Undergraduate Prospectus 2014

UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2014/15
85% SATISFACTION IN THE 2012 NATIONAl STUDENT SURVEY A DISTINCTIVE COllEGIATE HISTORY DATING BACK TO 1842 UNIQUElY, STUDENTS HAVE A SAY AT All lEVElS OF DECISION MAKING IN THE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ARE GUARANTEED HIGH lEVElS OF CONTACT WITH TEACHERS AND RESEARCHERS NINE OUT OF TEN IN EMPlOYMENT OR FURTHER STUDY WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF GRADUATING*
*Destination of Leavers of Higher Education Survey published 2012
LONDONS TRADITIONAl CAMPUS UNIVERSITY...

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WElCOME
Thank you for taking the time to enquire about the University of Roehampton. I appreciate that choosing the right university is a very important decision to make and hope this guide provides you with insight into the first-rate education Roehampton has to offer.
With high-quality facilities and teaching by experts who are leaders in their fields, a Roehampton degree is specifically designed to help you reach your potential and equip you with the necessary skills to thrive in the job market. Roehampton provides the only traditional campus experience for students in London one of the most energetic and cosmopolitan cities in the world. With extensive grounds and a rich heritage dating back to the nineteenth century, the University of Roehampton has so much to offer. I hope you will come and see for yourself.
Professor Paul OPrey, Vice-Chancellor
www.roehampton.ac.uk
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TABlE OF CONTENTS
Course list....................................................................................................8 Applying to University...............................................................................10 Choose Roehampton................................................................................12 The Roehampton graduate.......................................................................16 Fees and funding.......................................................................................18 Student life.................................................................................................21 Colleges..................................................................................................22 Accommodation.....................................................................................26 Sport Roehampton.................................................................................29 Students Union......................................................................................29 Supporting you.......................................................................................30 Explore the local area.............................................................................30 Study Abroad..........................................................................................30 Life as an international student..............................................................32 Academic departments and courses .....................................................34 Business School.....................................................................................36 Dance.....................................................................................................46 Drama, Theatre and Performance..........................................................50 Education................................................................................................54 English and Creative Writing..................................................................62 Humanities..............................................................................................66 Life Sciences..........................................................................................72 Media, Culture and Language................................................................80 Psychology.............................................................................................90 Social Sciences......................................................................................94 Getting here...............................................................................................98
OPEN DAYS
SAT 13 JULY 2013 SAT 12 OCT 2013 SAT 16 NoV 2013 SAT 8 FEB 2014 SAT 12 JULY 2014
APPlICANT ORIENTATION DAYS

If we make you an offer, look out for your invitation to our Orientation Day in April your first step to Roehampton life!
www.roehampton.ac.uk/Student-Life/Open-Days
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CHOOSE YOUR COURSE

COURSE AccOUNtING** ANtHROPOLOGY BIOLOGIcAL ScIENcES BIOMEDIcAL ScIENcES BUSINESS MANAGEMENt BUSINESS MANAGEMENt AND AccOUNtING BUSINESS MANAGEMENt AND DIGItAL MEDIA BUSINESS MANAGEMENt AND EcONOMIcS BUSINESS MANAGEMENt AND ENtREPRENEURSHIP BUSINESS MANAGEMENt AND REtAIL MARKEtING CLASSIcAL CIVILISAtION CREAtIVE WRItING CRIMINOLOGY DANcE StUDIES DRAMA StUDIES DRAMA, THEAtRE AND PERFORMANcE StUDIES EARLY CHILDHOOD StUDIES EDUcAtION ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (combined only) ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LINGUIStIcS ENGLISH LItERAtURE FILM StUDIES FRENcH (combined only) TARIFF PAGE NUMBER 320 39 340 74 280 300 240 320 280 320 280 320 300 280 340 74 76 39 40 40 41 42 42 68 64 49 COURSE HIStORY HUMAN RESOURcE MANAGEMENt INtERNAtIONAL BUSINESS JOURNALISM MARKEtING MARKEtING AND MULtIMEDIA MASS COMMUNIcAtIONS MEDIA, CULtURE AND IDENtItY MINIStERIAL THEOLOGY (FDA/BTH) MODERN LANGUAGES MODERN LANGUAGES TRANSLAtION NUtRItION AND HEALtH PHILOSOPHY PHOtOGRAPHY PRIMARY EDUcAtION FS/1 & KS2 PSYcHOLOGY PSYcHOLOGY AND COUNSELLING SOcIAL ANtHROPOLOGY (combined only) SOcIOLOGY 280 280 53 56 SPANISH (combined only) SPORt AND EXERcISE ScIENcES SPORtS COAcHING PRActIcE (FDA) SPORt COAcHING SPORt PSYcHOLOGY TEAcHING ENGLISH tO SPEAKERS OF OtHER LANGUAGES (TESOL) THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS StUDIES ZOOLOGY
* There are no strict tariffs for Foundation Degrees
** New for 2014, subject to approval
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SOME OF OUR PROGRAMMES ARE AVAILABLE AS cOMBINED HONOURS.
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APPLYING TO UNIVERSITY
What happens to your application
You can apply for up to five courses, which you must do through UCAS. Once we receive your application from UCAS, if you meet our entry criteria for the course, we will make you an offer.
Once you have heard back from all the institutions you have applied to you need to make a decision about which application will be your firm choice first choice and your insurance choice second choice. During the time it takes for you to make your decision we will contact you by email, phone and occasionally by post with more information about the course. The first UCAS deadline is 15 January 2014. You may submit late applications up until 30 June 2014; however please be aware that if courses become full we may not be able to make offers on late applications. Any application that we receive via UCAS after 30 June 2014 will go directly into Clearing.
No1
in London for quality lectures*
Key dates
November 2013:
Find out what student finance you can get by using the student finance calculator at: www.gov.uk/studentfinance-calculator
in London for financial support*
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January 2014:
Apply online for student finance: www.gov.uk/student-finance You should apply before 31 May 2014.
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in London for campus environment*
15 January 2014:
Deadline for applications through UCAS.
15 January30 June 2014:

Late applications through UCAS.
April 2014:
Apply for your place in our halls of residence if you have chosen Roehampton as your firm choice. You can also attend one of our applicant Orientation Days just before Easter.
IN THE 2013 SuNDaY TIMES UNIVERSITY GuIDE ROEHaMPTON WaS DESCRIBED aS BEST UNIVERSITY FOR STuDENT RETENTION.
May 2014:
Take a look through our Orientation web pages and start planning your new life at Roehampton!
August 2014:
A level results out good luck!
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CHOOSE ROEHAMPTON
Rich in history, the University of Roehampton has been providing education through its colleges for more than 170 years. We provide a traditional campus experience, world leading research and excellent teaching, making Roehampton a popular choice for students both from the UK and overseas.
There is a range of excellent facilities as well as easy access to the world-class museums, libraries, galleries and leisure pursuits of one of the most exciting and diverse cities in the world.
Committed to academic excellence

Our students are guaranteed high levels of contact with excellent teachers and researchers working at the cutting edge of their subject areas; every academic is engaged in teaching, including our top professors. We also engage a number of high profile individuals in teaching, including leading childrens author Dame Jacqueline Wilson. Roehampton has a strong track record in research. Two of our academic areas, dance and biological anthropology, were rated as the best in the UK for research and 78% of research across the University was ranked as internationally excellent or world class in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise.
Providing opportunities
At Roehampton we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities, a commitment to encouraging the potential of all our students, and a passion for the highest quality of education and scholarship. If you have the talent and academic ability you will benefit from studying at Roehampton, regardless of your background. Our outstanding academic staff will ensure that you benefit from the very best in teaching and learning, and that you will gain a qualification from an institution with an enviable record in graduate employment.
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ROEHAMPTON IS A lIVElY PlACE TO GET INVOlVED: YOU CAN VOlUNTEER, WORK, PlAY SPORTS OR JOIN ONE OF OUR MANY STUDENT SOCIETIES.
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Your student experience A unique partnership

allows students a say at all levels of decision making
Studying at a campus university will give you a sense of community and at Roehampton you are not only part of the University, but you will also have an instant identity within the smaller world of your college. Our four colleges serve as the focal points for the Universitys vibrant social scene and there are healthy inter-collegiate rivalries in sport and other traditional celebrations (read more about our colleges on pages 22 to 25). Accommodation is on campus with facilities and support services also on your doorstep. There is a strong emphasis on employability advice and a well-developed range of welfare support services. All students are encouraged to get involved with student life, from starting up a society, volunteering, or running a sports club. Read more about student life at Roehampton on pages 20 to 31.
satisfaction in the 2012 National Student Survey
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Student partnership
The University runs an innovative Student Partnership aimed at encouraging students to take a greater share of responsibility for the success of their university. The Student Senate is chaired by the Vice-Chancellor and reports directly to Senate and Council. Students are represented on most committees of Council and Senate and Student Senate has a budget of 50,000 for students to invest directly in areas they consider important. Uniquely, students have a say at all levels of decision making in the University.
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STUDYING AT ROEHAMPTON WAS THE BEST DECISION IVE EVER MADE!

Emma Tilley, 2nd year Dance Studies
THE ROEHAMPTON GRADUATE

At Roehampton, our students develop qualities and gain skills that employers value, including openness to new ideas, critical thinking, the ability to work well with others and the capacity to communicate effectively.
Employers want a complete package of qualifications, experience and life skills which is why helping you to find career opportunities, internships and work placements is a priority. We believe the Roehampton experience is much more than your degree; its about the development of you as a person. 16 University is about studying hard, but its also about developing your leadership skills by starting a new society or captaining a sports club. Its about enhancing your communication skills by volunteering in the community, mentoring local children or networking with people you meet.
The employability and entrepreneurship team at Roehampton will help and support you on your journey into employment. They provide professional and impartial information, advice and guidance on all employability matters, including helping you to find a job. You are also able to consult with the team during your studies and at any time after graduation. Services:
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Unitemps, where students can sign up and find part-time jobs as well as more permanent and graduate roles. Our online vacancy board (JobShop) is also available. E-guidance ask a question or have your CV checked. Drop-in service. Lots of online resources to help you develop your employability skills.
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Employability advisers provide guidance and information on all employability queries, offering support in considering career options, searching for and applying for jobs, volunteering, self-employment, and work experience options. Workshops are run throughout the year, which focus on developing your employability skills, from writing a CV to applying for a graduate job.
Ive really enjoyed studying at Roehampton, it has a friendly campus, offers excellent academic support and has prepared me for the world of work!
Adeala Mirza, Business Management, 3rd year
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FEES AND FUNDING

UK/EU students do not pay tuition fees up front; you only pay back once you are earning.
6,000 cash scholarship

UK/EU Students
Full-time UK/EU students who achieve grades at ABB+ or recognised equivalents entering in 2014 could receive a cash scholarship of 2,000 per year for each year of their studies.
When do I repay the tuition fee loan?

You start to repay the tuition fee loan only when you are working and earning more than 21,000 a year. You repay 9% of your income above 21,000. The table below shows how much you would pay back per year/month/ week based on a range of salaries. Means tested grants and maintenance loans are also available. Please see www.gov.uk/student-finance for full details.
Tuition fees UK/EU*

UK/EU tuition fees: 8,750 a year for honours degrees, 7,500 a year for foundation degrees.
No fees up front, easy to manage

Tuition fee loans are available from the government if you live in England and youve secured a place in higher education studying for your first degree or other higher education course. *(Fees subject to approval by the Office for Fair Access by summer 2013)
6,000 National Scholarship Programme

UK Students
A 6,000 scholarship will be given to the top achieving 271 students who are in receipt of the full maintenance grant during their studies. 1,000 will be given as a cash bursary, with the remainder of the award allocated as tuition fee waivers. The cash bursary will be made up of 300 in years 1 and 2 of their studies and 400 in their final year. Tuition fee waivers will be 2,700 in year 1, 1,200 in year 2 and 1,100 in year 3.
Full-time international students

Tuition fees: 10,950 year (2013 fee, fee for 2014 entry will be confirmed in 2014). International students are also eligible to apply for a range of competitive meritbased and sports scholarships of up to 2,000 a year. Please see our website for full details and how to apply.
Examples of UK / EU tuition fee loan repayment

Salary () Annual repayment Monthly repayment Weekly repayment 21000 0 0 0 22000 90 7.50 1.70 25000 360 30 7 30000 810 67.50 15.60 35000 1260 105 24.20 40000 1710 142.50 33
www.roehampton.ac.uk/Finance
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STUDENT lIFE
Roehampton offers a distinctive collegiate campus experience with an active social life, 1,500 residential places and a strong emphasis on building community, celebrating our traditions and encouraging shared values and social responsibility. We are close to Richmond Park and just 20 minutes by train from central London.
COllEGES.................................................................................................... 22 ACCOMMODATION...................................................................................... 26 SPORT ROEHAMPTON................................................................................ 29 STUDENTS UNION...................................................................................... 29 SUPPORTING YOU....................................................................................... 30 EXPlORE THE lOCAl AREA..................................................................... 30 STUDY ABROAD........................................................................................... 30 LIFE AS AN INTERNATIONAl STUDENT................................................. 32
www.roehampton.ac.uk/Student-Life
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THE COllEGES
The University of Roehampton has four constituent colleges Digby Stuart, Froebel, Southlands and Whitelands which have a proud and distinguished history dating back to the 1840s. In 1975, Digby Stuart College federated with Froebel, Southlands and Whitelands Colleges to form the Roehampton Institute of Higher Education. In 2000 Roehampton federated with the University of Surrey and in August 2004 was awarded independent University title by the Privy Council and became Roehampton University.
DIGBY STUART
Digby Stuart College owes its existence to the Society of the Sacred Heart. Following the opening of the first Convent of the Sacred Heart School at Roehampton in 1850, Mother Mabel Digby established a teacher training college for girls in 1874, which opened with 21 students.
The college was relocated to Wandsworth and then North Kensington before returning to its birthplace at the Roehampton Convent in 1946 and was named Digby Stuart College, in honour of Mother Mabel and Mother Janet Stuart, both of whom had been instrumental in the formation of the college. Digby Stuart College is home to the departments of Drama, Theatre and Performance, English and Creative Writing, Humanities and Social Sciences, but the students allocated to Digby Stuart College can be studying any academic subject offered by the University.
FROEBEl COllEGE IS RENOWNED FOR BEING ONE OF BRITAINS MAJOR CENTRES FOR INITIAl TEACHER TRAINING
FROEBEL
Froebel College was founded in 1892, by a group committed to the then radical philosophies of Friedrich Froebel who was one of the most influential educationalists of the 19th century. He argued that the most important part of education was the pre-school period. The college was based in West Kensington before moving to its Roehampton campus in 1921.
Set in over fifteen acres of historic parkland the college houses the departments of Dance and Education, but the students allocated to Froebel College can be studying any academic subject offered by the University. 22 23
SOUTHlANDS
Southlands College has a rich history, founded in 1872 by the Methodist Church and, for many years, was a centre for training teachers in the Methodist tradition. Originally in Battersea and then Wimbledon, Southlands now forms a large quadrangle on the north end of the University campus. It is a modern building which houses both teaching spaces and en-suite accommodation.
The college houses the Universitys Business School and the Department of Media, Culture and Language, but the students allocated to Southlands College can be studying any academic subject offered by the University.
FOUNDED IN 1872, SOUTHlANDS COllEGE IS NOW HOME TO OVER 200 RESIDENT UNDERGRADUATES
WHITElANDS
Whitelands College is one of the oldest higher education institutions in England. The Church of Englands National Society founded the college in 1841 as a teacher training college for women.
It took its name from Whitelands House, a Georgian building in the Kings Road, Chelsea, previously used as a school. In 1930 the college moved to Putney and in 2004 moved to its current location in Roehampton a short walk from the main campus. Set in fourteen acres of historic parkland, overlooking Richmond Park, Whitelands College is home to the departments of Life Sciences and Psychology, but the students allocated to Whitelands College can be studying any academic subject offered by the University. Whitelands offers state-of-the-art lecture spaces, seminar rooms and laboratories, social facilities and new self-catering en-suite study bedrooms for residential students. 24 25
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ACCOMMODATION
Roehampton is Londons traditional campus-based university, which means our residences, teaching rooms and social facilities are located on our beautiful parkland campus. We can also help you to find privately rented accommodation off campus.
On campus
If you are an international student or a UK student and you have put Roehampton as your firm choice and you satisfy the eligibility criteria you will be guaranteed on-campus accommodation. All rooms have internet access and many are en-suite. The cost includes utility bills and contents insurance. There are also hall reps to support you and security are on hand 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The application process for new students (starting in September 2014) opens in April 2014. Come to one of our Open Days, held throughout the year, to take tours of the campus and view the rooms. Alternatively you can see pictures and 360 degree tours on our accommodation pages online: www.roehampton.ac.uk/Accommodation.
Off campus
Living in or near Roehampton you can benefit from all that London has to offer, while avoiding the high costs of living in the centre of the city. If you are interested in living off campus, there is a wide variety of accommodation suitable for students available to rent in Roehampton and the surrounding area. The University has teamed up with the student accommodation company Studentpad to provide an online search facility for private accommodation available to rent in the local area. Our off-campus officer can support you in finding accommodation or with any problems when you move in. You will also find a glossary of terms linked to renting property and a description of the types of accommodation providers on our online accommodation pages.
www.roehampton.ac.uk/Accommodation
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STUDENT lIFE
SPORT ROEHAMPTON
The department organises sports and physical activity for students, staff and the local community. Whether youre a beginner or an elite performer, Sport Roehampton provides opportunities for everyone, with sports clubs, competitions, exercise classes, coaching, dance-based activities and recreational sessions. The Roehampton sports community boasts a wide range of sports clubs, ranging from badminton to yoga, athletics to martial arts and roller sports to volleyball. Each of our clubs are open to all; from complete beginners to experienced athletes and most offer the chance to take part in recreational sessions, compete for the university and receive coaching. A number of teams compete in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Leagues and Tournaments. The clubs all have a vibrant social side and are a great way to make new friends. Modern exercise facilities include a high-tech gym, sports hall, studio, outdoor courts and playing fields. The university campus is situated next to the beautiful open spaces of Richmond Park and Wimbledon Common, where the community can enjoy walking, biking, golfing and horse-riding. Sport Roehampton also has a track record of supporting elite sport and has a number of international standard student athletes. Scholarships and bursaries are available for Roehampton students who are particularly talented. www.roehampton.ac.uk/sport
STUDENTS UNION (RSU)
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students union in London*
The University of Roehampton Students Union enhances the experience of students through representation, development, activities and support. The Union provides a range of clubs and over 60 societies for students to get involved with. University is your chance to develop different skills and gain life experience so that you can go out and get the best job possible. The Students Union also provides a range of opportunities and volunteering projects, to help you get the most out of your time here. The RSU organises a strong social and events programme which includes the Union Bar, quiz nights, live music, dance events and larger occasions such as Freshers and the pinnacle event of the year the Summer Ball. As well as all the fun and extracurricular activity, RSU provides student support and advice to help resolve issues. RSU officers are voted by the students and represent the views of members at all levels of the University. It is this team who sits on University committees, meet with University Staff and shape your University experience. For the latest news, videos and photos and to listen to their radio station check out the RSU website: www.roehamptonstudent.com.
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partnerships with overseas universities
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SUPPORTING YOU
Going to university presents many exciting opportunities and occasional challenges.
Throughout your time at Roehampton you will receive academic guidance and help when you need it. We offer a broad range of free services, such as disabilities support, dyslexia support, student counselling, financial advice, a chaplaincy service and an on-site medical centre which can be accessed through our centralised on-campus Information Centre. If you have particular requirements you will be contacted early in the academic year and offered extra guidance and support throughout your time at Roehampton.
EXPLORE THE LOCAL AREA

The areas close to Roehampton provide a wide range of social and cultural experiences. Putney, Wimbledon, Kingston, Richmond and Hammersmith are all a short bus ride away.
Theres plenty of entertainment on campus, with regular club nights in the Students Union, and many societies to join and sports to take part in. If you want to explore central London, the West End is just 30 minutes away.
STUDY ABROAD
The University of Roehampton has partnerships with around 50 universities overseas, allowing you to study in Europe, Australia, the US or Latin America for a semester during your second year.
Students who have taken part in an exchange say it was one of the best parts of their degree and one of the most rewarding things they have ever done. It also looks great on your CV and shows employers that you are ambitious, adventurous and can adapt to new situations. Studying abroad enables you to:
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Immerse yourself in a different culture while studying. Boost your career prospects and self-confidence by facing new challenges. Build an international network of friends. Expand your horizons with a life-changing experience.
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one of the worlds greatest capital cities
INTERNATIONAl STUDENTS AT ROEHAMPTON

From its warm welcome to its quality teaching staff, the University of Roehampton has been acknowledged for its first-class experience, having been ranked highly in the internationally recognised i-graduate survey of international students.
In an era of globalisation, studying in a community that consists of over 130 different nationalities will prepare you to do business with people from around the world. And because our students are taught directly by academics with national and international reputations for their research, you learn in an environment that is rich in creativity and new ideas.
Roehampton is a small, friendly, collegiate community providing the perfect setting for your transition to London life. You will live, learn and socialise on a beautiful and historic campus in south-west London, with a range of excellent facilities on and off campus, with world-class museums, libraries and galleries never far away. For more information, visit our International web pages:
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One of the worlds greatest financial capitals and creative hubs, London boasts a wealth of internationally renowned facilities and attractions. London is also an international centre for the arts, sport and nightlife. There really is something for everyone even if youre on a tight budget! London is also the jumping off point for many European adventures. You can take the Eurostar to Paris for a weekend or hop on to any of the budget airlines operating out of Londons airports and go almost anywhere in Europe.
Find out when Roehampton staff will be in your country, and if your qualifications meet our entry requirements. Watch videos of our international students talking about Roehampton.
www.roehampton.ac.uk/International
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ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS
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BUSINESS SCHOOL
The Business School offers a range of high-quality courses in Business, Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Marketing and Digital Media with a strong focus on globalisation and international business. Our stunning location in south-west London allows students to engage with Londons world-renowned business, commerce, not-for-profit and voluntary sectors. You can also experience the capitals rich cultural and historical heritage on the Universitys doorstep.
Students benefit from the real-world experience of our staff, who are involved in research and applied consultancy nationally and internationally. Our strategic partnerships with professional bodies aim to provide every Business School graduate with a route to chartered professional status in addition to their degree. Graduates are offered routes to chartered professional status with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the BCS, Institute for IT professionals. The strong links we have with employers and industry, from companies such as Dell, Fosters, Haymarket, Microsoft, Santander and Waitrose as well as professional firms such as Deloittes, Harvey Nash and Linklaters have led to industry visits, live consultancy projects and guest speakers lecturing on campus.
Graduates are offered routes to chartered professional status
The variety of modules has enabled me to gain knowledge in different sectors in business.
Alexander Kamanu, Business Management.
The University is great. Tutors are extremely helpful and information regarding the courses is easy to access
Chun Lam, Business Management and Retail Marketing
www.roehampton.ac.uk/Business
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BUSINESS SCHOOL
New for 2014 Accounting
320 points The Business School is launching a new single honours BSc in Accounting. This degree focuses on understanding the key issues that accountants face in practice and developing an insight to how different contexts affect accountants and the products of their accounting. Through research-led, socially-based and ethicallyaware learning and teaching, our focus is to develop graduates ready to meet the demands of the accounting profession. The course will also develop a technical proficiency and a fluency in the language of accounting. This will prepare students with the core skills for accountancy careers.
Business Management
240 points This programme will provide you with an excellent foundation for a range of careers in business, management and consulting. Studying Business Management in London at Roehampton will put you at an advantage as companies are eager to recruit individuals who understand business and the wider global business environment.
First year
In the first year, Single Honours students follow a common programme of study that includes Business Skills, People and Organisations, Marketing and Enterprise, Quantitative and Accounting Methods for Business, Business Economics and Business Law. Combined Honours students take three prescribed modules.
Second year
Modules include Managing Organisations, Business Research, The European Economy, Managerial Economics, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Retail Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, and Entrepreneurship.
Third year
Modules include a business project or dissertation, Economics and Government, Capital Markets and Investment, Learning and Development in Organisations, Applied Marketing Communications, International Marketing, Retail Theory and Practice, Graduate Enterprise, Corporate Strategy and Business Ethics.
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Business Management and Accounting
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students in the Business School
78%
of university research is of international standing 2008 RAE
320 points On this course you will focus on core theoretical and practical issues in accounting. You will learn how different contexts affect accounting and financial reporting, both internally and externally, and gain grounding in the foundations of accounting knowledge such as the role of regulation and the integrated nature of accounting and the organisation.
First year
First year undergraduate students follow a common programme of study that includes Accounting, Business Economics, Business Skills, People and Organisations, Marketing and Enterprise and an option.
Second year
In the second year, students follow a programme of study that includes Accounting and Finance, Law for Business, Managerial Economics, Business Research, and Managing Organisations.
Scholarship scheme for academic excellence
Third year
In the third year, students follow a programme of study that includes: either three of Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance, Accounting for Decision Making, Corporate Collapse, plus Business Project plus two further options, or three of Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance, Accounting for Decision Making, Corporate Collapse, plus Business Dissertation, plus one further option.
Business Management and Economics

320 points The economics pathway has been designed to prepare you for a career in financial services or any business career where a strong appreciation of the economic environment would be an advantage. On this course you will receive a broad business education through the core modules and the opportunity to focus on a specialist area of interest related to your chosen career path.
Business Management and Digital Media

280 points Business innovations are often realised through the use of new technologies and an understanding of how these technologies work. Combined with business modules such as economics, marketing and enterprise, you will be able to acquire a level of highly employable skills and understanding of the latest technological trends in the industry.
First year
First year undergraduate students follow a common programme of study that includes Business Economics, Business Skills, People and Organisations, Marketing & Enterprise, Accounting and an option.
First year
In the first year, students follow a common programme of study that includes Creative Environment, Business Skills, People and Organisations, Marketing and Enterprise, Accounting, and Business Economics.
Second year
In the second year, students follow a programme of study that includes Managerial Economics, The European Economy, Business Research and Managing Organisations plus one further option.
Second year
In the second year, students follow a programme of study that includes Information Systems, Multimedia, Project Management and Web Design, with a further choice of two options.
Third year
In the third year, students follow a programme of study that includes: either Economics and Government, Capital Markets and Investment, Business Project, plus three further options or Economics and Government, Capital Markets and Investment, Business Dissertation, plus two further options. 41
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In the third year, students follow a programme of study that includes 3D Animation, Business Security and Ethics and Development Project, with a further choice of two options. 40
Business Management and Entrepreneurship

280 points Participating in a new business creation is seen to be a major driver of economic growth. This pathway equips you with the relevant theoretical and practical knowledge required to apply your entrepreneurial skills whether it be for a start-up or an established organisation.
Human Resource Management

280 points Whether you aspire to be an HRM professional, or a manager, having an understanding of how to attract and retain the best people is a key skill. We look at contemporary issues such as wellbeing, equality and diversity in the workplace. As many of our students work part-time in London, they bring their own experience to this subject, generating lively debate.
First year
In the first year, students follow a common programme of study that includes Creative Environment, Business Skills, People and Organisations, Marketing and Enterprise, Accounting, Business Economics.
First year
Second year
In the second year, modules include Entrepreneurship, Business Research, Project Management, Managing Organisations, plus one further option.
Second year
In the second year, students follow a programme of study that includes Human Resources Management, Business Research, Managing Organisations plus two further options.
Third year
In the third year, modules include: either Graduate Enterprise, Business Project plus four further options or Graduate Enterprise, Business Dissertation plus three further options.
Third year
In the third year, students follow a programme of study that includes: either Human Resource Management, Learning and Development in Organisations, Labour Law, Business Project plus two further options or Human Resource Management, Learning and Development in Organisations, Labour Law, Business Dissertation plus one further option.
Business Management and Retail Marketing

320 points Retail marketing is an area of specialist knowledge and business experience. At the Business School, for example, in the module Retail Issues and Applications, you will debate up-to-the-minute issues such as multi-channel marketing, retail location strategy, supply chains and global product sourcing.
First year
Second year
In the second year, students follow a programme of study that includes Managing Organisations, Business Research, Marketing Management, Retail Purchasing, Supply Chain Management plus one further option.
Third year
In the third year, students follow a programme of study that includes: either Retail Theory and Practice, Retail Issues and Applications, Business Project plus three further options or Retail Theory and Practice, Retail Issues and Applications, Business Dissertation plus two further options. 42 43
International Business
280 points We specialise in preparing young people for a career in international business. Students can take a semester at one of our partner institutions in the US, Australia, France, Spain or the Netherlands.
Marketing
280 points Our marketing programmes are fully accredited by the prestigious Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), making them among the best in the UK. The primacy of the customer, the rise of global brands and interactive marketing are key themes of modules such as International Marketing and Applied Marketing Communications.
First year
This foundation year consists of the following modules: Business Skills, Quantitative and Accounting Methods for Business, People and Organisations; Marketing and Enterprise, Business Economics, Foreign Language (English, French, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin), Questioning Citizenship.
First year
You follow the modules taken by Single Honours Business Management students, including: Business Economics, Business Skills, Introduction to Business Law, Marketing and Enterprise, People and Organisations, Quantitative and Accounting Methods for Business.
Second year
All students study International Business Environment, International Business Workshop, and Managing Organisations. Non-UK students typically stay at Roehampton and select modules from a wide variety of options such as The European Economy, Marketing Management, and Entrepreneurship. UK students spend a semester overseas in a partner institution studying business to an equivalent level to Roehampton-based students.
Second year
You will study: Business Research, Consumer Behaviour, Managing Organisations, Marketing Management, Marketing Research.
Third year
You will study: Applied Marketing Communications and International Marketing, tutored Business Project focusing on a marketing problem in an organisation and options that include Leisure and Tourism Marketing, Non-Profit Marketing, Business Ethics, and Corporate Strategy.
Third year
You 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-Cultural Management and complete an international research project.
Marketing and Multimedia

240 points This programme is one of only a few degrees in marketing and multimedia in the UK. Demand for graduates is high it is estimated there are 300 digital design agencies in London alone.
We have strong links with employers and industry, from companies such as Dell, Fosters, Haymarket... ...Microsoft, Santander and Waitrose as well as professional firms such as Deloittes, Harvey Nash and more...
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First year
You 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 year
You 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 year
You are able to choose from two separate directions: either to focus on the technical application of marketing solutions through the refinement of interactive multimedia and website development skills, or to follow a more business-orientated model, picking from a range of options such as Marketing for Non-Profit Organisations, Retail Theory and Practice, Entrepreneurship, and/or Leisure and Tourism Marketing. The programme culminates in a final-year project in which you can either choose to develop a technological marketing solution for a specific business problem starting with analysis of the problem, through to design and building of a solution using contemporary technological approaches or you can undertake a marketing research project. 45
Department of
DANCE
Roehampton Dance is one of the worlds largest and most vibrant university dance departments with a community of staff and students who have a passion for dance. International dance academics, professionals and students come to Roehampton for the courses and reputation for research excellence. Roehampton was rated number one in the UK for dance in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise to measure quality of research in higher education institutions.
There is definitely something special about Roehampton As soon as I came here I felt I fitted in.
Abi Banjoko, third-year
I want to choreograph, I want to perform, I want to be involved in organising things. And I feel I have been set up to delve into every different area I want to.
Tom Bowes, third-year
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Dance Studies
340 points This 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 of practice and theory. Strong links with the profession are supported by staff members own creative work and choreographic research fellowships.
First year
You develop a broad grounding in practical and theoretical areas of dance, such as choreography, technique, dance history, appreciation and contextualisation, the analysis of human movement and safe, healthy dance practice. Dance techniques are drawn from a range of contemporary styles (including Cunningham, Graham, Limn, release and contact improvisation) and ballet.
Second year
As your study develops you can begin to focus on your own interests. Areas of study include choreography and technique, and various theoretical modules offering philosophical, analytical, socio-historical and movement-studies approaches.
Third year
While you can specialise in an area, you are expected to maintain an interdisciplinary and theoretical approach to your study. There are also modules that are more vocational in nature, such as Dance Criticism in Practice, the Teaching Artist, and Dance Performance and Repertory.
Department of
DANCE
The Department is renowned for cutting-edge choreography and performance; that reputation is earned by the quality of teaching and the world-leading Centre for Dance Research. As a result, the student experience here is exceptional as are the career prospects for graduates. Library, studio facilities and the Michaelis Dance Theatre are well-equipped to support your studies, and the proximity to Londons dance organisations and venues makes Roehampton one of the worlds top destinations for study in dance.
One of the worlds largest and most vibrant university dance departments
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Department of
DRAMA, THEAtRE ANd PERFORMANCE

We have one of the largest academic teams in the UK, with international reputations as performance makers, writers, visual artists, curators, critics and theoreticians. Our interests range across contemporary, experimental and early modern theatre, applied theatre, performance art, sound art, creative writing, and performance as social action.
In the most recent (2008) UK universities Research Assessment Exercise, over 60% of Drama staff research was rated world-leading or internationally significant. The department as a whole was given the highest possible rating, which is indicative of international excellence. Staff and students work closely together on courses that combine the best of practice-led and theoretical approaches to the subject. Here you can develop the knowledge, the confidence and the skills to prepare you for all sorts of work and life opportunities. Some of the worlds leading performance-makers and academics are regular participants at events organised by the departments Centre for Performance and Creative Exchange.
Drama has given me a great opportunity to do a mix of practical and theory while adapting my playwriting.
Nikita Folly, third-year
The programme is intellectually challenging and it really makes you question how you perceive drama. I like the fact that so many avenues are opened up and you are made aware of new areas of drama.
Rick Woska, first-year
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Drama Studies
240280 points This programme is about developing creative, practical and critical abilities towards a range of professional contexts related to drama and performance. As well as making and analysing theatre, and learning about its history, you will meet people who are established in the business and get to grips with some of the key professional roles and contexts for theatre, the arts and related industries.
First year
Your first year is about building confidence in written, spoken and public presentation, and broadening your knowledge. You will be making your own performances as well as learning about performance history and culture. A particular feature of the first year is a year-long module on Londons Arts, including hands-on involvement with the citys incomparable range of activities and resources.
Second year
As well as being involved in devising a full-length theatre production, you will take a special module on Arts Management, which will give you a wide-ranging introduction to how theatre companies and other arts organisations are run, from budget management to marketing and audience development. In addition you can select from the wide variety of modules available on the Departments Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies programme.
Third year
In the third year the focus turns towards more independent work, including an Independent Project module, where you will develop a project appropriate to your future career ambitions.
Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies

280 points The programme actively encourages intellectual curiosity and creativity, which helps you to articulate your ideas in writing, speech and performance. You will critically analyse plays, performances and audiences; you will make performances; you will build confidence and presentation skills; and develop your understanding of specific performance activities. In addition you will have direct contact with practitioners from a range of professions related to the subject.
First year
You will be introduced to a wide range of performance histories and practices, and will explore the field of performance studies, which will broaden your understanding of what theatre can be by addressing public events, speeches 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.
The programme is designed to enable you to gain maximum benefit from the Universitys proximity to the theatres, museums and arts archive resources in London.
Staff on the programme were judged as conducting research that is worldleading and internationally excellent in the most recent national Research Assessment Exercise.
Second year
Optional modules include Community drama, Performance and Live art, Representing Women, Music and Performance, Writing in Performance, Modernism and the Avant garde, and Approaches to Directing. You will also be involved in devising a fulllength production.
Third year
At this level the modules are informed by current staff research, which means that you will benefit from expertise at the cutting edge of the discipline. You can choose from a wide range of modules as well as engage in an independent research project.
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Studying at Roehampton was a brilliant experience, both challenging and rewarding. I feel the benefits now as a teacher, of the time spent in different schools.
School experience is hard work but great fun. I am glad that we have at least three years to develop our teaching skills, otherwise it would be tough.
Maggie MacDonald, BA Primary Education (ICT) graduate
The School of
Malcolm Pearse, BA Primary Education graduate
EdUCAtION
The School of Education has a long history at Roehampton with the original mission of the four colleges within the University being concerned with the training of teachers. Today the School has an international reputation for high-quality teaching and research and it is positioned as one of the principal providers of Initial Teacher Training nationally and houses highly successful provision in the areas of Education Studies and Early Childhood Studies.
The School offers a challenging, supportive and positive learning environment and as a result, the student experience is exceptional as are the career prospects for graduates. Our facilities are bespoke and our events provide additional opportunities for staff, students and partners to participate in stimulating lectures, workshops and conferences to extend their knowledge and understanding of education issues and to participate in educational debate. Based at Froebel College at the University of Roehampton, the School is a large and vibrant community of practice with staff and students working with partnership colleagues (from schools, colleges and local authorities) to improve education provision.
Roehampton is internationally renowned for its work in education and early childhood studies.
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Early Childhood Studies

280 points Discover how children develop, learn and think from birth to the age of six in this programme designed to meet the increasing demand for early years specialists. The programme also provides those already working in this field with the opportunity to enhance their practical work with a better understanding of early childhood theory.
First year
The study of young children and the cultural influences on their lives and development is explored in depth. You research current issues and concerns in early childhood and consider equity and inclusion. You also learn about the importance of observation in the study of young children and develop your observational skills. You begin to learn the particular skills needed to carry out research in the early years.
Second year
You look critically at the significance of play, imagination and creativity in childrens development, consider a variety of curriculum models, and examine the impact of the early childhood pioneers on current perspectives and practice. Optional modules are available in Childrens Communication, Language and Literacy, Children and Families, Curriculum, Principles and Practice, Self and Others and Childrens Wellbeing. There is also the opportunity for a placement in an early years setting. You continue to learn about research methods in early childhood settings, developing a research proposal which you will develop in the third year.
Third year
You carry out a substantial research project in an area of your choice and develop a specific expertise. You also study what it means 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 childrens thinking and understanding and also to undertake a placement in an early years setting.
ROEHAMPTON IS ONE OF THE lARGEST PROVIDERS OF INITIAl TEACHER TRAINING IN THE UK
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Education
280 points Everyone 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.
You will benefit from extensive schoolbased experience The University has partnerships with over 500 schools.
First year
In our first year you are introduced to the main ideas about the policy, history and structure of the education system in England, childrens development from birth to adolescence, and the aims and purposes of education. If you are a Single Honours student, you will also have the opportunity to examine the issue of social justice in education and to start exploring how education can be researched, starting with you reflecting on and re-examining your own educational experiences. The expectation is that by the end of year one you will have developed an interest in subjects which you will be able to explore and examine in more substantial depths in your second and third year. Second year In year two you have a wide variety of options to choose from depending on your areas of interest and the further education and/or career path you wish to follow. You have the opportunity to explore contemporary issues in education, to learn about the practice of education and to consider what it is like to teach in schools and other educational settings. In addition you may choose to learn about and examine how children with special needs or vulnerable children are supported in schools, ethical issues within education, or how a teacher can manage the behaviour of children in the classroom. There is also an opportunity to undertake an education placement in one of a variety of settings, such as after-school clubs, charities and schools. Third year In year three you again have a wider range of modules to choose from. You may, for instance, study comparative education, counselling in schools, social philosophy of education, primary school education, youth participation or the different ways in which young people are presented and treated in our society and how they can be helped to participate more fully and help to shape their own futures. As a single honours student you also have the opportunity to investigate an area of education which you have become particularly interested in by completing a dissertation. Here you can examine a topic that fascinates you with the support and guidance of a personal tutor who will be assigned to you at the start of your third year. Overall in year three there is a greater emphasis on independent study, with support, so that you are able to pursue those subject areas that you have become most attracted to and want to investigate further.
of our students had gained teaching employment within six months of graduating.*
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Primary Education
320 points This nationally renowned programme is a direct route to becoming a primary teacher, as graduates are recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). The programme reflects the needs of a primary teacher and the nature of the primary curriculum. In the most recent survey, 96% of our students had gained teaching employment within six months of graduating. Teaching and learning modules underpin and develop curriculum studies, which include study of the National Curriculum Core Subjects, the Foundation Subjects, religious education and an introduction to modern foreign languages in the primary school.
School-based experience
Students at Roehampton have a period of school-based experience in each academic year and are able to develop an elective specialism from a wide range of subjects. You will spend at least 24 weeks across the three years of the course in school.
Students often find their first jobs through their school-based training, as headteachers are impressed with the high calibre of Roehampton students and are eager to offer them a position in their schools.
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National Curriculum Core Subjects

This section of the course gives you an appropriate level of knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum Core Subjects English, mathematics and science and you will also learn how to teach these subjects at Primary and Foundation stages.
The wider curriculum

These modules introduce you to the National Curriculum Foundation Subjects: art and design, design and technology, geography, history, information and communication technology (ICT), music, physical education, religious education and modern foreign language teaching. 59
Sports Coaching Practice (FdA)

(Plus 1 year for BA Hons top up)
n/a* This Foundation Degree (FdA) is for coaching practitioners who are keen to develop their own practice and career progression. This is a work-based programme: students will need to be in either a paid or voluntary coaching role and will need to be supported by their employer.
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Module 1: Coaching Process introductory module 20 credits (36 taught hours) Module 2: Science of Coaching anatomy/physiology, movement analysis and nutrition 40 credits (72 taught hours) Module 3: Coaching Pedagogy 40 credits (72 taught hours) Module 4: Work-based Reflective Practice 20 credits Module 1: Applied Coaching Process 20 credits (36 taught hours) Module 2: Applied Coaching Science 40 credits (72 taught hours) Module 3: Applied Coaching Pedagogy 40 credits (72 taught hours) Module 4: Research of Coaching Practice 20 credits
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Top Up Year BA Honours Degree

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Sport Coaching
240 points If you would like to work in a wide range of environments as a sport coach, this degree will prepare you well. In addition to studying the different aspects of coaching, such as anatomy, physiology, movement analysis, coaching styles, coaching pedagogy/ practice and employability, you will be given the opportunity to get involved in coaching at the University, local authorities, clubs and schools.
The figure of taught hours is a guide and students will be required to commit further learning time through reading and application beyond the taught elements of the course.
*There are no strict tariffs for Foundation Degrees
First year
You will be introduced to a variety of modules such as, processes in sport coaching, pedagogy in sport coaching, study skills in sport and research, introduction to physiology, biomedical analysis of movement and coaching children. Second year During your second year you will study the application of sport coach practice, the sport coach curriculum, research skills in sport coaching, applied sport and exercise physiology, applied biomechanics and participation lifestyle management. Third year In your final year you will learn about the psychology of coaching, advanced coaching principles, and entrepreneurship in coaching. You will also experience work based learning and complete a special project at the end of the year. 60 61
ENGLISH ANd CREAtIVE WRItING

The department offers a selection of innovative courses and is proud of its commitment to excellent teaching. With an impressive research record, students can choose from a wide variety of modules taught by enthusiastic, high-profile staff.
Areas of expertise range from Blake to Bellow; from the history of Cupid to the social history of cake; from screenwriting to the experimental sonnet and stand-up comedy. The Department is also home to the National Centre for Research in Childrens Literature (NCRCL); Rewrite (the Centre for Research in Creative and Professional Writing), and Research Centres for Literature and Culture and for Romanticism. Students are well placed to take advantage of the vibrant culture of literary London and are encouraged to explore the resources of the British Library and performance venues such as the Globe Theatre. Students can also enjoy a full programme of events organised by the department, including research seminars, public lectures and readings, and regular conferences on childrens literature, literary journalism, and Romanticism.
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Creative Writing
280 points Taught by working writers (including poets, novelists, journalists and screenwriters), the programme introduces and focuses on writing practice in four main genres: fiction, non-fiction, poetry and screenwriting. As students explore the technical craft and process of writing, they develop broad critical awareness and skills. As they progress through the degree programme, they may also choose to specialise.
First year
You are asked to examine, consolidate and improve your writing skills, to try out different ways and forms of writing and to explore your own creative processes. In this first year, you are also 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 writing and successful academic study.
The tutors are intelligent, challenging, dynamic and empathetic and the student life is fantastic. I recommend this course, warmly and without reservation.
Damilola Ajagbonna-Xavier, English Literature
Roehampton has a rolling programme of fellowships current holders are A.S. Byatt, Iain Sinclair and Melvin Burgess.
Second year
You take a combination of compulsory and optional modules, looking more closely at the techniques, craft and processes of writing. There are opportunities in specialist writing genres (including fiction, poetry and screenwriting) and modules that allow you to practise, analyse and criticise specific forms of writing. You also have access to cross-listed modules in other programmes and the opportunity to spend a term abroad at one of our exchange institutions.
This degree opened a new creative door for me. I am more confident and can look at my writing with a critical eye without feeling bruised. It was an amazing experience.
Diana Nortey, Creative Writing
Third year
You may choose to specialise in one particular area of interest, which also provides a path toward an MA or an MRes in Creative and Professional Writing. Alternatively, you can elect to continue to explore diverse writing genres contained in a rolling offer of modules, including adaptation, drama-documentary, graphic narratives, innovative forms of fiction and poetry, novel writing, writing for children, and writing and publishing for the internet.
English Literature
320 points This programme is for you if youre interested in childrens literature or crime fiction, in Shakespeare or stand-up comedy, in Victorian novels or visual texts. The University offers a challenging programme of unrivalled range and richness, as well as a supportive learning environment.
First year
You are introduced to a challenging range of texts from different genres and historical periods, and modules like Introduction to Literary Studies will explore some of the critical and theoretical approaches that form the basis for work in the subsequent years.
Second year
The 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 innovative optional modules such as Origins and Development of Childrens Literature, Staging Gender, Gothic and Fantastic Literature, and About Reading.
Third year
Optional modules in the final year include Crime Fiction, Stand-up Comedy, Shakespeare as a Literary Dramatist, Charles Dickens, Subversive Childrens Literature, Literature and Addiction, and The Literature of Food; students can also opt for a dissertation module.
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Department of
HUMANItIES
The departments courses are united by their strong confidence in the value of studying the actions, cultures, thoughts and beliefs of humanity past and present. Staff have a commitment to excellence in teaching, and to being friendly and approachable. The Universitys advantageous location allows you to engage with Londons world-renowned cultural and historical heritage. Research-active staff include pioneering and influential scholars whose research, writing and public engagement have put Roehampton on the intellectual map.
The department also has links with a number of local, national and international research centres, archives and museums, including the Centre for Hearth Tax Research and Queen Marys Hospital archive and museum group. If you are a graduate in History, Classical Civilisation or similar, seeking to enhance your qualifications and skills to improve your chances of employment or promotion, this course offers you the opportunity to refine your knowledge and practice of historical research, whether you left university recently or some time ago, potentially leading to PhD study in History. Or you may simply enjoy a challenging intellectual exercise for its own sake.
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Classical Civilisation
300 points This is one of the most wide-ranging Classics undergraduate programmes in the UK. Students can gain practical experience on a work placement, for example, on an archaeological dig or at a museum.
History
320 points Students can choose a broad approach throughout their degrees, whilst others will choose to specialise in a particular time period or style of history.
First year
Core modules provide introductions to Greek and Roman literature and history. The compulsory module Critical Skills in the Humanities introduces you to the key skills required for your university study. Optional modules expose you to a broader range of subjects including classical art and archaeology, social anthropology, ancient philosophy, and the Greek and Latin languages.
First year
You take modules focusing on the foundations of historical study. Core modules in Reading, Writing and Seeing History, and Critical Skills in the Humanities provide the theoretical basis and the methodological skills for more advanced studies in the upper years. Other modules explore themes such as migration, revolutions, religious change, and visual and material cultures in broad chronological and geographical contexts.
Second year
Building on first-year introductions, optional modules expand on aspects of antiquity and its influence on modern culture. A core module comprises a study of classical myths and mythology. You can also choose to continue to study Greek and Latin and to take a work placement.
Second year
You take the compulsory Histories module, which examines social, cultural and technological approaches to history through the theme of war. The compulsory Intermediate Seminar Study involves the in-depth study of a single historical text, or equivalent work from another humanities subject, such as Philosophy or Classical Civilisation. From a broad selection of optional modules, you develop your research and critical skills through engagement with particular concepts, places and periods. You can also take a work placement option.
Third year
You write a dissertation on a subject of your choice under the guidance of a supervisor. Optional modules offer specialised topics informed by current staff research and you can also choose to study advanced Greek and Latin.
Third year
As 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.
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THEOlOGY AND RElIGIOUS STUDIES WAS RANKED IN THE TOP TEN OF THEOlOGY/RElIGIOUS STUDIES COURSES IN THE lATEST GUARDIAN UNIVERSITY GUIDE.
Theology and Religious Studies

320 points The programme was rated the UKs 10th best Theology/Religious Studies course in the latest Guardian University Guide. You are introduced to the multi-faceted nature of theological and religious studies and to the main themes of the Bible through modules such as:
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Ministerial Theology (FdA/BTh)

n/a* 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. *There are no formal tariffs for Foundation Degrees
You also have the opportunity to study the languages in which the sacred texts were written or into which they were translated: Hebrew, Sanskrit, Greek, classical Arabic, and Latin.
Second year
This year covers the intermediate study of theology and religion. Theology modules explore central themes in Christian theology, the Historical Jesus, the reception of the Bible in both the past and the present, and the nature of religious knowledge. In Religious Studies, you are able to continue your study of the major world religions, building on what you have learned in your first year. 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.
Philosophy
300 points The programme is both a member of the Institute of Philosophy University of London and an agent of the Royal Institute of Philosophy, and students have access to their lectures, seminars and conferences.
Third year
You are able to select from a range of options. In Theology you could study: Reformation Thought in Theological Perspective, Issues in Contemporary Catholicism, Theologies of the Non-western World. In Religious Studies you could study: Advanced Concepts in the Philosophy of Religion; Islam and Women; The Impact of Myth on Religion. You have the opportunity to pursue these interests in depth through dissertations and special studies. Field trips to places of religious significance (eg Lourdes in France) and work placements are also available as study modules.
First year
You will be introduced to some of the leading thinkers in the history of philosophy, such as Socrates, Plato and Aristotle from 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 years

Study in the upper years of the programme is primarily organised around particular subject divisions within philosophy:
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Roehampton was my first choice because I wanted to study at a Londonbased university with a proven track record in History. The standards of teaching have been excellent.
Heather Bennett, third-year History
Attending the Royal Institute of Philosophy lectures and running the Philosophy Society has allowed me to engage with people who hold similar interests to myself.
Mandy Brown, Philosophy graduate, now works as a Policy Adviser to Ministers of State at HM Treasury
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first-class research
excellent facilities
Department of
LIFE SCIENCES
The department offers a supportive and stimulating environment in which to pursue academic excellence. Students have access to high-quality facilities including modern laboratories, and our London location gives them easy access to museums, biological collections and field visits.
The department is home to courses that are underpinned by first-class research carried out by staff members who are passionate about the development of new learning technologies to enhance the student experience. Roehamptons programmes are continuously updated to reflect current scientific advances, and designed to produce highly employable graduates with skills that meet the needs of modern society. The departments also works with a range of organisations in the biomedical and healthcare industries on knowledge transfer activities and promoting public engagement in science. The scale, scope and quality of our offerings at Roehampton are, we believe, without equal.
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Anthropology
340 points Explore the versatility and diversity of humankind as you focus on differences in cultures, politics and religions around the world. You will also study the human species with a focus on evolution, disease, genetics and adaptation to diverse environments.
First year
You 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 year
You build on the concepts absorbed in earlier studies with modules focusing on primate (including human) morphology and behaviour, social anthropological theory, kinship, and anthropological research methods.
Third year
You 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 behaviour and conservation, gendered violence and religious persecution, hunting, and palaeoanthropology, as well as the opportunity to participate in a two-week field course in South Africa.
Biological Sciences
280 points How 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 and recombinant DNA technology and their social implications as well as more traditional aspects of animal and plant biology.
First year
You are introduced to key areas such as cell and molecular biology, physiology, ecology, evolution and the major animal and plant groups.
Second year
Through a mixture of interactive lectures, seminars and informal tutorials you will study the three main topic areas of organisms and ecology; evolutionary biology and behaviour; and molecular biology, physiology and biomedicine. A residential field week in South Wales acts as a link between the first year and later years. You will receive training in research methods and have the opportunity to develop a research proposal.
Third year
You 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-year assessment. An optional field course in South Africa is also offered.
ROEHAMPTON HAS ENABlED ME TO GROW AND lEARN IMPORTANT lIFE SKIllS AS WEll AS GIVING ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY A SUBJECT I TRUlY HAVE A PASSION FOR.
Yasemin Turgut, 2nd year Social Anthropology
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Biomedical Sciences
300 points Designed 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.
Social Anthropology
340 points (Combined Honours only) Social anthropologists engage in the fascinating study of human societies in all their diversity and 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.
First year
You 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.
First year
You are introduced to the theoretical traditions of the discipline as well as its core subject areas, including the family, political systems, cosmological and belief systems. A focus on classical ethnographic field studies enables you to see how key areas of anthropology have developed.
Second year
In the second year, modules focus on subjects such as pharmacology and toxicology, molecular biology, neurobiology, physiology and immunology.
Second year
Your knowledge of the discipline is expanded through the core modules of Kinship: Comparative and Contemporary Studies, Theory: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives, Ethnographic Research Methods.
Third year
You undertake a research project and study modules in subjects such as medical microbiology, molecular genetics, and practical methods in haematology, microbiology, histology and biochemistry.
Third year
You are encouraged to embark on a small-scale supervised ethnographic project. Specialist modules cover areas such as human-animal relations, anthropological aspects of psychological practices, life and death in anthropological perspective, the ethnography of south Asia.
Nutrition and Health

240 points Good nutrition enhances wellbeing and 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. This programme has been fully accredited by the Nutrition Society and on graduation you become a Registered Associate Nutritionist.
Sport and Exercise Sciences

280 points This programme specialises in the development of skills in the scientific disciplines of physiology, biomechanics and psychology. You learn how to enhance the physical and biomechanical performance of athletes, how psychological intervention strategies can improve mental skills and how exercise and physical activity can enhance wellbeing. Roehampton is close to renowned sport venues such as: Wimbledon (tennis), Twickenham (rugby), Chelsea and Fulham football clubs.
First year
The first year introduces you to the principles of human nutrition, vitamins and minerals, physiology and metabolism as well as the aspects of psychology and sociology that can influence food intakes. Additional modules are available to assist you if you do not have an A-level Science background.
First year
You are introduced to the three key academic disciplines that make up sport sciences physiology, psychology and biomechanics and you develop a range of skills for studying sport and exercise. Modules include: Introduction to Physiology and Fitness Assessment, Biomechanical Analysis of Movement, Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology.
Second year
The 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.
Second year
Modules are available in: Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology, Psychology of Peak Performance, Applied Biomechanics.
Third year
You conduct your own research project in nutrition under the guidance of a tutor. Selecting from a wide choice of optional modules, you advance your specialist knowledge and add to your understanding of those aspects of health and disease that are influenced by diet.
Third year
The choice of modules on offer enables you to tailor your programme to your specific interests. In addition, there is an opportunity to carry out an independent research dissertation in an area that interests you. Modules include: Training Programme; Advanced Topics in Psychology, Biomechanics: Performance and Injury. 77
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Sport Psychology
280 points What determines whether a footballer scores in a World Cup penalty shoot out? How does an Olympic champion cope with media attention? You will explore the answers to questions such as these in this exciting new programme, which draws on Roehamptons strong reputation in teaching Sport Science and Psychology. Graduates are entitled to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society. This is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.
First year
You 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 year
You 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.
THE SPORT ROEHAMPTON PERFORMANCE CENTRE IS THE BEST lABORATORY OF ITS TYPE IN LONDON AND INClUDES A ClIMATIC CHAMBER AND AUTOMATED MOTION-CAPTURE SYSTEMS.
Third year
You have the opportunity to select modules based on your particular topic areas and the choice to research areas of specific interest for your dissertation project. During the year, you follow a coherent pathway of study to facilitate your future direction within the exciting discipline of sport psychology.
Zoology
320 points Zoology at Roehampton explores animal biology through a wide and fascinating range of core and optional modules. You gain an in-depth understanding of the evolution, anatomy, physiology, behaviour and ecology of animals as well as a broad general knowledge of modern animal biology. The programme includes a residential field course and many opportunities for local fieldwork.
First year
You receive a thorough grounding in the evolution and biology of vertebrate and invertebrate animals, physiology, data handling, cell biology and plant biology.
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You carry out further studies in key aspects of animal biology, building on the knowledge gained during your first year. The Research Methods module includes the development of a research proposal on a zoological topic of your choice. A residential field course in South Wales acts as a link between the first and second years of the programme.
Third year
In your final year, you undertake an independent research project and study specialist modules that focus on key aspects of zoology, including animal behaviour, ecology, physiology and conservation. Optional modules in areas of particular staff expertise such as aquatic biology and animal behaviour, as well as a field course in South Africa, are also offered.
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Department of
MEdIA, CULtURE ANd LANGUAGE

The department offers academically rigorous courses with a strong focus on research as well as practice. The quality of our teaching and student support has been highly praised; for example, our Modern Languages and Linguistics subject area was ranked eighth nationally in the Guardians University Guide 2011. In addition, our research was well placed in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise.
You will have the opportunity to participate in the departments strong research culture, manifested in its four Research Centres and its dynamic MPhil/PhD students. You will also benefit from the real-world experience of our staff, who are not only undertaking high-quality research but are also involved in the production of works of national and international standing. Our London location allows you to engage with the citys world-renowned creative industries as well as its rich cultural and historical heritage, and to attend a multitude of relevant conferences and research seminars. The strong links we have with employers and industry have led to internships and work placements, course development, and guest speakers lecturing on campus.
www.roehampton.ac.uk/Media-Culture-And-Language
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English as a Foreign Language

280 points (Combined Honours only) English is widely learned as a second language across the world. It is the leading language of international discourse in many regions, and is used as an official language of the European Union. This course is designed for students with an IELTS score of 6 or above and equips you with the linguistic skills to travel and work among English-speaking people, and also to explore their history and culture. Modules emphasise the vocational opportunities afforded by the study of a foreign language and are taught in English.
First year
Your first year will combine compulsory intensive language modules with options such as Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching, Language, Society and Power or The Making of Modern Britain. These will provide you with a solid foundation for your following years of English study, leading to proficiency in spoken and written English.
Second year
Language study continues to form the main component of the programme, but you will also be able to choose from a number of optional modules including translating and interpreting, language in the media, practice in language teaching or the language learning curriculum.
Third year
Alongside Advanced English Language you can continue to study translating, interpreting and/or language teaching modules during your final year. You also have the opportunity to register for the Work-based Language Placement module in the final year, in which you earn your credits by volunteering in an English-speaking organisation, a local school as a language mentor or even at Roehampton as a language support assistant.
English Language and Linguistics
280 points From the sounds children make to the way people speak to the elderly; from media spin to everyday conversations, linguistics examines the structure and use of language.
I WAS VERY INSPIRED BY THE SUBJECT TUTOR AND THE WAY SHE EXPlAINED THE COURSE. IT HAS MADE ME GREATlY lOOK FORWARD TO TAKING THE COURSE I HAVE CHOSEN.
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First year
Linguistic tools and techniques are taught through using real-world examples. You will study Introduction to Linguistics (looking at the sounds and structure of language); Language, Society and Power (introducing a wide range of sociolinguistic issues); and Meaning in Language (an introduction to word meaning).
Second and third years

In your second and third years, core modules give you broad and detailed knowledge of significant areas of linguistic theory, training you in language analysis and in critical valuation of a range of related theories. Our core modules include Discourse and Conversation Analysis, English in its Social Context, and Phonetics and Phonology. Optional modules focus on specialised areas of language 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.
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Film
280 points The programme allows you to study and produce film in its social, cultural and historical contexts while interrogating film form, either as a digital filmmaker or as a film theorist and historian.
Journalism
280 points You have an opportunity to gain work experience, with help from a specialist placement officer. Past students have worked at the BBC, Sky, MTV, the Independent, the Daily Express, OK! and Vogue.
First year
You will learn how to analyse film and study the history of cinema while those students on the single honours programme will also gain basic skills in digital video production: cinematography, editing and sound. You will also explore some of the critical debates that shape the way film is discussed and understood. At the end of this year, you will choose whether to specialise in production or history and theory or a combination of the two.
First year
You practise writing journalism and discuss the journalists 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 year
You will deepen your understanding of film history and theory or continue to pursue your film-making ambitions. You will have an opportunity to choose a range of options from modules such as Audiovisual Criticism, World Cinemas, Cinematography and the History of Animation.
Second year
You extend your research and 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 year
In your final year you will be able to undertake a major independent project; A Production Project, a Research Dissertation and a Screenwriting module. Optional modules focus on areas as diverse as National Cinemas (French, Italian or Japanese), Genre and Adaptation, while specialist modules are offered on topics such as The Modern Vampire on Film, American Quality TV, Representing Women, and Producing and Production Management.
Third year
You build upon and consolidate your knowledge of the journalism 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.
Mass Communications
240 points You have the opportunity to gain work experience with come of the countrys leading companies and organisations in the media, communications and creative industries. Previous students have worked with the BBC, MTV and ITV, national newspapers, radio stations such as Absolute Radio and magazines such as Vogue and Empire. The programme is linked to our Media, Culture and Identity degree and there are opportunities for students to switch between these programmes during the course of their studies.
French
300 points (Combined Honours only) This course equips you with the linguistic skills to travel and work among Frenchspeaking people, and also to explore their history and culture. You can join the course as a complete beginner, with A-level French, or as a near-native speaker. From the second year on modules are mostly taught in French. The third year is normally spent studying or working in a French-speaking country.
First year
Your first year will combine intensive language modules with an introductory module on French (and the French-speaking world) history, culture and society. These will provide you with a solid foundation for your remaining three years of French study, leading to proficiency in spoken and written French, and to a sound knowledge of French in the modern world.
First year
You are introduced to key debates and issues in mass communications and the media. This includes; the impact of new communications technologies such as social networking websites on our everyday lives, the construction of meaning in communication and media ownership and regulation.
Second year
You extend your knowledge and understanding of the subject area by further exploring some of the connections between mass communications and our everyday lived experiences. A range of themes and topics are offered, including; popular culture, gender, reality television, travel and tourism, and new media technologies. In addition, you have the opportunity to take our career preparation module to help support and develop your future career plans.
Second year
Language study continues to form the main component of the programme, but you will also be able to choose from a number of optional modules, ranging from European Cinema and Image, Text and Context to Translating and Interpreting. The aim of the compulsory and optional modules is to prepare you fully for your year abroad.
Third year
You spend your third year abroad, either on an exchange programme at one of our partner universities, as an English-language assistant in a school or college, or on a work placement in a French speaking country.
Third year
You have the opportunity to undertake a number of work experience placements as well as build on areas of interest, through advanced specialised modules in areas such as globalisation, new media trends and tabloid culture. You also undertake an extended piece of independent research. This is supported by one to one tutorial support and can take the form of a written dissertation or part written, part practical project. 85
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Media, Culture and Identity

240 points You will study contemporary issues in the media as well as consider current debates about culture. You also have the opportunity to gain work experience with some of the countrys leading companies and organisations in the media and creative industries.
Modern Languages
300 points All students study two languages (French, Spanish or English as a Foreign Language) together with modules on European, Francophone and Latin American culture and society. One of the two main languages may be at beginners level. You spend the third year of this four-year course abroad, studying at one of our partner institutions or gaining work experience, perhaps as an English-language assistant in a school. English as a Foreign Language, French and Spanish are also offered in combination with subjects outside Modern Languages.
First year
You are introduced to the key debates in media and cultural studies through modules such as Visual Culture, Introduction to British Media, News Media, Media, Culture and Society, and Mapping the Field. Lectures, seminars and workshops explore the critical concepts of the field and offer opportunities for formal and informal discussions of emerging trends and issues.
First year
All students take modules in the relevant foreign languages and other modules focusing on aspects of British, French or Spanish culture and society.
Second year
You develop a deeper understanding of media and cultural issues. Modules expose 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.
Second year
In addition to the compulsory language modules, you have a wide range of options to choose from including European cinema, translation and modules on other aspects of English-speaking, French or Spanish culture.
Third year
Students 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.
Third year
The final year allows you to explore areas of interest in greater depth, either through taught modules or through independent study modules. Advanced modules include: Reality Revolutions, Emotions in Culture, Madness and Metaphor, Culture on the Edge, Television Futures, Popular Journalism and Tabloid Culture. Single Honours students are expected to undertake a large piece of independent work, usually in the form of a dissertation.
Fourth year
Students complete their final year at Roehampton and choose specialised modules in language, culture and translation. You can also opt for a research project or a language-based work placement.
Modern Languages Translation

300 points All students study two foreign languages (French, Spanish or English as a Foreign Language) together with modules in professional translation. One of the two main languages may be at beginners level. You spend the third year of this four-year course abroad, studying at one of our specialist translation school partners or gaining relevant work experience.
Roehampton is close to the many world-class facilities in London, including the National Centre for Languages.
First year
All students take modules in the relevant foreign languages, linguistics and translation methodology.
Second year
You normally spend the second year abroad at a school of translating and interpreting in France, Belgium, Switzerland or Spain.
Third/ fourth year

You choose from a range of optional specialised translating and interpreting modules such as Consecutive Interpreting or Professional Translation. You may also undertake research in a specialised area of translation or apply to take a work-based translation module in the UK.
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Photography
280 points The programme will enable students to accumulate a range of advanced technical skills alongside a comprehensive engagement with provocative critical and theoretical materials. The University has a new purpose-built studio, darkroom and Mac suite.
Third year
Although the emphasis in year three is on independent research, students will also benefit from structured lecture programmes and tutorial support. Most students will produce a large-scale practical project that will be developed over the course of both semesters. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in the Contemporary Photographic Practices and Extended Essay and Work Placement modules.
Fourth year
You choose from options such as Media Translation, Interpreting, Spanish Research Project, or a work placement in which you use your language skills in a business or community context.
First year
Students will explore the nature of photographic meaning. As such, they will be encouraged to think about the context(s) in which the photograph is produced, distributed and consumed. Students will also consider the idea that photographs are made rather than taken and examine the way meanings are constructed, engaged with and understood. Also, throughout the year, students will develop their practical skills in analogue and digital photography. Students will enrol on a combination of compulsory and optional modules. All modules will consist of theoretical and advanced practical components.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

280 points This programme is unique in providing a sound base for a career in the field of TESOL: teaching, testing, materials development and design, or administration.
Second year
In the second semester, students will have the opportunity to enrol on the Career Preparation module. Other second-year modules include: Photography and the Home; Photography and Commodity Culture; Photojournalism and Documentary Practices; Identity and Difference.
First year
You are introduced to various aspects of language, from pronunciation and grammar to the relationship between language and society. You investigate different approaches and methods in language teaching and the theories that inform them.
Third year
Although the emphasis in year three is on independent research, students will also benefit from structured lecture programmes and tutorial support. Most students will produce a large-scale practical project that will be developed over the course of both semesters. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in the Contemporary Photographic Practices and Extended Essay and Work Placement modules.
Second year
You develop teaching skills in practice classes, and learn to plan effective language lessons and to evaluate and use materials effectively. You will investigate the relationship between theory and practice through observation of teaching in local schools. Core modules provide the tools that will enable you to develop and assess the effectiveness of language learning programmes. Optional modules, such as Bilingual Language Use and Language in the Media, provide opportunities to develop your knowledge of language, and your skills in analysis.
Spanish
300 points (Combined Honours only) With 420 million speakers in Spain, Latin America, the US and elsewhere, Spanish is the third most widely spoken language in the world. This programme equips you with the linguistic skills to travel and work among Spanish-speaking people, and also to explore their history and culture. You can join the programme as a complete beginner, or with A-level Spanish, or as a native speaker. From the second year on, most of the teaching is in Spanish, and most tutors are native Spanish speakers.
Third year
You focus on theories of language learning and how individual differences affect learning and study syllabus design, assessment and evaluation. Optional modules allow development of individual areas of interest, such as Second Language Acquisition, English for Specific Purposes and Language Issues in Multilingual Settings.
First year
Your first year will combine intensive language modules with an introductory module on Spanish and Latin American history, culture and society. These will provide you with a solid foundation for your remaining three years of Spanish study, leading to proficiency in spoken and written Spanish, and to a sound knowledge of Spain and Latin America in the modern world.
Recent graduates have Modern Languages and Linguistics ranked 1st in the country for value added in the Guardians University Guide found positions related to their language skills in advertising, translation, publishing, export companies, teaching and the civil service.
Second year
Language study continues to form the main component of the programme, but you will also be able to choose from a number of optional modules, ranging from European Cinema and Spanish Writing to Translating and Interpreting. The aim of the compulsory and optional modules is to prepare you fully for your year abroad.
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Roehampton was one of the first universities in the country to offer a degree in both Psychology and Counselling, and this was a really attractive combination to me.
Charlaine Illingworth, first-year Counselling Psychology
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PSYCHOLOGY
The department brings together world-leading research and teaching in all major areas of psychology, psychological therapies and the arts and play therapies. As one of the largest psychological training departments in the country, it provides opportunities for researchers in a range of disciplines to investigate an array of psychological problems and phenomena.
The department is committed to using the latest technology and is part of the CUBIC MRI consortium, providing access to an fMRI scanner. Our work attracts staff and students from around the world. Together they create a dynamic environment for both study and research, based at our stunning campus beside Richmond Park. We also host a range of specialist seminars, workshops and guest lectures.
www.roehampton.ac.uk/Psychology
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Psychology
300 points How do drugs alter our perceptions? Does a psychopath differ from other people? What is personality? Psychology, the study of 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. Graduates are entitled to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society. This is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.
Psychology and Counselling

300 points This 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 careers in psychology and other helping professions. Graduates are entitled to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
First year
In the first year you study two modules in Counselling: Interpersonal Communication for Counselling, and Practice of Counselling Skills. You also study core introductory modules in Psychology: Research Methods, Social and Developmental Psychology, and Mind, Body and Brain, as well as undertake an exploration of psychology in practice.
First year
You are introduced to child development, cognitive and biological processes, psychological research methods and social psychology.
Second year
Cognitive, social and developmental psychology, and research methods are taught in greater depth in the second year, along with personality psychology and abnormal behaviour.
Second year
You will gain a deeper understanding of models of counselling, and the Reflective Practice in Counselling module will develop your 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 year
In the final year, you undertake a year-long, supervised research project. You also have the opportunity to study diverse range of optional modules that reflect the research interests and expertise of the teaching team, such as Autism, Body Movement, Gaze and Gesture, Psychology of Music, Hands-on Cognitive Science, Neuropsychology, and contemporary developments in the discipline as a whole (eg Positive Psychology, Criminal and Forensic Psychology, Critical Psychology, Health Psychology, and Practical Creativity and Problem Solving).
Third year
You complete your research project. You also study cognitive and neurological psychology and modules in Psychological Assessment in Counselling, and Managing the Counselling Process. During this final year you will explore career possibilities in health and caring professions for applications to relevant postgraduate training programmes, many of which are offered by Roehampton.
A THRIVING AlUMNI GROUP (SAFPAC) ORGANISES REGUlAR PRESENTATIONS BY EMINENT GUEST SPEAKERS AND OFFERS CONTINUED PROFESSIONAl SUPPORT AND NETWORKING FOllOWING GRADUATION.
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Department of
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Social science is a diverse, dynamic and challenging field, confronting some of the most pressing issues facing the global community today. This international perspective is reflected in the department of Social Sciences at Roehampton, which brings together academics involved in teaching and international research in four distinct yet complementary areas; sociology, childhood and society, human rights and criminology.
Our teaching is informed by the internationally recognised research carried by staff in areas such as migration, multiculturalism, honour killings, hate crime, substance abuse and addiction, urban criminology, health policy, childhood development, and conflict and commemoration. The department is also home to the Crucible Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice. This was the first institution to be awarded the UK governments Centre for Excellence in Human Rights Teaching and Learning, which it held from 2005 to 2010. This reflects Roehamptons central commitment to the promotion of social justice through excellence in teaching learning and research. In addition to academic research, members of the Department of Social Sciences are also involved in consultancy and collaboration on behalf of, among others, the UK government and the European Union as well as international NGOs and statutory human rights bodies.
www.roehampton.ac.uk/Social-Sciences
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Criminology
280 points
Sociology
240 points Sociology challenges our everyday assumptions about the world we live in. It encourages us to think critically about our lives. Sociology explains how we think about things, and how we do things, and why. Sociology helps us understand a vast range of relationships and activities. For example, on the Sociology programme at Roehampton, you could study: Food and Eating, Contemporary Relationships, Childhood Studies, Health and Wellbeing, Democracy and Human Rights. Not only will you learn about these topics, you will understand how information is gathered about them, and how this can be used to generate explanations for our social lives.
Criminology is an intellectually exciting subject that tackles problems faced by contemporary society. It is the academic study of criminalisation, crime and disorder, criminal justice systems, and responses to crime. At the University of Roehampton, studying Criminology will encourage you to think critically about the creation of law, implementation of criminal justice policy, and the operation of justice. Criminology can be seen as the way in which common sense notions about crime and disorder are challenged, and a broader understanding of these issues is developed. First year Modules provide an introduction to theories of crime, 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 year Core modules build on themes from the first year, exploring the ways that theories of crime can be applied in the study of crime and criminal justice and contemporary issues in crime control. Specialist modules cover topics such as race and criminal justice, youth crime and justice, victims of crime and drug use and policy. Third year You 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. Options include Gender, Violence and Human Rights; Prisons and Punishment; Crime, Culture and the City; Service Learning (includes placements).
First year
You are introduced to the subject through modules such as: Sociology: From the Personal to the Global; Theory I: The Sociological Tradition; Sociology and Everyday Life; Politics and Policy. Second year You 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, such as Childhood and Society, and Human Rights. Third year There are opportunities for independent study and placements in voluntary organisations. You also choose from optional modules such as Understanding Globalisation, and Sociology of Death.
The programme is intellectually stimulating and provides a wonderful insight into the world we live in. Everything is kept relevant which makes it an enjoyable subject for anyone with an interest in social issues.
Sophie Charles, third-year Criminology
Criminology students carry out work placements in places such as; prison visitor centres, Victim Support, Witness Service, youth offending teams, Police, Westminster Drug Project and NACRO.
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Putney 3 mins Richmond 6 mins Clapham Junction 7 mins Waterloo 20 mins The City 33 mins
Roehampton Lane is 15 to 20 min from the station on the number 265 bus
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UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2014/15

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THE ROEHAMPTON GRADUATE

FEES AND FUNDING

6,000 cash scholarship

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No fees up front, easy to manage

6,000 National Scholarship Programme

Full-time international students

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partnerships with overseas universities

EXPLORE THE LOCAL AREA

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INTERNATIONAl STUDENTS AT ROEHAMPTON

Graduates are offered routes to chartered professional status

Scholarship scheme for academic excellence

Business Management and Economics

Business Management and Digital Media

Business Management and Entrepreneurship

Human Resource Management

Business Management and Retail Marketing

Marketing and Multimedia

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DRAMA, THEAtRE ANd PERFORMANCE

Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies

Malcolm Pearse, BA Primary Education graduate

Early Childhood Studies

ROEHAMPTON IS ONE OF THE lARGEST PROVIDERS OF INITIAl TEACHER TRAINING IN THE UK

National Curriculum Core Subjects

The wider curriculum

Sports Coaching Practice (FdA)

Top Up Year BA Honours Degree

ENGLISH ANd CREAtIVE WRItING

Theology and Religious Studies

Ministerial Theology (FdA/BTh)

Second and third years

Nutrition and Health

Sport and Exercise Sciences

MEdIA, CULtURE ANd LANGUAGE

English as a Foreign Language

English Language and Linguistics

Second and third years

Media, Culture and Identity

Modern Languages Translation

Third/ fourth year