undergraduate prospectus - february 2011 update

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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

Feesandnancialsupport

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 Universitys staff, who

contribute to Roehamptons 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 OPrey,

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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 Universitys 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 1013.

One of the leading

new universitiesThe Times

Signicant 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.

CHOOSE

Roeh

ampton

Join our livelylearning

environmentandbenet

from 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

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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 1011 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

sufcientlyexibletoofferyoutheopportunityto

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

conditionsataspecictime,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

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Roehampton University revised course list for

September 2011 including UCAS codes and entry tariff ranges

Anthropology ............................................280340Single Honours ........................................................................L600

Biological Anthropology ..........................280340Combined Honours

Biological Sciences..........................................................CL9QPsychology .............. ................ ................ ................. ...... CL86

Biological Sciences ..................................240300Single Honours ................ ................ ................ ................. ...... C120

Combined Honours

Biological Anthropology...................................................CL9Q

Psychology ......................................................................CC98

Biomedical Sciences ................................240300Single Honours ................ ................ ................ ................. ...... B940

Business Information Systems ..............240280Single Honours ................ ................ ................ ................. ..... G4G5

Business, International

See International Business

Business Management ............................240280Single Honours ................ ................ ................ ................. ...... N190

Combined Honours

Modern Languages ..........................................................NR29

Business Management Human

Resource Management ............................240280Single Honours ................ ................ ................ ................. ...... N600

Business Management Retail

Management and Marketing ...................240280Single Honours .......................................................................NN25

Classical Civilisation ................................240320Single Honours ........................................................................V901Combined Honours

English Literature .............................................................QQ8J

History .............................................................................QV81

Philosophy .......................................................................QV85

Theology and Religious Studies ......................................QV86

Computing with Database Systems

See Business Information Systems

Computing with Information ManagementSee Information Management

Computing with Web and MultimediaSee Web and Creative Technologies

Counselling, IntegrativeSee Integrative Counselling

Counselling Psychology...........................280340Single Honours ............... ................ ................ ................ ........ C845

Creative Writing ........................................300340Single Honours .......................................................................W801

Combined Honours

Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies .............. ......... WW84English Literature ............................................................WQ83

Film ............... ................ ................ ................ ................ ..P W38

Journalism and News Media ................ ................ .......... PW58

Philosophy ............... ................ ................ ................ ....... WV85

Photography .............. ................ ................. ................ ... WW68

Criminology ...............................................240280Single Honours .......................................................................M900

Combined Honours

Journalism and News Media ................ ................ .......... PM52

Photography .............. ................ ................. ................ ... WM69

Psychology ................ ................ ................. ................ .... MC98Social Anthropology ................ ................ ................ ....... ML9P

Sociology .........................................................................ML93

Dance Studies ...........................................280340Single Honours .......................................................................W500

Combined HonoursDrama, Theatre and Performance Studies .................... WW45

Drama, Theatre and Performance

Studies .......................................................280340Single Honours .......................................................................W440

Combined HonoursCreative Writing ............... ................ ................ .............. WW84

Dance Studies ................. ................ ................ .............. WW45

English Literature ............................................................WQL3

Film .................................................................................PWH4

Journalism and News Media ................ ................ .......... PW54

Philosophy ............... ................ ................ ................ ....... WV45

Early Childhood Studies...........................240300Single Honours ........................................................................X310

Combined Honours

Education ..........................................................................X347

Education ..................................................240300Single Honours ........................................................................X300

Combined Honours

Early Childhood Studies ...................................................X347

History ..............................................................................XV31

Spanish .............. ................ ................ ................ .............. RX43

English Language and Linguistics ..........300340Single Honours .............. ................ ................. ................ ........ Q340

Combined Honours

English Literature ............... ................ ................ .............. Q310

Journalism and News Media ................ ................ ........... PQ5JModern Languages..........................................................QR39

Spanish .............. ................ ................ ................ ............. QRH4

English Literature .....................................300340Single Honours .............. ................ ................. ................ ........ Q300

Combined HonoursClassical Civilisation ........................................................QQ8J

Creative Writing ..............................................................WQ83

Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies .....................WQL3

English Language and Linguistics ................ ................ ...Q310

Film ............... ................ ................ ................ ................ ..Q P3H

History ............... ................ ................ ................ .............. QV31Journalism and News Media ..........................................PQM3

Media and Culture ..........................................................PQHH

Modern Languages..........................................................QR3X

Philosophy .............. ................ ................. ................ ........ QV35

Spanish ............................................................................QR34

Film ............................................................280340Single Honours ......................................................................W600

Combined Honours

Creative Writing .............. ................. ................ ............... PW38

Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies..........................PWH4English Literature ............... ................ ................ ............. QP3H

Journalism and News Media ................ ................ ........... PP53

Media and Culture ............................................................P391Modern Languages............... ................ ................ ........... PR39

Photography .............. ................ ................ ................ ..... WP63

Spanish .............. ................ ................ ................ .............. RP43

History .......................................................280320Single Honours ........................................................................V100

Combined Honours

Classical Civilisation ............... ................. ................ ........ QV81

Education ..........................................................................XV31English Literature ............... ................ ................ .............. QV31

Philosophy ........................................................................VV15

Spanish .............. ................ ................ ................ .............. RV41

Theology and Religious Studies .......................................VV16


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Human Resource ManagementSee Business Management (HRM)

Information Management ........................240280Single Honours ............... ................ ................ ................ ...... G4GM

Integrative CounsellingInterview

Single Honours ............... ................ ................ ................ ........ B941

International Business .............................240280

Single Honours ............... ................ ................ ................ ........ N120

Journalism and News Media ...................300340Combined Honours

Creative Writing ............... ................ ................ ............... PW58

Criminology ................. ................ ................ ................ .... PM52Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies ..................... PW54

English Language and Linguistics .............................. .....PQ5J

English Literature ............................................................PQM3

Film ............... ................ ................ ................. ................ .. PP53

Media and Culture ................ ................ ................. ......... PP3M

Modern Languages ............... ................ ................. .......... RP95Photography ............... ................ ................ ................ .... WP65

Sociology .............. ................ ................ ................. .......... PL5H

Spanish .............. ................. ................ ................ ............. PR54

Marketing ..................................................240280Single Honours ............... ................ ................ ................ ........ N500

Marketing and Multimedia .......................240280Single Honours .......................................................................NG54

Media and Culture ....................................240320Single Honours ........................................................................PL33

Combined HonoursEnglish Literature ............................................................PQHH

Film ...................................................................................P391

Journalism and News Media ................ ................. ......... PP3M

Modern Languages ............... ................ ................. .......... RP93

Photography ............... ................ ................ ................ .... PW36Sociology .............. ................ ................ ................. .......... PL3H

Spanish .............. ................. ................ ................ ............. PR34

Modern Languages ..................................280320Single Honours ............... ................ ................ ................ ........ R800

Combined HonoursBusiness Management ....................................................NR29

English Language and Linguistics ...................................QR39

English Literature .............................................................QR3X

Film ............... ................ ................ ................. ................ ..PR39

Journalism and News Media ................ ................. .......... RP95

Media and Culture ................ ................ ................. .......... RP93

Modern Languages Translating

and Interpreting ........................................300340Single Honours .............. ................ ................ ................ ......... Q910

Nutrition and Health .................................240300Single Honours .............. ................ ................ ................ ......... B400

Philosophy .................................................280320Combined Honours

Classical Civilisation .............. ................ ................ ................. QV85

Creative Writing ................ ................ ................ ................ ..... WV85Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies ............... ............. WV45

English Literature ................ ................. ................ ................ ...QV35

History .....................................................................................VV15

Photography ............... ................ ................. ................ .......... WV65

Theology and Religious Studies ............... ................ ...............VV56

Photography .............................................280340Combined Honours

Creative Writing .............. ................ ................ ............... WW68

Criminology ................ ................ ................ ................ .... WM69

Film .............. ................ ................. ................ ................ .. WP63

Journalism and News Media ................ ................ .......... WP65Media and Culture ............... ................. ................ .......... PW36

Philosophy .............. ................ ................ ................ ........ WV65

Spanish ................ ................ ................. ................ .......... WR64

Primary Education ....................................300360Foundation and Key Stage 1Key Stage 2

Please visit www.ucas.ac.uk for these UCAS codes

Psychology ................................................280340Single Honours .............. ................ ................ ................ ......... C800

Combined HonoursBiological Anthropology................ ................ ................ ... CL86

Biological Sciences..........................................................CC98

Criminology ................ ................ ................ ................ ..... MC98

Retail Management & MarketingSee Business Management (Retail Management & Marketing)

Social Anthropology .................................280340Combined Honours

Criminology ................ ................ ................ ................ ..... ML9P

Sociology .........................................................................LCH9

Sociology ...................................................200240Single Honours ........................................................................L300

Combined Honours

Criminology ......................................................................ML93

Journalism and News Media ................ ................ ........... PL5H

Media and Culture ............... ................. ................ ........... PL3H

Psychology ................ ................ ................ ................ ...... CL83Social Anthropology ........................................................LCH9

Spanish ................ ................ ................. ................ ........... LR34

Spanish ......................................................280320Combined Honours

Education ................ ................ ................ ................ ........ RX43

English Language and Linguistics ................ ................ ..QRH4English Literature .............................................................QR34

Film .............. ................ ................ ................. ................ ...RP43

History ............... ................ ................ ................ .............. RV41

Journalism and News Media ................ ................ ........... PR54

Media and Culture ............... ................. ................ ........... PR34

Photography ................ ................ ................. ................ ..WR64Sociology ................ ................ ................ ................ ......... LR34

Theology and Religious Studies ................ ................ ...... RV46

Sport and Exercise Sciences...................240300Single Honours .............. ................ ................ ................ ......... C602

Sport Psychology .....................................280340

Single Honours .............. ................ ................ ................ ......... C813

Teaching Primary EducationSee Primary Education

TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers

of Other Languages) ................................300340Single Honours .............. ................ ................ ................ ......... Q330

Theology and Religious Studies ......................... 280320Single Honours ........................................................................V600

Combined HonoursClassical Civilisation ........................................................QV86

History ..............................................................................VV16

Philosophy ........................................................................VV56

Spanish ................ ................ ................. ................ ........... RV46

Translating & InterpretingSee Modern Languages Translating & Interpreting

Web and Creative Technologies ..............240280Single Honours .............. ................ ................ ................ ......... G490

Zoology ......................................................240300Single Honours .............. ................ ................ ................ ......... C300

FOUNDATION DEGREESFdA/BTh Ministerial Theology...........................................V610

FdA Sports Coaching Practice ............... ................ ......... XC16

FdA Supporting Learning and Teaching ...........................XX19

Roehampton University revised

course list for September 2011

including UCAS codes and entry

tariff ranges. Continued...

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The University received an outstandingresult in the latest Research AssessmentExercise (RAE), which measures the qualityof research within UK universities. Roehamp-ton was rated number one in the UK for itsresearch in the areas of Dance and Biological

Anthropology. The RAE also found that 78%

of the research submitted by Roehamptonwas of an international standard.

Roehampton has a rapidly evolvingresearch culture and many of its professorsare internationally renowned for their workand have an impressive track record ofpublication.

Internationallyrecognised research

Zachary Leader, Professor of English Literature

published a highly acclaimed biography of the novelist andpoet Kingsley Amis, and received a prestigious GuggenheimFellowship, which he will use to fund his biography of thewriter Saul Bellow.

Dr Aisha Gill, Senior Lecturer in Criminologyan expert on violence against women in black andminority communities who frequently features in themedia commenting on honour killings. She was the onlyUK expert to be called upon to attend the UNs expert-groupmeeting on good practices in legal reform.

Cecilia Essau, Professor of Developmental

Psychopathology led analysis of the most cited project inchild and adolescent psychopathology to date: the Oregonadolescent depression project.

Becky Francis, Professor of Education co-authoredbooklets for the UK government that aim to address boysunderachievement in literacy and debunk some of the mythsaround gender gaps in education.

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

Dame Jacqueline Wilson is an award-winning childrensauthor whose books have sold 20 million copies in the UKand have been translated into 34 languages. She is involvedin teaching on some of the Childrens Literature modules.

acdemiclife

At Roehampton we are committed to excellent teaching and to

ensuring that our curriculum is relevant to the needs of todays 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

benetfromthelatestthinkingintheirdiscipline.Inaddition,we

regularly host highly respected guest lecturers from around the world,

givingyouaccesstointernationalexpertsinyoureld.

For details of the strong support network we have to help you study, see Student servicesand advice on pages 3033.

A culture of excellence,

innovation and aspiration in

teaching and research

Through its honorary degrees, theUniversity recognises excellence in areas

thatreectitsmission.Recentrecipientsinclude Sir Bob Geldof, Dame JacquelineWilson, Meera Syal MBE and the

Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams.

Top academic staff

The excellence of our academics has been recognised by theHigher Education Academys National Teaching FellowshipScheme. We now have one of the highest concentrations ofNational Teaching Fellows of any university in the UK.

Many of our teaching staff have international reputations fortheir research and are working at the cutting edge of theirsubjects. Not only do they publish regularly in academic

journals, they are also actively engaged in the issues of theday, featuring regularly in the media, and helping to shapepolicy as advisers to government, NGOs and industry.

Honorary degrees

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Roehampton has one of the strongest

research proles among modern universities

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Colleges

Digby Stuart College

Digby Stuart was established in 1874 as a teacher training

college for Roman Catholic women. The College owes itsexistence to the vision of the Society of the Sacred Heart,

whose members continue to support the College and

the University.

Froebel College

Founded in 1892, the College was established to further the

values of Friedrich Froebel, the German educationalist whopioneered a holistic view of child development. It is one of

the UKs 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 activitiesto 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.Theywereallpioneersintheireldsandhavehada

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.

StudentsatRoehamptonbenetenormouslyfrombelongingtooneofitsfourColleges.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 Universitys vibrant social scene. On-campus accommodation is centred on the Colleges

and there are healthy intercollegiate rivalries in sport and other traditional celebrations.

Whitelands College

Foundedin1841,theCollegeisoneoftheveoldesthigher

educationinstitutionsinEngland.TheagshipwomenscollegefortheChurchofEngland,itwastherstcollegeof

higher 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

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An international university

Over 1,100 international students from 130

countries a vibrant and diverse university

community

Studying at Roehampton gives you accessto London, one of the most exciting and

cosmopolitan cities in the world. We alsoencourage all students to take advantageof the opportunity to study abroad.

Home away from home

Roehampton University is home to over 1,100 international

students from countries as varied as Ecuador, Japan,Norway, Sri Lanka, Turkey, and the US. The Universitys

diverse population enriches the learning and social

experience for all students, whether they are from the UKor overseas. Most international students at Roehampton

live on campus in halls, which enables them to make

friends with fellow hall residents and enjoy living closeto their classes.

Specialist staff

Our International Team helps students achieve theiraspirations 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 administerthe Universitys 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 studyingas 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 alsoEnglish support throughout their studies. For more

information, see page 120 or visit the website:

www.roehampton.ac.uk/admissions/englishlanguageunit

Study Abroad and exchanges

Roehampton offers most second-year undergraduatestudents an exciting range of options to enhance their

learning experience by participating in a Study Abroad or

exchange programme. Some programmes particularlylanguage programmes include studying abroad as an

integral part of your degree. You can study at universitiesin the US, Australia, Latin America and Europe as part of

your programme. Students studying at European

universities may even be eligible for a EuropeanCommission grant through the Erasmus programme.

Studying overseas allows you to learn other languages,

understand other cultures, make new friends and expandyour 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 bystudents who have lived and studied away from home: it

demonstrates your independence and curiosity as well asyour willingness to take on new and exciting challenges.

Companies also value graduates with strong linguistic

abilities, especially if you are an international studentwishing to demonstrate your skills in the increasingly

global language of English.

To nd out more, contact the

International Team:

Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 3192

Email: [email protected]

International website:

www.roehampton.ac.uk/international

n Find out when Roehampton staff will be in your country,andifyourqualicationsmeetourentryrequirements.

n Watch videos of our international students talkingabout Roehampton.

Roehampton University works closely with the

British Council.

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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 Londons vibrant

communities.

The 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, youmusthavearmofferfromRoehamptonUniversity.

All full-time and part-time students will be eligible for

on-campus accommodation; however, part-timestudents will be expected to accept full-time tenancies

and will be allocated once all full-time students have

been considered.

Onceyouhaveconrmedyouracceptanceofaplaceat Roehampton then you can apply for accommodation

via the website: www.roehampton.ac.uk/admissions/

accommodation/oncampus/. Once you have completedthe online accommodation form, you will receive an

emailconrmationandthen,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 thewebsite for details of the allocation process. For later

applicants, priority will be given to students who livemore than 10 miles away from the University.

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

Living off campus

Many students choose to live off campus in shared

rented accommodation. The University offers an online

servicecalledStudentpadthatwillhelpyoundsuitableproperties 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 requirethat you pay up to two months rent in advance.

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

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

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

n TheUniversitysAccommodationOfcehelpsstudentstondsuitableoff-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 theaccommodation fee.

n All rooms offer internet access via data cabling orwireless network. IPTV allows you to receive TV

programmes via network cable to your computer,

and an IP phone facility allows you to make low-costphone 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 fordisabled 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, seethe website: www.roehampton.ac.uk/accommodation

Tel: 020 8392 3166 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.roehampton.ac.uk/accommodation

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Fees and

nancialsupport

Key nance information

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

students

Full-time UK and EU students: the tuition fee in

2011/12 is 3,375 a year. If you take out a tuition fee

loan from the Student Loans Company, you will only

needtorepayyourfeesonceyouhavenishedyourstudies and you are earning 15,000 a year.

Full-time international (non-EU) students: the

tuition fee in 2011/12 i s 9,599 a year. In addition,some departments may make an additional charge to

covereldtripsoruseofinstruments.

Part-time UK and EU students: the tuition fee in2011/12 is 288 per 10-credit module. In addition,

some departments may make an additional charge to

covereldtripsoruseofinstruments.

For full fee information, please visit:

www.roehampton.ac.uk/undergraduate-courses/fees

Maintenance Grants

Maintenance Grants of up to 2,906 a year are

available for full-time UK students. See theDirectgov government website

(direct.gov.uk/studentnance)forfulldetails.

Part-time students are eligible to receive a course

grant of 265 from their Local Authority (LA).

Who to contact

General enquiries:

RoehamptonUniversityEnquiriesOfce:

call 020 8392 3232, email: [email protected],orvisit:www.roehampton.ac.uk/admissions/nance

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

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

Welshstudents:visitwww.studentnancewales.co.ukor call 0845 602 8845.

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

EU students: contact the EU Customer Services Team atStudent 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 websites

www.direct.gov.uk/studentnancewww.ucas.com

www.uniaid.org.ukwww.aimhigher.ac.uk

www.slc.co.uk

Studentsupport

Roehampton Scholarships and Bursaries

UK and EU students: For up-to-date information on theUniversitys scholarships and bursaries for UK and EU

students, please visit www.roehampton.ac.uk/scholarships

International students:TondoutabouttheUniversitys

international scholarships and bursaries, please visitwww.tinyurl.com/roehampton-scholarships

Scholarships for Sporting Excellence

Roehampton University is pleased to announce theintroduction of four 3,000 scholarships rewarding students

for their commitment to sporting excellence. Please visit

www.roehampton.ac.uk/sport-roehampton/scholarships

Student loans

Maintenance 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 governmentwebsite:direct.gov.uk/studentnance

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 tuitionfees. This can be repaid, along with your Maintenance

Loan if you have one, after graduation.

EU students: you can take out a l oan 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/studentnance

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How much it will cost

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

costs of studying full-time at Roehampton, as well as the main sources of

nancialsupportavailable.Forfurtherhelpestimatingyournancialsituation,

use the Student Finance Calculator on the governments Directgov website.

Please note that the sample budgets are only meant to give a rough idea of the

costs faced by typical undergraduate students and the support available to them.

Costs such as travel and accommodation are likely to change by

September 2011.

tudentsupport

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

Tuitionfee=3,375(2011/12gure)

Accommodation=4,980for52weeksinaat-shareincludesutilitybills(gas, electricity, water, internet) but does not include personal contents insurance

Food = 2,704 (for 52 weeks)

Travel = 596 (Annual Zone 24 Student Travelcard)

Total = 11,655

Tuition Fee Loan: 3,375*

Maintenance Grant: up to 2,906

Maintenance Loan: up to 6,928*

Total = up to 13,209**

*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.

** Scholarships and bursaries may be available also. The University is currently reviewing its scholarship provisionfor UK and EU students (see page 27)

Other costs and supportThere are a number of costs that are not

included in the sample budgets as they willvary 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 st udies,

household items (eg cleaning products), andtoiletries.

Youmaywishtondapart-timejobto

boost your income. The UniversitysEmployment and Career Service (see page

30)canhelpyoutondpart-timeworkvia

its JobShop service.

Other students

UK students living at home are eligible to receive the same

Maintenance Grant and Tuition Fee Loan as students living awayfrom 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 contributeto 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 ofthe 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 withliving costs. For full information, see the Student Finance section of

the Directgov website.

International student living in on-campus accommodation

As on-campus accommodation contracts last for 38 weeks, all costs below are based on this time period.

Annual costs Annual support available

Tuition fee = 9,599

Accommodation = 4,240 for 38 weeks in Lee House hall ofresidence includes utility bills, internet connection costs and

personal contents insurance

Food = 1,976

Total = 15,815

International students may be eligible for

Roehamptons wide range of generousinternational scholarships and for

nancialsupportfromtheirhome

countrys government.

For full information, see the website:

www.roehampton.ac.uk/international

UK student living in on campus accommodation

As on-campus accommodation contracts last for 38 weeks, all costs below are based on this time period.

Tuition Fee Loan: 3,375*

Maintenance Grant: up to 2,906

Maintenance Loan: up to 6,928*

Total = up to 13,209**

Annual costs

Tuitionfee=3,375(2011/12gure)

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 = 9,591

Annual support available

Samplebudget

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Catering

Whether 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-hourvending areas and a shop that stocks an array of

everyday groceries.

Chaplaincy

The three Colleges with church foundations each

have their own chapels and chaplains who work tobuild a sense of community. The University also has

two mosques, a Muslim Faith Adviser, a Hindu Faith

Adviser and a Rabbi.

Counselling

The University offers a range of counselling services to

support students throughout their time at Roehampton.

Medical Centre

It is recommended that all new students living in halls

register with the on-campus Medical Centre. TheCentre is a branch surgery of a Putney-based practiceand 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.

StudentWelfareOfcers

Theseofcers,basedinthefourColleges,provide

pastoral support and advice to students. They can, forexample,offersupportinmanagingyournances,help

you 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.

tudentsupport

Student services and advice

EmployabilityThe University has an excellent record of preparing

students for employment in a wide range of interestingcareers. Most students move directly from studying to

employment while others choose to further their

education and pursue postgraduate degrees. TheEmployment and Careers Service offers comprehensive

advice about career options, skill enhancement,

employability and volunteering. Students also havefull access to these services for up to three years after

theyhavenishedtheirstudiesatRoehampton.

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 awide range of activities both on campus and in the

local community. These activities can lead to a

Roehampton Award.

Academic advice

Academic Advisers provide information on issues such

as the Academic Regulations and the Universitys

Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme.

a Roehampton student dramathat highlights some of the

student services available

on the University's YouTubechannel: www.youtube.com/

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Disability Services

The Disability Services team offers students with dyslexia, disabilities andlong-term medical conditions specialised services that are private and

condential.Mostsessionsarearrangedonaone-to-onebasisandareeitherrun

via a drop-in service or bookable appointments. Disability Services may be able toprovide 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 Universityto try to ensure the best support possible for disabled people.

English language support

International students can receive support to improve their English throughouttheir 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 withthe 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 facilities

Students have 24/7 access to PC suites. You canalso access the internet from your own laptop in the

designated wireless zones on campus. Free software

training is available for those needing help.

University Library

The University Library is the key resource for studyat 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 ateam of Academic Liaison Librarians dedicated to

supportingyourspecicsubjectneeds.

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.

tudentsupport

Student

All our e-resources are available to Roehamptonstudents 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 useand multimedia work

n laptop loan service

n archive collection, containing resources for specialist

research in dance, early childhood education andchildrens literature.

Roehampton Students Union (RSU)

The RSU represents all Roehampton students andprovides services such as:

n entertainments

n societies

n adviceandsupportonacademic,nancialand

personal issues

n campaigns

n sports

n tnessclasses.

For more information, see pages 3639 and the RSUwebsite: www.roehamptonstudent.com

Study skills support

Study support is spread throughout the 10 academic

Departments, with specialist staff to promote writing

development, and maths and numeracy. Furthersupport can be found online via Roehamptons

StudyZone, where self-study materials are available.

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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 worlds 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 London

Roehampton is only 30 minutes away from the centre of London,

whereyouwillndthebestin:

Architecture from old (Houses of Parliament, St Pauls 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

lmfestivals

Museums British Museum, Natural History Museum, ScienceMuseum, V&A Museum

Music 02 Arena, Wembley Stadium, Brixton Academy

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

ShoppingOxfordStreet,numerousmarketssuchasSpitalelds

and Borough Food Market

Sport 2012 Olympics, Football (Wembley, Chelsea FC, Arsenal FC),Rugby (Twickenham), Cricket (Lords, the Oval)

Theatre West End theatre district, National Theatre, Shakespeares

Globe Theatre

Barnes This beautiful area next to Roehampton has a peaceful villageatmosphere 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 excellentnightlife in the many pubs, bars and clubs, and the London Apollo, where top

international bands and comedians perform. The Riverside Studioscontemporary arts centre incorporates a gallery and a cinema.

Kingston In the area surrounding the historic marketplace of this RoyalBorough there are many shops as well as pubs, clubs and a cinema. You willalsondbars,restaurantsandcafesalongtheriverside.

Putney This classy riverside district features a cinema, an arts theatre anda high street packed with shops, cafes and restaurants. The annual Oxford and

Cambridge Boat Race begins at Putney Bridge.

Richmond With plenty of shops, t raditional pubs and a green, Richmondhas 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 Londons Royal Parks and is only a10-minute walk from the campus. It features 2,500 acres of woodlands, ponds,

gardens and grasslands, and around 650 free-roaming deer.

Shepherds BushYoucanshopatWesteld(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 hasa village-style centre with restaurants and fashion boutiques.

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Hammersmith

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Kingston

Twickenham

Tower Bridge

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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, offeringa 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,thegrandnaleofFreshersWeek, the Freshers Ball, which features big-name DJs and

live bands.

RoehamptonStudents 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 campuslasts 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, TheOrdinary Boys, Sugababes, The Zutons, The Automatic,

Liberty X, Tim Westwood, Scratch Perverts, Andy C, Shy

FX,KeishaWhite,EmmaGrifthsandVernonKay.

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 (recentlyrefurbished) exclusively for

Roehampton students.

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Activities

The RSU organises a huge range of activities, mean-

ingyouwillneverbewonderinghowtollyourtime

outside your studies. You can raise money for charities

in the annual Raising and Giving (RAG) Week and getinvolved in events related to Black History Month,

LGBT History Month and Go Green Week.

Ifyouhaveaspecicinterest,joinoneofthemanysocieties:

Afro-CaribbeanAlphaAmericanFootballAnthropologyBeer

AppreciationBigBandBuddhismChristianUnionDance

DeviantDJEducationFairTradeFilmHumanRights

InternationalIslamicJapaneseCultureJewishResourceCentreLGBTMatureStudentsMusicMuslimWomen

NutritionPeopleandPlanetPhilosophyPokerRoehampton

AdventurersGuildRoehamptonEntrepreneursRoehampton

PlayersStJohnAmbulanceWhitelandsChoir

The RSUs Give it a Go scheme offers bargain prices

on activities in three categories:

Keep Fitwith sessions such as boxercise, yoga and

hip-hop dance.

Trips Awayto theatres, ten-pin bowling, paintballing

andfurtheraeldonaskitripandtoAmsterdamandDisneyland Paris.

Have Funwith activities such as DJing, speed dating

and language courses.

Programme Reps

The RSU ensures it is at the heart of academic lifethrough its network of Programme Reps across the

University. The Reps report to the RSU about students

academic experiences and provide a li nk between theRSUssabbaticalofcersandtheUniversity.

Sport and physical activitySport Roehampton provides high-quality sport, physical

activity and health services for students. We want everyoneto 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 levelortoenjoythehealth,tnessandfunbenetsofsocial

sport and physical activity. The University competes innationally organised student sports competitions and our

coaches and sport scientists work to ensure that athletes

and teams achieve their full potential. We offer support toindividual sportspeople who wish to represent the Univer-

sity in national championships. We also award a number of

students with Scholarships for Sporting Excellence, and wehave excellent links with professional sports clubs. There

are extensive opportunities for students to gain experience

andqualicationsascoaches,ofcialsandleadersinsport.The Universitys own sports coaching in the community

programme (Move) recruits student Sports Ambassadorsat the start of each year.

Sports clubs and activities include:

aerobicsathleticsbadmintonbasketballboccia

cheerleadingcricketfencingfootballgymnastics

hockeykickboxinglacrossemartialartsnetballPilatesrowingrugbyrunningsquashswimming

taekwondotabletennistennistriathlonUltimate

FrisbeevolleyballyogaZumba

On-campus sporting facilities include:

n ROEActiveastate-of-the-arttnesscentrewithrowing

and running machines, weights and other cardiovasculartnessequipment

n Multi-UseGamesAreaaood-lit,all-weathersurface

suitable for football, netball, tennis and basketball

n grass football pitches

n studio facilities for aerobics, circuit training andmartial 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 andfootball matches; the Roehampton Club for squash;

andtheNationalTennisCentreforhometennisxtures.

Welfare services

The RSU makes student wellbeing a priority by

offering a range of personal support and advice on issuesfrom academic matters and accommodation to sexual

healthandquittingsmoking.RSUofcersareelectedbystudents every March. In addition to those dealing withgeneral issues of student welfare, we have specialist

ofcersforwomen,disabledstudents,international

students,LGBTstudents,andalsoofcersdealingwithissues such as Cultural Diversity and Fair Trade.

Volunteering

There are many short-, medium- and long-term

volunteering opportunities coordinated by the UniversitysEmployment and Careers Service and the RSU, in

partnership with Wandsworth Volunteer Centre.

Volunteering can help you to gain work experience, test outvocations,developofceskillsvaluedbyemployers,meet

requirements of your programme of study, and fundraise

for charities. Opportunities are advertised via the onlineJobShop system, helping you to volunteer for a wide

variety of organisations, including the Citizens AdviceBureau, Fulham FC Community Sports Trust, Samaritans,

St John Ambulance and Victim Support.

Roehampton Award

The 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 insome way develops your employability skills. Available

activities include being a Hall Representative or Programme

Representative, mentoring new students or being a SportsAmbassador. All of these activities help develop a range of

skills that are valued by employers and will therefore help

youtondajobmoreeasilywhenyougraduate.

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Londons onlycampus university

ANTHROPOLOGY ....................................................................42

BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY .............................................43

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES ........................................................44

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES ........................................................45

BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS ....................................47

BUSINESS: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ..............................48

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ....................................................49

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

(HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)..............................51

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

(RETAIL MANAGEMENT & MARKETING) ..........................54

CLASSICAL CIVILISATION ......................................................55

COMPUTING WITH DATABASE SYSTEMS ...................see p.47

COMPUTING WITH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ....see p.79

COMPUTING WITH WEB & MULTIMEDIA ...................see p.110

COUNSELLING, INTEGRATIVE .....................................see p. 81

COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY...............................................62

CREATIVE WRITING .................................................................64

CRIMINOLOGY .......................................................................65

DANCE STUDIES ....................................................................66

DRAMA, THEATRE & PERFORMANCE STUDIES ...................68

EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES ...............................................70

EDUCATION ............................................................................71

ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LINGUISTICS ..................................72

ENGLISH LITERATURE ...........................................................73

FILM ........................................................................................74

HISTORY .................................................................................78

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT .........................see p. 51

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ..............................................79

INTEGRATIVE COUNSELLING ................................................81

JOURNALISM & NEWS MEDIA ...............................................84

MARKETING ............................................................................85

MARKETING & MULTIMEDIA ..................................................86

MEDIA & CULTURE .................................................................87

MINISTERIAL THEOLOGY (FOUNDATION) ................... 112-113

MODERN LANGUAGES ..........................................................88

MODERN LANGUAGES TRANSLATING & INTERPRETING.....89

NUTRITION & HEALTH ............................................................90

PHILOSOPHY ..........................................................................91

PHOTOGRAPHY .....................................................................94

PRIMARY EDUCATION ...........................................................96

PSYCHOLOGY ........................................................................98

RETAIL & MARKETING MANAGEMENT ........................see p.54

SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY ...................................................101

SOCIOLOGY .........................................................................102

SPANISH ...............................................................................103

SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCES ...........................................104

SPORT PSYCHOLOGY .........................................................106

SPORTS COACHING PRACTICE (FOUNDATION) ........ 112-113

SUPPORTING LEARNING & TEACHING

(FOUNDATION) ................... .................... ................... ....11 2-113

TEACHING PRIMARY EDUCATION .............................see p.96

TESOL (TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS

OF OTHER LANGUAGES) ...............................................108

THEOLOGY & RELIGIOUS STUDIES ....................................109

TRANSLATING & INTERPRETING .................................see p.89

WEB & CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES .....................................110

ZOOLOGY .............................................................................111

Alphabetical list of courses

Biol

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42 Department of Life Sciences Department of Life Sciences 43

logicalAnthropology

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

Offersaretypicallybasedintherangeof280340 pointsfromA-levels,vocationalA-levels(inScience),orequivalent,

including the 1419 Diploma (please refer to the general

entrance requirements on page 116)

GCSEEnglish,MathsandDoubleScienceatgradeC, or

equivalent

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-yearresearchproject.Thereisalsoanoptionaleldcourse.

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

Sample modules HumansandOtherPrimates AnimalBehaviourandCognition

PrimateBiologyandConservation AdvancedEvolutionandPalaeoanthropology

Career prospectsStudentsacquirearangeoftransferableskills,includingthe ability to carry out independent research, computer

literacy and an understanding of behavioural, biological andcultural differences among people. This wide range of skillsmeans that our graduates are suited to many career paths

in industry, administration, personnel and non-governmentalorganisations as well as teaching.

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

We also have specialist behavioural observation equipmentandGeographicInformationSystems.

Roehampton is close to the many world-class facilities inLondon,includingtheNaturalHistoryMuseum;LondonZoo;

GrantMuseum,UniversityCollege;andthePrimateSocietyofGreatBritain.

RoehamptonleadstheeldintheUK.Wework

on topics in primatology and human evolution,

includingeldworkinNamibia,Nigeria,Puerto

Rico and Brazil.

AnnMacLarnon,ProfessorofEvolutionaryAnthropology

FacilitiesLondon is an ideal living lab for studying Anthropology, withits high degree of cultural diversity and its many world-classanthropologicalresources,suchastheBritishMuseumeth-

nographycollection,theRoyalAnthropologicalInstitutelmarchive,LondonZoo,theskeletalcollectionsoftheNaturalHistoryMuseum,theGrantMuseum,theRoyalCollegeof

Surgeons,andthePrimateSocietyofGreatBritain.

The Universitys laboratories are equipped with facilities forDNAanalysis,scanningelectronmicroscopy,electrophysiology,microCTscanningandenvironmentalmonitoring.Wealso

have excellent computing facilities with specialist hardwareand software, as well as dedicated behavioural observationequipment. 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 understandingof behavioural, biological and cultural differences amongpeople. 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 i ncludes 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

Entry requirements Offersaretypicallybasedintherangeof280340 points

from A-levels, vocational A-levels, or equivalent, including the

1419 Diploma (please refer to the general entrance

requirements on page 116)

GCSEEnglish,MathsandDoubleScienceorBiologyatgrade

C,orequivalent

First yearYou are introduced to the basic concepts of social andbiological anthropology through a number of compulsorymodules. These explore how we evolved and how we live and

interact with our environment.

Second yearYou build on the concepts absorbed in earlier studies withmodules focusing on primate (including human) morphologyand 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 ofoptional modules is also offered, in areas of particular staffexpertise such as psychological anthropology, primate behav-

iour and conservation, gendered violence and religious persecu-tion, hunting, and palaeoanthropology, as well as the opportunitytoparticipateinatwo-weekeldcourseinSouthAfrica.

hropology

Why Roehampton?Biom

Biolo

Single or Combined Honours (see page 10)

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medicalSciences

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

Offersaretypicallybasedintherangeof240300 points

fromA-levels(oneofwhichshouldbeBiologyorChemistry),

vocationalA-levels(inScience),orequivalent,includingthe1419 Diploma (please refer to the general entrance


GCSEEnglishandMathsatgradeC,orequivalent

First yearYou take core modules in biomolecular science, cell andmolecular biology, physiology, and human disease,preparing you for Honours-level study. A module on practical

methods introduces a wide range of biological and biochemicaltechniques and develops laboratory skills, including the useof computer systems to present and analyse data.

Second yearIn the second year, modules focus on subjects such aspharmacology 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 practicalmethods in haematology, microbiology, histology and biochemistry.

Sample modules Epidemiology Pathophysiology Microbiology

MolecularBiology

Career prospectsABiomedicalSciencesdegreewillequipyouforalaboratory-

based career in biosciences in public or private healthservices, and technical support in research and educationalinstitutions and industry.

FacilitiesOurlaboratoriesareequippedwithfacilitiesforDNAanalysis,high-performance liquid chromatography, electrophysiology,

microbiology, and light and electron microscopy. Roehampton isclose to the many world-class facilities in London, including

theWellcomeCollectionandLibrary,andtheBritishMuseum.OurresearchlinkswithmanyofLondonshospitalsandmedical schools facilitate visits, projects and access to

specialist libraries.

Why Roehampton?

ogicalSciences

First yearYou are introduced to key areas such as cell and molecular

biology, physiology, ecology, evolution, human biology andthe major animal and plant groups.

Second yearThrough a mixture of interactive lectures, seminars and

informal tutorials you will study the three main topic areas oforganismsandecology;evolutionarybiologyandbehaviour;

and molecular biology, physiology and biomedicine.AresidentialeldweekinsouthWalesactsasalinkbetween

therstyearandlateryears.Youwillreceivetraininginresearch methods and have the opportunity to develop aresearch 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 thenal-yearassessment.

Sample modules AnimalBehaviourandCognition AquaticandInvertebrateBiology MolecularBiology:TheoryandPractice

Career prospectsGraduatesndemploymentinarangeofadministrative,advisory,researchandeldappointmentsincentralandlocal

governmentorindustry.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 theWildfowlandWetlandsCentreatBarnes,WimbledonCom-

monandRichmondPark.

n Roehampton is close to excellent

resourcessuchastheNaturalHistory

MuseumandtheRoyalBotanicGardens

at Kew.

n The programme includes a residential

eldcourseandextensiveopportunitiesforlocaleldwork.

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.

y q

Offersaretypicallybasedintherangeof240300 points

from A-levels (including Biology), vocational A-levels (inScience),orequivalent,includingthe1419Diploma(please

refer to the general entrance requirements on page 116)

GCSEEnglishandMathsatgradeC,orequivalent

Busi

SummaryDatabases are at the heart of electronic commerce. Have you ever wondered how your details are kept

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Why Roehampton?

inessInformationSystems

n Extensive industry contacts provide engaging guest l ecturers and class discussions

ourBusinessSchoolhasstronglinkswithlocal,nationalandinternationalorganisationsincluding

Microsoft,Google,Hewlett-PackardandIBM.

n Thecourseistaughtindedicatedlabswithindustry-specicsoftwarebyahighlycompetentteam

of experts from a variety of IT-related backgrounds.

n AllgraduatescangainstudentmembershipoftheInstitutefortheManagementofInformation

SystemsandtheBritishComputerSociety.

whenyoushoponlineorregisterforauseraccount?Howdoesashopknowwhentoordermoretoll

their shelves? How do companies communicate with thousands or tens of thousands of customers

efciently?Databasesmakethecommercialworldgoroundbyenablingthestorageandmanagement

of often huge collections of i nformation.

Single or Combined Honours (see page 10)

Related degrees

InformationManagement(seep.79);Web&CreativeTechnologies

(see page 110)

Entry requirements

Offersaretypicallybasedintherangeof240280 pointsfrom A-levels, vocational A-levels, or equivalent, including the

1419 Diploma (please refer to the general entrance


GCSEEnglishandMathsatgradeC,ore quivalent

This programme focuses on the practical aspects of design-ing, building and managing database-driven information

systems.YouwilluseOraclesoftwaretobuildrelationaldatabases that can support online commercial transactions,such as ordering products, making bookings and registering

for courses. Additionally, the programme covers the use anddesign of specialist databases called data warehouses thatare used to support executive decision making.

Therstyearisdesignedtogiveyouagroundinginthefundamental aspects of IT systems how data is managed,

systems that are used in different contexts, how humans andcomputers interact, how digital graphics are made, and the

professional issues associated with information management.After that year, you progress your study to specialise in anarea that particularly interests you. The course has been

designed to equip you with valuable skills for employment not only technically but also in the area of honing yourcommunication and problem-solving skills to enable you to

meetthedemandsoftheworkplace.Ourgraduatesgainjobsinmanyelds,suchassystemanalysis,webdesign

and development, marketing, and retail management.

First yearTherstyearprovidesyouwithasolidbasisofunderstandinginavarietyofareassuchas:

theroleofinformationsystemsinbusinessandsociety

differentmethodsusedinthedevelopmentofinformationsystems

waystocollectandmanagedata thelegalandethicalaspectsofbeinganinformationworker

computerprogramming;computerhardware,networksand graphic design.

You will be debating with your fellow students on topical

issues such as the dilemmas of music downloading andhacking. You will create

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