is an exciting annual calendar Whether you join by living at Southlands
an ideal setting for socialising at any time of events, including termly dinners, or as a non-resident student of the
of the day, and is the venue for a range of a fireworks party, music gala dinner, departments – the Business School and
parties and other leisure activities. Southlands Shindig (our summer fête) Media, Culture and Language – we very
and College boat party. The large social much look forward to welcoming you here.
The College has an exciting calendar of
space is a café during the day and each
events throughout the year. In addition to roehampton.ac.uk/colleges/
evening transforms into a cinema and
our traditional May Day celebration (running
southlands-college
since 1881), we host formal dinners each
term, a Christmas fair, carol service and
dinner, and Science Week, together with
many other smaller social events organised
by our student leaders. All are open to
resident and non-resident students,
and to staff.
Whitelands is home to two academic
departments – Psychology and
Life Sciences – and the Ministerial
Theology programme.
roehampton.ac.uk/colleges/
whitelands-college
You can find out more about being part of
a collegiate university here:
roehampton.ac.uk/colleges
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Campus map
Map Key
Main Campus
For a more detailed campus Buildings
map, please visit our website 14
21 1 The Students’ Union
22
6 2 Michaelis Building
7 10
3 Grove House
4 Howard Building
5
5 Hirst Building
6 Our new Library
7 Duchesne Building
8 Jubilee Building
11
9 9 Elm Grove
2 10 Queen’s Building
11 Harvey Building
8
12 Lulham Building
13 Parkstead House
4
Barnes station
Cafés / Food / Drink
1
bus route 14 Café and
12
15 17 (5 mins) Southlands Diner
16
15 Starbucks / The Union
20 16 Digby Diner
26 17 The Hive Café
3
18 Whitelands Canteen
19 The Sett
Whitelands College 25
Worship Spaces
19 20 Digby Chapel
13 18 21 Southlands Muslim
Prayer Room
24
22 Southlands Chapel
23 Whitelands Chapel
23
24 Whitelands Muslim
Prayer Room
Bus Stops
Whitelands
College 25 For Barnes station
26 For Whitelands College
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International
students
Study abroad for international students International Foundation Programme
During your degree at Roehampton, you If you don’t meet the entry requirements
could be studying in Australia or the USA for to your chosen undergraduate degree
a semester, doing a work placement in China because English is not your first language,
or studying in Spain during the summer or because your home country qualification
nationalities break. Travel, explore and study alongside isn’t recognised for direct entry, the
represented students from Roehampton’s worldwide International Foundation Programme is
on campus partner institutions, whilst increasing your specifically designed to build your English
employability. Studying abroad enhances language, academic study skills and subject
We are very proud of our your CV and gives you that much-needed knowledge to the level required to progress
diverse and multicultural edge when applying for jobs. on to an undergraduate degree. There are
two different pathways available for you
student body, and this is to choose between:
embodied in the various If English is not your first language:
– The business pathway if you are
culture-based clubs and International students who don’t speak
looking to progress on to a business-
English as their native language are
societies at our Students’ of students are related undergraduate degree
offered free English language support
Union. overseas students during their studies. – The generic pathway leading to
undergraduate degrees in non-
business subjects
Our students enjoy living and learning on a Pre-sessional English language courses
beautiful green campus whilst making the Following successful completion of your
These courses are ideal for students who
most of all the leisure, cultural, sporting and programme, you will progress on to the
are offered a place on an undergraduate
networking opportunities London offers. degree you applied for.
course, but still need to meet academic
Roehampton offers guaranteed university
English requirements. You will improve your
accommodation to international students
students per class academic English so you can cope better Questions?
who apply by the deadline.
with university study, develop your study
in our pre-sessional If you have any questions about studying
Support for international students at skills and learn what is expected of you as
Roehampton starts before you even get
language course a student in the UK higher education system.
with us, please get in touch with our
International team.
to campus, with our pre-arrival activities,
– 24 hours of tuition per week from highly-
dedicated contact support, airport You can phone us or drop us an email at:
qualified lecturers in English
pick up service and welcome and
orientation programme. – A ll books and materials provided for +44 208 392 3192
your classes international@roehampton.ac.uk
Our International Office staff make
regular visits overseas to meet prospective – Trips to famous London attractions to help
students and offer advice on courses and you get to know the city and spend some
the application process. We are always fun time together as a group
happy to meet and counsel students academic
thinking about studying at Roehampton. departments roehampton.ac.uk/international/english-
To find out where we are visiting, head to: language-courses
roehampton.ac.uk/international/meet-
us-in-your-country
museums and
galleries in London
Study London Official University
Guide 2018
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Supporting
you Learning support
Disability and dyslexia services
If you have a disability, a long-term
Career support
Preparing you for your career
Here are some of the ways we help you to
On-site services
Chaplaincy
Our multi-faith chaplaincy celebrates the
medical condition or a specific learning build essential skills and work experience diversity of Roehampton by serving the
difference such as dyslexia, dyspraxia for a successful future career: religious and spiritual needs of all. Each
or ADHD, we offer specialist services Chaplaincy Centre has a cosy lounge area,
– A ll our courses are designed to build key
if you ever need extra help. You can where you can relax, meet up with friends
graduate attributes such as leadership,
discuss your needs confidentially with and enjoy chaplaincy hospitality with a
team work, negotiation, planning and
our team, to explore the support you Fairtrade tea or coffee. We also organise
problem-solving. Many courses offer work
may need during your studies. We also social events, including lunches and
placements and links with employers
offer regular appointments and drop-in film nights.
sessions weekly. – The Hub – a fantastic space at the centre
of campus with information about careers,
Medical centre
volunteering, study abroad, placements
English language support
and opportunities to meet employers We have our own on-campus medical
As an international student, you might want centre, offering doctor and nurse-led
We are here to help at every stage help to improve your English while you study.
– Our award winning online careers
services, throughout term time.
resource UR CareerLink, is exclusively
of your journey, so nothing can We can help you build your skills through
for Roehampton students and graduates.
activities such as writing assignments
get in the way of your success. and giving presentations, skills that will
It has CV builders, hundreds of jobs
and much more
Student Wellbeing Officers
We offer a range of support, be useful even after graduation. Please see
the International students section on pages – A dedicated team to support and guide
The Wellbeing Service is able to support
you during your studies. The Student
from academic learning support 14–15 for more information. you, including Careers Advisers and a Wellbeing Officers can help with anything
Placements and Internships Team from dealing with personal issues to
through to services such as managing finances. There is also a
The Academic Achievement team – A year-round calendar of careers fairs
student counselling and an on- and workshops which bring in top guest
Counselling Team to help you address
Our team of Academic Achievement personal or emotional difficulties. The
site medical centre. All of our Advisers and Librarians can help you
speakers from different industries who
Mental Health Advisers can support those
will share their knowledge and experience
support services can be accessed get the best out of your studies. We have
with you
with mental health conditions or those
a wide range of online resources covering with concerns about their mental health.
via our campus information just about everything you need to know – Access to hundreds of professional
centre. If you need support while about academic and library skills including: mentors (mostly Roehampton
graduates) who can help and advise
you’re with us, rest assured you’ll – Essay, dissertation and report writing
you through our online mentoring scheme
find plenty on offer. – Time management
— S pend a semester overseas with our
– Critical thinking Study Abroad option; choose from
Spain, Belgium, Australia, the USA and
Financial support
– Literature searching
more. You can also learn a language via
– Research skills our Languages for All programme. Both We offer a range of financial support,
make you more attractive to employers including generous scholarships, a
– Referencing
Student Hardship Fund for those in financial
— S tand out from the crowd by taking
– SPSS, statistics and data management difficulty, access to undergraduate and
our online Chancellor’s Careers Award,
postgraduate student loans and personal
You can access all these whenever you a development programme which you
advice on budgeting.
need them, anytime, anywhere. can take at any time during your studies
We also run drop-ins, pop-up skills
sessions, essay clinics, practical
workshops and other events throughout
the year, based in the University’s library.
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London’s campus All students can access
university
the British Library’s
King’s Cross 150 million items
St Pancras for research.
Olympic Park
Children’s Literature
London
character Paddington British
Zoo
Bear is named after this Library
famous London station.
British
Museum
St Paul’s
Covent Cathedral
Paddington Garden
Tower of
Westfield London
Shopping
Kew Gardens is London’s Centre City
largest UNESCO World Tate Modern Airport
Heritage site, offering The Shard
unique landscapes, Houses of The O2
Parliament Waterloo
vistas and iconic Hammersmith Harrods Elephant
London Bridge
architecture. Natural and Castle
History
Museum
Imperial War
Museum
Kew
Gardens
Putney
London Clapham Houses of Parliament –
Bridge
Wetland Junction Our academic research
Centre contributes to government
Barnes policy and decision
National making.
Archives
Putney
Twickenham
Richmond Park
University of
Roehampton
Roehampton to Central London
London Wetland Centre Wimbledon
– The Wildfowl and
3 minutes 6 minutes 9 minutes
Wetlands Trust is one
of the world’s leading Wimbledon
science and conservation
institutions in its field. Barnes Putney Clapham Waterloo
Junction
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Living Rent Social life
costs Rent ranges from approximately
£112 – £177.80 per week on campus.
The University of Roehampton is
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
fees, there are additional in London for students, visit:
costs you should take studylondon.ac.uk
into consideration when
budgeting for university. For advice around saving money, 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:
It varies from department to department– This membership provides a variety of
roehampton.ac.uk
on average students spend £20 per social and recreational sessions and is
month on books*, but using library a great platform to make new friends.
services can 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 Gym
Vodka lemonade £2.60
Pub grub meal £5.50
The above costs are a rough indication only and are
accurate at the time of printing. Individual costs will vary.
Travel costs Our campus gym membership is £145
per year or £99 if you sign up during
This will vary depending on how often
Freshers’ Week.
you travel, and which modes of transport
you take. The Hopper fare in London allows
you to make unlimited bus or tram journeys
in one hour, for £1.50 using pay as you go.
As a student you can also choose to save
30% on travel cards and bus & tram passes
with an 18+ Student Oyster photocard.
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Free
London Studying at Roehampton
permits you to choose when
you want to dip in and out
Window shopping
Especially wonderful in the winter: wrap
up warm and head to Roehampton, where
of the hustle and bustle of you can get a 430 bus straight to Harrods.
the city. On the days where Look at the enchanting window displays
outside, before escaping the cold to look
relaxing on campus isn’t at all the luxurious goods they have to
for you, the list below can offer. If you’ve been there, done that, you
give you a few ideas of how can jump on a 72 from outside campus
to Westfields, the largest shopping centre
you can experience London in Europe.
inexpensively.
Free audience tickets
Sunset at Richmond Hill Don’t be stuck inside watching television,
instead, why not be in the audience of your
Jump on a 493 bus outside campus
There are many free straight to Richmond, or take a stroll there
favourite TV shows? For free tickets, visit:
through Richmond Park. You can spend
events to attend the day walking along the Thames, maybe
bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows
throughout the year stopping along the way at the Hollyhock
Fairtrade café, before arriving at Richmond Museums
in London. To name Hill. You will be rewarded with the most
There are lots of free museums and
a few, there is Winter mesmerising view of London.
art galleries throughout London but you
Wonderland, Chinese only need one bus (the 430 from outside
Vauxhall City Farm Whitelands College), to take you straight
New Year parade, the Alpaca your bags and jump on a train to
to three of London’s best museums; the
Boat Race, Pride, Vauxhall City Farm (just 5 stops away).
Natural History Museum, the Science
Museum and the V&A Museum. Explore
Notting Hill Carnival, With no entrance fee, you can walk around
and introduce yourself to the animals,
stories of historic and scientific discovery,
or feast your eyes on the world’s largest
The Lord Mayor’s show, including Bert and Ernie the donkeys,
museum of decorative arts and design,
Ethan the tortoise and of course, Tom
Lumiere London and and Jerry the alpacas. If you don’t fancy
all for the price of a bus fare.
Summer by the River! a train journey but need animal company,
make friends with Putney and Barnes Volunteer
the campus bunnies, or the lovely
The vast variety of volunteering
Growhampton chickens.
opportunities available in London mean
you could be handing out medals at
marathons one week and taking on the
role of sous chef the next. Visit:
volunteerteam.london.gov.uk
or speak to the RSU to find out more
about volunteering opportunities.
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Sport at
Roehampton
40 clubs and activities to join Space to run
Many of our sports clubs compete in the Our green campuses offer an ideal way to
British University and Colleges Sports get fit in nature and our close proximity to
Sport and Active (BUCS) leagues including football, tennis, Richmond Park offers further opportunities
Communities squash, rugby and hockey. We also to be active.
provide a wide range of social and
semi-competitive sport, offering
Varsity
beginners’ courses, intra-mural events
and coaching courses. Varsity is an annual sporting event where
the University of Roehampton goes head
to head against Bucks New University.
Gym
Sport The recently refurbished gym, fully stocked
Free yoga
Roehampton with the latest equipment, could give you
a great opportunity for some high quality Throughout the year we offer free yoga
Competitive team down time between your studies. The classes open to all students, regardless of
and individual sport newly expanded gym space includes a ability or experience. Taught by experienced
opportunities for studio devoted to the Les Mills virtual class and accredited teachers, the classes
students. This includes programme, offering classes on dance explore different yoga styles. Mats and
two membership offers fitness to functional, strength, cardio and blocks are provided.
for our students, Olympic HIIT workouts.
and Commonwealth.
Scholarships
Fantastic facilities
For the truly elite athletes studying at
Our facilities include a sports hall, a studio Roehampton, we offer a range of bursaries
and outdoor multi-use courts. Our sports and scholarships.
clubs and teams also have access to a
number of high quality sports venues
Career ready
Play in the local area including the National
Roehampton Tennis Centre and Rosslyn Park RFC. We really value the impact sport can
have on personal development and so we
Social, recreational and provide a range of training opportunities for
Crystal Palace FC
fun sport and physical students, such as coaching qualifications,
activities for students, We have partnerships with a number of vocational training, volunteering and
some activities for staff leading sports organisations, including leadership courses.
& the local community. Crystal Palace FC and the Lawn Tennis
Association. Crystal Palace FC offers a roehampton.ac.uk/student-life/
range of work experience opportunities, sport-roehampton
collaboration with Crystal Palace staff in
careers-related events, and extensive links
between Crystal Palace Ladies FC and
the University of Roehampton Women’s
Gym Football programme.
Roehampton
The on-campus gym
and additional wellbeing
services provided by
Nuffield Health for our
students and staff.
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Accommodation
We understand that concentrating on your On-campus cost
studies will be your main priority, which is
The cost of rooms varies, depending on
why we take care of everything:
the type of accommodation you choose.
– A ll utility bills are included in the cost For first year undergraduates, this ranges
from £112 –£177.80 a week.
– We include contents insurance to give
you peace of mind
Living off-campus
– Friendly Flat Reps and College staff are
on hand to help you Living in or near Roehampton, you can
benefit from all that London has to offer,
while avoiding the high costs of living in
Helping you make an informed choice
the centre of the city. There is a wide variety
At our Open Days held throughout the year, of accommodation suitable for students
you can visit our campus accommodation. available to rent close to the University.
You can also see pictures and 360 degree
If you choose to live away from the
tours on our accommodation pages online.
University, our Off-Campus Support Officer
When you’re planning your future can help you find accommodation with
education, you don’t want any worries to other students in a similar situation.
get in the way. That’s why we offer you an
Even if you are living off campus, or choose
accommodation guarantee. This means,
to live at home, you will still feel part of the
if you make Roehampton your firm choice
Roehampton community. There are lots of
on your UCAS form, satisfy the eligibility
activities and societies you can get involved
criteria and meet the deadline †, we promise
with when you are on campus.
you’ll have on-campus accommodation.
Cost correct as of October 2018. For the
Accommodation applications typically open
latest costs, please visit our website.
in the February before you arrive for your
first year, and you can apply once you have roehampton.ac.uk/accommodation
firmly accepted an offer of a place from us.
Please see our website for details.
Types of accommodation
We offer a wide range of accommodation
on-campus. Every room is a single furnished
bedroom with internet access, and fees
include utility bills and contents insurance.
Rooms are either en suite, semi en suite
(with a private shower) or standard where
“Living in or near you share bathroom facilities with other
students. All rooms have a wash basin.
Roehampton, you can
benefit from all that
London has to offer,
while avoiding the high
costs of living in the
centre of the city.”
† For full terms and conditions please see roehampton.
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Your Students’ Events
Union We provide over 200 events every year for you to get
involved in. There are:
When you come to the University of Roehampton,
Club Nights Theatre Tuesdays
you’ll automatically become a member of
Roehampton Students’ Union (RSU), one of the best Weekly club nights on and Do you love West End
off campus, such as the shows and musicals? Then
and most active students’ unions in the country. infamous Bop, Grand and our Theatre Tuesdays are
Our aims are to provide you with opportunities to Fez – where you can dress just for you! It’s a great
up on themed nights, make way to see amazing shows
make the most of your time at Roehampton, to offer the most of cheap nights for much lower prices.
a range of help, advice, support, events, activities out and let your hair down.
and entertainment, and to ensure you have an
unforgettable experience at university.
55+ Societies Hive Café De-stress Events Summer Ball
There are over 55 societies you can be Our award-winning Hive café in the centre
part of in the RSU – ranging from the of Digby Square is part of the Growhampton We offer a number of Make sure you don’t miss
Dance Society to the Hogwarts Society sustainability project. Constructed and events that will help you our finale to the year – the
to sports teams and more. furnished from recycled and upcycled during the tougher times RSU Summer Ball, where
materials, it serves food and drink from of university. From pop-up recent acts have included
local, ethical sources, and food grown spas or giving you access Tinie Tempah, Wiley,
Growhampton to a puppy room, there’s Katy B, The Wombats,
on campus by our students.
This is our sustainability and food loads to help you unwind. Example, Rizzle Kicks
You can find out more information on and Professor Green.
project, which ensures Roehampton is
our website:
an edible campus. Why not help look after
the campus chickens? Or contribute in roehamptonstudent.com
preparing for market day? Maybe you’d like
to learn how to cook in new and exciting
ways? Or, simply, why not buy a coffee
from the Hive Café whilst browsing the
Thrift shop? Formal Dinners
We offer a number of
Volunteer
chances to get dressed up
You can also choose to volunteer through throughout the year with
our 70+ volunteering opportunities or formal dinners including
get involved in Raising and Giving (RAG), our very own RSU Awards.
which has raised over £10,000 for local
and national charities.
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Journey to
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and courses
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of accommodation Week
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32 33Courses
Subject to validation/undergoing periodic review
Please note that some degrees are undergoing a course
review/validation, which is put in place regularly to
ensure that the syllabus continues to reflect the latest
developments in the field. The balance of the modules
may change slightly, but you will still receive a thorough
grounding across the subject, providing you with a solid
base for a successful career. Please visit our website for
the most up to date information.
34 33Courses University of Roehampton
COURSE UCAS TARIFF COURSE UCAS TARIFF COURSE UCAS TARIFF COURSE UCAS TARIFF
CODE POINTS CODE POINTS CODE POINTS CODE POINTS
Business EXTENDED DEGREES
BA Early Childhood Studies X110 64
EXTENDED DEGREES
BA Classical Civilisation V902 64
COMBINED HONOURS
Film P391 112
BA Education Studies X301 64 BA History V101 64 Journalism PP3M 112
BSc Accounting 9A33 120 BA Education and Early Childhood Studies XX13 64 BA Philosophy V502 64 Photography PW36 112
BSc Business Management N190 96-112 BA Sports Coaching C601 64 BA Philosophy, Religion and Ethics V510 64 BA Photography W640 112
BSc Business Management and Economics L100 112 BA Religion, Theology and Culture V601 64
COMBINED HONOURS
BSc Business Management and N191 112 Film WP63 112
Entrepreneurship
English and Media, Culture and Identity PW36 112
BSc Business Management and Finance N192 112
Creative Writing Life Sciences
BSc Business Management and Marketing N193 112 EXTENDED DEGREES
BA Digital Media W212 64
BSc Human Resource Management N600 112
BSc Anthropology (single honours) L600 112 BA English Language and Linguistics Q301 64
BSc International Business N120 112 BA Creative Writing W801 112
BSc Biological Sciences (single honours) C120 112 BA Film P303 64
BSc Marketing Communications N500 112 COMBINED HONOURS
Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies WW84 112 INTEGRATED MASTERS BA Journalism P501 64
EXTENDED DEGREES English Literature WQ83 112 Biological science CC99 144 BA Media, Culture and Identity P390 64
BSc Business Management N121 64 Film PW38 112 BSc Biomedical Science B940 120 BA Photography W641 64
BSc Business Management and Economics NL12 64 Journalism PW58 112 BSc Nutrition and Health B400 112
BSc Business Management and Entrepreneurship NN13 64 BSc Sociology and Social Anthropology LCH9 112
Psychology
BA English Literature Q300 112
BSc Business Management and Marketing N501 64 BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences C602 112
COMBINED HONOURS
BSc Human Resource Management N173 64
Creative Writing WQ83 112 BSc Sport Psychology C813 112
BSc International Business N122 64
BSc Zoology C300 See website BSc Psychology C800 See website
EXTENDED DEGREES
INTEGRATED MASTERS COMBINED HONOURS
BA English Literature Q302 64
Dance
Zoology CC33 144 Criminology MC98 See website
BSc Psychology and Counselling C845 120
EXTENDED DEGREES
BA Dance W500 120 Humanities BSc Biological Sciences
BSc Nutrition and Health
C100
B401
64
64
BA Therapeutic Psychology (single honours) 3G90 112
BFA Dance W501 120 EXTENDED DEGREES
BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences C600 64 BSc Psychology C801 64
BA Classical Civilisation V901 112
BSc Zoology C301 64
Drama, Theatre
COMBINED HONOURS
Social Sciences
History QV81 112
and Performance Philosophy
Religion, Theology and Culture
QV85
QV86
112
112
Media, Culture
BA Drama, Theatre and W440 112
BA History V100 112 and Language BSc Criminology M900 112
Performance Studies COMBINED HONOURS COMBINED HONOURS
Classical Civilisation QV81 112 BA Digital Media DM17 112 Psychology MC98 See website
COMBINED HONOURS
Philosophy VV15 112 BA English Language and Linguistics Q340 112 Sociology ML93 112
Creative Writing WW84 112
Religion, Theology and Culture VV16 112 LLB Law M100 See website
Film PWH4 112 COMBINED HONOURS
FdA Ministerial Theology V610 N/A Journalism PQ5J 112 LLB Law and Criminology ML61 See website
BA Theatre Practices and Production W400 96
Graduate Diploma Ministerial Theology V611 N/A BA Film W600 112 BSc Sociology L300 112
BA Philosophy V500 112 COMBINED HONOURS COMBINED HONOURS
Education COMBINED HONOURS
Classical Civilisation QV85 112
Creative Writing
Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies
PW38
PWH4
112
112
Criminology ML93 112
History VV15 112 Media, Culture and Identity P391 112 EXTENDED DEGREES
BA Early Childhood Studies X310 112 Religion, Theology and Culture VV56 112 BSc Criminology L311 64
Photography WP63 112
COMBINED HONOURS
LLB (Hons) Law M101 64
BA Philosophy, Religion and Ethics V501 112 BA Journalism P500 112
Education Studies X347 112 LLB (Hons) Law and Criminology ML33 64
BA Religion, Theology and Culture V600 112 COMBINED HONOURS BSc Criminology and Sociology LL11 64
BA Education Studies X300 112 Creative Writing PW58 112
COMBINED HONOURS BSc Sociology L101 64
COMBINED HONOURS Classical Civilisation QV86 112 English Language and Linguistics PQ5J 112
Early Childhood Studies X347 112 History VV16 112 Media, Culture and Identity PP3M 112
BA Primary Education (QTS) Philosophy VV56 112 BA Languages and Global R917 112
Foundation and Key Stage 1 4D22 112 BA Ancient History V110 112 Communications
Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 4N56 112 BA Media, Culture and Identity PL33 96
BA Sport Coaching C610 96
FdSc Sports Coaching Practice XC16 56
34 35Business
Roehampton Business School develops
business ready graduates, equipped to
thrive in a complex and dynamic business
environment. You will gain the knowledge
and insight needed to make informed
decisions and communicate them
effectively. You will become a business
professional who is willing to take
responsibility and act responsibly.
At the heart of our business ready approach sits integrated
coaching, an optional one year business placement, the
opportunity to study abroad and a range of extracurricular
activities, including the student-led Business Society and
career-focussed events.
All of our courses are accredited by either the Chartered
Institute of Marketing (CIM), Chartered Institute of
Management Accounting (CIMA), Chartered Institute
of Personnel & Development (CIPD) or Chartered
Management Institute (CMI), while our BSc Accounting
course offers maximum accreditation from the
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
roehampton.ac.uk/
business
36 37Business University of Roehampton
BSc Accounting BSc Business Management BSc Business Management BSc Business Management
UCAS code Tariff points Duration UCAS code Tariff points Duration
and Economics and Entrepreneurship
9A33 120 3 years N190 96-112 3 years
Study abroad Course combinations Study abroad Course combinations UCAS code Tariff points Duration UCAS code Tariff points Duration
No N/A Yes N/A L100 112 3 years N191 112 3 years
Specific subject requirements Extended Degree Specific subject requirements Extended Degree Study abroad Course combinations Study abroad Course combinations
GCSE Maths at grade 4/C or above No N/A Yes Yes N/A Yes N/A
Specific subject requirements Extended Degree Specific subject requirements Extended Degree
Our Accounting BSc provides a strong If you are considering a career in business N/A Yes N/A Yes
preparation for a rewarding career in accounting. management, this BSc is an excellent place
In readiness for your future career, this course Gain the skills needed to plan, set up and
to start. You’ll graduate ‘business ready’, as
You will learn to identify and solve complex will help you acquire key attributes employers run your own business on our Business
a confident, independent thinker with the skills
accounting problems, and apply the skills and value, such as commercial acumen, self- Management and Entrepreneurship BSc.
to adapt rapidly to change.
techniques you acquire to a range of business reflection and emotional intelligence, alongside You’ll graduate with a detailed knowledge
scenarios. We will support you to develop the BSc Business Management will give you skills in research, analysis, numeracy and of business, management and the nature
self confidence and resilience to be able to an insight into the core areas of corporate project management. of entrepreneurship.
professionally challenge the status quo and life, including managing people, operations,
You will explore key theories and concepts in Gain in-depth knowledge of organisations
effectively present realistic alternatives. logistics, marketing, finance, and the role of
economics and their application in international and their environments, while learning to
ethical management.
Our accounting degree is strongly focused on business, and gain a solid understanding of manage innovation and developing your
developing you as a ‘business ready’ graduate. You will explore how businesses can operate areas such as managing people, banking own entrepreneurial skills.
You’ll become highly employable and graduate effectively in a multicultural environment, and finance, marketing and business ethics. Exploring key concepts such as managing
in a strong position to secure accounting jobs while learning to identify and solve business Additionally, as a business student you will have people, operations, logistics, marketing and
in a wide range of sectors. problems, and communicate your ideas access to exclusive Chartered Management finance, you will also learn about corporate
with impact. Institute networking events and lectures that strategy, business ethics and how small
Why Roehampton? will help you graduate in a strong position. businesses and start-ups need to operate
Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Why Roehampton? in a competitive business environment.
Accountants (ACCA), giving you the maximum nine Apply contemporary research to the latest business Why Roehampton?
exemptions from ACCA professional exams. issues, such as the growth in digital communications Cover all the core aspects of economics, to get an Why Roehampton?
Also accredited by the Chartered Institute of and the dynamic nature of the business environment. excellent foundation for working in business and
Management Accountants (CIMA). management in the public or private sector. Explore approaches to creativity, innovation and
As a graduate, you’ll be eligible for the Chartered
entrepreneurial thinking that will help you understand
Put your knowledge of accounting to the test by Management Institute (CMI) Level 5 Diploma in As a graduate, you’ll be eligible for the Chartered what’s involved in setting up and running your
applying for a one-year, paid work placement after Management & Leadership. Management Institute (CMI) Level 5 Diploma in own business.
year two. Put your knowledge of business to the test by Management and Leadership.
Graduate ‘business ready’, with the ability to think
applying for a one-year, paid work placement after Put your knowledge of business and economics to the critically, act responsibly and adapt to volatile,
year two. test by applying for a one-year, paid work placement
Example modules ambiguous and complex situations.
after year two.
Business Data Analysis Put your knowledge of business to the test by applying
Example modules for a one-year, paid work placement after year two.
Law of Business Enterprises
Principles of Marketing Example modules
Corporate Finance
Project Management Business Data Analysis Example modules
Accounting for Decision Making
Entrepreneurship Development International Economics Project Management
Career opportunities Cross-Cultural Management Labour Economics Entrepreneurial Opportunity
You will be set up to move into management or financial Economics of Money, Banking and Finance Managing Innovation
accounting jobs in the corporate, public or voluntary sectors. Career opportunities
You can follow pathways into accountancy via the main Career opportunities Entrepreneurship Development
The skills and knowledge you gain from this degree will
professional bodies in the UK, and bypass foundation level put you in a strong position for pursuing jobs in business, The skills you will learn from this degree will put you Career opportunities
examinations needed for qualifying as an accountant. including accounting and finance, international business, in a strong position for pursuing jobs in the UK’s most
retail, marketing and human resources. important sectors and occupations, including financial You will be in a strong position to start your own business.
services, management consultancy, risk analysis and You could also work in business development or a graduate
economic think tanks. traineeship, or in any sector that seeks dynamic, creative
individuals with proven business knowledge.
38 39Business University of Roehampton
BSc Business Management BSc Business Management BSc Human Resource BSc International Business
and Finance and Marketing Management UCAS code Tariff points Duration
N120 112 3 years
UCAS code Tariff points Duration UCAS code Tariff points Duration UCAS code Tariff points Duration Study abroad Course combinations
N192 112 3 years N193 112 3 years N600 112 3 years Yes N/A
Study abroad Course combinations Study abroad Course combinations Study abroad Course combinations Specific subject requirements Extended Degree
Yes N/A Yes N/A No N/A N/A Yes
Specific subject requirements Extended Degree Specific subject requirements Extended Degree Specific subject requirements Extended Degree
N/A No N/A Yes N/A Yes Our International Business BSc will provide
you with the skills and experience to work
Looking to build a rewarding career in the Our business and marketing degree prepares Our Human Resource Management (HRM)
in an international business. You will focus
financial and business sector but don’t want you to work in the rapidly evolving, and hugely degree course will give you an excellent basis
on the ways businesses operate differently
to embark on a full accounting and finance diverse, world of marketing. You will acquire for a career in HR in a range of organisations.
in home and overseas markets and you will
degree? Our BSc Business Management and an understanding of consumer behaviour, As a human resources specialist, you will learn
also develop an understanding of areas such
Finance is the ideal choice. and develop expertise in digital marketing and how businesses can get the most out of their
as managing people, operations, logistics,
services marketing – two key growth areas in employees, and develop the skills for successful
You’ll develop the key competencies required marketing and finance.
a modern, knowledge-based economy. people management.
of financial managers, and become equipped
Our academics have extensive experience of
to work in a wide range of private, public and Alongside specialist marketing knowledge, you You will learn about key concepts such as
organisations and will support you to connect
third-sector organisations, ready to adapt rapidly will build understanding of managing people, managing people, operations, marketing and
your learning to the realities of business and
to change. You’ll become an independent operations, logistics and finance. In readiness finance; and learn what businesses need to do
management. In year two, you will spend a
thinker, with the ability to analyse financial for your future career, you will develop a range to operate effectively and ethically in a culturally
semester studying abroad, to develop your cross-
markets and predict financial performance. of skills employers value, such as the ability diverse environment. You will finish the course
cultural skills, confidence and connections, and
You’ll explore corporate strategy in depth, and to identify and solve business problems. with the knowledge to solve business problems
return home more globally minded.
develop a deeper understanding of how financial ethically and an ongoing passion for personal
institutions and monetary systems operate. Why Roehampton? and professional development.
Why Roehampton?
Explore the latest marketing developments, such as
Why Roehampton? the growth in digital marketing and the dynamic nature Why Roehampton? Spend a semester studying abroad developing
of customer behaviour. your cross-cultural skills and confidence to operate
Learn about emerging markets and advanced Develop your experience in managing real-life issues internationally.
economies, and use financial instruments to analyse The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) has in the workplace by completing a work placement or
global markets. approved this degree, so graduates will qualify for the applied consultancy project in year two. Acquire a strong understanding of business
maximum exemptions for the CIM Level 6 Diploma. management and develop your ability to work
Apply contemporary research to explore the latest As a graduate, you’ll be eligible for Associate internationally in marketing, finance or human
issues in management and finance. Apply to go on a one-year, paid work placement as Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel resource management.
part of your degree. and Development (CIPD).
Put your knowledge of management and finance Put your knowledge of business to the test by applying
to the test by applying for our one-year paid work Apply contemporary research to the latest HR issues, for a one-year, paid work placement after year two.
placement after year two. Example modules such as talent management and embracing diversity.
Principles of Marketing and Communications in a Example modules
Example modules Digital World Example modules
Business Organisations in a Global Economy
Finance and Accounting for Managers Project Management Business Ethics and Responsible Management
Global and International Business Strategy
Business Finance Digital Marketing Managing People and Careers
International Business and Emerging Markets
Project Management Global Marketing Resourcing and Talent Planning
Business Ethics and Responsible Management
Economics of Money, Banking and Finance Employment Law
Career opportunities Global Marketing
Career opportunities You will be equipped to work in a wide range of marketing Career opportunities
roles, either in an agency or the marketing functions of an Career opportunities
You will be equipped to work in corporate finance, This course will prepare you for working in a variety of
organisation. You will have the skills to work as an advertising You’ll leave well equipped to work in a diverse range of
banking, insurance and business consultancy, as well as HR roles, such as a recruitment and selection specialist,
executive, marketing manager or communications manager careers, including international trade and banking, operations
specialist and generalist management roles. You could employee relations or personnel manager, training and
or in another marketing-related role. management, market research, international sales or
also progress to further study with us on our MSc Global development adviser, diversity and equal opportunity
Financial Management. adviser or performance management specialist. marketing, and other roles within international companies.
40 41University of Roehampton
BSc Marketing
Communications
Anna Krettman “We were continuously challenged UCAS code Tariff points Duration
N500 112 3 years
to think outside our comfort zone Study abroad Course combinations
Yes N/A
and analyse problems before Specific subject requirements Extended Degree
Buying Manager tackling them. I constantly deal N/A No
at Lidl UK with unforeseen issues at work Our Marketing Communications BSc will
and rather than shying away, I teach you how to use marketing to respond
to the needs of the digital economy and the
embrace the challenge. I am now constantly changing expectations of social
a buying manager at Lidl UK. media-savvy consumers. You’ll gain knowledge
I have won The Grocer Top New of methods of marketing communication used
Talent award and was also named by organisations to achieve their business
goals. Covering the fundamentals of branding,
in their Top 10 most influential you’ll also learn about B2B vs B2C marketing
people in alcohol 2018.” communications strategies, ethical issues in
global marketing, and the evolving nature of
BSc International Business Graduate, 2013 digital marketing.
Over the course of your degree, you will develop
the skills needed to run your own marketing
communication campaigns, create unique brand
identities and foster competitive advantage.
Why Roehampton?
Learn to develop integrated marketing strategies and
how to use promotional tools and tactics.
Gain relevant exemptions from the Chartered Institute
of Marketing (CIM).
Build valuable connections in the industry, through our
one-year, paid work placement.
Example modules
Principles of Marketing
Project Management
Digital Marketing
Sales, Advertising and PR
Career opportunities
You will be well equipped to work in a specialist marketing
role, either in a communications agency or an in-house
marketing department. You could also progress to further
study with us on our MSc Global Marketing.
42 43Dance
Join our world-class dance department
and study with an international team
of leading practitioners, choreographers
and academics. At Roehampton we pride
ourselves on our outstanding undergraduate
degrees, each with an exciting curriculum
that reveals the potential of Dance in the
21st century. Our students are encouraged
to extend their thinking, their creativity
and their performance skills.
As one of the largest dance departments worldwide, we
offer a huge breadth of expertise and cover a rich variety
of technical and performance styles, approaches to
choreography and dance analysis, as well as high levels
of individual student support. Our courses integrate dance
practice with theory to develop critical, experimental and
well-rounded practitioners and researchers.
Our supportive environment will enhance your knowledge,
creativity and skills, providing you with valuable
experiences to launch your career. You will benefit from
daily technique classes to live accompaniment, our
study overseas scheme, collaborations with renowned
professionals at the cutting edge of their fields, vibrant
seminars, and performance opportunities in our
student-led company.
roehampton.ac.uk/
dance
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