undergraduate prospectus 2011/12

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Top new London university for graduate employment

Top London university for the environment on and around campus – Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey

One of the highest concentrations of National Teaching Fellows in the UK

One of the leading new universities in the UK for research and number one for Dance and Biological Anthropology – latest Research Assessment Exercise

One of the most diverse communities of students of any university in the UK

Four historic Colleges dating back to the 1840s create a strong sense of community on campus

A thriving local social scene based around Putney, Richmond, Hammersmith and Kingston

…all this only 30 minutes from central London


Programme pages

Entry requirements

How to apply

English Language Unit

Directions

Location: Campus maps

Location: London map

Contents

Welcome

Choose Roehampton

Academic life

Programmes explained

Programmes: combinations, UCAS codes and entry tariff ranges

A culture of excellence/Top academic staff/Internationally recognised research

Student support

A historic tradition/Colleges

An international university

Accommodation

Feesandfinancialsupport

How much it will cost

Student services and advice

More than study

Explore central London/ Explore the local area

Roehampton Students' Union: Entertainment on and off campus

Roehampton Students' Union: Activities/Volunteering/ Welfare services/Sports

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WelcomeRoehampton offers a rich and stimulating learning environment

that helps students to acquire the knowledge and skills needed

for success in the 21st century. The University’s staff, who

contribute to Roehampton’s strong and growing research base,

bring the latest thinking in their subjects into the classroom.

The University also offers excellent facilities and is located

on a beautiful and historic campus in London, a city that has

something for everyone, whatever your interests. I hope

that you will enjoy learning about Roehampton in these

pages – and that I will soon have the opportunity to

welcome you here in person.

Professor Paul O’Prey,Vice-Chancellor


Our students come from all walks of life and enjoy the comprehensive support services and generous scholarships we offer as well as the sense of community created by our four Colleges. The University’s strong foundation in education and social justice, stretching back to the 1840s, inspires its vision for the future: to prepare students for success in the 21st century.

Our programmes are built on areas of academic strength across the arts, business, education, social sciences, and human and life sciences. A full list of the programmes on offer appears on pages 10–13.

“One of the leading new universities”

—The Times

“Significant proportions of Roehampton students are mature or from an ethnic minority”

—The Guardian

Your university experience will be enhanced by our beautiful campus – unique in being both close to central London and set in parkland with grand, historic buildings and lakes side by side with newly built modern facilities.

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Join our lively learning environmentandbenefitfrom outstanding academic staff and facilities in a stunning location. You will be taught using innovative methods and state-of-the-art equipment by staff engaged in research at the cutting edge of their subjects.


Programmesexplained

Most Roehampton University degree programmes

are Single Honours although there are a number of

Combined Honours programmes available. Both

types of programme require you to gain 360

credits to achieve your degree. One year of full-time

study typically involves a workload of 120 credits.

The tables on pages 10–13 show the combinations

available at Roehampton, as well as the UCAS

subject codes for both Single and Combined

Honours programmes. The list of possible

combinations is correct at the time of going to

print but you are advised to check the

Roehampton University and UCAS websites for

up-to-date information.

Roehampton University programmes are

sufficientlyflexibletoofferyoutheopportunityto

take a limited number of modules in other areas,

such as Languages for All (courses in Arabic,

French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin and

Spanish), Questioning Citizenship, and Wellbeing

and Lifestyle.

Foundation degrees combine academic and

work-based learning through collaboration

between employers and the University.

See page 112 for more details.

Studying explainedYou will spend a considerable part of your time

at Roehampton in independent study – including

reading books and articles, writing essays and

revising for exams – but you can also expect to

learn in the following ways:

n Lectures: A lecturer talks to a large group of

students, and you can choose how to record

the information. A handout is usually supplied

with the key points.

n Seminars: A lecturer leads a discussion with a

small group of students. You need to be

prepared as you will be expected to make

contributions to the discussion and, on

occasions, carry out a short presentation.

n Tutorials: A tutor meets with you as an

individual to discuss how your studies are

going and offer you feedback on your work.

The way you are assessed will vary from

programme to programme; the following methods

are common:

n Coursework is written work that must be

well researched and include references to

secondary reading.

n Exam/tests are carried out under exam

conditionsataspecifictime,dateandlocation.

n Oral presentations assess your ability to show

what you know about a topic in front of an

audience. This skill is highly valued in the

working world so it is important that university

prepares you for this.

Find out more about studying at Roehampton

on the website: www.roehampton.ac.uk/

admissions/what-to-expect

Academic life


Academic life

Programmes: combinations, UCAS codes and entry tariff ranges

Anthropology ............................280–340Single Honours ................................................... L600

Biological Anthropology ..........280–340Combined Honours Biological Sciences.....................................CL9Q Psychology .................................................CL86

Biological Sciences ..................240–300Single Honours ...................................................C120Combined Honours Biological Anthropology ..............................CL9Q Psychology ................................................. CC98

Biomedical Sciences ................240–300Single Honours ...................................................B940

Business, International ............240–280Single Honours ...................................................N120

Business Management ............240–280Single Honours ...................................................N190Combined Honours Computing Studies .....................................GN41 Modern Languages ..................................... NR29 Sociology .....................................................NL13 Spanish ....................................................... NR14 Sport Science .............................................CNP1

Business Management — Human Resource Management ............240–280Single Honours ...................................................N600

Business Management — Retail Management and Marketing ...240–280Single Honours .................................................. NN25

Childhood and Society .............200–240Combined Honours Criminology ................................................. ML95 Early Childhood Studies .............................. X346 Education .....................................................XX33 Human Rights ............................................... TBC Social Anthropology .................................... XL36 Sociology .....................................................XLH3

Classical Civilisation ................240–320Single Honours ................................................... V901Combined Honours English Literature ........................................QQ8J History ........................................................ QV81 Journalism and News Media ...................... PQ58 Philosophy .................................................. QV85 Theology and Religious Studies ................. QV86

Computing Studies ...................200–260Single Honours ...................................................G400Combined Honours Business Management ...............................GN41 Film ............................................................. GP43 Journalism and News Media ...................... GP45 Media and Culture ...................................... GP4J

Computing with Database Systems .....................................200–260Single Honours ..................................................G4G5

Computing with Information Management .............................200–260Single Honours .................................................G4GM

Computing with Web and Multimedia.................................200–260Single Honours ...................................................G490

Conservation Biology ...............240–300Single Honours .................................................. CD94

Counselling, Integrative InterviewSingle Honours ...................................................B941

Counselling Psychology...........280–340Single Honours ...................................................C845

Creative Writing ........................300–340Single Honours ..................................................W801Combined Honours Dance Studies ...........................................WW85 Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies ...WW84 English Literature ....................................... WQ83 Film .............................................................PW38 Journalism and News Media ......................PW58 Media and Culture ..................................... PW3V Modern Languages .....................................WR89 Philosophy ..................................................WV85 Photography ..............................................WW68 Spanish .......................................................WR84 Theology and Religious Studies .................WV86

Criminology ...............................240–280Single Honours .................................................. M900Combined Honours Childhood and Society ............................... ML95 Human Rights ............................................. ML9F Journalism and News Media ......................PM52 Photography ..............................................WM69 Psychology .................................................MC98 Social Anthropology ...................................ML9P Sociology .................................................... ML93

Dance Studies ...........................280–340Single Honours ..................................................W500Combined Honours Creative Writing .........................................WW85 Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies WW45 English Literature ....................................... WQ53 Photography ..............................................WW65 Spanish .......................................................RW45

Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies .......................................280–340Single Honours ..................................................W440Combined Honours Creative Writing .........................................WW84 Dance Studies ...........................................WW45 Education ................................................... WXK3 English Literature ....................................... WQL3 Film ............................................................ PWH4 Journalism and News Media ......................PW54 Media and Culture ..................................... PW3K Modern Languages .....................................WR49 Philosophy ..................................................WV45 Spanish .......................................................RW44

Early Childhood Studies...........240–300Single Honours ................................................... X310Combined Honours Childhood and Society ................................ X346 Education ..................................................... X347 English Language and Linguistics ...............QXJ3 English Literature ....................................... QXHH Health and Human Sciences ...................... XBH9 Sociology ..................................................... LX33

Education ..................................240–300Single Honours ................................................... X300Combined Honours Childhood and Society ...............................XX33 Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies WXK3 Early Childhood Studies .............................. X347 English Language and Linguistics ..............XQH3 English Literature ........................................ XQ33 History .........................................................XV31 Modern Languages ......................................XR39 Psychology ..................................................XC38 Spanish ........................................................RX43

English Language and Linguistics .................................300–340Single Honours ...................................................Q340Combined Honours Early Childhood Studies ..............................QXJ3 Education ....................................................XQH3 English Literature .........................................Q310 Film ............................................................. PQ31 History ........................................................QVH1 Journalism and News Media ...................... PQ5J Modern Languages ..................................... QR39 Philosophy ..................................................QVH5 Spanish .......................................................QRH4

English Literature .....................300–340Single Honours ...................................................Q300Combined Honours Classical Civilisation ...................................QQ8J Creative Writing ......................................... WQ83 Dance Studies ........................................... WQ53 Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies WQL3 Early Childhood Studies ............................ QXHH Education .................................................... XQ33 English Language and Linguistics ...............Q310 Film .............................................................QP3H History ........................................................ QV31 Journalism and News Media ..................... PQM3 Media and Culture ..................................... PQHH Modern Languages .....................................QR3X Philosophy .................................................. QV35 Photography ..............................................WQP3 Spanish ....................................................... QR34

Film ............................................280–340Single Honours .................................................W600Combined Honours Computing Studies .................................... GP43 Creative Writing ..........................................PW38 Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies....PWH4 English Language and Linguistics .............. PQ31 English Literature ........................................QP3H Journalism and News Media .......................PP53 Media and Culture .......................................P391 Modern Languages ......................................PR39 Photography ...............................................WP63 Spanish ........................................................RP43

Health and Human Sciences ...200–260Single Honours ...................................................B900Combined Honours Early Childhood Studies ............................. XBH9

Health and Social Care ............180–240Single Honours ................................................... L540


Academic life

History .......................................280–320Single Honours ................................................... V100Combined Honours Classical Civilisation ................................... QV81 Education .....................................................XV31 English Language and Linguistics ..............QVH1 English Literature ........................................ QV31 Journalism and News Media .......................PV51 Philosophy ...................................................VV15 Photography ...............................................WV61 Spanish ........................................................RV41 Theology and Religious Studies ..................VV16

Human Biosciences .................240–300Single Honours ...................................................CL00Combined Honours Psychology .................................................CC8C Sport Science .............................................CCP1

Human Rights ...........................240–280Single Honours ................................................... L290Combined Honours Childhood and Society ................................. TBC Criminology ................................................. ML9F Journalism and News Media .......................PL52 Modern Languages ......................................RL92 Philosophy ................................................... LV25 Photography ...............................................WL62 Social Anthropology .................................... LL9P Sociology ..................................................... LL23 Spanish ........................................................RL43 Theology and Religious Studies .................. LV26

Journalism and News Media ...300–340Combined Honours Classical Civilisation ................................... PQ58 Computing Studies ..................................... GP45 Creative Writing ..........................................PW58 Criminology .................................................PM52 Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies .PW54 English Language and Linguistics .............. PQ5J English Literature ....................................... PQM3 Film ..............................................................PP53 History .........................................................PV51 Human Rights ..............................................PL52 Media and Culture ......................................PP3M Modern Languages ......................................RP95 Philosophy ...................................................PV55 Photography ...............................................WP65 Social Anthropology ....................................PL56 Sociology .................................................... PL5H Spanish ........................................................PR54 Sport Science ............................................. PC56

Marketing ..................................240–280Single Honours ...................................................N500

Marketing and Multimedia .......240–280Single Honours ..................................................NG54

Media and Culture ....................240–320Single Honours ...................................................PL33Combined Honours Computing Studies ..................................... GP4J Creative Writing ......................................... PW3V Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies ... PW3K English Literature ....................................... PQHH Film ..............................................................P391 Journalism and News Media ......................PP3M Modern Languages ......................................RP93 Photography ...............................................PW36 Sociology .................................................... PL3H Spanish ........................................................PR34

Modern Languages ..................280–320Single Honours ...................................................R800Combined Honours Business Management ............................... NR29 Creative Writing ..........................................WR89 Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies .WR49 Education .....................................................XR39 English Language and Linguistics .............. QR39 English Literature ........................................QR3X Film ..............................................................PR39 Human Rights ..............................................RL92 Journalism and News Media .......................RP95 Media and Culture .......................................RP93

Modern Languages – Translating and Interpreting ...............................300–340Single Honours ...................................................Q910

Nutrition and Health .................240–300Single Honours ...................................................B400

Philosophy .................................280–320Combined HonoursClassical Civilisation .......................................... QV85Creative Writing .................................................WV85Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies ........WV45English Language and Linguistics .....................QVH5English Literature ............................................... QV35History ................................................................VV15Human Rights ..................................................... LV25Journalism and News Media ..............................PV55Photography ......................................................WV65Theology and Religious Studies .........................VV56

Photography .............................280–340Combined Honours Creative Writing .........................................WW68 Criminology ................................................WM69 Dance Studies ...........................................WW65 English Literature .......................................WQP3 Film .............................................................WP63 History ........................................................WV61 Human Rights .............................................WL62 Journalism and News Media ......................WP65 Media and Culture ......................................PW36 Philosophy ..................................................WV65 Social Anthropology .................................. WL6Q Spanish .......................................................WR64

Primary Education ....................300–360Foundation and Key Stage 1Key Stage 2Please refer to our website for these UCAS codes.

Psychology ................................280–340Single Honours ...................................................C800Combined Honours Biological Anthropology ...............................CL86 Biological Sciences..................................... CC98 Criminology .................................................MC98 Education .....................................................XC38 Human Biosciences ....................................CC8C Sociology .....................................................CL83

Psychology and Health ............280–340Single Honours ...................................................C841

Social Anthropology .................280–340Combined Honours Childhood and Society ................................ XL36 Criminology .................................................ML9P Human Rights .............................................. LL9P Journalism and News Media .......................PL56 Photography .............................................. WL6Q Sociology .................................................... LCH9 Spanish ....................................................... CR94 Theology and Religious Studies .................. LV66

Sociology ...................................200–240Single Honours ................................................... L300Combined Honours Business Management ................................NL13 Childhood and Society ................................XLH3 Criminology ................................................. ML93 Early Childhood Studies .............................. LX33 Human Rights .............................................. LL23 Journalism and News Media ...................... PL5H Media and Culture ...................................... PL3H Psychology ..................................................CL83 Social Anthropology ................................... LCH9 Spanish ........................................................LR34 Theology and Religious Studies .................. LV36

Spanish ......................................280–320Combined Honours Business Management ............................... NR14 Creative Writing ..........................................WR84 Dance Studies ............................................RW45 Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies ....RW44 Education .................................................... RX43 English Language and Linguistics ..............QRH4 English Literature ........................................ QR34 Film ..............................................................RP43 History .........................................................RV41 Human Rights ..............................................RL43 Journalism and News Media .......................PR54 Media and Culture .......................................PR34 Photography ...............................................WR64 Social Anthropology ................................... CR94 Sociology .....................................................LR34 Theology and Religious Studies ..................RV46

Sport and Exercise Sciences...240–300Single Honours ...................................................C602

Sport Psychology .....................280–340Single Honours ...................................................C813

Sport Science ...........................240–300Combined Honours Business Management ...............................CNP1 Human Biosciences ....................................CCP1 Journalism and News Media ...................... PC56

TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) ................300–340Single Honours ...................................................Q330

Theology and Religious Studies .....280–320Single Honours ................................................... V600Combined Honours Classical Civilisation ................................... QV86 Creative Writing ..........................................WV86 History .........................................................VV16 Human Rights .............................................. LV26 Philosophy ...................................................VV56 Social Anthropology .................................... LV66 Sociology ..................................................... LV36 Spanish ........................................................RV46

Zoology ......................................240–300Single Honours ...................................................C300

FOUNDATION DEGREES FdA Ministerial Theology ............................. V610 FdA Sports Coaching Practice ....................XC16 FdA Supporting Learning and Teaching ......XX19


The University received an outstanding result in the latest Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), which measures the quality of research within UK universities. Roehamp-ton was rated number one in the UK for its research in the areas of Dance and Biological Anthropology. The RAE also found that 78% of the research submitted by Roehampton was of an international standard.

Roehampton has a rapidly evolving research culture and many of its professors are internationally renowned for their work and have an impressive track record of publication.

Internationally recognised research

Zachary Leader, Professor of English Literature –published a highly acclaimed biography of the novelist and poet Kingsley Amis, and received a prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship, which he will use to fund his biography of the writer Saul Bellow.

Dr Aisha Gill, Senior Lecturer in Criminology – an expert on violence against women in black and minority communities who frequently features in the media commenting on “honour” killings. She was the only UK expert to be called upon to attend the UN’s expert-group meeting on good practices in legal reform.

Cecilia Essau, Professor of Developmental Psychopathology – led analysis of the most cited project in child and adolescent psychopathology to date: the Oregon adolescent depression project.

Becky Francis, Professor of Education – co-authored booklets for the UK government that aim to address boys’ underachievement in literacy and debunk some of the myths around gender gaps in education.

Professorial FellowsProfessor J Allan Hobson of Harvard Medical School was amongthosetodiscoveranddefinerapideyemovements(REM) and the REM-sleep generators in the brain stem. On this basis he provided a brain-based explanation of the nature of dreams. Professor Hobson delivers a regular lecture series on campus.

Dame Jacqueline Wilson is an award-winning children’s author whose books have sold 20 million copies in the UK and have been translated into 34 languages. She is involved in teaching on some of the Children’s Literature modules.

Academic life

At Roehampton we are committed to excellent teaching and to

ensuring that our curriculum is relevant to the needs of today’s students.

Our talented teaching staff are united by a passion for helping students

to reach their potential. All of our research staff teach, so students

benefitfromthelatestthinkingintheirdiscipline.Inaddition,we

regularly host highly respected guest lecturers from around the world,

givingyouaccesstointernationalexpertsinyourfield.

For details of the strong support network we have to help you study, see “Student services and advice” on pages 30–33.

A culture of excellence, innovation and aspiration in teaching and research

Through its honorary degrees, the University recognises excellence in areas thatreflectitsmission.Recentrecipientsinclude Sir Bob Geldof, Dame Jacqueline Wilson, Meera Syal MBE and the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams.

Top academic staffThe excellence of our academics has been recognised by the Higher Education Academy’s National Teaching Fellowship Scheme. We now have one of the highest concentrations of National Teaching Fellows of any university in the UK.

Many of our teaching staff have international reputations for their research and are working at the cutting edge of their subjects. Not only do they publish regularly in academic journals, they are also actively engaged in the issues of the day, featuring regularly in the media, and helping to shape policy as advisers to government, NGOs and industry.

Honorary degrees


Academic life

“Roehampton has one of the strongest research profiles among modern universities”

—The Sunday Times University Guide


CollegesDigby Stuart CollegeDigby Stuart was established in 1874 as a teacher training college for Roman Catholic women. The College owes its existence to the vision of the Society of the Sacred Heart, whose members continue to support the College and the University.

Froebel CollegeFounded in 1892, the College was established to further the values of Friedrich Froebel, the German educationalist who pioneered a holistic view of child development. It is one of the UK’s major centres for initial teacher training.

Southlands CollegeFounded in 1872, the College offers an open, valuing, challenging and learning community for all of its members. The College ethos derives from and is sustained by its Methodist foundation. It offers a range of events and activities to help build and support the community.

A historic traditionThe University has its roots in the traditions of its four constituent Colleges – Digby Stuart, Froebel, Southlands and Whitelands.

All four Colleges were formed in the 19th century to address the needs of poor and disadvantaged children andtoprovideeducationofthehighestquality.Theywereallpioneersintheirfieldsandhavehada profound impact on the education of generations of children in this country and abroad.

In 1975 the four historic Colleges joined to form the Roehampton Institute of Higher Education and added a wide variety of degree programmes in the arts, social sciences and sciences. The Institute became a constituent college of the University of Surrey in 1984 and soon gained university powers for taught and research programmes before the two institutions became federated partners in 2000. Roehampton University was awarded its independent university title in 2004.

StudentsatRoehamptonbenefitenormouslyfrombelongingtooneofitsfourColleges.Studyingata collegiate university gives students a sense of community; you are not only part of the University, but will also have an instant identity within the smaller world of the College. The four Colleges serve as the focal points for the University’s vibrant social scene. On-campus accommodation is centred on the Colleges and there are healthy intercollegiate rivalries in sport and other traditional celebrations.

Whitelands CollegeFoundedin1841,theCollegeisoneofthefiveoldesthighereducationinstitutionsinEngland.Theflagshipwomen’s collegefortheChurchofEngland,itwasthefirstcollegeofhigher education in the UK to admit women. It occupies a 14-acre site overlooking Richmond Park.

“The four Colleges set Roehampton apart from most

other universities. As a member of a College you are

more than just a number; you are an integral part of a

College community. The Colleges provide each student

with an identity and a localised support network, some-

thing which is not found at most other universities.”

Gary Coates, Roehampton Students’ Union President

Student support


An international university

Over 1,100 international students from 130 countries — a vibrant and diverse university community

Studying at Roehampton gives you access to London, one of the most exciting and cosmopolitan cities in the world. We also encourage all students to take advantage of the opportunity to study abroad.

Home away from homeRoehampton University is home to over 1,100 international students from countries as varied as Ecuador, Japan, Norway, Sri Lanka, Turkey, and the US. The University’s diverse population enriches the learning and social experience for all students, whether they are from the UK or overseas. Most international students at Roehampton live on campus in halls, which enables them to make friends with fellow hall residents and enjoy living close to their classes.

Specialist staffOur International Team helps students achieve their aspirations of studying abroad – whether you are an international student coming to Roehampton or a Roehampton student heading overseas.

International Team staff coordinate a network of international representatives and travel overseas to meet students considering study in the UK. They also administer the University’s exchange programmes, giving you the chance to study outside of the UK as part of your degree. These specialist staff ensure that the transition to studying as an overseas student is made as easy as possible.

Our English Language Unit offers programmes to prepare international students to study for a degree and also English support throughout their studies. For more information, see page 120 or visit the website: www.roehampton.ac.uk/admissions/englishlanguageunit

Study Abroad and exchangesRoehampton offers most second-year undergraduate students an exciting range of options to enhance their learning experience by participating in a Study Abroad or exchange programme. Some programmes – particularly language programmes – include studying abroad as an

integral part of your degree. You can study at universities in the US, Australia, Latin America and Europe as part of your programme. Students studying at European universities may even be eligible for a European Commission grant through the Erasmus programme.

Studying overseas allows you to learn other languages, understand other cultures, make new friends and expand your knowledge of the world. Living in another country is a unique experience that will create memories for the rest of your life. In addition, employers are often impressed by students who have lived and studied away from home: it demonstrates your independence and curiosity as well as your willingness to take on new and exciting challenges. Companies also value graduates with strong linguistic abilities, especially if you are an international student wishing to demonstrate your skills in the increasingly global language of English.

To find out more, contact the International Team:

Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 3192Email: [email protected]

International website: www.roehampton.ac.uk/internationaln Find out when Roehampton staff will be in your country,

andifyourqualificationsmeetourentryrequirements.

n Watch videos of our international students talking about Roehampton.

Roehampton University works closely with the British Council.

Student support


Accommodation

Live on campus:

n make new friends easily

n feel part of a collegiate community

n live near classes and facilities.

Live off campus:

n share with friends

n have greater independence

n feel part of London’s vibrant communities.

Applying for a room on campusThe majority of rooms in halls are made available to new students who arrive in September for the entire academic year. In order to apply for a room, you musthaveafirmofferfromRoehamptonUniversity. All full-time and part-time students will be eligible for on-campus accommodation; however, part-time students will be expected to accept full-time tenancies and will be allocated once all full-time students have been considered.

Onceyouhaveconfirmedyouracceptanceofaplaceat Roehampton then you can apply for accommodation via the website: www.roehampton.ac.uk/admissions/accommodation/oncampus/. Once you have completed the online accommodation form, you will receive an emailconfirmationandthen,atalaterdate,beallocatedand offered a room, subject to availability.

Your chances of securing your choice of accommo-dation will be greatly increased the earlier you apply. Full-time students who apply early and who meet the necessary criteria will be guaranteed a room. See the website for details of the allocation process. For later applicants, priority will be given to students who live more than 10 miles away from the University.

Please note that you will be required to pay a £250 deposit to secure your room on acceptance of your offer.

Living off campusMany students choose to live off campus in shared rented accommodation. The University offers an online servicecalledStudentpadthatwillhelpyoufindsuitableproperties and that also provides other valuable informa-tion about living off campus: www.studentpad.co.uk/roehampton/accommodation-search.asp

n Live near the campus in Putney, East Sheen, Barnes or Roehampton, or live closer to central London.

n Costs are highly variable, depending on the type of accommodation as well as its location, size, the state of the rooms, and what elements are included in the rent.

n Most leases are for a 52-week period and will require that you pay up to two months’ rent in advance.

n You will need to budget for your contribution towards all household bills, including gas, electricity and water.

n If you share with full-time students, you will not need to pay Council Tax.

n You can walk, cycle or use public transport to get to the campus.

n TheUniversity’sAccommodationOfficehelpsstudentstofindsuitableoff-campusaccommodation.

On-campus accommodation The University has a variety of residences across its campus.

n Shared common rooms and kitchens provide space for socialising.

n All utility bills, internet connection and personal contents insurance are included in the accommodation fee.

n All rooms offer internet access via data cabling or wireless network. IPTV allows you to receive TV programmes via network cable to your computer, and an IP phone facility allows you to make low-cost phone calls via your computer.

n Some rooms have an en-suite shower/toilet; other rooms have shared facilities.

n Quieter accommodation for mature students is available.

n Rooms are available with adapted facilities for disabled students and those with long-term medical conditions.

n Hall/Flat Representatives in each residence are a great source of information for new students.

n Prices range from about £90 to about £115 a week.

n For full information about the halls of residence, see the website: www.roehampton.ac.uk/accommodation

Tel: 020 8392 3166 • Email: [email protected]: www.roehampton.ac.uk/accommodation

Student support


Fees and financialsupport

Key finance information

n Roehampton offers generous Scholarships and Bursaries to eligible UK and overseas students.

n Tuition Fee Loans from the Student Loans Company allow full-time UK and EU students to repay their fees at affordable rates after they leave university.

n Maintenance Grants from the government of up to £2,906* a year are available for full-time UK students.

n Maintenance Loans with low interest rates are available from the Student Loans Company for UK students and some EU students to help with living expenses.

Tuition fees for undergraduate studentsFull-time UK and EU students: the tuition fee in 2010/11 is £3,290 a year and will be subject to a small rise in 2011/12. The amount of this fee will be set by the government, not the University. If you take out a Tuition Fee Loan from the Student Loans Company, you do not have to pay these fees until you have left university.

Full-time international (non-EU) students: the tuition fee in 2010/11 is £9,599 a year and will be subject to a small rise in 2011/12.

Part-time UK and EU students: the tuition fee in 2010/11 is £288 a ten-credit module but will be subject to a small rise in 2011/12.

For the most up-to-date fee information, please check our website: www.roehampton.ac.uk/undergraduate-courses/fees

Maintenance GrantsMaintenance Grants of up to £2,906* a year are available for full-time UK students. See the Directgov government website (direct.gov.uk/studentfinance)forfulldetails.

Part-time students are eligible to receive a course grant of £265* from their Local Authority (LA).

Who to contactGeneral enquiries: RoehamptonUniversityEnquiriesOffice: call 020 8392 3232, email: [email protected], orvisit:www.roehampton.ac.uk/admissions/finance

Englishstudents:visitwww.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance or call 0845 300 5090.

Scottish students: visit www.saas.gov.uk or call 0845 111 1711.

Welshstudents:visitwww.studentfinancewales.co.uk or call 0845 602 8845.

NorthernIrishstudents:visitwww.studentfinanceni.co.ukor call 0845 600 0662.

EU students: contact the EU Customer Services Team at Student Finance Direct (tel: +44 (0)141 243 3570, email: [email protected]).

Non-EU international students: contact your own government education department or the British Council for information about funding.

Essential websiteswww.direct.gov.uk/studentfinancewww.ucas.comwww.uniaid.org.ukwww.aimhigher.ac.ukwww.slc.co.uk

*2010/11figure

Student support

Roehampton Scholarships and Bursaries The Roehampton Scholarship recognises the outstanding academic performance of many students with a substantial financialcontributiontotheirstudies.Therearealso Scholarships for Sporting Excellence available.

The Roehampton Bursary is available to UK students who are in receipt of the government's full Maintenance Grant.

For up-to-date information on the Scholarship and Bursary, see the website: www.roehampton.ac.uk/undergraduate-courses/financialsupport/scholarshipsbursaries.html

We also offer a substantial number of generous scholarships for international students, which were launched in January 2010.

Student loansMaintenance Loans from the Student Loans Company (SLC)Full-time UK students and some EU students: you can receive support for living costs by taking out a Mainte-nance Loan from the government via the SLC. This can be repaid, along with your Tuition Fee Loan if you have one, after you graduate. For full details, see the government website:direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

Tuition Fee Loans from the Student Loans Company (SLC)Full-time UK students: you are eligible to receive a loan from the government via the SLC to cover annual tuition fees. This can be repaid, along with your Maintenance Loan if you have one, after graduation.

EU students: you can take out a loan from the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) via the EU Customer Services Team at Student Finance Direct to cover your annual tuition fees. For more details seethegovernmentwebsite:direct.gov.uk/studentfinance


How much it will cost

The sample budgets on the opposite page give an outline of the main annual

costsofstudyingfull-timeatRoehampton,aswellasthemainsourcesoffinan-

cialsupportavailable.Forfurtherhelpestimatingyourfinancialsituation,use

the Student Finance Calculator on the government’s Directgov website or, from

spring 2010, on the Roehampton website.

Pleasenotethatthesamplebudgetsarebasedonfiguresfor2010/11and

are only meant to give a rough idea of the costs faced by typical undergraduate

students and the support available to them.

Student support

UK student living in off-campus accommodationAs off-campus accommodation contracts generally last for 52 weeks, all costs below are based on this time period.

Annual costs Annual support available

Tuition fee = £3,290

Accommodation=£4,980for52weeksinaflat-share–includesutilitybills(gas, electricity, water, internet) but does not include personal contents insurance

Food = £2,704 (for 52 weeks)

Travel = £596 (Annual Zone 2–4 Student Travelcard)

Total = £11,570

Tuition Fee Loan: £3,290*

Maintenance Grant: up to £2,906†

Maintenance Loan: up to £6,928*†

Roehampton Scholarship: £1,000‡

Roehampton Bursary: £500§

Total = up to £14,624

*Tuition Fee Loans and Maintenance Loans are repaid when you graduate and start earning.†The amounts of Maintenance Loans and Grants are dependent on household income. The amount of Maintenance Loan you receive is reduced by 50p for every £1 of Maintenance Grant you receive.‡ Roehampton Scholarships are available to UK and EU students who achieve 320 UCAS entry points from three A-levels or equivalent.§ Roehampton Bursaries are available to UK students only who are eligible for the full Maintenance Grant.

Other costs and supportThere are a number of costs that are not included in the sample budgets as they will vary widely from person to person. They in-clude clothing/footwear, going out, hobbies/sports, birthday/Christmas presents, mobile phone bills, landline phone bills, TV licence, books and equipment for your studies, household items (eg cleaning products), and toiletries.

Youmaywishtofindapart-timejobto boost your income. The University’s Employment and Career Service (see page 30)canhelpyoutofindpart-timeworkvia its JobShop service.

Other studentsUK students living at home are eligible to receive the same Maintenance Grant and Tuition Fee Loan as students living away from home; however, the maximum Maintenance Loan they can get is £3,838 a year. These students may not have to pay for accommodation and food, depending on whether their parents ask them to contribute to household costs.

Part-time students may be eligible for a Fee Grant and a Course Grant, which are calculated according to how intensive their studies are. For full information, see the Student Finance section of the Directgov website.

EU students pay the same rate of tuition fees as UK students, are eligible to receive the Roehampton Scholarship‡, and some may also be eligible to receive money from the UK government for help with living costs. For full information, see the Student Finance section of the Directgov website.

International student living in on-campus accommodationAs on-campus accommodation contracts last for 38 weeks, all costs below are based on this time period.

Annual costs Annual support available


Accommodation = £4,240 for 38 weeks in Lee House hall of residence – includes utility bills, internet connection costs and personal contents insurance

Food = £1,976

Total = £15,815

International students may be eligible for Roehampton’s wide range of generous international scholarships and for financialsupportfromtheirhome country’s government.

For full information, see the website: www.roehampton.ac.uk/international

UK student living in on-campus accommodationAs on-campus accommodation contracts last for 38 weeks, all costs below are based on this time period.

Tuition Fee Loan: £3,290*

Maintenance Grant: up to £2,906†

Maintenance Loan: up to £6,928*†

Roehampton Scholarship: £1,000‡

Roehampton Bursary: £500§

Total = up to £14,624

Annual costs


Accommodation = £4,240 for 38 weeks in Lee House hall of residence – includes utility bills, internet connection costs and personal contents insurance

Food = £1,976

Total = £9,506

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CateringWhether you want a quick snack or a hearty meal, the University has a range of catering facilities to suit all tastes. There are 12 cafes, restaurants, and bars (some with late opening hours at the weekends) spread across all four Colleges. There are also 24-hour vending areas and a shop that stocks an array of everyday groceries.

ChaplaincyThe three Colleges with church foundations each have their own chapels and chaplains who work to build a sense of community. The University also has two mosques, a Muslim Faith Adviser, a Hindu Faith Adviser and a Rabbi.

CounsellingThe University offers a range of counselling services to support students throughout their time at Roehampton.

Medical CentreIt is recommended that all new students living in halls register with the on-campus Medical Centre. The Centre is a branch surgery of a Putney-based practice and offers appointments both during and out of University hours. The medical staff are trained to deal with a wide range of physical and mental concerns.

StudentWelfareOfficersTheseofficers,basedinthefourColleges,providepastoral support and advice to students. They can, for example,offersupportinmanagingyourfinances,helpyou with personal problems or point you in the right direction for further support, whether to University-based services, such as the Health and Wellbeing Adviser, or external services.

Student support

Student services and advice

EmployabilityThe University has an excellent record of preparing students for employment in a wide range of interesting careers. Most students move directly from studying to employment while others choose to further their education and pursue postgraduate degrees. The Employment and Careers Service offers comprehensive advice about career options, skill enhancement, employability and volunteering. Students also have full access to these services for up to three years after theyhavefinishedtheirstudiesatRoehampton.

We offer a range of services and advice to help you make the most of your time at Roehampton.

Roehampton AwardRoehampton students have opportunities to develop leadership and employment skills by engaging in a wide range of activities both on campus and in the local community. These activities can lead to a Roehampton Award.

Academic adviceAcademic Advisers provide information on issues such as the Academic Regulations and the University’s Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme.

You can watch episodes of Within These Halls – a Roehampton student drama that highlights some of the student services available – on the University's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/RoehamptonUniversity


Disability ServicesThe Disability Services team offers students with dyslexia, disabilities and long-term medical conditions specialised services that are private and confidential.Mostsessionsarearrangedonaone-to-onebasisandareeitherrunvia a drop-in service or bookable appointments. Disability Services may be able to provide students with the following support:

n alternative examination arrangements

n support in the Library and additional time for Library loans

n liaison with academic staff about your needs

n liaison about your accommodation and care requirements

n dyslexia screening and assessments

n assistance to apply for the Disabled Students’ Allowance and Needs Assessments

n access to dyslexia tutors and other support workers.

This is not an exhaustive list of services; for further information, please call reception on +44 (0)20 8392 3043.

Disability Services, working in conjunction with the Library, has various loan equipment on offer to students. We work with Departments across the University to try to ensure the best support possible for disabled people.

English language supportInternational students can receive support to improve their English throughout their studies. You can choose optional English language modules that will earn you 10 or 20 credits. The support equips you with the right skills for your chosen

area of study, including interpreting essay questions, giving presentations, writing assignments and writing in examinations. Alternatively you can prepare with the specially designed pre-sessional English language summer programmes. For more information, see page 120 or visit the website: www.roehampton.ac.uk/admissions/englishlanguageunit

IT facilitiesStudents have 24/7 access to PC suites. You can also access the internet from your own laptop in the designated wireless zones on campus. Free software training is available for those needing help.

University LibraryThe University Library is the key resource for study at Roehampton. It is open seven days a week in term time, and the PC suites are normally open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Our helpful staff include a team of Academic Liaison Librarians dedicated to supportingyourspecificsubjectneeds.

Through our catalogue and website you can access:

n over 350,000 books, DVDs and CDs

n over 11,000 electronic journals

n a wide range of bibliographic and citation databases

n a growing collection of over 36,000 e-books.

Student support

Student

All our e-resources are available to Roehampton students over the internet. In addition, London has more libraries than any other city in the world and they are all within easy reach of Roehampton.

The University Library building also houses:

n bookable individual study spaces

n group study spaces

n the eLearning Team, which supports our virtual learning environment, StudyZone

n IT and Media Services, who support computer use and multimedia work

n laptop loan service

n archive collection, containing resources for specialist research in dance, early childhood education and children’s literature.

Roehampton Students’ Union (RSU)The RSU represents all Roehampton students and provides services such as:

n entertainments

n societies

n adviceandsupportonacademic,financialandpersonal issues

n campaigns

n sports

n fitnessclasses.

For more information, see pages 36–39 and the RSU website: www.roehamptonstudent.com

Study skills supportStudy support is spread throughout the 10 academic Departments, with specialist staff to promote writing development, and maths and numeracy. Further support can be found online via Roehampton’s StudyZone, where self-study materials are available.

services and advice


The foundation of university life is the academic

experience, but there is more than study on offer

at Roehampton. You will be living in London, one

of the world’s most exciting and cosmopolitan

cities, and the areas close to Roehampton

provide a wide range of social and cultural

experiences. Our campus also has a thriving

social scene, with regular club nights, and many

societies to join and sports to take part in.

Explore central LondonRoehampton is only 30 minutes away from the centre of London, whereyouwillfindthebestin:

Architecture – from old (Houses of Parliament, St Paul’s Cathedral) to new (the “Gherkin”, Canary Wharf)

Art – National Gallery, Tate Modern, Royal Academy of Arts

Fashion – from Bond Street boutiques to Camden Market stalls

Film – Leicester Square cinemas, National Film Theatre, international filmfestivals

Museums – British Museum, Natural History Museum, Science Museum, V&A Museum

Music – 02 Arena, Wembley Stadium, Brixton Academy

Nightclubs – Fabric, Ministry of Sound, Koko, and hundreds more

Shopping–OxfordStreet,numerousmarketssuchasSpitalfieldsand Borough Food Market

Sport – 2012 Olympics, Football (Wembley, Chelsea FC, Arsenal FC), Rugby (Twickenham), Cricket (Lord’s, the Oval)

Theatre – West End theatre district, National Theatre, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre

Explore the local area

Barnes – This beautiful area next to Roehampton has a peaceful village atmosphere with a green, duck pond and traditional pubs, as well as a farmers’ market, boutique shops and cafes. Its overground rail station is close to the University and provides a link to Waterloo station in central London.

Hammersmith – In addition to a huge range of shops, there is excellent nightlife in the many pubs, bars and clubs, and the London Apollo, where top international bands and comedians perform. The Riverside Studios contemporary arts centre incorporates a gallery and a cinema.

Kingston – In the area surrounding the historic marketplace of this Royal Borough there are many shops as well as pubs, clubs and a cinema. You will alsofindbars,restaurantsandcafesalongtheriverside.

Putney – This classy riverside district features a cinema, an arts theatre and a high street packed with shops, cafes and restaurants. The annual Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race begins at Putney Bridge.

Richmond – With plenty of shops, traditional pubs and a green, Richmond has the feel of an upmarket town. It offers one of the most picturesque views of the river Thames and is a great place to enjoy a long summer evening.

Richmond Park – This is the largest of London’s Royal Parks and is only a 10-minute walk from the campus. It features 2,500 acres of woodlands, ponds, gardens and grasslands, and around 650 free-roaming deer.

Shepherds Bush–YoucanshopatWestfield(thelargestin-townshop-ping mall in Europe), watch your favourite TV show being recorded at BBC TV Centre or go to a gig at the Shepherds Bush Empire.

Wimbledon – Home of the international tennis tournament, Wimbledon has a village-style centre with restaurants and fashion boutiques.

More than study

Westminster

Hammersmith

Wimbledon

Roehampton

Kingston

Twickenham

Tower Bridge

Greenwich

Putney

Richmond

TheLondon Eye

CanaryWharf

Fulham

Shepherds Bush

Barnes


Entertainment on and off campus

If you are looking for a place to meet friends, there are 12 different bars, cafes and restaurants on campus, offering a variety of food and drink at affordable prices and late opening.

Nights out on campus

Regular nights include:

n The Bop – weekly club night; eclectic music (indie/chart/cheese); fancy dress themes, such as pirates, beach party, commandos.

n Bands Night – live indie bands at the Students’ Union Bar.

n Acoustic Night – an open mic session for student talent.

n Dirtbox – open-deck DJ night, with everything from dubstep to jungle.

There are also special seasonal events such as the Comedy Night,theChristmasBashand,thegrandfinaleofFreshers’Week, the Freshers’ Ball, which features big-name DJs and live bands.

Roehampton Students’ Union (RSU)The RSU covers everything from being the main focus of student representation, entertainments and social events to academic support and looking out for your welfare.

RSU website: www.roehamptonstudent.com

Summer Ball

The highlight of the year, this mammoth event on campus lasts from Saturday afternoon to Sunday morning. As well as a fun fair, boating on the lake and a headphone disco, there are live acts – past examples include Razorlight, The Ordinary Boys, Sugababes, The Zutons, The Automatic, Liberty X, Tim Westwood, Scratch Perverts, Andy C, Shy FX,KeishaWhite,EmmaGriffithsandVernonKay.

Nights out off campus

The RSU organises regular nights out at local clubs, such as:

n Fez Club, Putney – weekly night out at R&B and hip-hop club; free transport organised by the RSU.

n Clapham Grand – monthly night out at the biggest nightclub in south-west London (recently refurbished) exclusively for Roehampton students.

More than study


ActivitiesThe RSU organises a huge range of activities, mean-ingyouwillneverbewonderinghowtofillyourtimeoutside your studies. You can raise money for charities in the annual Raising and Giving (RAG) Week and get involved in events related to Black History Month, LGBT History Month and Go Green Week.

Ifyouhaveaspecificinterest,joinoneofthemanysocieties:

Afro-Caribbean•Alpha•AmericanFootball•Anthropology•BeerAppreciation•BigBand•Buddhism•ChristianUnion•Dance•Deviant•DJ•Education•FairTrade•Film•HumanRights• International•Islamic•JapaneseCulture•JewishResourceCentre•LGBT•MatureStudents•Music•MuslimWomen•Nutrition•PeopleandPlanet•Philosophy•Poker•RoehamptonAdventurersGuild•RoehamptonEntrepreneurs•RoehamptonPlayers•StJohnAmbulance•WhitelandsChoir

The RSU’s “Give it a Go” scheme offers bargain prices on activities in three categories:

Keep Fit…with sessions such as boxercise, yoga and hip-hop dance.

Trips Away…to theatres, ten-pin bowling, paintballing andfurtherafieldonaskitripandtoAmsterdamandDisneyland Paris.

Have Fun…with activities such as DJing, speed dating and language courses.

Programme RepsThe RSU ensures it is at the heart of academic life through its network of Programme Reps across the University. The Reps report to the RSU about students’ academic experiences and provide a link between the RSU’ssabbaticalofficersandtheUniversity.

Sport and physical activity Sport Roehampton provides high-quality sport, physical activity and health services for students. We want everyone to enjoy being active during their time at Roehampton and we strive to ensure that our programmes are accessible and inclusive. A sample of the activities on offer is shown below.

We actively support sport at all levels, whether you aim to represent the University or your country at the highest level ortoenjoythehealth,fitnessandfunbenefitsofsocialsport and physical activity. The University competes in nationally organised student sports competitions and our coaches and sport scientists work to ensure that athletes and teams achieve their full potential. We offer support to individual sportspeople who wish to represent the Univer-sity in national championships. We also award a number of students with Scholarships for Sporting Excellence, and we have excellent links with professional sports clubs. There are extensive opportunities for students to gain experience andqualificationsascoaches,officialsandleadersinsport.The University’s own sports coaching in the community programme (“Move”) recruits student Sports Ambassadors at the start of each year.

Sports clubs and activities include:aerobics•athletics•badminton•basketball•boccia•cheerleading•cricket•fencing•football•gymnastics•hockey•kickboxing•lacrosse•martialarts•netball• Pilates•rowing•rugby•running•squash•swimming•taekwondo•tabletennis•tennis•triathlon•UltimateFrisbee•volleyball•yoga•Zumba

On-campus sporting facilities include:n ROEActive–astate-of-the-artfitnesscentrewithrowing

and running machines, weights and other cardiovascular fitnessequipment

n Multi-UseGamesArea–aflood-lit,all-weathersurfacesuitable for football, netball, tennis and basketball

n grass football pitches

n studio facilities for aerobics, circuit training and martial arts

n Davies Hall for indoor sports and classes.

Our teams also use excellent nearby facilities, such as the Bank of England Sports Centre, for hockey, rugby and football matches; the Roehampton Club for squash; andtheNationalTennisCentreforhometennisfixtures.

Welfare servicesThe RSU makes student wellbeing a priority by offering a range of personal support and advice on issues from academic matters and accommodation to sexual healthandquittingsmoking.RSUofficersareelectedbystudents every March. In addition to those dealing with general issues of student welfare, we have specialist officersforwomen,disabledstudents,international students,LGBTstudents,andalsoofficersdealingwithissues such as Cultural Diversity and Fair Trade.

VolunteeringThere are many short-, medium- and long-term volunteering opportunities coordinated by the University’s Employment and Careers Service and the RSU, in partnership with Wandsworth Volunteer Centre. Volunteering can help you to gain work experience, test out vocations,developofficeskillsvaluedbyemployers,meetrequirements of your programme of study, and fundraise for charities. Opportunities are advertised via the online JobShop system, helping you to volunteer for a wide variety of organisations, including the Citizens Advice Bureau, Fulham FC Community Sports Trust, Samaritans, St John Ambulance and Victim Support.

Roehampton AwardThe Roehampton Award recognises a wide range of activi-ties conducted outside of the formal academic curriculum. The common theme is that the activity is unpaid and in some way develops your employability skills. Available activities include being a Hall Representative or Programme Representative, mentoring new students or being a Sports Ambassador. All of these activities help develop a range of skills that are valued by employers and will therefore help youtofindajobmoreeasilywhenyougraduate.

More than study

In 2012, the Olympic and Paralympic games come to London; as a Roehampton student you will be well positioned to enjoy all the excitement of the biggest sporting events in the world.


London’s only campus university

42 Department of Life Sciences Department of Life Sciences 43

Biological AnthropologyWhy Roehampton?

n You will be taught by staff whose research is ranked best in the UK according to the Research Assessment Exercise 2008.

n Roehampton is exceptionally well equipped with laboratories and IT suites as well as specialist behavioural observation equipment.

n We have long-standing links with zoos, including London Zoo, and museums for visits and research projects.

SummaryExplore the place of humans in the biological world with this challenging programme, which examines

the human species with a focus on evolution, disease, genetics and adaptation to diverse environments.

Humans’ place among the primates is explored in the context of our species’ evolution.

Combined Honours (see page 10)• YoucancombinethisprogrammewithSocialAnthropology,

providinganintegratedBScAnthropologyprogramme.

Entry requirements • Offersaretypicallybasedintherangeof280–340 points

fromA-levels,vocationalA-levels(inScience),orequivalent,including the 14–19 Diploma (please refer to the general entrance requirements on page 116)

• GCSEEnglish,MathsandDoubleScienceatgradeC,orequivalent

First yearYou are introduced to evolutionary theory and genetics, human health and disease patterns, and to human evolution.

Second yearYou study the core modules Understanding Behaviour, and HumansandOtherPrimates.Aresearchmethodsmoduleallows you to develop skills in preparation for a third-year researchproject.Thereisalsoanoptionalfieldcourse.

Third yearYou are taught theory and practice in biological anthropology and carry out research in an area of your choice, which accounts forathirdofthefinalyear.

Sample modules• HumansandOtherPrimates• AnimalBehaviourandCognition• PrimateBiologyandConservation• AdvancedEvolutionandPalaeoanthropology

Career prospectsStudentsacquirearangeoftransferableskills,includingthe ability to carry out independent research, computer literacy and an understanding of behavioural, biological and cultural differences among people. This wide range of skills means that our graduates are suited to many career paths in industry, administration, personnel and non-governmental organisations as well as teaching.

FacilitiesOurlaboratoriesareequippedwithfacilitiesforDNAanalysis,scanning electron microscopy, electrophysiology, high-perfor-mance liquid chromatography and environmental monitoring. We also have specialist behavioural observation equipment andGeographicInformationSystems.

Roehampton is close to the many world-class facilities in London,includingtheNaturalHistoryMuseum;LondonZoo;GrantMuseum,UniversityCollege;andthePrimateSocietyofGreatBritain.

RoehamptonleadsthefieldintheUK.Wework

on topics in primatology and human evolution,

includingfieldworkinNamibia,Nigeria,Puerto

Rico and Brazil.

AnnMacLarnon,ProfessorofEvolutionaryAnthropology”“

FacilitiesLondon is an ideal “living lab” for studying Anthropology, with its high degree of cultural diversity and its many world-class anthropologicalresources,suchastheBritishMuseumeth-nographycollection,theRoyalAnthropologicalInstitutefilmarchive,LondonZoo,theskeletalcollectionsoftheNaturalHistoryMuseum,theGrantMuseum,theRoyalCollegeofSurgeons,andthePrimateSocietyofGreatBritain.

The University’s laboratories are equipped with facilities for DNAanalysis,scanningelectronmicroscopy,electrophysiology,microCTscanningandenvironmentalmonitoring.Wealsohave excellent computing facilities with specialist hardware and software, as well as dedicated behavioural observation equipment. The University Library has excellent resources for the study of Anthropology.

Career prospectsYou acquire a range of transferable skills, including the ability to carry out independent research, and an understanding of behavioural, biological and cultural differences among people. This wide range of skills means that our graduates are suited to many career paths in industry, administration, personnel and non-governmental organisations as well as teaching and research.

Sample modules• BeingHuman• Ethnography1:TheEthnographicTradition• PrimateBiologyandConservation• SouthAfricaFieldCourse

n This new, dynamic programme is one of the few in the UK that includes both social and biological anthropology.

n You will be taught by staff who have produced work that is among the best in the UK, according to the Research Assessment Exercise 2008.

n Roehampton is exceptionally well equipped with laboratories and IT suites as well as specialist imagingandbehaviouralobservationequipmentandGeographicInformationSystems(GIS).

n Rich in cultural diversity and academic resources, London is the ideal setting for studying Anthropology.

SummaryExplore the versatility and diversity of humankind as you learn anthropological perspectives on culture,

religion and kinship around the world, and on human (and other primate) evolution and adaptation to

the environment.

Single Honours


from A-levels, vocational A-levels, or equivalent, including the 14–19 Diploma (please refer to the general entrance requirements on page 116)

• GCSEEnglish,MathsandDoubleScienceorBiologyatgradeC,orequivalent

First yearYou are introduced to the basic concepts of social and biological anthropology through a number of compulsory modules. These explore how we evolved and how we live and interact with our environment.

Second yearYou build on the concepts absorbed in earlier studies with modules focusing on primate (including human) morphology and behaviour, social anthropological theory, kinship, gender, and anthropological research methods.

Third yearYou carry out a piece of independent and original research in the form of an extended essay or project report. A wide variety of optional modules is also offered, in areas of particular staff expertise such as psychological anthropology, primate behav-iour and conservation, gendered violence and religious persecu-tion, hunting, and palaeoanthropology, as well as the opportunity toparticipateinatwo-weekfieldcourseinSouthAfrica.

Anthropology

Why Roehampton?


Why Roehampton?

Biomedical Sciences

n Excellentteachingandlearningfacilitiesincludemodern,well-equippedlaboratories;the programme emphasises the development of strong laboratory skills.

n Staffmembersactiveinresearchensurethatmodulesaddresscutting-edgeissues.

n TheprogrammeisaccreditedbytheInstituteofBiomedicalScience.

SummaryDesigned for students with a broad interest in the medical aspects of biology, this programme offers a

practical approach to the subject and prepares you for careers in bioscience or work in medical laboratories.

You will gain experience in laboratory practices, instrumentation and analytical techniques.

Single Honours

Entry requirements• Offersaretypicallybasedintherangeof240–300 points

fromA-levels(oneofwhichshouldbeBiologyorChemistry), vocationalA-levels(inScience),orequivalent,includingthe14–19 Diploma (please refer to the general entrance requirements on page 116)

• GCSEEnglishandMathsatgradeC,orequivalent

First yearYou take core modules in biomolecular science, cell and molecular biology, physiology, and human disease, preparing you for Honours-level study. A module on practical methods introduces a wide range of biological and biochemical techniques and develops laboratory skills, including the use of computer systems to present and analyse data.

Second yearIn the second year, modules focus on subjects such as pharmacology and toxicology, molecular biology, neurobiology, physiology and immunology.

Third yearYou undertake a research project and study modules in subjects such as medical microbiology, molecular genetics, and practical methods in haematology, microbiology, histology and biochemistry.

Sample modules• Epidemiology• Pathophysiology• Microbiology• MolecularBiology

Career prospectsABiomedicalSciencesdegreewillequipyouforalaboratory-based career in biosciences – in public or private health services, and technical support in research and educational institutions and industry.

FacilitiesOurlaboratoriesareequippedwithfacilitiesforDNAanalysis,high-performance liquid chromatography, electrophysiology, microbiology, and light and electron microscopy. Roehampton is close to the many world-class facilities in London, including theWellcomeCollectionandLibrary,andtheBritishMuseum.OurresearchlinkswithmanyofLondon’shospitalsand medical schools facilitate visits, projects and access to specialist libraries.

Why Roehampton?

Biological Sciences

First yearYou are introduced to key areas such as cell and molecular biology, physiology, ecology, evolution, human biology and the major animal and plant groups.

Second yearThrough a mixture of interactive lectures, seminars and informal tutorials you will study the three main topic areas of organismsandecology;evolutionarybiologyandbehaviour;and molecular biology, physiology and biomedicine.AresidentialfieldweekinsouthWalesactsasalinkbetweenthefirstyearandlateryears.Youwillreceivetraininginresearch methods and have the opportunity to develop a research proposal.

Third yearYou may select advanced modules from any area of biology, and have the opportunity to specialise. A research project in any one of the topic areas will account for one third of the final-yearassessment.

Sample modules• AnimalBehaviourandCognition• AquaticandInvertebrateBiology• MolecularBiology:TheoryandPractice

Career prospectsGraduatesfindemploymentinarangeofadministrative,advisory,researchandfieldappointmentsincentralandlocalgovernmentorindustry.Someseekcareersinteaching.

FacilitiesOurlaboratoriesareequippedwithfacilitiesforDNAanalysis,scanning electron microscopy, electrophysiology, high- performance liquid chromatography and environmental monitoring.

Roehampton is close to the many world-class facilities in London,includingLondonZooandChessingtonZoo.Wealso make use of the excellent local wildlife areas, such as the WildfowlandWetlandsCentreatBarnes,WimbledonCom-monandRichmondPark.

n In a recent review by the Quality Assurance Agency, the programme scored 23 out of 24 points, one of the highest quality ratings in the UK.

n Roehampton is close to excellent resourcessuchastheNaturalHistoryMuseumandtheRoyalBotanicGardensat Kew.

n The programme includes a residential fieldcourseandextensiveopportunitiesforlocalfieldwork.

SummaryHow was Dolly the sheep cloned? How

bio-engineered is the food we eat? This

programme explores the molecular, cellular

and organismal biology essential for

understanding modern biology. Learn about

rapidly developing areas such as biotechnology

andrecombinantDNAtechnologyandtheir

social implications as well as more traditional

aspects of animal and plant biology.

Single or Combined Honours (see page 10)


from A-levels (including Biology), vocational A-levels (in Science),orequivalent,includingthe14–19Diploma(pleaserefer to the general entrance requirements on page 116)


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Why Roehampton?

Business



• GCSEEnglishandMathsatgradeC,orequivalent• Businessorsocialscience-basedAccessqualification

accepted• Fornon-nativespeakersofEnglish,anoverallIELTSscore

of 6.0 generally and also a minimum of 6.0 for the writing segment

• ApplicationsfromstudentswithoutstandardA-level qualificationsbutwithrelevantworkexperienceandevidenceof ability and aptitude will also be seriously considered

Business

Business ManagementSingle or Combined Honours (see page 10)Taught on the doorstep of a global business hub, this programme provides an excellent foundation for a range of managerial careers, across human resource management, retail management and marketing. The programme reflectsourparticularareasofexpertiseandexcellent industry contacts.

Sample modules• ManagingOrganisations• BusinessResearch• TheEuropeanEconomy• MarketingandEnterprise

n With their roots in London’s business community, Roehampton’s Business programmes equip you with skills and knowledge that will give you a competitive edge in a tough job and business start-up market.

n To give your degree a vocational focus you can study specialist subjects such as business economics, human resources, and marketing at progressively higher levels in each year of the programme.

n You may apply to change your original choice of Business degree title before progressing to the second year.

n Careerprospectsareexcellentascompanies are eager to recruit individuals who have a wide range of management competencies and are proficientintheuseofIT.

Business Management (Human Resource Management)Single HonoursThis programme helps to equip you for a career in personnel management;graduatescanexpecttoprogresstoseniorand strategic roles in this sector. You will consider the role of people in organisations, the theory and practice of human resource management, employment law and how employees learn and develop professionally during their careers.

Sample modules• HumanResourceManagement• LearningandDevelopmentinOrganisations• LabourLaw

Business Management (Retail and Marketing Management)Single HonoursThis programme focuses on two closely related and popular areas of business management where employment opportunitiesaremanyandvaried.Practisingretail consultants contribute to the programme and many students are able to relate their part-time employment activities to programme content.

Sample modules• RetailPurchasing• SupplyChainManagement• RetailTheoryandPractice• RetailIssuesandApplications

MarketingSingle HonoursMarketingconcernsalltheactivitiesthathelpanorganisation manage demand. This programme provides a broad foundation in the key business areas before progressing to theMarketingmodules.Thisqualificationwillequipyouforawide range of careers in areas such as brand management, product development, business-to-business marketing or marketing in the charity and public sector.

Sample modules• ConsumerBehaviour• MarketingManagement• MarketingResearch• InternationalMarketing

International BusinessSingle HonoursSeepage51.

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Business, InternationalWhy Roehampton?

n Based in the global business hub of London, this programme equips you with skills and knowledge that will give you a competitive edge in an international economy that is globalising at an unprecedented speed.

n You can customise your programme of study to support your career objectives, specialising in subjects such as business economics, marketing, retail, management, or human resources at progressively higher levels in each year of the programme.

n StudentsfromoutsidetheUKwithrecognisedqualificationsmaybeadmitteddirectlytothefinalyear of the programme. All other students are required to spend a semester in their second year studying at one of Roehampton’s overseas partner universities.

SummaryThis programme delivers an in-depth understanding of the exciting and dynamic world of international

business, including “real-world” application of business concepts in a cross-cultural context. It equips

you for a career in organisations that operate in a multi-country, multi-regional economic, cultural and

business environment.

Theprogrammeisdesignedfortwocategoriesofstudents:studentsfromoutsidetheUK(whosefirst

language typically is not English and who wish to experience studying in the UK) and UK students who

wish to gain international experience through study in another country.

Single Honours



• GCSEEnglish,MathsandaforeignlanguageatgradeC,orequivalent

First yearThisfoundationyearconsistsofthefollowingmodules: BusinessSkills;QuantitativeandAccountingMethodsforBusiness;PeopleandOrganisations;Marketingand Enterprise;BusinessEconomics;ForeignLanguage(English,French,Italian,Spanish,Arabic,Japanese,Mandarin);andQuestioningCitizenship.

Second yearAll students study International Business Environment, InternationalBusinessWorkshop,andManaging Organisations.Non-UKstudentstypicallystayatRoehamp-ton and select modules from a wide variety of options such asTheEuropeanEconomy,MarketingManagement,andEntrepreneurship. UK students spend a semester overseas in a partner institution studying business to an equivalent level to Roehampton-based students.

Third yearYou contribute to and learn from the programme at an advanced level on the basis of real international experience developed during your second year. You continue to extend and deepen your business knowledge and practice. All students study Cross-CulturalManagementandcompleteaninternationalresearch project.

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Why Roehampton? Classical Civilisation

n Thisisoneofthemostwide-rangingClassicsundergraduateprogrammesintheUK.

n Youcangainexcitingpracticalexperienceonaworkplacement;forexample,onanarchaeological dig or at a museum.

n You have the opportunity to design a website on a classical topic.

n Roehampton is close to London’s many world-class academic facilities, such as the British Museum,BritishLibrary,MuseumofLondonandInstituteofClassicalStudies.

SummaryOurmultidisciplinaryapproachbringstheclassicalworldsofGreeceandRometolife.Thisprogrammeoffers

awiderangeofsubjectsthatexploreclassicalcivilisationanditsinfluenceonmodernwesternculture.



fromA-levels(ClassicalCivilisation,History,ArtHistory, English are desirable but no previous knowledge of the subject is required), vocational A-levels, or equivalent, including the 14–19 Diploma (please refer to the general entrance requirements on page 116)

First yearYouobtainasolidgroundinginthedisciplineinthefirstyear.CoremodulesprovideintroductionstoGreekandRomanliteratureandhistory.ThecompulsorymoduleCriticalSkillsin the Humanities introduces you to the key skills required foryouruniversitystudy.Optionalmodulesexposeyoutoabroader range of subjects including classical art and archaeology, social anthropology, ancient philosophy, and the GreekandLatinlanguages.

Second yearBuildingonfirst-yearintroductions,optionalmodulesexpandonaspectsofantiquityanditsinfluenceonmodernculture.A core module comprises a study of classical myths and mythology.YoucanalsochoosetocontinuetostudyGreekand Latin and to take a work placement.

Sample modules• HomerandtheEpicCycle• Pompeii:TheRomanTownanditsModernReception• ViolenceandLawinAncientGreece• ClassicsandCinema• Politics,SocietyandReligionintheLateRomanEmpire

Career prospectsThe skills in thinking, arguing and communicating that you will develop in your investigations of this exciting period are transferable to a wide variety of different professions and careers. Employers are always looking for broad generalists withsuchskillsandClassicalCivilisationgraduatesfind careers in museums, education, the civil service, arts administration, the media, business and government.

DuringmyworkplacementatVindolanda[aRoman

fort and settlement near Hadrian’s Wall] I was able

to learn about Roman Britain in a hands-on fashion

and this contributed greatly to my decision on my

third-year dissertation topic to be on the frontiers of

Roman Britain.

SophieDobson,formerClassicalCivilisationstudent”

“

Third yearYou write a dissertation or long special essay on a subject ofyourchoiceundertheguidanceofasupervisor.Optionalmodules offer specialised topics informed by current staff researchandyoucanalsochoosetostudyadvancedGreekand Latin.

Why Roehampton?

Childhood and Society

First yearYou are introduced to some of the main academic contributions tothisfieldofstudy.ModulesincludeChildreninBritish SocietyandIntroductiontothePsychoanalysisofChildhood.

Second yearYou focus your studies according to your personal interests. Somestudentschoosetousetheprogrammeasa preparation for further professional training, while others opt to pursue a more academic line of enquiry.

Third yearOptionalmodulesareavailablethatallowyoutopursueparticular perspectives such as psychoanalysis, social policy and sociology.

Sample modules• Children’sRights• InfantandChildObservations• ChildhoodandtheMassMedia• ComparativeChildhoods

Career prospectsGraduatesarewellequippedforfurtherprofessionaltrainingora career in education, social administration, health and welfare services, or children’s rights organisations. You will also be qualifiedtoconductresearchintheseandrelatedareas.

FacilitiesWe have excellent on-campus facilities, such as the University Library, and we encourage contact with outside agencies and visiting speakers. Roehampton is close to the many world-classfacilitiesinLondon,includingtheFoundlingMuseum,MuseumofChildhood,NationalChildren’sBureau,BritishLibraryandFreudMuseum.

Practice-based learningRecent placements have included play support worker at GreatOrmondStreetChildren’sHospital,workinabureautracing missing children, and helping to draft a children protectionpolicyfortheChildren’sSociety.

n Roehampton has a long tradition of studying children and young people and youwillbenefitfromthisexpertise.

n The programme raises fundamental questions of what it means to grow up in our contemporary world and draws on sociology, social policy, media studies and psychoanalysis for explanations.

n You will look at childhood in a broad sense rather than focusing on a particular age group.

n There are opportunities for practice-based learning in appropriate environments.

SummaryHow does society treat children? How are

they governed, and what are the moral and

political values attached to childhood? This

programme considers these questions by

analysing institutions, such as the family and

schools, as well as areas of welfare provision.

The programme also draws on psychoanalytic

perspectives for insights into children.

Combined Honours (see page 10)




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First yearThefirstyeariscommonacrossallfourComputingpathwaysandwillprovideyouwithasolidbasisinavarietyofareassuchas:

• theroleofinformationsystemsinbusinessandsociety

• differentmethodsusedinthedevelopmentofinformation systems

• waystocollectandmanagedata

• thelegalandethicalaspectsofbeingacomputingprofessional

• computerprogramming;computerhardware,networksandgraphic design.

You will be debating with your fellow students on topical issues such as the dilemmas of music downloading and hacking. You will create your own computer programs, design your own databases andlearnhowtouseindustry-specificsoftwaresuchasAdobePhotoshopandIllustratortocreatecomputergraphicsforavarietyof purposes.

Why Roehampton?

Second and third yearsDepending on the pathway you choose, the second and third yearswillprovideyouwithopportunitiesto:

• designandbuildprofessionalwebsitesthatcaterto clients’ needs

• designandbuildrobustandsecuredatabaseswithweb connectivity

• designandcreateoriginalinteractiveanimatedgraphicsandmultimedia projects

• gainin-depthunderstandingoftheroleofITinindustryandthe importance of strategic planning and analysis of information systems.

All pathways are designed to provide expertise in the key skill areasof:• analysinganddesigningsystemsforspecificindustries

• managingprojectstoensurequalityandefficienttime management

• writingconciseandrelevantreportsandcommunicating effectivelywithclientsandcustomerstopresentfindingsandIT solutions.

Computing

Exit pathwaysSingle Honours• ComputingStudies• ComputingwithDatabaseSystems• ComputingwithWebandMultimedia• ComputingwithInformationManagementCombined Honours (see page 10)• ComputingStudies

ThefirstyearisdesignedtogiveyouagroundinginthefundamentalaspectsofComputing–howdataismanaged,what systems are used in different contexts, how humans and computer interact, how digital graphics are made, and the professional issues associated with computers in society.

After that year, you progress your study to specialise in an area that particularly interests you. The programme has been designed to equip you with valuable skills for employment – not only technically but also in the area of honing your communication and problem-solving skills to enable you to meetthedemandsoftheworkplace.Ourgraduatesgainjobsinmanyfields,suchassystemanalysis,webdesignanddevelopment, marketing, and retail management.

Aftergainingasolidbaseinthefirstyearyoucanspecialiseinoneofthreesubjectpathways–DatabaseSystems,Informa-tionManagement,orWebandMultimedia–ortakeelementsofallthreeandcontinueabroaderprogrammeofComputingStudies.IfyouwishtocombineComputingwithanother programme at Roehampton, you can do so by taking elementsfromallthreeareastoformaCombined Honours programme.

n Extensive industry contacts provide engaging guest lecturers and class discussions–ourComputing Department has strong links with local, national and international organisations includingMicrosoft,Google,HewlettPackardandIBM.

n The programme is taught in dedicated labswithindustry-specificsoftwarebyahighly competent team of experts from a variety of IT-related backgrounds.

n All graduates can gain student membership of the Institute for the ManagementofInformationSystemsandtheBritishComputerSociety.

SummaryHow does Amazon know what you want in your

shopping basket even before you do? How does

Facebookknowwhoyourbestfriendsare?How

can you create exciting multimedia applications and

websites to promote business and target

customers?Fromonlineshoppingtothevirtual

worldofSecondLife,technologycontinuesto

developatanunstoppablepace.Followan

exciting programme of study centred on the

information and communications technologies that

have driven the phenomenal growth of the internet.




Mydegreegavemesuchagoodfoundationand

has helped me to get where I am today.

Roehampton’sreputationalsomadeadifference:

I found a job within three months of graduating.

Having a strong foundation from my degree and

the ability to work under pressure enabled me to

develop my skillset on the job. I worked as a web

designer initially and then I got into front-end devel-

opment because I wanted to build what I designed.

MeeraTank,formerComputingstudent,nowworksasa DigitalExperienceArchitectatIDMedia,London

”

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Counselling, Integrative

Why Roehampton?

n ThisprogrammeisapprovedbytheUnitedKingdomCouncilforPsychotherapy(UKCP)asapathwaytoprofessionalregistrationasaPsychotherapeuticCounsellor.

n GraduatescanprogresstofurtherstudyonMSc/PsychDprogrammes(andfullregistrationasaPsychotherapistwiththeUKCP).

n We stage a full programme of research seminars and guest seminars featuring eminent speakers inthefield.

n Onceyougraduate,youbenefitfrompersonalandprofessionalsupportfromthealumniorganisation.

SummaryThis experiential practitioner-based programme examines theoretical issues from a critical perspective

while providing a thoughtful, relational approach to practice. Teaching staff are all practising therapists

andasresearchersaremembersoftheUniversity’sinternationallyrenownedResearchCentrefor

Therapeutic Education.

Single Honours

Entry requirements • Entrytotheprogrammeisbyinterview.Successfulapplicants

willhavesignificantandrelevantlifeexperience,andwillhavereached a time in their lives when they are able to make the emotional,intellectual,financialandtimecommitmentthatthis programme demands. Evidence of work experience with people in a relational role, paid or voluntary, or an introductory course would be an advantage.

Why Roehampton?

First yearYou explore the therapeutic relationship with an emphasis on agreatersenseofawarenessofselfandother.Personal development is facilitated through a combination of study of different theoretical approaches, practical work in small groups, and participation in a larger experiential group. Research issues are considered in relation to ethical practice.

Second yearYou further develop your counselling skills and make a deeper exploration of person-centred and psychodynamic theory. You begin to integrate concepts of counselling theory into work with clients and obtain 30 hours of counselling practice, 6 hours of clinical supervision, and 25 hours of personal therapy. The emphasis throughout is on the development of the therapeutic relationship. Research issues in relation to therapeutic outcomes are considered.

Third yearYou increase your understanding of the relational approach to counselling and explore the contrast between philosophical approaches to counselling, including existential and phenom-enological models, which are compared to behaviourist and cognitive approaches. You obtain a further 70 hours of counsel-ling practice, 12 hours of supervision and 25 hours of personal therapy. The research module looks at research methodologies from quantitative and qualitative perspectives and offers you an opportunity to explore an issue of your choice in depth.

Sample modules• Person-centredTheory• PsychodynamicTheory• ReflectionontheIntegrationofTheoryIntoPractice• ExistentialandCognitiveBehaviouralTheory• Research

Career prospectsThere has been a long tradition, particularly in health and social care, of using this practitioner-based programme to enhance careeropportunities.Graduateshavebeenverysuccessfulinachieving professional accreditation and working as counsellors for a wide variety of organisations and in private practice. The opportunitytoregisterwiththeUnitedKingdomCouncilfor Psychotherapy(UKCP)asaPsychotherapeuticCounsellorprovides a further opportunity for career development.

Conservation Biology

First yearYour modules explore core topics in the biology, ecology and conservation of animals and plants. You also take modules covering topics such as molecular biology and biochemistry, which provide you with an essential understanding of the fundamental principles of biology.

Second yearYou carry out further studies in key aspects of conservation biology,buildingontheknowledgegainedduringyourfirstyear.TheResearchMethodsmoduleincludesthedevelop-ment of a research proposal on a specialist conservation topicofyourchoice.AresidentialfieldcourseinsouthWalesactsasalinkbetweenthefirstandsecondyearsoftheprogramme.

Third yearYou complete a conservation-based independent research project,whichmakesuponethirdofthefinalyear.YoucanalsochoosefromavarietyofmodulesincludingConservation Ecology,AquaticandInvertebrateBiology,AfricanFieldCourse,andPrimateBiologyandConservation.

Sample modules• DiversityofLife• Ecosystems• ConservationEcology• PrimateBiologyandConservation

Career prospectsEmployment opportunities include administrative, advisory or research appointments in industry, central or local government and non-governmental conservation organisations. Teaching is also a popular career choice.

FacilitiesRoehampton is close to many world-class conservation organisations in London, including the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust,LondonZooandtheRoyalBotanicGardensatKew.We also make use of the excellent local wildlife areas, such asWimbledonCommonandRichmondParkNationalNatureReserve.OurlaboratoriesareequippedwithfacilitiesforDNAanalysis, scanning electron microscopy, electrophysiology, high-performance liquid chromatography, and environmental monitoring.

n In a recent review by the Quality Assurance Agency, the programme scored 23 out of 24 points, one of the highest quality ratings in the UK.

n Roehampton is close to excellent resourcessuchastheNaturalHistoryMuseumandtheWildfowlandWetlandsTrust at Barnes.

n The programme includes a residential fieldcourseinWalesandanoptionalfieldcourseinSouthAfrica,aswellasmanyopportunitiesforlocalfieldwork.

n There is a strong emphasis on the development of research skills in a highly research-active environment.

SummaryThis challenging programme, acknowledged

for its high-quality teaching and extensive

hands-on experience, focuses on the

maintenance of biodiversity within natural

andhuman-influencedenvironments.

Based on a sound knowledge of biology

and ecology, you explore the range of

threats to biological diversity and the

development and implementation of

effective conservation strategies.

Single Honours


from A-levels (including Biology), vocational A-levels, or equivalent, including the 14–19 Diploma (please refer to the general entrance requirements on page 116)


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Why Roehampton?

n Thiscutting-edgeprogrammewasthefirstofitskindintheUK,offeringadegreeinpsychology with an introduction to counselling and personal development and a pathway to training as a counselling psychologist.

n GraduatesareentitledtograduatemembershipoftheBritishPsychologicalSociety.

n This programme prepares you for a range of postgraduate training in psychology and the helping professions;however,itisparticularlyfocusedonenablingstudentstoprepareforpostgraduate doctoral training to become a chartered counselling psychologist.

SummaryThis pioneering programme combines the study of human functioning and development in psychology and

counselling. It combines the theoretical foundations of both counselling models and psychology and offers

experiential group work. This programme provides the basis for a variety of careers in psychology and other

helping professions.

Single Honours



• GCSEEnglishandMathsatgradeC,orequivalent• Applicantsmaybecalledforaninterviewaspartofthe

selection process

First yearInthefirstyearyoustudytwomodulesinCounselling: InterpersonalCommunicationforCounselling,andPracticeofCounsellingSkills.YoualsostudycoreintroductorymodulesinPsychology:ResearchMethods;SocialandDevelopmental Psychology;andMind,BodyandBrain,aswellasundertake an exploration of psychology in practice.

Second yearYou will gain a deeper understanding of models of counselling, andtheReflectivePracticeinCounsellingmodulewilldevelopyour experiential learning and personal development. You will also further your understanding of social and developmental psychology, and prepare for an extensive research project in the third year with training on qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Third yearYou complete your research project. You also study cognitive andneurologicalpsychologyandmodulesinPsychologicalAssessmentinCounselling,andManagingtheCounsellingProcess.Duringthisfinalyearyouwillexplorecareerpossibilitiesin health and caring professions for applications to relevant postgraduate training programmes, many of which are offered by Roehampton.

Sample modules• InterpersonalCommunicationforCounselling• ModelsofCounselling

• ReflectivePracticeinCounselling• PsychologicalAssessmentinCounselling

Facilities We have well-equipped teaching facilities, including social, cognitiveandcomputinglaboratories.TheSchoolhasaCentreforCounsellingPracticeandResearch.Staffresearchhasinvolvedwork on self regulation, mood and cognition, discourse analysis, conversation analysis, neuropsychology and cyclical patterns in development. Through research and teaching interests we have links with a number of hospitals, counselling centres and universities.

Career prospectsThis programme prepares you for a range of postgraduate training in psychology and the helping professions, particularlytobecomeaCharteredCounsellingPsychologist atPsychDlevel.

Counselling Psychology

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Why Roehampton?

Criminology

n Theprogrammeemphasisestherelationshipbetweencriminologyandotherfieldsofstudysuchas law, globalisation, gender, racism and the city.

n The curriculum draws on cutting-edge developments within criminology and the exciting research being conducted by all of our lecturers.

n DrAishaGill,SeniorLecturerinCriminology,regularlycontributestonationalmediaasanexperton the subjects of “honour” killings, forced marriages and domestic violence.

n There are opportunities for work placements in appropriate environments.

SummaryCriminologyencouragesstudentstothinkbothpracticallyandcriticallyonthetopicsofcrimeandcrime

control. The programme examines the complex underpinnings of criminal behaviour, mechanisms to

control crime and the relationship between crime and gender, ethnicity, age and poverty.





First yearModulesprovideanintroductiontotheoriesofcrime,the historical and contemporary study of the criminal justice system, and criminological study and research. To help you develop your skills in research and writing, we provide continuous assessment and sustained feedback throughout this year.

Second yearCoremodulesbuildonthemesfromthefirstyear,exploringthe ways that theories of crime can be applied in research andthetransitionstakingplaceincrimecontrol.Specialistmodules cover topics such as race and criminal justice, youth crime and justice, and theories of punishment.

Third yearYou can choose from a range of module options and there is an opportunity to carry out an independent research dissertation in an area that interests you.

Sample modules• CrimePreventionandCommunitySafety• Gender,ViolenceandHumanRights• PrisonsandPunishment• Crime,CultureandtheCity• ServiceLearning(includesplacements)

Career prospectsGraduatesareemployedinawiderangeofgovernmentalandnon-governmentalorganisations,includingtheHomeOffice,Police,probationservice,courts,youthoffendingteams,prisonsand higher education.

Work placementsExamples of past placements include prison visitor centres, VictimSupport,theWitnessService,youthoffendingteams; thePolice;WestminsterDrugProject,andNacro(thecrimereduction charity).

FacilitiesWe have excellent on-campus facilities, such as the University Library, and we encourage contact with outside agencies and visiting speakers. Roehampton is close to the many world-class facilitiesinLondon,includingtheBritishLibrary,OldBailey,RoyalCourtsofJustice,HomeOfficeandMuseumofLondon.

Why Roehampton?

Creative Writing

First yearYou are asked to examine, consolidate and improve your writ-ing skills, to try out different ways and forms of writing and to exploreyourowncreativeprocesses.Inthisfirstyear,youarealso asked to engage with a wide range of challenging texts from different genres and historical periods and to explore some of the analytical, critical and theoretical approaches that will be important for both developing your own writ-ingandsuccessfulacademicstudy.Thefirstyearistaughtthrough a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, experimental practice and tutorials.

n This is one of the longest-established CreativeWritingundergraduatedegreesin the London area.

n ItisoneofonlyafewCreativeWritingprogrammes in the UK to offer innovativefictionandpoetryalongside astrongliterarynonfictionstrand.

n AtourannualCreativeWritingevent,selected students read their work to an audience including invited industry professionals. We also have links with top London agents, who each year read the work of selected students.

n Roehampton also has a rolling pro-gramme of fellowships – current holders areJacquelineWilsonandDaljitNagra.


Entry requirements• Offersaretypicallybasedintherangeof300–340 points from

A-levels (including grade B in English and another relevant subject), vocational A-levels, or equivalent, including the 14–19 Diploma (please refer to the general entrance requirements on page 116)

SummaryTaught by working writers, the programme

introduces and focuses on writing practice in

fourmaingenres:fiction,nonfiction,poetry

and screenwriting. You explore the technical

craft and process of writing, developing broad

critical awareness and skills. As you progress

through the degree programme, you may also

choose to specialise.

Second yearYou take a combination of compulsory and optional modules, which are taught through lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials. The programme looks more closely at the tech-niques, craft and processes of writing. It offers more special-istwritinggenres(includingfiction,poetryandscreenwriting)and modules that provide an opportunity to practise, analyse andcriticisespecificformsofwriting.Youalsohaveaccessto cross-listed modules in other programmes and the opportunity to spend a semester abroad at one of our exchange institutions.

Third yearYou may choose to specialise in one particular area of inter-est,whichalsoprovidesapathtowardanMResoranMAinCreativeandProfessionalWriting.Alternatively,youcanelectto continue to explore diverse writing genres contained in a rolling offer of modules, including adaptation, drama-docu-mentary,graphicnarratives,innovativeformsoffictionandpoetry, novel writing, writing for a child audience, writing and publishing for the internet, and writing songs and lyrics.

Sample modules• LifeWriting• Nonfiction(WritingJournalismandNonfiction/Feature

Writing/TheLongForm)• WritingFiction1:IntroductiontoNarrative• WritingPoetry/TheShortPoeticSequence• WritingContexts1–3:ThinkingLikeaWriter/Processof

Writing/BusinessofWriting

Career prospectsAs well as providing an excellent grounding for aspiring professional writers, this programme offers the knowledge, skills and techniques necessary to access a range of related careers in the media, publishing, editing, artist representation, filmandtelevision,artsadministration,education,eventsandthe arts in general.

Previousgraduateshavegoneonto:bepublishedwriters;write/makeshortfilms;workinpublishinghouses,formaga-zinesandnewspapers,forliteraryagents,intelevision,infilm,inthemusicindustry,inonlinejournalism;setuptheirownonlinepoetrypublishers;produceperformancepoetryevents;workineducation;andgainplacesonprestigiousmastersprogrammes,includingRoehampton’sownMRes/MAinCreativeandProfessionalWriting.

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Dance Studies

SummaryThis internationally renowned programme focuses on dance art in 21st-century Britain from diverse

multicultural and artistic contexts and allows you to explore your enthusiasm for dance through a mixture

ofpracticeandtheory.Stronglinkswiththeprofessionaresupportedbystaffmembers’owncreative

work and choreographic research fellowships.





Why Roehampton?

First yearYou develop a broad grounding in practical and theoretical areas of dance, such as choreography, technique, dance history, appreciation and contextualisation, and the analysis of human movement. Dance techniques are drawn from a range ofcontemporarystyles(includingCunningham,Graham,Limón,ReleaseandContactImprovisation)andballet.

Second yearYour study develops according to your interests. Areas of study include choreography and technique, and various theoretical modules offering philosophical, analytical, socio-historical, anthropological and movement-studies approaches.

Third yearWhile you can specialise in an area, you are expected to main-tain an interdisciplinary and theoretical approach to your study. There are also modules that are more vocational in nature, such asCommunityDance,DanceCriticisminPractice,TheTeachingArtist,andDancePerformanceandRepertory.

Sample modules• Choreography:CompositionandDirection• IntroductiontoDanceScience• Dance,CultureandSociety• WorldMusicandDance

FacilitiesAs well as the excellent on-campus dance studios, theatre and library resources, Roehampton is close to the many world-class performancevenuesinLondon,suchasSadler’sWellsTheatreandtheSouthBankCentre.

Career prospectsOurcombinedemphasisontheoreticalandpracticalapproach-es to dance is a strength of our programme, and graduates work in a variety of community, production, therapy, teaching, administrative and archival posts.

n Dance research at Roehampton was rated number one in the UK by the latest Research Assessment Exercise.

n We host an intensive programme of in-house performances and dance events starring leading companies and major dance personalities.

n We have an excellent theatre, four additional studios, recordingfacilitiesandoneoftheUK’sfinestdancelibraries.

n Membersoftheprogrammeteamactasconsultantsfortelevision and radio, and have strong links with ballet and contemporary dance companies.

n Eligiblestudentsmaybenefitfromspendingonesemesterabroad, studying at an associated overseas university.

n RoehamptonishometotherenownedCentreforDanceResearch.

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Why Roehampton? Single or Combined Honours (see page 11)


from A-levels (including arts, humanities or social science), vocational A-levels, or equivalent, including the 14–19 Diploma (please refer to the general entrance requirements on page 116)

Drama, Theatre and Perform

ance Studies

First yearYou will be introduced to a wide range of performance historiesandpractices,andwillexplorethefieldof performance studies, which will broaden your understanding of what theatre can be by addressing public events, speech-es by world leaders, and the performance of social rituals. You will be making your own performances as well as reading a number of plays and investigating theatrical venues and critical approaches.

Second yearOptionalmodulesincludeCommunityDrama,PerformanceandLiveArt,RepresentingWomen,MusicandPerformance,WritinginPerformance,ModernismandtheAvantGarde,andApproaches to Directing. You will also be involved in devising a full-length production.

Third yearAt this level the modules are informed by current staff research,whichmeansthatyouwillbenefitfromexpertiseat the cutting edge of the discipline. You can choose from a wide range of modules as well as engage in an Independent ResearchProject.

Sample modules• Playwriting• StagesofTerror• Dramaofthe60sCounterculture• PerformanceintheAgeofHipHop• AdvancedTheatrePractices• ShakespeareandContemporary• StagingMulticulturalBritain

Career prospectsThe programme equips students with a wide range of transferableskills:experienceworkingaspartofagroup,complex problem solving, time management, information retrieval, research, and presentation. Additionally, several workplacement-basedmodulesareavailableinthefinal year of the programme. Recent graduates have gone on to careers in administration, marketing, teaching and therapeutic work.

n The programme is designed to enable youtogainmaximumbenefitfromtheUniversity’s proximity to the theatres, museums and arts archive resources in London.

n TheUniversityhasfiveflexiblestudiospaces and extensive library and technical facilities.

n Staffontheprogrammewerejudgedasconducting research that is “world leading” and “internationally excellent” in the most recent national Research Assessment Exercise.

SummaryWe actively encourage intellectual curiosity and

creativity, which helps you to articulate your ideas in

writing, speech and performance. You will critically

analyseplays,performancesandaudiences;build

confidenceandpresentationskills;anddevelopyour

understandingofspecificperformanceactivities.

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Why Roehampton?

Education

n Roehampton is internationally renowned for its work in Education.

n You have the opportunity to work with children in a variety of settings for which you may obtain 20 credits towards your degree.

n Theprogrammeisflexibleanddynamic,withtheopportunitytospecialiseindifferentaspectsof education for young children through to adults, in a range of settings.

SummaryEveryone is entitled to an education, but what should be taught and by whom? The programme explores

this fascinating subject through aspects such as the impact of gender on education, how to support

vulnerable children, education both in and outside of the classroom, and inclusive and special education.

During the programme you are encouraged to build a portfolio not only of academic but also of personal

and vocational skills.

Single or Combined Honours (see page 11)Entry requirements • Offersaretypicallybasedintherangeof240–300 points


First yearYou are introduced to the main ideas about the structure of the education system in England, children’s development from birth to adolescence, and the aims and purposes of education. If you areaSingleHonoursstudent,youwillalsoengagewithideasabout the importance of educating the whole person and issues raised by the notion of social justice.

Second yearA compulsory module explores controversial contemporary issues in education. You then specialise according to your inter-ests. You may choose modules that focus on a particular age range, or on an area such as values in education, inclusive and special education, or informal learning. Alternatively you may select modules that cover a diversity of issues, thus broaden-ing your knowledge of education as a whole. There is also an opportunity to undertake a work placement in one of a variety of settings, such as after-school clubs, charities and schools.

Why Roehampton?

Third yearYou continue to study a wide range of modules in areas such as comparative education, counselling and guidance, philosophy of education, careers education, and children’s rights. You also have the opportunity to do a further work placement. In your third year you may also choose to undertake an in-depth study in an area of personal interest with the support of a tutor.

Sample modules• ChildDevelopmentandChildhood• SocialJusticeinEducation• Children’sRights• InformalLearning:LearningthroughLeisure• PhasesinEducation:AdolescentDevelopmentand

SecondaryEducation• SupportingVulnerableChildren

Career prospectsAcademic, vocational and personal skills gained on this pro-gramme provide graduates with excellent employment options. Teaching attracts many students, who go on to gain places on PGCEcoursesoringraduateteachingschemes.Graduatesalso have the option to become a learning mentor, social or community worker, careers adviser, youth worker or educational administrator.Othercareerpathsincludeworkinmuseums,publishing and on examination boards.

Early Childhood Studies

First yearThestudyofyoungchildrenandtheculturalinfluencesontheirlives and development is explored in depth. You research current issues in early childhood and consider policies and practice. You learnabouttheideasoftheearlychildhoodpioneerFriedrichFroebelandhisimpactoncurrentpedagogy.Youalsolearnaboutthe importance of observation in the study of young children and develop your research and observational skills.

Second yearYoulookcriticallyatthesignificanceofplay,imaginationand creativity in children’s development, consider a variety of curriculum models, and examine the impact of the early childhood pioneers on current perspectives and practice. OptionalmodulesareavailableinChildren’sCommunication,LanguageandLiteracy,ChildrenandFamilies,SafeguardingChildren,andHealthandWellbeing.Thereisalsothe opportunity for a placement in an early years setting.

Third yearYou carry out a substantial research project in an area of your choiceanddevelopaspecificexpertise.Youalsostudywhatitmeans to be an advocate for young children and their families, and have the option of learning about the nature of teamwork and leadership, or to study children’s thinking and understand-ing and also to undertake a placement in an early years setting.

Sample modules• CulturalInfluences• BabiesandToddlers• Children’sCommunicationandCulture• Parents,ProfessionalsandtheBalanceofPower• HistoricalPerspectivesonEarlyChildhood

Career prospectsThe care and education of young children is a rapidly expand-ing area, offering graduates a wide range of career opportunities aswellaspostgraduatestudiessuchasPGCE,MAEarlyChildhood,andMAPlayTherapy.Recentgraduatesworkinnursery centres, schools, family and children’s centres, and national campaigning organisations.

FacilitiesThe University Library has excellent resources for the study of EarlyChildhoodStudies.Itisalsohometotheinternationally renownedFroebelArchiveforChildhoodStudies,containingmanyrare books, learning resources for children and photographs.

n Roehampton is internationally renowned for its work in early childhood studies.

n OurEarlyChildhoodResearchCentreisbasedinFroebelCollege,whichhasa long history of pioneering work in thefield,continuedinthepresentdaythrough the staff on the programme who are all actively engaged in research and professional development activity.

n YouwillhaveaccesstotheFroebelArchiveforChildhoodStudies,auniquecollection of materials documenting the history of early childhood.

n Staffworkcloselywithawiderangeof professional settings catering to the needs of young children and their families.


Entry requirements• Offersaretypicallybasedintherangeof 240–300 points


SummaryDiscover how children develop, learn and think

from birth to the age of eight. This programme is

designed to meet the high levels of demand for

people with specialist knowledge and experience

of early years. It involves research into children’s

emotional, social and cultural lives within families,

settings, and local and global communities.

It provides the student with the opportunity to

carryoutapieceoffirst-handresearchintoa

topic that interests them. The programme also

providesthosealreadyworkinginthisfield

with the opportunity to enhance their practical

work with a better understanding of early

childhood theory.

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English Literature

Why Roehampton?

n Ourstaffhavepublishedresearchthatwasjudgedtobe“internationallyexcellent”and“worldclass” in the last Research Assessment Exercise. This research feeds directly into an innovative array of modules for our students.

n RoehamptonisclosetoLondon’smanytheatres,libraries,museumsandarchives:thecity’sunrivalled cultural resources enrich our teaching and the student experience.

n We encourage applications from students returning to education after a break or period of work.

n AshomeoftheNationalCentreforResearchinChildren’sLiterature,wearetheonlyuniversitytooffer children’s literature options throughout the programme.

n Theaward-winningpoetDaljitNagraholdsanHonoraryFellowshipandgivesaregularguestlecturetofirst-yearstudents.

SummaryIfyouareinterestedinchildren’sliteratureorcrimefiction,inShakespeareorstand-upcomedy,inVic-

torian novels or visual texts, then come to Roehampton. We offer a challenging programme of unrivalled

range and richness, as well as a supportive learning environment fostered by established university

teachers and researchers.


Entry requirements• Offersaretypicallybasedintherangeof300–340 points from

A-levels (including grade B in English Literature), vocational A-levels, or equivalent, including the 14–19 Diploma (please refer to the general entrance requirements on page 116)

First yearYou are introduced to a challenging range of texts from different genresandhistoricalperiods,andmoduleslikeBigStories/KeyIssues will explore some of the critical and theoretical approaches that form the basis for work in the subsequent years.

Second yearThe programme is designed to allow you to pursue your particular areas of interest in greater depth. In the second year you choose between core modules which cover literature from the Renaissance to 1950, and you will choose from a range of innovativeoptionalmodulessuchasOriginsandDevelopmentofChildren’sLiterature,LiteratureandtheBible,StagingGender,GothicandFantasticLiterature,andAboutReading.

Third yearOptionalmodulesinthefinalyearincludeCrimeFiction,Stand-upComedy,ShakespeareasaLiteraryDramatist,CharlesDick-ens,SubversiveChildren’sLiterature,LiteratureandAddiction,WomenWriters,andTheLiteratureofFood;studentscanalsoopt for a dissertation module. Within the programme it is also possible to pursue a specialised interest in children’s literature or English language.

Sample modules• PeriodmodulesfromRenaissanceto1950• Literature1960tothePresentDay• WritingbyWomenofColour• LiteratureandtheCity

Career prospectsA degree in English Literature will give you a wide range of transferable skills, in particular the ability to communicate and write persuasively. These skills are valued by potential employers.Graduatesenterawiderangeofcareersin publishing, the media, education and public relations.

Why Roehampton?

English Language and Linguistics

First yearLinguistic tools and techniques are taught through using “real-world” examples. You will study Introduction to Linguistics(lookingatthesoundsandstructureoflanguage);Language,SocietyandPower(introducingawiderangeofsociolinguisticissues);andMeaninginLanguage(an introduction to word meaning).

Second and third yearsIn your second and third years, core modules give you broad anddetailedknowledgeofsignificantareasoflinguistictheory, training you in language analysis and in critical evaluationofarangeofrelatedtheories.OurcoremodulesincludeDiscourseandConversationAnalysis,EnglishinitsSocialContext,WordsandSentences,andPhoneticsandPhonology.Optionalmodulesfocusonspecialisedareasoflanguage study and build on the theories and practical skills acquired in core modules. The options are largely research led, in that the lecturer will be an active researcher in the area covered. This will provide you with a clear understanding of what is involved in cutting-edge linguistics as well as training you to conduct your own research.

Sample modules• LanguageAcquisition• Pragmatics• TheLinguisticsofSignLanguage• StorytellinginEverydayConversation• ForensicLinguistics• LanguageintheMedia• LanguageandGender

Career prospectsOurgraduatesareindemandforavarietyofcareersinmediaand communications, education, speech therapy, business, industry and the public sector. Recent graduates have also travelledabroadtoteachEnglishasaForeignLanguage.

FacilitiesThe University Library has excellent resources for the study of English Language and Linguistics. Roehampton is also close to the many world-class facilities in London, including the BritishLibrary,theRNIDlibraryandmanySCONULlibraries.

n We specialise both in theoretical linguistics and in sociolinguistics, the inter-relationship between language and society. We pay attention to “real language”.

n Ourresearch-activeteamcontributedto research judged to be of national and international importance in the latest Research Assessment Exercise.

n The programme was rated as excellent for the quality of its teaching and for its practical approach to linguistics by the HigherEducationFundingCouncilforEngland.




SummaryFromthesoundschildrenmaketotheway

peoplespeaktotheelderly;frommediaspin

to everyday conversations, linguistics

examines the structure and use of language.

This programme takes a lively hands-on

approach and, at every stage, focuses on the

language that is relevant to you and to

modern-day society.

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Why Roehampton?

Film

n Studentsaretaughtbyindustrypractitioners,filmmakersandpublishedfilmscholarsandjournalists.

n Productionstudentsusestate-of-the-art digital video cameras and editing facilities, and are taught by tutors with industry experience.

n RoehamptonstudentsbenefitfromapartnershipwiththeBritishFilm Institute, which allows them access to special events.

n Studentshaveaccesstoanextensivevideo/DVDlibraryanddigitalteaching rooms.

SummaryDigital technologies have revolutionised every

aspectoffilmculturefromproductionand

distribution to exhibition and consumption. This

innovativeprogrammeallowsyoutostudyand/

orproducefilminitssocial,culturalandhistori-

calcontextswhileinterrogatingfilmformeither

asadigitalfilmmakerorasafilmtheoristand

historian or as a combination of the two. Whether

working critically with found footage to produce

essayfilmsorshootingdocumentariesondigital

video, the emphasis is on intellectual rigour and

audiovisual creativity.

First yearYouwilllearnhowto“read”filmandstudythehistoryofcinemaand,ifyouareaSingleHonoursstudent,youwillgainbasicskillsindigitalvideoproduction:cinematography, editing and sound. You will also explore some of the critical debatesthatshapethewayfilmisdiscussedandunder-stood. At the end of this year, you will choose whether to specialise in production or history and theory or a combination of the two.

Second yearYouwilldeepenyourunderstandingoffilmhistoryandtheoryorcontinuetopursueyourfilm-makingambitions.Youwillhave an opportunity to choose a range of options from modulessuchasAudiovisualCriticism,FilmJournalism,CinematographyandtheHistoryofAnimation.

Third yearInyourfinalyearyouwillbeabletoundertakeamajorindependentproject.TheProductionProjectwillallowyouto develop, shoot and exhibit your own short documentary orfictionfilm,thedissertationwillenableyoutoconductin-depth research into a subject of personal interest, and the Screenwritingmodulewillprovidetheopportunitytodevelopandwriteyourownscript.OptionalmodulesfocusonareasasdiverseasNationalCinemas(French,ItalianorJapanese),GenreandAdaptation,whilespecialistmodulesareofferedontopicssuchasFilmandtheEnvironment,American QualityTV,RepresentingWomen,andProducingand ProductionManagement.

Sample modules• AudiovisualCriticism• Editing• Cinematography• WorldCinemas• Screenwriting

FacilitiesOurfacilitiesincludeawell-equippedstudiofeaturingsetsandlighting,asoundstudiorunningProTools,FinalCutProeditsuites,JVC200camerasandSonyZ7cameras.OurMediaCentrealsooffersarangeofcopying,recordingandeditingservices. The University Library includes an extensive collection ofvideosandDVDs.

Roehampton is close to the many world-class facilities in London,includingtheBritishFilmInstituteNationalLibrary,BFISouthbank,FrenchInstitute,RiversideStudios,Teddington Studios,TwickenhamFilmStudios,SheppertonandPinewood.


Health and Social Care

n This programme offers an ideal grounding for careers such as social worker, health promotion specialist, community development worker, local authority project worker as well as graduate entry into nursing.

n Studentscomefromavarietyofback-grounds and work experience, which enhances the learning experience and produces stimulating and dynamic class discussions.

n Aservicelearning/reflectivepracticemodule involves part-time volunteer work in an area of social care.

n The programme is available in both full- and part-time mode, making it an excellent choice for those requiring flexiblemodesofstudy.

SummaryThis programme provides an excellent

starting point for a career in the caring

professions, whether in administration,

research or teaching. It also allows those

with work experience to update their

knowledge or specialise in a particular area.

You learn through theoretical and research

modules as well as practical work

experience gained in the second year.

First yearIntroductory modules in human physiology, psychology, sociology and social policy prepare you for more detailed studies of these subjects during the following two years. You are taught how to establish a clear writing style for essays and reports.

Second yearYou take compulsory modules in research methods, which help you to understand and evaluate other people’s research and to conduct your own. You also take a service learning module, which involves part-time volunteer work in an area of social care and an exploration of this work through oral and written presentations.

Third yearAs well as conducting a research investigation with tutorial support, self-directed modules allow you to pursue an area of particular interest in greater depth while optional modules offer the opportunity to better understand, analyse and explain health issues.

Sample modules• CriticalIssuesinCare• SociologyandHealth• PolicyandManagementinHealth• CareandReflectivePractice• PublicHealthandHealthPromotion

Career prospectsYou will have specialist knowledge of the needs of differentgroupsofclientswhorequiretheprovisionofcare;for example, children and adolescents, people with mental health problems and the elderly. You will be well prepared to help develop and deliver services to such groups through the public, private or voluntary sectors.

Why Roehampton?

Single Honours



•GCSEEnglishandMathsatgradeC,orequivalent

Health and Human Sciences

Why Roehampton?n Thisflexibleprogrammeallowsforspecialisationinanyofthreeaspectsofthefield:sociological

(eg policy development), psychological (eg communications and wellbeing) or physiological (the human body in health and disease).

n The study environment is stimulated by the wide variety of students, including post A-level and post Access students, and those with nursing or other paramedical training.

n The strong emphasis on research skills enables many students to progress to higher degrees or directly into research jobs as well as well as health-related employment.

SummaryThisflexibleprogrammefocusesonthethreemajordisciplinesthatencouragetheunderstandingand

promotionofhealthincontemporarysociety:sociology,psychologyandphysiology.Youcanfocusonthe

discipline of your choice.





First yearYou take modules that introduce the basic theories and methods of human physiology, psychology and medical sociology as a foundation for more detailed study in the next two years. You are taught how to establish a clear writing style for essays and reports.

Second yearA wide range of modules that use various assessment methods is available in the second year. You take modules in research methods to prepare for your chosen research project in the third year,andalsotakemodulesineachofthethreedisciplines:sociology, psychology and physiology.

Third yearYou undertake a research project in a subject of your choice undertheguidanceofasupervisor.Self-directedmodulesallowyou to pursue an area of particular interest in greater depth while optional modules offer the opportunity to better understand, analyse and explain health issues, from both a domestic and an international perspective.

Sample modules• PsychologyofHealthandIllness• PublicHealthandHealthPromotion• IntroductiontoHumanDisease• Psycho-physiologyofStress

Career prospectsGraduatesareabletopursuearangeofhealthcareers,suchashealth promotion, healthcare management, research in health issues, and teaching health practitioners.

FacilitiesThe excellent on-campus facilities include modern, well-equipped specialist laboratories for physiology, microbiology, food science and computing. In addition, Roehampton is close to the many world-class facilities in London, including research libraries, hospitals, museums and international conference venues.

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Human Biosciences

Why Roehampton?

n A recent review by the Quality Assurance Agency praised the “excellent teaching and learning facilities”. Biosciences at Roehampton scored 23 out of 24 points, one of the highest quality ratings in the UK.

n Ourwell-equippedlaboratorieshavefacilitiesforelectronmicroscopy,electrophysiologyandpollutionstudies,togetherwithpowerful,specialistmicrocomputinghardware/softwareandacontrolled-temperature laboratory for thermoregulation studies.

n Roehamptonisclosetothemanyworld-classfacilitiesinLondon,includingtheNaturalHistoryMuseum,BritishMuseum,andtheWellcomeCollectionandLibrary.

SummaryThistopicalprogrammeexaminesthecentralaspectsofhumanbiology:physiology,behaviour,evolution,

diseaseandecology.Youareimmersedinissuessuchasgeneticallymodifiedfoods,humancloning,

conservation of endangered species, and problems posed by pollution and climate change.

Single or Combined Honours (see page 12)Entry requirements • Offersaretypicallybasedintherangeof 240–300 points from

A-levels(includingaSciencesubject),vocationalA-levels,orequivalent, including the 14–19 Diploma (please refer to the general entrance requirements on page 116)


First yearYou are introduced to the study of human behaviour, disease, evolutionandphysiology.Modulesinbiomolecularscienceandintroductory physiology prepare you for Honours-level study if youdonothaveanA-levelSciencebackground.

Second yearAllstudentstakeaResearchMethodsmoduletopreparethemfortheirfinal-yearproject.Optionsareavailablethatfocusonhumans and primates, physiology, pharmacology, neurobiology and behavioural studies.

Third yearYou carry out a research project, which may be based in any of the human sciences subject areas. The remainder of the programme is chosen from a range of topic areas including theenvironment;anthropologyandbehaviour;andphysiology,health and nutrition.

Sample modules• HumanDisease• MolecularBiologyandBiotechnology• EvolutionandPalaeoanthropology• Microbiology

Career prospectsHealth administration, social services work and human resource management are common career destinations for our graduates. Otherstakeuplaboratory-basedcareersorretailmanagement.The degree is also a suitable foundation for teaching.

Why Roehampton?

History n Leading international experts teach on theHistoryprogramme.Ourresearchand teaching expertise ranges from the ancient to contemporary periods, and covers locations around the world.

n Roehampton is near some of the best facilities for historical study in the UK, suchastheNationalArchivesatKew,NationalPortraitGallery,MuseumofLondon,VictoriaandAlbertMuseumandother national museums and galleries.

n Organisedstudytripstakestudentsoutoftheclassroom;forexample,totheImperialWarMuseumandtheVictoriaandAlbertMuseum,andonwalkingtoursofRich-mondParkandtheEastEndofLondon.

n OurlivelyresearchseminarprogrammefeaturesvisitingspeakersandourCentrefor Research in History and Theory holds an annual conference with national and international participants.

SummaryBoasting impressive research ratings and

teaching expertise that brings history to life,

this popular programme includes modules

that range from Ancient Athens to the 1960s

and span Britain, Europe, Africa, the

Americas and the Arab–Islamic world.

First yearYou take modules focusing on the foundations of historical study.CoremodulesinReading,WritingandSeeingHistory,andCriticalSkillsintheHumanitiesprovidethetheoreticalbasis and the methodological skills for more advanced studiesintheupperyears.Othermodulesexplorethemessuch as migration, revolutions, religious change, and visual and material cultures, in broad chronological and geographical contexts.

Second yearYou take the compulsory Histories module, which examines social, cultural and technological approaches to history through the theme of war. The compulsory Intermediate SeminarStudyinvolvesthein-depthstudyofasingle historical text, or equivalent work from another humanities subject,suchasPhilosophyorClassicalCivilisation.Froma broad selection of optional modules, you develop your research and critical skills through engagement with particular concepts, places and periods, including religious and political change in medieval and early modern England, society in 19th-century London, and politics in 20th-century Latin Amer-ica. You can also choose to take a work placement option.

Third yearAs well as taking more specialised options, designed to give you in-depth exposure to the research specialism of the programme team, you will study original documents more intensively and prepare a dissertation or a special long essay involving independent research under the guidance of a supervisor.

Sample modules• IntroductiontoAncientHistory(firstyear)• Britain,FranceandtheWorld(secondyear)• Muslims,JewsandChristiansinMedievalIberia(thirdyear)

Career prospectsHistory students acquire a valuable range of transferable skills in communication, problem-solving and presentation thatarepopularwitharangeofemployers.Forexample,recent History graduates are now working in publishing, broadcasting, the civil service, market research, museum research, lecturing, teaching and commerce.

Single or Combined Honours (see page 12)Entry requirements • Offersaretypicallybasedintherangeof280–320 points from

A-levels(includinggradeCoraboveinHistory),vocationalA-levels, or equivalent, including the 14–19 Diploma (please refer to the general entrance requirements on page 116)

RoehamptonwasmyfirstchoicebecauseIwanted

to study at a London-based university with a proven

track record in History. The standards of teaching

and support have been excellent and I have

thoroughly enjoyed my time at Roehampton.

Heather Bennett, third-year History student

”“

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Why Roehampton?





Human Rights

n WearehometoCrucible–theonlygovernment-recognised centre of excellence in teaching and learning in thefieldofhumanrightsinthecountry,for which Roehampton was awarded £4.5 million to set up. Roehampton also offersMAcoursesinHumanRights, including our prestigious Erasmus Mundusprogramme.

n The programme is supported by organisations such as Amnesty InternationalandtheUnitedNationsHighCommissionerforRefugees.

n You can choose to go on an accredited placement at a human rights organisation.

n Ourexcellentstaffincludes:

n DrDarrenO’Byrne,authorofHumanRights:AnIntroduction,thefirsttextbookof its kind approaching the subject from a multidisciplinary perspective

n DrGregoryKent,authorofFramingWarandGenocide,ahighlyacclaimedbestselling book that straddles the disciplines of history, politics and communication studies

n DrMicheleLamb,conveneroftheSociologyofRightsstudygroupoftheBritishSociologicalAssociation.

SummaryDiscourse on human rights has become

commonplace in modern society, as these issues

affect all of our lives. Roehampton University

leads the way with this unique programme that

examines the philosophical, sociological, political

and legal aspects of human rights.

First yearTheHumanRightsinTheoryandPracticemoduleintroducesthe major legal, political and philosophical concepts in the study of human rights, from freedom and equality to crimes againsthumanity,andtheInternationalCriminalCourt.TheContemporaryIssuesinHumanRightsmoduleencouragesyou to monitor world affairs and to engage in discussions about current human rights concerns. You will also take a classinResearchMethods.SingleHonoursstudentstakeadditional modules in human rights.

Second yearTheSociologyandAnthropologyofHumanRightsmoduleintroduces topics such as torture, slavery and the death pen-alty, and you develop a campaign on a human rights issue of yourchoice.Othermodulesintroducedifferentaspectsofthehuman rights debate, including historical, philosophical, legal, and international political dimensions.

Third yearModulesincludeUnderstandingGenocide,ReligionandHumanRights,HumanRightsonFilm,andChildren’sRights.You can also undertake independent research, and are encouraged to take an accredited volunteering placement at a human rights organisation.

Sample modules• ContemporaryIssuesinHumanRights• RefugeeStudies• HumanRightsLawIandII• HumanRightsonFilm

Career prospectsThe degree is a major advantage to students wishing to pursue a career in campaigning organisations, social move-ments or political lobbying. It also equips you for more general career paths, including management, education and teaching, research, local and community services, media work or governmental work.

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Journalism and New

s Media

Why Roehampton?

n This programme provides you with opportunities to research and develop news writing, feature articles and podcasts, as well as study journalism and news media in a critical and theoretical environment.

n You will be guided by experienced journalists, using the University’s new purpose-built multimedia newsroom.

n Youhaveanopportunitytogainworkexperience,withhelpfromaspecialistplacementofficer.PaststudentshaveworkedattheBBC,Sky,MTV,theIndependent,theDailyExpress,OK!andVogue.

n As London is the heart of the UK’s media industry, Roehampton is ideally located for access to major journalism and media organisations, as well as a wealth of archive material.

n Graduatesofthisdegreeentertheemploymentmarketwithaverybroadrangeoftransferableskills that are recognised and sought by employers across the creative industries.

SummaryThis programme offers you a unique chance to study and practise journalism in the context of the

contemporary media, including the “quality” and tabloid newspapers, the internet, radio, television and

photography. You will start to learn how to write like a journalist, before studying such genres as sports

writing, features, investigative reporting, tabloid and international journalism, under the guidance of

experienced practitioners.



from A-levels (including humanities), vocational A-levels, or equivalent, including the 14–19 Diploma (please refer to the general entrance requirements on page 116)

First yearYou practise writing journalism and discuss the journalist’s function. You examine the role of media ownership and regulation, biased reporting, tabloid and celebrity journalism. You also consider the skills required to produce journalistic content.

Second yearYou extend your practical news-writing skills. You explore web journalism and examine key theoretical debates surrounding the history and practice of reporting. This will provide a basis to consider such areas as sports journalism, what it takes to be an ethical reporter and how power and politics are reported.

Third yearYou build upon and consolidate your knowledge of the journal-ism and media industries, with opportunities to specialise in areas of particular interest. You are also able to undertake an extensive piece of independent research and writing, with one-to-one tutorial support.

Sample modules• ProducingandDebatingJournalism• WritingSport• PractisingMultimediaJournalism• InvestigativeJournalism• EastandWest:Terror,PowerandNewJournalism• NorthandSouth:ReportingAfrica

Career prospectsGraduatesarewellequippedtobetrainedforcareersinareassuch as journalism, copy writing, events management, public relations and research.

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Media and Culture

Why Roehampton?

n London’s abundance of media companies and cultural institutions means Roehampton is ideally located for studying this subject.

n You will study contemporary issues in the media as well as consider current debates about culture.

n You have the opportunity to gain work experience with some of the country’s leading companies and organisations in the media and creative industries.

n This programme is designed to appeal to students of all ages and different cultural backgrounds.

Why Roehampton?

SummaryThemediaplayanincreasinglysignificantroleincontemporarysociety.Theyshapeoursocial,cultural

andpoliticalinterests;theyfillourleisuretimeanddefineourculturalinterestsandactivities.This

programme will develop your understanding and knowledge of the dynamic interplay between social

formationsandmedia/culturalprocessesincontemporarysociety.Theprogrammehasbeendesignedto

encourage and support you in developing valuable skills and experience in relation to future employment,

life-long learning and citizenship.


Entry requirements • Offersaretypicallybasedintherangeof240–320 points from

A-levels (including humanities or a social science), vocational A-levels, or equivalent, including the 14–19 Diploma (please refer to the general entrance requirements on page 116)

First yearYou are introduced to the key debates in media and cultural studiesthroughmodulessuchasMediaNarratives,WaysofLooking,andMappingtheField.Lectures,seminarsandworkshopsexplorethecriticalconceptsofthefieldandofferopportunities for formal and informal discussions of emerging trends and issues.

Second yearYoubuildonthefoundationlaidinthefirstyeartodevelopadeeperunderstandingofmediaandculturalissues.Modulesexpose you to a range of approaches to the interconnections between our mediated culture and everyday lived experiences. This includes a range of themes and topics such as popular culture, gender, reality television, travel and tourism, and new technologies. In addition, you have the opportunity to take our career preparation module to help support and develop your future career plans.

Third yearThefinalyearallowsyoutoexploreareasofinterestingreaterdepth, either through taught modules or through independent study modules. Advanced modules include such diverse sub-jectsasRealityRevolutions;EmotionsinCulture;MadnessandMetaphor:CultureontheEdge;TelevisionFutures;andPopularJournalismandTabloidCulture.SingleHonoursstudentsareexpected to undertake a large piece of independent work, usually in the form of a dissertation.

Sample modules• ApproachestoMediaandCulture• WorkPlacement• ScreeningGender• TelevisingReality• Travel,TourismandtheMedia

FacilitiesThe University Library has excellent resources for the study of MediaandCulture.Thelibrarycatalogueoffersaccesstoavastrange of online databases containing the latest academic articles, newspaper databases and other relevant archives. These resources continue to expand year on year.

Career prospectsStudentswhosuccessfullycompletethedegreewillbewellequipped to seek a career in media and creative industries. We have an excellent record of our graduates gaining full-time employ-ment,oftenasaresultofcompletingourWorkPlacementmodule.

Marketing and M

ultimedia

n ThisisoneofonlyafewSingleHonoursdegreesinMarketingandMultimediaoffered in the UK.

n This exciting new programme examines the impact of technology on marketing practices and strategies.

n You will gain an understanding of marketing theory from a traditional and digital perspective, and you will also develop the technical skills to implement marketing solutions via the web and through other digital media.

SummaryAt a time when technology is increasingly

influencingmarketingpractices,an

understanding of how to apply multimedia

techniques is a valuable talent for any

marketeer. This programme provides the

theoretical background as well as the

practical skills in multimedia that will enable

you to engage effectively with customers.

First yearYou will gain a foundational understanding in the area of business and technology, covering aspects of graphic design, database design, professional issues, and marketing and enterprise, as well as business skills to address this unique set of technical and non-technical knowledge.

Second yearYou will build on your knowledge of concepts of technology, marketing management and research, consumer behaviour, strategies and models for the virtual world, database and website design, and customer-focused interactivity.

Third yearYouareablechoosefromtwoseparatedirections:eithertofocus on the technical application of marketing solutions throughtherefinementofinteractivemultimediaandwebsitedevelopment skills, or to follow a more business-orientated model, picking from a range of options such as marketing for non-profitorganisations,retailtheoryandpractice,entrepre-neurship,and/orleisureandtourismmarketing.

Theprogrammeculminatesinafinal-yearprojectinwhichyou can either choose to develop a technological market-ingsolutionforaspecificbusinessproblem–startingwithanalysis of the problem, through to design and building of a solution using contemporary technological approaches – or you can undertake a marketing research project.

Sample modules• DigitalEnvironment• WebsiteDesign• Multimedia• MarketingManagement• MarketingResearch

FacilitiesAllstudentsonSingleHonoursComputingdegreesenjoythebenefitsoflaboratoriesavailableexclusivelyfortheiruse,which contain state-of-the-art computers with high-spec graphicscardsandindustry-specificsoftware.

Career prospectsThis degree is particularly useful for those students interested inacareerinmarketing,businessand/ormultimedia.Youwillgain a skill set that is sought after by employers as it combines high-level technical expertise with an understanding of marketing theory and practice.

Single Honours




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Why Roehampton?

Modern Languages – Translating and Interpreting

Why Roehampton?

n You spend the second year of this three-year intensive programme at one of our partner institutions abroad in a school of translating and interpreting.

n While on exchange abroad, students who are eligible for a full-year Erasmus grant may also be exempt from tuition fees for that year.

n Twoannualawardsof£250aremadetothebestundergraduatedissertations/researchprojectswritteninthefinalyear.

SummaryThisthree-year,fast-trackSingleHonoursprogrammeisaimedatstudentswithahighlevelofcompetence

inmorethanonelanguage.ItoffersFrench,SpanishandEnglishasmainlanguages.Inadditiontoyour

advanced study of two languages, you are able to begin a new language from scratch.

Single Honours


fromA-levels(includingFrenchand/orSpanish),vocationalA-levels, or equivalent, including the 14–19 Diploma (please refer to the general entrance requirements on page 116)

First yearAll students take modules in the relevant foreign languages, linguistics and translation methodology.

Second yearYou normally spend the second year abroad at a school of translatingandinterpretinginFrance,Belgium,Switzerland orSpain.

Third yearYoucompleteyourfinalyearatRoehamptonandchoosefromarange of optional specialised translating and interpreting modules,suchasConsecutiveInterpretingorProfessional Translation. You may also undertake research in a specialised area of translation or apply to take a work-based translation module in the UK.

Sample modules• PoliticalandEconomicInstitutionsinEurope• MediaTranslation• EuropeanCinema• ConsecutiveInterpreting• Computer-AssistedTranslationTools

Career prospectsOurgraduatesarewellplacedtofindemploymentbothintheUK and throughout the world. Recent graduates have found positions related to their language skills in translating agencies and media companies.

FacilitiesAs well as excellent on-campus facilities (such as video-viewing facilities,satelliteTVandmultimediaCALLpackagesinthe LanguagesCentre),Roehamptonisclosetothemanyworld-class facilities in London, including the British Library, the InstitutoCervantesandtheInstitutFrançais.

Modern Languages

n You spend the third year of this four-year programme at one of our partner institutions abroad or as an English- language assistant in a school or college, or on a work placement.

n While on exchange abroad, students who are eligible for a full-year Erasmus grant may also be exempt from tuition fees for that year.

n Two annual awards of £250 are made to thebestundergraduatedissertations/researchprojectswritteninthefinalyear.

SummaryFrench,SpanishandEnglishareofferedasmain

foreign languages within this new four-year

programme. Throughout your studies you are

provided with a structured framework for

developing practical language skills.

Specificlanguageandvocationalpathwaysare

available for students aiming to focus on a particular

areaoflanguagestudies.CombinedHonours

students who specialise can graduate with one

ofthefollowingdegreetitles:

• ModernLanguages(Spanish)

• ModernLanguages(French)

• ModernLanguages(ESOL).

SingleHonoursstudentswhofocusontransla-

tionwillbeawardedthefollowingdegreetitle:

• ModernLanguages(Translation).

First yearAll students take modules in the relevant foreign languages andothermodulesfocusingonaspectsofBritish,FrenchorSpanishcultureandsociety.

Second yearIn addition to the compulsory language modules, you have a wide range of options to choose from, including European cinema, political and economic organisations in Europe and translation.

Third yearYou normally spend this year abroad on an exchange programme at one of our partner institutions, as an English-language assistant in a school or college, or on a work placement.

Fourth yearYoucompleteyourfinalyearatRoehamptonandchoose specialised modules in language, culture and translation. You can also opt for a research project or a language-based work placement.

Sample modules• LondonasaResource• FranceintheWorld1940–2004• EuropeanCinema• IntroductiontoSpainandLatinAmerica

Career prospectsOurgraduatesarewellplacedtofindemploymentbothintheUK and throughout the world. Recent graduates have found positions related to their language skills in advertising, publishing, export companies, teaching and the civil service.

FacilitiesThe University Library has excellent resources for the study ofModernLanguages.YouwillalsohaveaccesstotheLanguagesCentre,whichiswellequippedwithvideo-viewingfacilities,satelliteTVandmultimediaCALLpackages.



fromA-levels(FrenchorSpanish),vocationalA-levels,orequivalent, including the 14–19 Diploma (please refer to the general entrance requirements on page 116)

• BeginnersinSpanishcanjointheBACombinedHonoursinSpanish(seepage103)

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Why Roehampton?Philosophy

n London is one of the most exciting centres for philosophical events and activities in the world.

n Roehampton’sPhilosophyprogrammeisaninstitutionalmemberoftheInstituteofPhilosophyUniversity of London. Roehampton staff and students have access to the lectures, seminars and conferences that are held at the Institute.

n TheprogrammeisalsoanagentoftheRoyalInstituteofPhilosophyandhostsaprogrammeofpublic lectures and seminars given by guest lecturers on behalf of the Institute.

SummaryPhilosophyisoneoftheoldestacademicsubjectsthatyoucanstudyatuniversity.Itisaround2,500years

old.Overthisperiodgreatphilosophershavesuppliedprofoundanswerstosomeofthedeepestquestions

thatconfronteachofourlives:

• HowshouldIlive?

• Howcanweachievesocialjustice?

• Whatarethefoundationsofhumanknowledge?

The study of philosophy at Roehampton will enable you to examine and consider leading answers to

these questions and a host of other philosophical questions.




First yearYou will be introduced to some of the leading thinkers in the historyofphilosophy,suchasSocrates,PlatoandAristotlefrom the ancient world and Descartes, Hume and Kant from the modern era. You will also be trained in the use of logical and analytical techniques for research, thinking and writing in philosophy.

Second and third yearsStudyintheupperyearsoftheprogrammeisprimarily organisedaroundparticularsubjectdivisionswithinphilosophy:ethics, political philosophy, epistemology, metaphysics, continental philosophy, the philosophy of mind and the philoso-phyofscience.SomemodulesexploretheworksofparticularphilosopherssuchasLudwigWittgensteinandKarlMarx.

Sample modules• CriticalThinkingandLogic• MetaphysicsandMind• MoralandPoliticalPhilosophy• Philosophy,FilmandLiterature• Aesthetics• PhilosophyofScience

Career prospectsGraduateshavetakenupcareersinparliament,thecivilservice,local government, journalism, law and teaching.

• Whatisthenatureofreality?

• WhatamI?

• Whatishumannature?

AttendingtheRoyalInstituteofPhilosophy

lecturesandrunningthePhilosophySociety

has allowed me to engage with people who hold

similar interests to myself, whilst deepening

my understanding of contemporary approaches

to a range of issues.

MandyBrownfromRomford,Essex,first-classPhilosophygraduateandex-PresidentoftheRoehamptonStudentPhilosophySociety,nowworksasaPolicyAdviserto MinistersofStateatHMTreasury

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Why Roehampton?

Nutrition and Health

n This programme has been fully accreditedbytheNutritionSocietyandon graduation you become a Registered AssociateNutritionist.

n Roehampton has modern, specialised laboratories, including a food laboratory with tasting booths, a physiology laboratory and microbiology laboratories.

n TheRoehamptonNutritionClub,runbystudents, organises talks by external speakers, careers workshops and social events.

SummaryGoodnutritionenhanceswellbeingand

prevents disease, so the state of our health

is largely dependent on what we eat. This

popular programme analyses the connection

between food and health, and teaches you

how to apply this knowledge to individuals

and the general public.

First yearThefirstyearintroducesyoutotheprinciplesofhumannutrition, vitamins and minerals, physiology and metabolism as well as the aspects of psychology and sociology that can influencefoodintakes.AdditionalmodulesareavailabletoassistyouifyoudonothaveanA-levelSciencebackground.

Second yearThe second year includes a module in research methods that prepares you for a research project on a subject of your choice in the third year. You also embark on specialised studies of particular aspects of nutrition, such as food safety and dietary assessment. Barriers to healthy eating are examined to identify strategies that could improve the diet and health of the nation.

Third yearYou conduct your own research project in nutrition under the guidanceofatutor.Selectingfromawidechoiceofoptionalmodules, you advance your specialist knowledge and add to your understanding of those aspects of health and disease thatareinfluencedbydiet.

Sample modules• PrinciplesofHumanNutrition• FoodScience• NutritionThroughtheLifespan• ClinicalNutrition• FactorsAffectingFoodChoice• PublicHealthNutrition

Career prospectsTherearecareeropportunitiesinawidevarietyoffields,including the food industry, health promotion, work for Local EducationAuthorities,socialservices,thefitnessindustry,environmental health departments and hospitals. Employment can also be found in health, consumer and public interest organisations concerned with public health. Experienced nutritionists can also work as consultants.

Facilities Ourexcellenton-campusfacilitiesincludewell-equippedspecialist laboratories for food science, food microbiology, physiology and computing. In addition, Roehampton is close to the many world-class facilities in London, including libraries, hospitals and venues for international nutrition conferences and exhibitions. Single Honours


A-levels(includingaSciencesubject),vocationalA-levels,orequivalent, including the 14–19 Diploma (please refer to the general entrance requirements on page 116)


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Why Roehampton?

Photography n This programme provides a critical and theoretical environment in which you can develop your creativity, judgement and enthusiasm for adventure, alongside technical skills.

n The University has a new purpose-built studio,darkroomandMacsuite.

n Guestspeakersareregularlyinvitedtoaddress students. These include artists, commercial photographers, curators and editors.

n Thethirdyearincludesafinalproject,which can take the form of a portfolio, exhibitionand/orextendedessay.

SummaryExamine the world around you through the lens of

thispopularhands-onprogrammeinPhotography.

This all-pervasive medium is explored in relation

to contemporary visual culture across a range of

practices and discourses including advertising,

documentary,fashionandfineart.

First yearYou explore the notion that photographs are “made” rather than “taken”. You also examine the way meaning is constructed, read and understood through practical projects and theoretical discourses. This includes the development of skills in analogue and digital photography.

Second yearAs you progress through the programme, you are assigned more sophisticated project-based work that includes wide-ranging studies of identity, psychoanalytic and feminist theory, and photography’s role in the evolution of commodity culture. Three optional modules involve in-depth analysis of three genres of photographic practice that take a critical approach to existing codes and conventions.

Third yearYour ideas, techniques and working methods synthesise in the production of self-initiated, large-scale project work. Theoreticalworkinthefinalyearrelatescloselytoyour practical work and also requires the production of an extended piece of writing.

Sample modules• Photography,HistoriesandManipulations• Photography,ReadingsandConstructions• PhotographyandtheHome• PhotographyandCommodityCulture

Career prospectsThemediaandcreativeindustriescontinuetoflourishintheUK. This programme enables graduates to follow careers in the creative, commercial, cultural, artistic, and photography-relatedindustries.Photographyopportunitiesexistingalleryand museum work, arts administration and teaching (following diploma and postgraduate study).

FacilitiesIn addition to excellent purpose-built photography facilities on campus, Roehampton is close to the many world-class facilities in London, including a host of galleries, museums andothersignificantculturalresources.

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Primary Education

Primary Education

Why Roehampton?

n Thisprogrammeisadirectroutetobecomingaprimaryteacher,asgraduatesachieveQualifiedTeacherStatus(QTS).

n Roehampton is one of the principal providers of teacher education in the UK.

n Youwillbenefitfromextensiveschool-basedexperience–wehavepartnershipswithover500 schools.

n In the most recent survey, 97% of our students had gained teaching employment within six months of graduating.

n Roehampton is internationally renowned for its work in education and early childhood studies.

SummaryThisnationallyrenownedprogrammereflectstheneedsofaprimaryteacherandthenatureoftheprimary

curriculum. It promotes the development of subject knowledge and teaching skills, a thorough understanding

ofchildrenandthecurriculum,andtheabilitytoreflectonyourexperiences.

Single Honours



• GCSEEnglish,MathematicsandaScienceatgradeC, or equivalent

Programme structureThis three-year programme ensures that you develop your subject knowledge and teaching skills, as well as a thorough understanding of children and the curriculum, and the ability to reflectonexperience.

Itisaschool-focusedprogrammethatqualifiesyoutoteachthefull primary range and enables you to specialise in either the 3 to 7 year, or the 7 to 11 year, age range.

EachyearyoutakemodulesinTeachingandLearning;Core CurriculumEnglish,MathematicsandScience;theNational CurriculumFoundationSubjects;yourelectivesubject specialism;andschoolexperience.

Teaching and LearningThe Teaching and Learning modules provide a unifying link across the programme, relating the understanding of children’s learning and cross-curricular issues to classroom practice. Theyseek to develop key professional skills and enable you to appreciate your task as a teacher within the broad framework of the purposes of education.

Core Curriculum studiesStudiesinEnglish,MathematicsandScienceaimtogiveyou knowledge and understanding of these core areas of the NationalCurriculum.Theyaredesignedtohelpyouteachtheprogrammes of study effectively and to provide the potential for curriculum management and leadership. Each module is related to work with children during school placements.

The wider curriculumYouareintroducedtotheNationalCurriculumFoundation SubjectsandReligiousEducation.Youexaminetheinter-rela-tionship of these areas of knowledge and their relationship to theCoreCurriculumsubjects.Youalsoexplorewaysof organising the experiences children need in order to develop their understanding of the world around them, and ways of ensuringcontinuityandprogressintheirlearning.Our programme takes into consideration recent government initia-tives, including the promotion of the creative curriculum, which incorporates clear directives in relation to cross-curricular links.

Specialist subjectThe programme offers subjects (listed on the opposite page) thatrelatedirectlytothedemandsoftheNationalCurriculumandthestandardslaiddownbytheDepartmentforChildren,SchoolsandFamilies(DCSF).Youdevelopspecialistknowl-edge, skills and understanding that prepare you not only for classroom teaching but also for potential curriculum manage-ment and leadership in schools.

School experienceThis is the most important aspect of the programme. You are placed in a different school each year and spend at least 120 days in schools during the three years. There is a block period of schoolexperienceineachyear,rangingfromfivetotenweeksin length. In some years, you undertake participant observation visits to familiarise yourself with the children, the school and the curriculum. This time is spent teaching and observing primary school practice. Each school placement builds on previous experiences and your professional role develops throughout the three years from being a support teacher to eventually becom-ingtheleadteacher.Cohesivelinksaremadebetweentaughtcourses and school experience.

You are given tutorial support in developing your teaching skills while taking increasing responsibility for children’s learning. Progressissupportedandmonitoredthroughapartnershipbetween the schools and the University and is recorded in a ProfileofProfessionalDevelopmentthatenablesyoutotrackyour growing competence as a teacher. There is also the opportunity to experience a school placement at a distant loca-tion;forexample,wehavepartnershipswithschoolsinDorset.

Gaining Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)AlltraineeteachersneedtopasstheNationalSkillsTestsinNumeracy,LiteracyandICTbeforetheygainQTSandtakeupapostasafullyqualifiedteacher.ThesetestsareadministeredbytheTrainingandDevelopmentAgencyforSchoolsanddetailscan be found on its website (www.tda.gov.uk).

If you complete the programme successfully, meet the relevant standardsforQTSandpassthethreeSkillsTests,youwillberecommendedforQTS,whichisawardedbytheDCSF.

StudyingatRoehamptonwasabrilliant

experience, both challenging and rewarding.

Ifeelthebenefitsnowasateacherofthetime

spent in different schools. It enabled me to under-

standhowtheyworkandtheethosthatdefines

each particular school.

MalcolmPearse,formerPrimaryEducationstudent”

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Subject specialisms availableArt and DesignDesign and TechnologyEarlyChildhoodStudiesEnglishGeographyHistoryInformationandCommunicationTechnologyMathematicsModernForeignLanguageMusicPhysicalEducationReligious EducationScienceSpecialEducationalNeedsEducation(subjectto validation)

98 Department of Psychology Department of XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 99

Why Roehampton?

Psychology

n PsychologyatRoehamptonhasbeen praised as “excellent” in the SundayTimes.

n Graduatescompletingtherequiredelements are entitled to graduate basis for chartership with the British PsychologicalSociety,onthebasisthatatleastaLowerSecondClassHonoursdegreeisobtained.Thisisthefirst steptowardsbecomingaChartered Psychologist.

n Thisprogrammereflectscontemporarydevelopments in psychology such as clinical aspects of neuropsychology and criminal psychology.

SummaryHow do drugs alter our perceptions? What role

does psychopathy play in criminal behaviour?

Whatispersonality?Psychology,thestudyof

human experience and behaviour, addresses

these questions and many more. The discipline

is constantly evolving as exciting new

developments allow us even greater

understanding of human behaviour and its

root causes.

First yearYou are introduced to child development, cognitive and bio-logical processes, psychological research methods and social psychology.

Second yearCognitive,socialanddevelopmentalpsychology,andresearchmethods are taught in greater depth in the second year, along with personality psychology and abnormal behaviour.

Third yearInthefinalyear,youundertakeayear-long,supervisedresearch project. You also have the opportunity to study a diverserangeofoptionalmodulesthatreflecttheresearchinterestsandexpertiseoftheteachingteam,suchasAutism;BodyMovement,GazeandGesture;PsychologyofMusic;Hands-onCognitiveScience;Neuropsychology;and contemporary developments in the discipline as a whole (eg PositivePsychology,CriminalandForensicPsychology, CriticalPsychology,HealthPsychology,andPractical CreativityandProblemSolving).

Sample modules• PsychologyofMusic• OrganisationalPsychology• AdvancedSocialandCognitiveDevelopment:From

FamilytoSchool• PositivePsychology

Facilities TheUniversity’sDepartmentofPsychologyhassocial,cogni-tive and computing laboratories and is a centre for counsel-lingpracticeandresearch.Astudent-runPsychologySocietyinvites guest speakers and runs social events. The University LibraryhasexcellentresourcesforthestudyofPsychology.

Career prospectsRecent graduates have chosen to pursue professional train-ing in psychology while others have taken up careers in the NHS,socialservices,education,industry,thecivilservice,theprison services, management and counselling.





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Why Roehampton?

Social Anthropology

n Withnomorethan40studentsineachyear,youbenefitfrompersonalattentionininteractivelectures, seminars and workshops.

n DrGarryMarvin,atutorinSocialAnthropology,isanaward-winningdocumentaryfilm-maker.

n Studentsareencouragedtocarryoutasmall-scaleethnographicprojectundersupervision.

SummarySocialanthropologistsengageinthefascinatingstudyofhumansocietiesinalltheirdiversityand

complexity, from the smallest groups to mass western social systems. The programme focuses on social

issues such as variations in family structures, cultural traditions, gender and sexuality, and religious, political

and economic systems.

Combined Honours (see page 13)Entry requirements • Offersaretypicallybasedintherangeof280–340 points



First yearYou are introduced to the theoretical traditions of the discipline as well as its core subject areas, including the family, the politi-calsystemandreligion.Afocusonclassicalethnographicfieldstudies enables you to read a major ethnographic text in detail to familiarise yourself with the practice of social anthropology.

Second yearYour knowledge of the discipline is expanded through core modulesincludingKinshipandGender,EthnographicResearchMethods,andTheoryandPolitics.Therearealsooptionalmod-ules in areas such as human rights, and ethnicity and migration.

Third yearYou are encouraged to embark on a small-scale supervised ethnographicproject.Specialistmodulescoverareassuchashuman-animal interactions, the anthropology of tourism, the anthropology of genocide, the anthropology of religion and the ethnography of south Asia.

Sample modules• KinshipandGender• AnthropologyofReligion• Animals,CultureandSociety

Facilities The University Library has excellent resources for the study of SocialAnthropology.YourclasseswillbeinWhitelandsCollege,where you will have access to excellent facilities, such as well-equipped computing suites that are open 24 hours a day.

Career prospectsThis programme will prepare you for a career in areas such as health and welfare services, personnel, education, general management and administration. You will learn a range of specificandtransferableskills,includingtheabilityto understand other people and different cultures, to carry out independent research, an understanding of society and social institutions,andconfidenceinusingcomputers.

Why Roehampton?

Psychology and Health

n GraduatesareentitledtograduatemembershipoftheBritishPsychologicalSociety.ThisisthefirststeptowardsbecomingaCharteredPsychologist.

n This programme offers students flexibilityandexperienceacrossarangeof research methods and topics.

n Thisgeneralqualificationallowsyoutospecialise in one of a variety of post-graduatefieldsofstudyandpractice.

SummaryHealth psychology is making a growing

contribution to improving health in society

and in individuals as there is a growing

realisation that good health cannot be

promoted and ill-health cannot be treated

solely by medical means. This cross-

disciplinary programme examines this

rapidlygrowingfield.Youexplorehowthe

rigorousscientifictheoriesofpsychology

informthedebateonthedefinitionofhealth,

the promotion and maintenance of good

health, and the effective prevention, and

treatment of, ill-health.

First yearYouareintroducedtopsychologyasascientificdiscipline.The study of basic physiology teaches you the biological basis of ill-health while instruction in medical sociology allows you to understand the societal factors that play a part in determining the overall health of a society.

Second yearIn the second year, you complete some of the modules required for graduate membership of the British PsychologicalSociety.Compulsorymodulesalsoaddressthetopics of health psychology, the psychology of stress, and the psychologyandsociologyofmentalhealth.Optionalmodulescover subjects such as the role of nutrition in health, and complementary and alternative medicine.

Third yearInthefinalyear,youundertakeayear-long,supervisedresearch project. You also have the opportunity to study a diverserangeofoptionalmodulesthatreflecttheresearchinterests and expertise of the teaching team, such as health psychology;autism;criminalandforensicpsychology;andbody movement, gaze and gesture.

Sample modules• PhysiologyandIntroductoryStatistics• IntroductiontoHumanDisease• HumanEvolution• NeurobiologicalAspectsofBehaviour• HealthPsychology• TheBiologyandPsychologyofAlcoholMisuse

Facilities You will have access to several computer suites with specialistsoftwareandtechnicalsupport.Staffteachingtheprogramme have a wide range of experience, training and researchinterestsinthefield.TheUniversityLibraryhas excellentresourcesforthestudyofPsychologyandHealth.

Career prospectsRecent graduates have chosen to pursue professional traininginpsychology(egamastersorPhDinHealth Psychology)andalsotakenupcareersinpharmaceutical and healthcare professions.

Single Honours



• GCSEEnglish,MathsandScienceatgradeC,orequivalent

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SpanishWhy Roehampton?

n Youcanjointheprogrammeasacompletebeginner,orwithA-levelSpanish,orasanative speaker.

n Fromthesecondyearon,mostoftheteachingisinSpanish,andmosttutorsarenativeSpanishspeakers.

n Theprogrammeincludesafullyaccredited,compulsoryyearabroadinSpainorLatinAmerica,and if you are eligible for a full-year Erasmus grant, you may be exempt from tuition fees for that year.

n Anannualawardof£250ismadetothebestdissertations/researchprojectswritteninthefinalyear.

SummaryWith420millionspeakersinSpain,LatinAmerica,theUSandelsewhere,Spanishisthethirdmostwidely

spoken language in the world. This programme equips you with the linguistic skills to travel and work among

Spanish-speakingpeople,andalsotoexploretheirhistoryandculture.



A-levels, vocational A-levels, or equivalent, including the 14–19 Diploma (please refer to the general entrance requirements on page 116)

• BeginnersinSpanishcanjointhisprogramme

First yearYourfirstyearwillcombineintensivelanguagemoduleswithanintroductorymoduleonSpanishandLatinAmericanhistory,culture and society. These will provide you with a solid foundation foryourremainingthreeyearsofSpanishstudy,leadingto proficiencyinspokenandwrittenSpanish,andtoasoundknowledgeofSpainandLatinAmericainthemodernworld.

Second yearLanguage study continues to form the main component of the programme, but you will also be able to choose from a number ofoptionalmodules,rangingfromEuropeanCinemaandSpanishWritingtoTranslatingandInterpreting.Theaimofthecompulsory and optional modules is to prepare you fully for your year abroad.

Third yearYou spend your third year abroad, either on an exchange programme at one of our partner universities, as an English-lan-guage assistant in a school or college, or on a work placement inSpainorLatinAmerica.

Fourth yearYouchoosefromoptionssuchasMediaTranslation, Interpreting,SpanishResearchProject,oraworkplacement in which you use your language skills in a business or community context.

Sample modules• IntroductiontoSpainandLatinAmerica• SpanishLanguageinContext• EuropeanCinema• PublicServiceInterpreting(Spanish)

Facilities YouwillhaveaccesstotheUniversity’sLanguagesCentre,whichiswellequippedwithvideo-viewingfacilities,satelliteTVandmultimediaCALLpackages.Roehamptonisclosetothemany world-class facilities in London, including the libraries of theInstitutoCervantesandCanningHouse,aswellasthe materialsandworkshopsorganisedbytheConsejeríade EducaciónoftheSpanishEmbassyinLondon.ManyembassiesofSpanish-speakingcountriesalsoofferactivitiesofinterest.

Career prospectsRecent graduates have found positions related to their language skills in governmental agencies, advertising, publishing, export companies, teaching and the civil service

Sociology n Sociologylecturersareproductivelyengaged in research activities that inform their teaching, and the latest Research Assessment Exercise noted that a large majority of our research projects were internationally recognised or internationally excellent.

n A recent external review described this asa“state-of-the-art”Sociology programme.

n You can choose from a very wide range of exciting modules to study the areas that interest you the most.

SummaryThis challenging programme explores the

relationships between people and the

institutions they create to help them

organisetheirlives.Sociologistsare

increasingly sought out in both the public

and private sectors for their skills in

information gathering and analysis.

First yearYou are introduced to the subject through modules such as Sociology:FromthePersonaltotheGlobal;TheoryI:The SociologicalTradition;SociologyandEverydayLife;andPoliticsandPolicy.

Second yearYou further develop your skills as a sociologist through core modules in sociological theory and methods, plus modules exploring contemporary urban life and self-identity. You also have the option of taking modules from related programmes, suchasChildhoodandSociety,andHumanRights.

Third yearThere are opportunities for independent study and place-ments in voluntary organisations. You also choose from optionalmodulessuchasUnderstandingGlobalisation,andSociologyofDeath.

Sample modules• SociologyandEverydayLife• SociologyofPowerandPolitics• FoodandSociety• SociologyofHealthandIllness

Facilities The University Library has excellent resources for the study ofSociology,andwehavespecialistcomputerhardwareand software. You will also be able to take advantage of the expertise of staff whose research interests relate to the variety of real situations in which informed social analysis is increasingly valued. The Department encourages contact with outside agencies and visiting speakers.

Career prospectsThis programme will provide you with a suitable and well-recognised basis for further professional training or a career in health and welfare services, personnel, education, general management and administration, and a range of other occupations. Learning useful skills for employment is emphasised throughout the programme and students are encouraged to develop career management skills.





Why Roehampton?

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Single HonoursEntry requirements • Offersaretypicallybasedintherangeof280–340 points from

A-levels(includingoneSciencesubjectorPE),vocationalA-levels, or equivalent, including the 14–19 Diploma (please refer to the general entrance requirements on page 116)


Career prospectsThe transferable skills learnt on our degree programmes enable our graduates take to up a range of professions both insideandoutsidethefieldofsportandexercise.Somegraduatesbegincareersasfitnessinstructors,consultantsinsportphysiology/psychologyandinthehealth professions.

FacilitiesTheUniversity’sPsychologyResearchCentresprovideavariety of counselling practices and research, while the student-runPsychologySocietyinvitesguestspeakersand runs social events. The sport psychologists within our SportandExerciseScienceResearchCentrehavepar-ticular research strengths in the areas of promoting mental toughness and optimal performance, career transitions and athlete wellbeing, overtraining and burnout, and sport injuries and illness.

Why Roehampton?

Sport Psychology

n Roehampton’sSportScienceprogrammes have attracted high-calibre students, coaches and athletes for over 25 years.

n GraduatesareentitledtograduatemembershipoftheBritishPsychologicalSociety.ThisisthefirststeptowardsbecomingaCharteredPsychologist.

n Graduates(with2:1andabove)willbewell positioned to gain entry to Roehampton’s extremely successful MScSportPsychologyprogramme.

n OurSportPerformanceAssessmentandRehabilitationCentreisthebestlabora-tory of its type in London and includes a climatic chamber and automated motion-capture systems.

n TheRoehamptonSportPsychologyandSciencestaffareaccreditedbytheBritishAssociationforSportand ExerciseSciencesand/ortheBritishPsychologicalSociety.

n Roehampton is close to renowned sport venues such as Wimbledon (tennis), Twickenham (rugby), Harlequins Rugby, andChelseaandFulhamfootballclubs.

SummaryWhat determines whether a footballer scores in a

WorldCuppenaltyshootout?HowdoesanOlym-

pic champion cope with media attention? How do

we encourage increased participation in sport and

exercise? You will explore the answers to ques-

tions such as these in this exciting programme,

which draws on Roehampton’s strong reputation

inteachingSportScienceandPsychology.

First yearYou will be introduced to a range of different modules that will provide you with a foundation for your studies in the second and third years. This interesting and varied year is designed to whet your appetite for the rest of the programme.

Second yearYou will broaden your knowledge base in the second year and enhance your critical awareness of sport psychology. This part of the programme embeds the subject within the wider context of sport science as a whole.

Third yearYou have the opportunity to select modules based on your particular topic areas and the choice to research areas of specificinterestforyourdissertationproject.Duringtheyear,you follow a coherent pathway of study to facilitate your future direction within the exciting discipline of sport psychology.

Sample modules• IntroductiontoSportandExercisePsychology• PsychologyofPeakPerformance• AdvancedTopicsinSportPsychology• FoundationsofPsychology


Sport Sciences

Sport and Exercise Sciences — Single Honours

Thisprogrammeallowsyoutodevelopexpertiseinthescientificdisciplinesofphysiology,biomechanicsand

psychology. You learn how to enhance the physical and biomechanical performance of elite athletes, how

psychological intervention strategies can improve mental skills, and how exercise and physical activity can

promote general wellbeing.

Sport Science — Combined Honours

YoucanalsostudythescientificaspectsofsportoutlinedaboveaspartofaCombinedHonoursprogramme

withoneofthefollowingsubjects:BusinessManagement;ComputingStudies;HumanBiosciences;or

JournalismandNewsMedia.

Adefiningaspectoftheprogrammeistheaccess

we are given to the most up-to-date equipment in

the physiology and biomechanics labs.

RobynBond,third-yearSportandExerciseSciencesstudent”

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Sample modules• CareersinSportSciences• WorkPlacement• ExerciseandHealth• NutritionalandEnvironmentalInfluencesonPerformance

First yearYou are introduced to the three key academic disciplines that make up sport sciences – physiology, psychology and biome-chanics – and you develop a range of skills for studying sport andexercise.ModulesincludeIntroductiontoPhysiologyandFitnessAssessment,BiomechanicalAnalysisofMovement,andIntroductiontoSportandExercisePsychology.

Second yearModulesareavailableinAppliedSportandExercise Physiology,PsychologyofPeakPerformance,andAppliedBiomechanics.

Third yearThe choice of modules on offer enables you to tailor your programmetoyourspecificinterests.Inaddition,thereisanopportunity to carry out an independent research dissertation in anareathatinterestsyou.ModulesincludeTrainingProgramme,AdvancedTopicsinPsychology,andBiomechanics:Performanceand Injury.

n Roehampton’sSportSciencesprogrammes have attracted high-calibre students, coaches and athletes for over 25 years.

n TheSportPerformanceAssessmentandRehabilitationCentreisthebestlaboratory of its type in London and includes a climatic chamber and auto-mated motion-capture systems.

n ThelaboratoryandRoehamptonSportSciencesstaffareaccreditedbytheBritishAssociationforSportand ExerciseSciences(BASES).

n StaffareactivelyengagedinresearchwithintheSportandExerciseSciencesResearchCentreandmodulesare designed around staff expertise.

n Roehampton is close to renowned sport venues such as Wimbledon (tennis), Twickenham (rugby), HarlequinsRugby,andChelseaandFulhamfootballclubs.


A-levels(includingoneSciencesubjectorPE),vocationalA-levels, or equivalent, including the 14–19 Diploma (please refer to the general entrance requirements on page 116)

• GCSEEnglishandMathsatgradeCorequivalent

Career prospectsThe transferable skills learnt on our programmes enable our graduates take to up a range of professions both inside and out-sidethefieldofsportandexercise.Somegraduatesbegincareersasfitnessinstructors,consultantsinsportphysiology/psychologyand in the health professions.

Sport Sciences

Why Roehampton?

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Why Roehampton?

Theology and Religious Studies

n The staff have twice been recognised as reaching national and international levels of research excellencebytheHigherEducationFundingCouncilforEngland.

n ThreeofRoehampton’sconstituentCollegeshavereligiousfoundations:Anglican,RomanCatholicandMethodist.

n TheprogrammeiscomplementedbyCrucible(theUniversity’scentreofexcellenceinhumanrightseducation),theJewishResourceCentreandtheCentreforReligiousEducationand Development.

SummaryWhatdothegreattheologians,philosophers,andreligiousthinkerssayaboutGod?Whatcanwelearnfrom

themajorreligionsoftheworld?WhowasJesusofNazareth?WhatdoestheBiblereallyclaimandsay?What

are sacred texts? What does theology have to say about issues of social justice and injustice? What is the

impact of religion on society, on gender, and on many other social and cultural phenomena? This programme

allows you to explore answers to these questions.




You can also study:• FoundationdegreeinMinisterialTheology(seepage112).

First yearYou are introduced to the multi-faceted nature of theological and religious studies and to the main themes of the Bible through modulessuchasIntroductiontotheStudyofReligion;IntroductiontotheStudyofChristianTheology;IntroductiontotheBible;ReligioninContext.Youalsohavetheopportunitytostudythelanguages in which the sacred texts were written or into which theyweretranslated:Hebrew,Sanskrit,Greek,classicalArabicand Latin.

Second yearThis year covers the intermediate study of theology and religion. TheologymodulesexplorecentralthemesinChristiantheology,theHistoricalJesus,thereceptionoftheBibleinboththepastandthe present, and the nature of religious knowledge. In Religious Studies,youareabletocontinueyourstudyofthemajorworldreligions,buildingonwhatyouhavelearnedinyourfirstyear.You will also be able to study, for example, the impact of philosophy on religion (and vice-versa), and the impact of religion on culture and society.

Third yearYou are able to select from a range of options. In Theology you could study, for example, Reformation Thought in Theological

PerspectiveandTheologiesoftheNon-westernWorld.In ReligiousStudiesyoucouldstudyAdvancedConceptsinthePhilosophyofReligion;IslamandWomen;andtheImpactofMythonReligion.Youhavetheopportunitytopursuethese interestsindepththroughdissertationsandspecialstudies.Fieldtripstoplacesofreligioussignificance(egLourdesinFrance)and work placements are also available as study modules.

Sample modules• TheBiblePastandPresent• ReformationThoughtinTheologicalPerspective• ReasonandRevelation• IslamandWomen• StudiesinMythology

Career prospectsThe programme equips you with the skills needed for a range of professions:education;themedia;civilservice;andsocial,church,and community work (including race and ethnic minority relations).

Why Roehampton?

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

n This programme is unique in providing asoundbaseforacareerinthefieldofTESOL:teaching,testing,materials development and design, or administration.

n The participation of students from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds provides a rich learning environment.

n The programme has strong links with the localTESOLcommunity,whichoffersopportunities for teaching placement.

n You get to observe teaching in a variety of contexts.

SummaryAre you interested in teaching English as

a foreign or second language? English is

taught in a wide variety of contexts around

the world. This programme is designed

to give you an excellent grounding in the

knowledge and skills you need in this

rewarding career and is valued by employers.

First yearYou are introduced to various aspects of language, from pronunciation and grammar to the relationship between language and society. You will investigate different approaches and methods in language teaching and the theories that inform them.

Second yearYou develop teaching skills in practice classes, and learn to plan language lessons and to evaluate and use materi-als effectively. You will investigate the relationship between theory and practice through observation of teaching in local schools.Coremodulesprovidethetoolsthatwillenableyouto develop and assess the effectiveness of language learning programmes.Optionalmodules,suchasBilingualLanguageUseandLanguageintheMedia,provideopportunitiestode-velop your knowledge of language, and your skills in analysis.

Third yearInthefinalyear,youfocusontheoriesoflanguagelearningandhow individual differences affect learning and study syllabus design,assessmentandevaluation.Optionalmodulesallowdevelopment of individual areas of interest, such as Language IssuesinMultilingualSettings.

Sample modules• ApproachesandMethodsinLanguageTeaching• InterculturalCommunication• TheLanguageLearnerinTESOL• SecondLanguageAcquisition

Career prospectsYou can move on to a career in testing, materials design, ELT administration, or teaching. However, you may wish to teach at primary or secondary level, either in the UK or overseas. Supportandguidancewillbeprovidedtohelpyouselect appropriate progression routes for your future career.

Facilities The University Library has excellent resources for the study of TESOL.YouwillalsohaveaccesstotheLanguagesCentre,which is well equipped with video-viewing facilities, satellite TVandmultimediaCALLpackages.Inaddition,Roehamptonisclosetoworld-classfacilitiesinLondonsuchastheNationalCentreforLanguages.

Single Honours



The variety of skills and theories learnt at

Roehampton prepared me for a broad range of

positionsintheEFLindustryandenabledmeto

rise quickly to positions of responsibility.

NataëlleVinadia,formerTESOLstudentfromAnnecy,France;currentlyworkingasanEFLTeacherforBellSchoolin Geneva,Switzerland

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Zoology

Why Roehampton?

n A recent review by the Quality Assurance Agency praised the “excellent teaching and learning facilities”. The programme scored 23 out of 24 points, one of the highest quality ratings in the UK.

n Roehampton is close to excellent resourcessuchastheNaturalHistoryMuseumandtheonlyurbanWildfowland Wetlands Trust, at Barnes.

n The University has an extensive collection of zoological specimens.

n The programme includes a residential fieldcourseinWalesandanoptionalfieldcourseinSouthAfrica,aswellasmanyopportunitiesforlocalfieldwork.

n There is a strong emphasis on the development of research skills in a highly research-active environment.

SummaryZoology at Roehampton explores animal biology

through a wide and fascinating range of core and

optional modules. You gain an in-depth under-

standing of the evolution, anatomy, physiology,

behaviour and ecology of animals, as well as a

broad general knowledge of animal diversity.

First yearYou receive a thorough grounding in the evolution and biology of vertebrate and invertebrate animals, physiology, data handling, cell biology and plant biology.

Second yearYou carry out further studies in key aspects of animal biology, buildingontheknowledgegainedduringyourfirstyear.TheResearchMethodsmoduleincludesthedevelopmentofaresearch proposal on a zoological topic of your choice. A residentialfieldcourseinsouthWalesactsasalinkbetweenthefirstandsecondyearsoftheprogramme.

Third yearInyourfinalyear,youundertakeanindependentresearchproject and study specialist modules that focus on key aspects of zoology, including animal behaviour, ecology, physiologyandconservation.Optionalmodulesinareasofparticular staff expertise such as aquatic biology and animal behaviour,aswellasatwo-weekfieldcoursetoSouthAfrica,are also offered.

Sample modules• PrimateBiologyandConservation• AnimalBehaviourandCognition• AquaticandInvertebrateZoology• AfricanFieldCourse

Career prospectsAs a graduate zoologist you will have a breadth of skills and knowledge suitable for a wide range of careers, and not just within zoology. Employment opportunities include administra-tive, advisory or research appointments in industry, central or local government and non-governmental organisations, including conservation work. Teaching is also a popular career choice.

FacilitiesOurlaboratoriesareequippedwithfacilitiesforDNAanalysis,scanning electron microscopy, electrophysiology, high-perfor-mance liquid chromatography, and environmental monitor-ing. Roehampton is close to the many world-class facilities inLondon,includingLondonZoo,ChessingtonZooandtheRoyalBotanicGardensatKew.Wealsomakeuseofthe excellentlocalwildlifeareas,suchasWimbledonCommonandRichmondParkNationalNatureReserve.

Single Honours


A-levels(includingBiologyoranotherScience),vocationalA-levels, or equivalent, including the 14–19 Diploma (please refer to the general entrance requirements on page 116)


I worked at London Zoo as a zoological explainer,

giving presentations about the animals. I wouldn’t

have got the job without the knowledge I had from

my degree.

JennyBeschizza,formerZoologystudentfromCroydon”“

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FdA Sports Coaching Practice• Roehamptonisinternationallyrenownedforitsworkineducation.

• Thisprogrammefocusesonthedevelopmentofpractical approaches to coaching.

• Youareintroducedtoavarietyofcoachingapproachesandscien-tificaspectsofcoaching,suchasanatomy,physiology,movementanalysis and nutrition.

Programme summaryAsignificantpartoftheprogrammeiswork-basedwithstudentscompleting modules at work with the support of University staff and workplace mentors. Your employer will need to provide “mentorship” that will enable you to apply your learning to the coaching environment and to develop your working practices within the workplace context.

Sample modules• CoachingProcess• ScienceofCoaching• CoachingPedagogy• Work-basedReflectivePractice

Entry requirementsYou will normally have a minimum of one of the following qualifications:

• appropriateA-levels(egPhysicalEducation,SportsStudiesorSciences),orVocationalA-levelequivalent,orBTEC sport-related courses

• NVQ/SVQatLevel3orotherappropriatevocationallyrelatedNQFlevel3qualification.

In addition, you will need to have the support of your coaching workplace (voluntary or paid) that will need to agree to provide a mentor during your studies.

You should be able to demonstrate competence (through qualificationsand/orexperience)ofknowledgeandpracticerelatedtogenericcoachingskills,sport-specificknowledgeandacommitment to developing your knowledge of coaching.

FdA Supporting Learning and Teaching• RoehamptonisoneoftheUK’sprincipalprovidersofteacher

educationandisinternationallyrenownedforitsworkinthefieldof education.

• ThisprogrammeisdeliveredatRoehamptonUniversityandCarshaltonCollege.

Programme summaryThis is a work-based programme particularly suitable for teach-ing assistants who require a continuing professional development opportunitylinkedtoarecognisedundergraduatequalification.Forthosewhodonotalreadyholdhigherlevelteaching assistant(HLTA)status,thiscanbeintegratedintothefirstyearof foundation degree study. You have the opportunity to develop basic research skills alongside developing an area of expertise of your own choosing that has direct relevance to your role in the workplace.

Sample modules• StudySkills• LearningandTeaching• Literacy/Numeracy• HLTAPreparation(ifappropriate)• SENandInclusion• WorkingWithOthers

Entry requirements• Minimumofoneyear’sexperienceofworkinginan

educational environment


• Supportofemployerviaprovisionofawork-basedmentor

• Demonstrationofenthusiasmandcommitment

• Accesstoacomputerwithaninternetconnectionforself-study, and a basic level of IT competency in word processing, emailing and attachments

FdA Ministerial Theology• RoehamptonUniversityhasextensiveexperienceand

historicalrootsasaninstitutionpartlyfoundedonChristianprinciples.

• YoustudyinthehistoricalChristiansettingsofDigbyStuartCollegeandWhitelandsCollegeandbenefitfromtheexper-tise of University colleagues representing a wide spectrum of Christianbackgroundsandtraditions.

Programme summaryWhether you are a pastor, pastoral assistant or evangelist, a worship leader or running a church or community group, this pioneering programme gives you the opportunity to develop your intellectual and practical expertise while continuing to exercise your ministry in the local church or community.

Sample modules• Scripture• ChristianMinistryandMission• TheologicalReflection• ChristianBelieving• ChristianLifestyle

Entry requirementsThere are no formal entry requirements and you will not be expected to have any academic or theological background although, where appropriate, those who have already done some church-related study will be welcome. All applicants will be interviewed.

Foundation degrees

Foundationdegreesintegrateacademicandwork-basedlearningthroughclose

collaboration between employers and programme providers. The academic component

of these programmes is therefore taken on a part-time basis while students continue to

work. The programmes typically take two years to complete, after which students can

apply to enter the third year of an Honours degree programme.

ApplicationsApplicantstothefull-timeMinisterialTheologyFoundationdegreeshouldapplythroughUCAS.Forallotherprogrammes pleaseapplydirecttoRoehamptonUniversity’sAdmissionsOffice,detailsonpage119.Formoreinformationabouttheseprogrammes,includingtuitionfees,pleasevisittheRoehamptonwebsite(www.roehampton.ac.uk)ortheCarshalton Collegewebsite(www.carshalton.ac.uk).

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How do I know if I am eligible to study for a degree at Roehampton?You must satisfy any departmental requirements for entry to your chosen programme, which are detailed ontheprogrammepagesofthisProspectus.

What if I have other experience that shows I have the potential to gain a degree?Applicants are generally expected to meet Roehampton’s minimum entrance requirements (see below). However, the University also welcomes applications to most programmes from individuals who can demonstrate the same academic potential as applicants with conventional qualifications.Pleasenotethatthereareanumberofprogrammeswheretheentrycriteriaarenotflexible–typically where these are governed by outside bodies.

In order to gain admission, the University requires evidenceofsignificantexperienceinafieldrelatedtothe programme to which admission is sought. This experience could have been gained through relevant paid employment, voluntary work or other substantial life experience.

What if I have other UK qualifications?VariousUKqualificationsmaysatisfythegeneralentry requirements. These include a degree awarded byaUKorotherapproveduniversityortheCNAA,aTeacherTrainingCertificate,ONC,OND,HNC,HND,Accesscourse,OpenUniversitycoursecreditsor certainprofessionalqualifications.Contactthe EnquiriesOfficeforadvice.

What if I have overseas qualifications?Certainoverseasqualificationsmayalsosatisfythegeneral entrance requirements. International students (non-EU)shouldcontacttheAdmissionsOffice.

What language qualifications do I need if English is not my first language?To follow your chosen programme successfully, you willneedtobefluentinwrittenandspokenEnglish.TherearequalificationsinEnglishregardedasan acceptable minimum level of competence, for full detailsseethewebsite:www.roehampton.ac.uk/ admissions/apply/entryrequirements_ug.html

Credit transferForinformationabouttransferringcreditsfrom previousstudy,pleasevisitthewebsite: www.roehampton.ac.uk or call 020 8392 3084.

APL/APELForinformationaboutAccreditationofPriorLearning(APL)/AccreditationofPriorExperientialLearning(APEL),pleasevisitthewebsite:www.roehampton.ac.uk

Minimum entrance requirementsTheserequirementsmaybesatisfiedbymeansofoneofthefollowing:

1. GeneralCertificateofEducation(GCE)either(a)passesintwosubjectsatAdvancedlevel;or(b)passes in one subject at Advanced level and two subjectsatAdvancedSubsidiarylevel.Nosubjectmay be counted at more than one level and passes in subjects that contain a high proportion of common material will not be counted separately.

2. Either(a)VocationalA-levelDoubleAward;or(b) VocationalA-levelSingleAwardplustwopartAwards.

3. Either(a)OnesubjectatAdvancedlevelplusoneVocationalA-levelSingleAward;or(b)OnesubjectatAdvancedlevelplustwoVocationalA-levelpartAwards;or(c)TwosubjectsatAdvancedSubsidiarylevelplusoneVocationalA-levelSingleAward.

Pleaseseetariffinformationat: www.ucas.com/students/ucas_tariff

Deferred entryYoucanapplythroughUCAStoentertheprogrammeinOctober2012totakeayearoutbeforecomingtoRoehampton.YoucanindicateonyourUCASformthatyou intend to defer your entry. However, if you decide to defer after making your application, please contact ourAdmissionsOfficetomakearrangements.

Foranyfurtherinformation,pleasecontact:

Admissions OfficeRoehampton University, Roehampton LaneLondonSW155PU•Tel:02083923314•Fax:02083923220•Email:[email protected]

Enquiries OfficeTel:02083923232•Email:[email protected]

Internationalstudentspleasecontact:

International TeamTel:+44(0)2083923192•Fax:+44(0)2083923031Email:[email protected]

Entry requirements

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Accesscoursesarereleased.Tofindoutwhatis available at Roehampton, check www.roehampton.ac.uk, www.ucas.com or one of the national newspapers suchastheGuardianortheIndependent.

Services for careers and higher education advisers

Roehampton’s UK Recruitment and Widening Participation(WP)staffareavailabletoofferassistanceto careers and HE advisers. We offer a range of activities for prospective applicants, including taster days, academic visits, workshops, and bespoke talks and presentations.

Ourfull-timestaffaresupportedbyStudent Ambassadors who are child-protection trained and CRB-checked.Ifyouwouldlikeustovisityourschool,please let us know. In addition to individual school visits, wealsoattendregionalandnationalfairs.Formoreinformationseewww.roehampton.ac.uk/schoolsliaison

Useful addresses

UCAScode:R48Full-timeundergraduatesmustapplythroughUCAS.TheUCASapplicationformandUCASDirectoryshould be obtained from your school or college. If you arenotatschoolorhavedifficultyobtainingthelitera-turethefollowingcontactdetailscanbeused:

UCASapplicationrequestsUCASRosehillNewBarnLaneCheltenhamGloucestershireGL523LZ

Tel:+44(0)8714680468Forcallerswithhearingdifficulties:fromtheUKuse theTextRelayserviceon1800108714680468;from outside the UK dial 0044 151 494 1260 (text phone) and then ask the operator to dial 0871 468 0 468. Email:[email protected]

Application materials can be requested online via the UCASwebsite:www.ucas.com

Part-timeandJanuary-startstudentsshouldapplydirectlytoRoehampton:Admissions OfficeRoehampton UniversityRoehampton LaneLondonSW155PUTel:+44(0)2083923314Fax:+44(0)2083923220Email:[email protected]

PleasecontacttheEnquiriesOfficeforfurtherdetailsandanapplicationform:Enquiries OfficeRoehampton UniversityRoehampton LaneLondonSW155PUTel:+44(0)2083923232Fax:+44(0)2083923470Email:[email protected]

Internationalstudentspleasecontact:International CentreTel:+44(0)2083923192Fax:+44(0)2083923031Email:[email protected]

Timeline for applications

FromSeptember2010:MakeyourapplicationthroughUCAStostudyatRoehampton.

MidJanuary2011:DeadlineforUCASapplications.

FromMarch2011:Makeyourapplicationforfinancialsupport (loans and grants).

EndofApril2011*:Deadlineforfinancialsupport applications for students who do not provide their financialdetails.

EndofJune2011*:Deadlineforfinancialsupport applications for students who do provide their financialdetails.

*Applicationsforfinancialsupportmaybemadelaterthan these dates but it cannot be guaranteed that the support will be in place by the start of the academic year.

How to apply

Applicants currently attending a UK school or college

TheUniversityandCollegeApplicationService(UCAS)manages applications to full-time undergraduate programmes in UK universities from students currently enrolled in UK schools and colleges. After completing theUCASonlineapplication,yousubmitittoamember of staff at your school. The staff member checks your details, adds your academic reference, including predicted grades, and submits the completed application toUCAS.Thereisasmallfee(£21for2–5choicesor£11for1choice)payabletoUCASthatapplicantsusually pay online using a credit or debit card although it may also be possible to pay through your school or college. You can obtain advice about applying to university from your teachers or from a careers adviser at your school.

Applicants attending a school or college outside the UK

SomeschoolsoutsidetheUKareregisteredwithUCASbutmostarenot.ApplicantsfromoutsidetheUK, whether in the EU or elsewhere, apply to full-time undergraduate programmes in UK universities independentlythroughUCAS.Directapplicantsareresponsible for completing the online form, for obtaining an academic reference, for paying the fee online and for submitting the completed application toUCAS.Adviceonapplyingisavailablefromyourschool, from Roehampton’s International Team and fromBritishCouncilofficesoverseas.

InternationalstudentswhohaveappliedthroughUCASshouldalsoinformtheAdmissionsOfficethattheyhave made an application. If possible, please send us aphotocopyoftheUCASformalongwithyour transcripts,certificatesorotherproofofqualifications.International students who are interested in attending Roehamptononanexchange,asaStudyAbroadorvisitingstudent,oronacertificateorgraduate programme should contact the International Team directly.

Applicants who are no longer attending school or college

If you reside in the UK but are not currently attending a school or college, you must apply independently throughUCAS.Directapplicantsareresponsibleforcompleting the online form, for obtaining an academic reference, for paying the fee online and for submitting thecompletedapplicationtoUCAS.

Applicants wishing to study part-time or wishing to begin their studies in January

Applicants who wish to pursue their studies on a part-time basis at Roehampton, or who want to begin their studiesinJanuary,donotapplythroughUCAS.Rather,you must apply directly to Roehampton using the onlineapplicationform,seewww.roehampton.ac.uk/ug/apply/applyparttime.htmlfordetails.

UCAS Extra

UCASExtraallowsapplicantswhohavenotreceivedan offer to continue applying for courses. If you have not been successful you will automatically be placed in UCASExtra(seewww.ucas.comformoreinformation).You will then be able to submit applications – one at a time–untiltheendofJuly,toprogrammeswith vacancies at higher education institutions.

The application cycle

UCASbeginstoreceiveapplicationsforAutumn2011entryfrom1September2010.UCASwillnotifyyouabout the outcome of your application.

If you are still in school, your offer is likely to be conditional on achieving the minimum entry require-ments for the programme to which you are applying.

A number of Roehampton programmes require applicants to be interviewed. You will be contacted by an interview coordinator to schedule an interview if required.YoumayalsobeinvitedusingtheUCASTrackfacility.Onceresultsareavailable,theAdmis-sionsOfficewillinformyouoftheoutcomeofyourapplicationsthroughUCAS.Ifyouhaveachievedtheminimum required results, we will offer you admission and any conditions of the offer will be clearly stated in theletterfromUCAS.Iftherearestillplacesavailableondegreeprogrammes,ClearingtakesplaceinAugustaftertheresultsofA-levels,BTECqualificationsand

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The English Language Unit supports students during their studies and also provides programmes that prepare international students for their degree.

International Foundation Certificate (IFC)

TheIFCisayear-longprogrammedesignedtopreparestudentsforhigher education studies at a British university. It enables students to develop their academic English, study skills, subject knowledge and understanding of the UK anditsculture.SuccessfulcompletionoftheIFCcanallowstudentstoprogress to a degree programme at Roehampton.

TheIFCprogrammehasastrongfocusonacademicwriting.Wewillgiveyouregular feedback on your writing to help you improve to the standard you need for your studies. At the same time, we will help you to develop your academic reading, speaking and listening skills. In the second term, you will continue get the support you need while you study a subject pathway.

Pre-sessional English

This course is designed for students who have been offered a place at Roehampton but whose English language level is slightly below the level required. Studentswithunconditionaloffersoftenparticipateinthiscoursetoo,inordertofine-tunetheirEnglishbeforebeginningtheirstudies.Youwillworkintensivelyonyour language skills, with a strong emphasis on academic writing. You will also gainexperienceofacademictasksnotcoveredbyIELTSorTOEFLcourses,suchas writing longer essays, using sources and giving presentations. The pre-ses-sional programme will also give you the opportunity to settle into life and study at Roehampton before your further studies begin.

There are courses of 12, 8 and 4 weeks depending on your present level of English.

English support during your degree

Inmostprogrammes,youcantakea20-creditEnglishforAcademicStudymoduleinthefirstyearthatcountstowardsyourdegree.Aspartofthismoduleyouwillget lots of individual feedback on your writing. You will learn vital skills, such as understanding essay questions and giving presentations, and work on improv-ing your use of English in assignments. There is also further support available for those who need it.

Entry requirements

Pleaseseethefollowingwebpages:Englishlanguageentryrequirementsforyourdegreeprogramme: www.roehampton.ac.uk/admissions/apply/entryrequirements_ug.html

Pre-sessionalcourseandIFCentryrequirements:www.roehampton.ac.uk/admissions/englishlanguageunit/ugspreparingdegree

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Travelling by public transportRoehampton University is in zone three of the London Transport system.

National RailFromBarnesstationtheMainSite(DigbyStuart,FroebelandSouthlands)isa10-minutewalkandWhitelandsandMountClarearea25-minutewalk,orashortrideonthe72or265buses.TrainsfromBarnesgotoClaphamJunctionandWaterlooinonedirectionandKingston,Richmond,StainesandWindsorintheotherdirection.

UndergroundFromHammersmith(District/Piccadilly/HammersmithandCitylines)takethe72busfromstopKintheLowerBusStationnexttotheshoppingcentre(abovetheUnderground station).FromPutneyBridge(DistrictLine)takethe265busoutsidethestation.

BusThe University is well served by buses that link Roehampton to Hammersmith, Richmond, Kingston,Putney,ClaphamJunction,WimbledonandNewMalden.

The72,265and493busesstopnexttotheMainSite(atQueenMary’sHospital)andclosetoWhitelandsandMountClare(atthejunctionofDaneburyAvenue).

The 170 and 430 buses stop on Danebury Avenue, which is very close to Whitelands and MountClareandashortwalkfromtheMainSite.

Travelling by carPleasenote,parkingislimitedoncampusandinnearbystreets.

All University sites are on or near the A306 Roehampton Lane, between the A3 and the A205SouthCircular(UpperRichmondRoad).FromtheA3,turnintotheA306Roehamp-tonLane.ForWhitelandsturnleftafter0.5mileintoDaneburyAvenueandthenturn immediatelyleftintoHolybourneAvenue;forMountClare,followDaneburyAvenueandturnleftintoMinsteadGardens.FortheMainSite,stayonRoehamptonLaneforafurther0.5mile;youwillfindtheMainSiteontheleft,oppositeQueenMary’sHospital.

FromtheA205SouthCircularheadingwest,turnleftintotheA306RoehamptonLane.TheMainSiteisapproximately0.75mileontheright.ForWhitelandscontinueforabout0.5mileandthenturnrightatthetrafficlightsintoDaneburyAvenueandthenturn immediatelyleftintoHolybourneAvenue;forMountClarefollowDaneburyAvenueandturnleftintoMinsteadGardens.

FromtheA205SouthCircularheadingeast,thereisnorightturnintoRoehamptonLane.Atthisjunction,followthesignforPutneyBridgeandRoehamptonandthenimmediatelyfol-lowthesignsforDorking(A24),Guildford/Portsmouth(A3)andRoehampton.Thistakesyouin a loop to head west and turn left into the A306 Roehampton Lane at the next junction.

Travelling by bicycleThe University can be easily reached by bike. There are cycle parking stands throughout the campus. The Transport for London online journey planner can be used to provide routemapstotheUniversity,seehttp://journeyplanner.tfl.gov.uk

Directions

Directions

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Redford House

Location

Main site: Froebel, Digby stuart anD southlanDs Colleges


Assessment and Rehabilitation

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Close to the heart of London

Roehampton University is just half an hour from central London;thisadvantageouslocationallowsstudentstoengage with the city’s major organisations, from multi-nationalbusinessestoculturalbodies,andbenefitfromthe links that Roehampton staff have established with them.

WehavelinkswithNaturalHistoryMuseum•NationalGallery•V&AMuseum•LondonZoo•RoyalBotanic

Gardens,Kew•30StMaryAxe(akatheGherkin)• MuseumofLondon•CanaryWharf•Wimbledon

Common•HousesofParliament•RoyalOperaHouse•Theatredistrict•HamptonCourtPalace•Imperial

WarMuseum•BBC•Wimbledontennis•BevisMarksSynagogue•BuddhapadipaTemple•Westminster

Abbey•LondonCentralMosque•ShriSwaminarayanMandir•RichmondPark

If you require an audio, Braille or large-text version of this publication, please call the EnquiriesOfficeon+44(0)2083923232.Pleaseallowaminimumof10days

for delivery.

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Every effort has been made to ensure that the information given in this publication is accurate at the time of going to print and the University will use all reasonable efforts to deliver the programmes as

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Top new London university for graduate employment

Top London university for the environment on and around campus –TimesHigherEducationStudentExperienceSurvey

One of the highest concentrations of National Teaching Fellows in the UK

One of the leading new universities in the UK for research and number one for Dance and Biological Anthropology – latest Research Assessment Exercise

One of the most diverse communities of students of any university in the UK

Four historic Colleges dating back to the 1840s create a strong sense of community on campus

A thriving local social scene based around Putney, Richmond, Hammersmith and Kingston

…all this only 30 minutes from central London

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