Roehampton University Postgraduate Prospectus 2011/12

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n One of the leading new universities in the UK for research and number one for Dance and
Biological Anthropology – RAE 2008
n 78% of research of international standing and 33% internationally excellent or world class
– RAE 2008
n One of the highest concentrations of National Teaching Fellows in the UK
n Our students come from 130 countries around the world, resulting in a vibrant and diverse
university community
n A beautiful parkland campus featuring historic buildings and lakes, and on-site student residences
n Ranked first among London universities for the environment on and around campus
– Times Higher Education 2009 Student Experience Survey
n Four historic Colleges dating back to the 1840s, creating a strong sense of community on campus
…all this only 30 minutes from central London
open spaces.
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open minds.
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Welcome............................................................................................. 1
Choose Roehampton......................................................................... 8
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Roehampton University
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Department of English
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Department of
Business School and Creative Writing Psychology
Academic life.................................................................................... 14
Research publications.................................................................. 16
News from the academic Departments........................................ 18
Research degrees........................................................................ 22
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International .................................................................................... 24
Student support............................................................................... 32
A historic tradition........................................................................ 33
Student services and advice........................................................ 37 Department of Department of
Drama, Theatre and Life Sciences
Finance......................................................................................... 40 Performance
More than study............................................................................... 42
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Entry requirements/How to apply..................................................... 46
Index of courses............................................................................... 47
Courses (arranged by Department).................................................. 50
Department of Department of Media,
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Education Culture and Language
Department of Department of Department of

Dance Humanities Social Sciences
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Welcome to the Roehampton University
postgraduate community
As a postgraduate student, you will be part of a friendly, modern, lively
community, dedicated to providing the best possible opportunities for
learning and research. Our postgraduates and research students enjoy
close contact with academics working at the cutting edge of their subjects
and you will find yourself both challenged and supported in this next stage of
your academic career.
Roehampton University has a very strong and growing international

reputation for its teaching and research. The results of the UK
government’s 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) showed that we
have one of the strongest research profiles of any modern university in the
UK. Overall, 78% of our research was “internationally recognised”, with
33% rated “internationally excellent” or “world class”. Two of our subject
areas, Biological Anthropology and Dance, were assessed as being the
very best in the UK.
Our beautiful and historic campus in south-west London provides a

wonderfully stimulating environment in which to pursue your studies, with
great research resources on your doorstep.
I hope you choose Roehampton and look forward to welcoming you in person.
Professor Paul O’Prey,

Vice-Chancellor
Join our growing postgraduate community and
“
Roehampton
CHOOSE
Roehampton jumps
immediately to the top of the you will benefit from outstanding academic staff
class of modern universities working at the cutting edge of their subjects.
—The Sunday Times
”
for research strength.
As a postgraduate you can choose from taught
masters and research degree courses across
the arts, business, education, social sciences,
and human and life sciences.
The on-campus facilities and support services,
including our highly praised Graduate School,
mean that our students leave Roehampton
prepared for a successful career. With a tradition
of undergraduate education that stretches back
to the 1840s, Roehampton is now enjoying a
reputation as one of the strongest performers
of the newer universities in research terms,
achieving excellent results in the 2008 Research
Assessment Exercise, including being rated
number one in the UK for Dance and Biological
Anthropology.
Roehampton is an ideal Comprehensive support services
Stunning London campus
environment in which to learn. In addition to campus facilities we understand

the specific needs of postgraduate students and
Our students are taught at our have set up a strong network of support services
to help you get the most out of your experience at
beautiful campus, set in 54 acres Roehampton. In the most recent Quality Assurance
of parkland yet close to London’s Agency inspection, our Graduate School, which
supports the needs of research students, was
many world-class academic especially praised. For full details of the University’s
support services, see pages 37–39.
facilities. The University boasts
an impressive combination
“
of modern architecture and
Significant proportions
listed 18th-century mansions,
of Roehampton students
complemented by landscaped are mature or from an
grounds and lakes. Richmond
Park is just a short walk away
with its 2,500 acres of woodlands
ethnic minority
—The Guardian
”
and grasslands, and hundreds of
free-roaming deer.
Enhanced career prospects
In the current difficult economic climate,
postgraduate study is an excellent option for
Excellent facilities those wishing to enhance their career prospects,
or even change the direction of their career.
Our state-of-the-art campus facilities are central Whether you are progressing to postgraduate
to your success as a postgraduate student. We study directly after gaining your undergraduate
have a well-resourced Library and a range of degree, or you are returning to study after a
facilities for specific subjects, such as dance period of work, our courses will equip you
studios, a drama theatre, sport and bioscience with the skills you need to succeed in a highly
laboratories, a multimedia newsroom and an competitive job market.
innovative outdoor learning space for trainee
teachers. We have recently refurbished all our Research conducted by the British Council
teaching rooms and we are progressing an indicates that for overseas students a UK
ambitious programme of estate development. qualification has a direct impact upon their future
employability with recognition of the value of
language fluency, cross-cultural sensitivity and
independent thinking with which studying in the
UK equips a student.
Stunning London campus
Research Centres
Academic life
Alongside other enthusiastic and diverse postgraduate

Applied Music Research Centre
Our teaching staff publish regularly in academic journals, and
Centre for Applied Research and Assessment in Child and Adolescent
are also actively engaged in the issues of the day, featuring
students you will study under the guidance of excellent, regularly in the media, and helping to shape policy as
Wellbeing
Centre for Dance Research

advisers to government, NGOs and industry.
and in some cases world-renowned, academic staff. At Centre for Educational Research in Equalities, Policy and Pedagogy
Centre for Hearth Tax Research

Roehampton we are committed to high-quality teaching High-quality research Centre for Language Assessment Research
and to ensuring that our curriculum is relevant to today’s Roehampton has a rapidly developing research culture and
Centre for Organizational Research
Centre for Research in Beliefs, Rights and Values in Education

many of its professors are internationally renowned for their
issues. All of our research staff teach, so you benefit work and have an impressive track record of publication. Centre for Research in Cognition, Emotion and Interaction
Research is carried out within the University’s academic
from the latest thinking in your discipline. In addition, we Departments and we only recruit students to active
Centre for Research in Ecology
Centre for Research in English Language and Linguistics

Research Centres, ensuring that research students receive
regularly host highly respected guest lecturers from the support and stimulation of a team of colleagues, both Centre for Research in Evolutionary Anthropology
staff and students, working in similar fields. The University’s
around the world, giving you access to international impressive reputation for research attracts students from all
Centre for Research in Film and Audiovisual Cultures
Centre for Research in History and Theory

over the world.
experts in your field. Centre for Research in Modern Literature and Culture
Centre for Research in Renaissance Studies
Academic life Centre for Research in Romanticism
Centre for Research in Sex, Gender and Sexuality

The Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) rates the research Centre for Research in Translation and Transcultural Studies
output of universities across the UK, and the most recent
Centre for the Study of Voluntary and Community Activity
results in 2008 cemented Roehampton’s position as one
of the leading new universities for research. The University Clinical and Health Psychology Research Centre
was rated number one for its research in Dance, which had Digby Stuart Research Centre for Catholic Studies
the fifth highest concentration of world-class activity of any Early Childhood Research Centre
department in the country in any subject. We also achieved
first place in the UK in Biological Anthropology. Health Sciences Research Centre
Hispanic Research Centre

Roehampton’s other impressive scores in the RAE included National Centre for Research in Children's Literature
achieving top position among London’s new universities
Research Centre for Performance and Creative Exchange
in Drama, History, Theology, Spanish and Anthropology;
second in Education, English, Sociology, Psychology and Research Centre for Therapeutic Education
Sport; and fifth in Communication, Culture and Media ReWrite – Centre for Research in Creative and Professional Writing
Studies. There were also strong performances at a national
Roehampton Social Research Centre
level in Education; Communication, Culture and Media
Studies; Theology; and Sociology. The RAE classed over a Sport and Exercise Science Research Centre
third of submitted research at Roehampton as internationally
excellent or world class (3* or 4* – the highest classifications
available). When 2* ranking is included, 78% of research
submitted is regarded as being of an internationally
recognised standard.
Research publications Across these many forms his work retains a distinctive character and complicated. The book's ultimate aim is to encourage
Academic life
that explores questions of morality, place and history, nationhood, readers to come to Movement writing with fresh eyes and to gain
and sexuality and gender. a fairer sense of its range and power.
The cutting-edge research undertaken at Roehampton not
only furthers knowledge in the respective subject areas,
Introduction to Religion and Literature Treatments for Adolescent Depression: Theory and Practice
it also feeds directly into the teaching on postgraduate
programmes. Numerous research projects are currently Mark Knight, Reader in English Literature Edited by Cecilia Essau, Professor of Developmental
under way at the University and recent examples of This book offers a lucid, accessible and thoughtful introduction to Psychopathology
publications by staff include: the study of religion and literature. While the focus is on Christian In response to the growing number of young people affected
theology and post-1800 British literature, substantial reference is by depression, this book explores the underlying theory and
Childhood, Well-being and a Therapeutic Ethos made to earlier writers, texts from North America and mainland practical advice in the treatment of depression, while also
Edited by Dr Richard House, Senior Lecturer in Psychotherapy, Europe, and other faith positions. Each chapter takes up a major highlighting its strong association with adolescent suicide.
and Del Loewenthal, Professor of Psychotherapy and theological idea and explores it through close readings of well- Depression affects one in five adolescents around the globe and
Counselling, with a foreword by the Archbishop of Canterbury, known and influential literary texts. is the most common mental health problem for this age group.
Dr Rowan Williams The book was launched at the Fourth International Conference
One Dimensional Woman of Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, which was held at
This book addresses the current debate on the issue of "toxic
Nina Power, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy Roehampton University.
childhood" and questions policy and practice and its impact on the
welfare of children. It calls for an approach to policy making that is In its examination of contemporary feminism, this book is partly
informed by therapeutic values, if we as a society are to enhance an attack on the apparent abdication of any systematic political
children's well-being. The book was launched at a conference thought on the part of today's positive, up-beat feminists. It
hosted by Roehampton’s Research Centre for Therapeutic suggests alternative ways of thinking about transformations in
Education in association with the Universities Psychotherapy and work, sexuality and culture that, while seemingly far-fetched in Professorial Fellows
Counselling Association on the subject of "Cutting Edge or Cliché: the current ideological climate, may provide more serious material
The Relational in Psychotherapy and Counselling". for future feminism. Professor J Allan Hobson of Harvard Medical School
was among those to discover and define rapid eye
Falling in Love Again: Romantic Comedy in Contemporary Teaching Primary Geography movements (REM) and the REM-sleep generators in
Cinema the brain stem. On this basis he provided a brain-based
Tessa Willy, Senior Lecturer in Geography, and Simon Catling,
explanation of the nature of dreams. Professor Hobson
Edited by Dr Stacey Abbott, Reader in Film Studies, and Dr Oxford Brookes University
delivers a regular lecture series on campus.
Deborah Jermyn, Reader in Film and Television This book offers practical guidance and advice on planning,
This edited international collection of work examines the teaching and assessment, and also helps to increase readers’ Dame Jacqueline Wilson is an award-winning
continuing appeal of a genre that has thrived since the classic subject knowledge and awareness of issues in primary children’s author whose books have sold 20 million
screwballs of the 1930s, through Woody Allen's "nervous geography. Linked to the Qualified Teacher Status Standards copies in the UK and have been translated into 34
comedies" of the 1970s, to recent rom-coms such as Maid in and other key government initiatives, the guidance offered is languages. She is involved in teaching on some of the
Manhattan and Lost in Translation. The book explores the films suitable for early years and primary education. The book includes Children’s Literature modules.
and issues that illustrate the broad diversity of the genre, from the chapters on "Exploring sustainability: environmental impact,
queer pleasures of Miss Congeniality and the rom-com personae sustainability and citizenship" and "Exploring global dimensions
of J-Lo and Bill Murray, to high school prom-coms and indie and non-UK localities".
romantic comedies. It also explores the often controversial new
“
male-centred romances and the healing power of romantic love The Movement Reconsidered
in Bollywood films.
Guest lectures provide a real-world
Edited by Zachary Leader, Professor of English Literature
The Movement, which included writers such as Philip Larkin insight into the theory, which makes
Ian McEwan
and Kingsley Amis, was the preeminent poetical grouping of
Edited by Sebastian Groes, Lecturer in English Literature post-war Britain. Professor Leader’s edited collection of original the information easier to understand
”
This guide brings together a collection of fresh perspectives on essays by distinguished poets, critics, and scholars from Britain
Ian McEwan – one of the most significant, and controversial, and America, sets out to show not only that relations between and process.
British novelists working in the contemporary period. Although Movement and other post-war British writers were more complex
primarily a novelist, McEwan has also written short stories, and nuanced than is usually suggested, but that the role these — Bas Michielsen, MSc Information Systems student from
television plays, a libretto, a children's book and a film adaptation. relations played in shaping the current literary scene is important the Netherlands
primary pupils to become lifelong readers. Meanwhile, Developers Conference in San Francisco, consolidating his
News from the academic Adam Ockelford , Professor of Music, received over £73,000 position as one of the world’s first academic experts in the
Academic life
from the Foundation to fund the third and final phase of field of video game translation and localisation. In order to
Departments “The Sounds of Intent Project”, an initiative that will see the successfully localise games, Bernal-Merino argued at the
development of the UK’s first interactive software package conference that in addition to language, culture, stylistics,
Roehampton University Business School for teaching music to children with severe or profound graphics, and music, even technical and legal factors must
An exciting new management education programme was learning disabilities in schools. also be considered if the look and feel of the game are to be
launched to train leaders and managers to operate across kept, so that players around the world can enjoy it. Adequately
south and east Asia, as well as the west, and promote Department of English and Creative Writing localised games are essential for publishers and developers,
business links between the areas. Backed by industry The University hosted a three-day international conference who can see their revenue doubled and even trebled.
leader Colin Glass and delivered in partnership with called "Literary Journalism: Perspectives and Prospects"
SpringBoard4Asia Ltd, the Future Global Leaders programme in May 2010. The conference was held by the International Department of Psychology
combines study on a two-year MBA at Roehampton with a Association for Literary Journalism Studies, and hosted by As a centre for research excellence in therapeutic education,
management internship at a leading company. ReWrite, the University’s Centre for Research in Creative and Roehampton launched the EU's first funded international
Professional Writing. The agenda embraced a wide range of project on phototherapy. The method can be used in
Department of Dance disciplines and topics, ranging from podcast narratives to the traditional therapy situations by using the individual's
Stephanie Jordan, Professor of Dance Research, won a role of narrative journalism in the "national conversation" of photographs from the past or by involving the individual and
prestigious research fellowship from the Leverhulme Trust, South Africa. It also included a session with the BBC's World the therapist in taking photographs as part of the session.
one of the largest providers of subject research funding in Affairs Editor, John Simpson – also Roehampton University's The project is being led in the UK by Del Loewenthal,
the UK. Professor Jordan will produce the first detailed study Chancellor – in which he discussed his work as a writer. Professor in Psychotherapy and Counselling, and aims to
of the music of American choreographer, Mark Morris. The use phototherapy to promote wellbeing and social inclusion
book will raise fundamental questions about the interaction Department of Humanities among disadvantaged groups.
between seeing and hearing and, drawing from cognitive Roehampton University and the German Historical Institute
science, explore how our brains process and synthesise (GHI), London, staged a high-profile conference in April Department of Social Sciences
Top academic staff information from dance and music. Professor Jordan is 2010 at the GHI, entitled “From Space to Place: The Spatial Dr Aisha Gill, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, acted as an
celebrating continued success having received the 2010 Dimension in the History of Western Europe”. The conference expert adviser at the controversial murder trial of Tulay
The excellence of our academics has been recognised by the Award for Outstanding Scholarly Research in Dance from the explored the recent “spatial turn” in historical research and Goren. The 15-year-old girl was murdered for "shaming" her
Higher Education Academy’s National Teaching Fellowship Congress on Research in Dance. writing, which challenges the idea of space and place as family by having a relationship with a man from a different
Scheme. We now have one of the highest concentrations of unreflected categories, and proposes instead that they are Kurdish faith group. Dr Gill is an expert in so-called “honour
National Teaching Fellows of any university in the UK. Many Department of Drama, Theatre and Performance socially and culturally constructed, mediated and contested. killings” and has advised the UK government and the United
of our teaching staff have international reputations for their Following an excellent RAE result in the area of performance Scholars from the UK, Germany and the Netherlands Nations on issues relating to violence against women.
research and are working at the cutting edge of their subjects. arts, Roehampton gained significant funding from the Arts discussed issues such as domestic spaces; work places;
and Humanities Research Council for a new three-year public spaces; and space, gender and class.
Zachary Leader, Professor of English Literature – published project. Performance Matters will be co-directed by Adrian
a highly acclaimed biography of the novelist and poet Kingsley Heathfield, Professor of Drama, Theatre and Performance, Department of Life Sciences
Amis, and received a prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship, in collaboration with Goldsmiths, University of London, A recent study, carried out by Roehampton’s Dr Julia
which he will use to fund his biography of the writer Saul and the Live Art Development Agency. It will lead to a Lehmann in collaboration with researchers from Oxford and An exciting new management
series of commissioned dialogue works between renowned
Bellow.
academics and artists, two public international symposia
Bournemouth universities, suggested that certain species of
leaf-eating African primate will become increasingly at risk
education programme was
Dr Aisha Gill, Senior Lecturer in Criminology – an expert on in leading arts venues, two new PhD studentships, and an of extinction because of global warming. The researchers launched to train leaders and
violence against women in black and minority communities exciting series of practice-based workshops involving early- warned that monkey populations in Africa, such as the
who frequently features in the media commenting on “honour” career artists and leading academic and artistic figures. already endangered gorillas and colobine monkeys, will managers to operate across
killings. She was the only UK expert to be called upon to
attend the UN’s expert-group meeting on good practices in Department of Education
be hardest hit even by a very modest two degrees Celsius
increase in global mean temperature. In contrast, monkeys in
south and east Asia, as well as
legal reform. The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, one of the largest South America will be virtually unaffected by the same rise in the west, and promote business
independent grant-making foundations in the UK, awarded temperature.
Cecilia Essau, Professor of Developmental funding to two researchers in Roehampton’s Department of links between the areas.
Psychopathology – led analysis of the most cited project in Education. Fiona Collins, MA English Education Programme Department of Media, Culture and Language
child and adolescent psychopathology to date: the Oregon Convener, was part of a team that secured £78,000 from Miguel Á Bernal-Merino, Lecturer in Media Translation,
adolescent depression project. the Foundation to carry out a national project to encourage recently acted as adviser to the international Game
Research degrees Graduate School
Research degrees
Academic life
Roehampton University offers a number of research degrees and a number MPhil/PhD subject area list The Graduate School is the centre of the research student
of different routes to gaining a Doctoral level qualification. The MPhil/PhD Roehampton University is able to support research degrees community at Roehampton. It provides support for research
programme is for students who wish to devise an independent research across an impressive breadth of subject areas. The University students in many ways but particularly through its Personal
project, which will result in an original contribution to knowledge in the also welcomes interdisciplinary research. A list of subject Development Programme and Research Methods Training
subject area. The professional doctorate may be considered a professionally areas is given below but this is by no means exhaustive. For Programme. The Graduate School provides an opportunity for
oriented equivalent to the MPhil/PhD; although there is a substantial research a more detailed breakdown of individual areas of expertise, research students from different disciplines and backgrounds
component, much emphasis is placed on the skills and training needed please visit www.roehampton.ac.uk/graduateschool to meet, share ideas and socialise. Members of the Graduate
for professional practice in the field. For further information on Professional School also benefit from:
Doctorate courses, please see pages 70, 114, 118 and 119. Art History
- an online portal where research students can communicate
Arts and Play Therapies
with one another through profiles, forums, blogs,
Every research student is assigned to at least one specialist Research Business and Social Sciences
noticeboards and shared documents
Centre or Cluster based within an academic Department. This model Children’s Literature
ensures that Roehampton’s students receive the support and stimulation Classics - regular email bulletins advertising research events, seminars
of a team of research-active colleagues, both staff and students, engaged Cultural Studies and funding opportunities
Dance
in similar areas of investigation. In addition, every research student benefits - the maintenance of a library of past theses both for
Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies
from a dedicated team of supervisors whose joint wealth of expertise information and as a research resource.
Ecology
provides individually tailored support for our students’ research projects. Education
English Language and Linguistics In addition to the dedicated facilities of the Graduate School,
Students who undertake a postgraduate research degree at Roehampton English Literature
the University offers the well-resourced Library (see page 38),
usually register for a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in the first instance and Evolutionary Anthropology
which spans four floors and includes quiet study rooms, a state-
later transfer to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). As an MPhil/PhD student, Film and Television Studies
of-the-art IT and media services centre and a new cybercafe.
you will devise your own project which will result in an original contribution Health Sciences
History For information about the applications and admissions process,
to knowledge in your subject area. Your Director of Studies and Co-
Journalism please visit the Graduate School website: www.roehampton.
Supervisor(s) will guide you in the development of your research proposal
Language Testing and Assessment ac.uk/graduateschool
and help steer your programme according to your needs.
The University Life Sciences
Modern Languages (French, Spanish and/or Translation) If you have any queries about studying for a research degree at
The University offers a comprehensive programme of research methods
training and research students may take research methods training offers a Neurobiology
Nutrition
Roehampton University, please email research@roehampton.ac.uk
courses from any of the academic Departments. Students in the
Department of Social Sciences and the Department of Education benefit
comprehensive Philosophy
Psychological Therapies
by taking modules from a specially designed Social Research Methods programme of Psychology
programme. Social Anthropology
research methods Social Policy and Administration
“
Sociology
The University also provides a range of professional and personal
development programmes to equip all of our graduates for a successful
training and Sports-related Studies I’m a fairly ambitious person and I
future. All research students are encouraged to take the Postgraduate research students Theology and Religious Studies
dream of being a neurologist. I was
Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education free of charge.
The University is also excited to announce the new Introduction to may take research The following doctoral programmes are
also available: drawn to this neuroscience course
Supporting Learning and Teaching course, which is offered to research
students with teaching/demonstrating responsibilities. This programme is
methods training • Doctorate in Education (EdD) (see page 70)
• Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (PsychD) (see page 114) because of the opportunity to work
jointly accredited by the Staff and Educational Development Association courses from any • Doctorate in Forensic Psychology (PsychD) (see page 118)
(SEDA) in conjunction with Roehampton University. Those who complete with such impressive international
of the academic • Doctorate in Psychotherapy and Counselling (PsychD) (see page 119).
”
the programme successfully will be able to apply for professional
recognition from the Higher Education Academy. Other opportunities for
Departments. experts and researchers.
personal and professional development include software support courses,
academic writing support and a well-equipped student careers service. — Masud Anwar, MSc Clinical Neuroscience student
An international
International
Home away from home
university
Roehampton University is home to over 1,100 international
students from countries as varied as Ecuador, Japan, Norway,
Sri Lanka, Turkey, and the US. The University’s diverse
population enriches the learning and social experience for all
students, whether they are from the UK or overseas. Most
international students at Roehampton live on campus in halls,
which enables them to make friends with fellow hall residents
and enjoy living close to their classes.
Specialist staff
Our International Team plays an active role in helping students
with their aspirations to study abroad. Staff coordinate a network
of international representatives and travel to education fairs
around the world to meet students considering study in the UK.
This ensures that the transition from living overseas to studying
at Roehampton is made as easy as possible.
Over 1,100 international Our English Language Unit offers programmes to prepare
international students to study for a degree and also English
students from 130 support throughout their studies. For more information, see page
30 or visit the website: www.roehampton.ac.uk/admissions/
countries — a vibrant englishlanguageunit
and diverse university

community Post-study work
A “staying on” scheme enables international students who have
Most masters programmes at acquired a degree in any subject from a recognised UK higher
Roehampton can be completed in education institution to apply to stay on to work in the UK for up
to two years. This is an ideal way for international students to
one calendar year. This allows you
gain both academic and work experience before returning home
to gain an internationally recognised and thus greatly enhance their career prospects.
qualification, improve your fluency
in English as well as your career To find out more, contact the International Team:
prospects in an affordable and Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 3192 Email: international@roehampton.ac.uk
time-efficient way. The University’s International website: www.roehampton.ac.uk/international
location in London provides a wealth
n Find out when Roehampton staff will be in your country, and if
of opportunities for you to undertake
your qualifications meet our entry requirements.
research vital to the successful
n Watch videos of our international students talking about
completion of your dissertation. Roehampton.
Roehampton University works closely with the British Council.
International
Reasons to study in the UK Reasons to study in London

Ranked among the best in the world, higher education Roehampton University is just half an hour from central London;
institutions in the UK attract thousands of international students this advantageous location allows students to engage with the
from all corners of the globe. Postgraduate degree courses city’s major organisations, from multinational businesses to
in the UK are shorter and more intensive than in most other cultural bodies, and benefit from the links that Roehampton staff
countries and teaching is underpinned by a strong research ethos. have established with them.
The outstanding reputation of the education system in the UK With more than 350,000 students from more than 200 countries,
greatly enhances graduates’ future employment prospects as London offers an energetic and vibrant learning environment. As
well as their intellectual and personal development. For more one of the world’s greatest knowledge capitals, London offers
information about working in the UK during and after your students a wealth of internationally renowned facilities such as
studies, see page 25. libraries and museums.
The city is also an international cultural centre for film, music,

sport, nightlife, theatre, fashion and art. London’s many districts,
each with their own distinctive character, provide opportunities
for an extraordinary range of social and cultural experiences.
In the recent i-Graduate survey of Covent Garden, South Bank, Soho and Westminster are all
within easy reach of the University. Even closer to the campus,
international students around the world, students will find a wide variety of places of interest, shopping
areas, bars and restaurants, many ideally suited for those
Roehampton was ranked first among 16 looking for cheaper prices.
London universities that took part in the
survey in the following areas:
n good teachers
n flexibility
n language support
n making other friends
Gateway to the UK and Europe University hosts Fulbright summer school
London’s many airports, and coach and train stations provide Roehampton recently ran the first US–UK Fulbright Commission
n host culture inexpensive and easy access to the rest of the UK and Europe. Summer Institute Programme to happen outside of the US.
The historic university cities of Oxford and Cambridge and the Admission to the prestigious programme was the most
n financial support vibrant seaside resort of Brighton are an hour away by train. competitive for a new programme in the 62-year history of
n students’ union Many international students take the opportunity to explore the Fulbright Commission. The eight participating students,
Europe during their summer holidays. For many this will be a who were drawn from all over the US, experienced an exciting
n accommodation office “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity before pursuing their chosen academic programme on campus at Roehampton. Drawing
career. The cities of Barcelona, Amsterdam, Paris and Rome are on the University’s academic strengths, the group investigated
n welcome. all within a few hours of London by plane. Travel agents offer the concepts of citizenship and identity and developed skills
competitive prices to students, allowing even those on a tight including presentation, communication and teamwork by
budget to travel across Europe. producing a short film on what citizenship means in today’s Britain.
“ “ “
International
When I arrived in London, transportation from the Having worked in engineering-based areas for While working on my MA in Children’s Literature
airport to the school was already arranged and that Turkish and international companies, I wanted at Roehampton, I had the chance to learn from
was a big relief for me. The facilities on campus to broaden my vision to take on a global brilliant and accomplished instructors …
are good with spacious living arrangements perspective… The Roehampton MBA attracts a Of course, London also offered constant
and there are several activities that international mixture of British and international students and opportunities for educational development and
students can get involved in to meet other people. my experience on the programme helped me to an exciting social life. I am now a member of the
I feel at home here even though I am thousands of gain a better understanding of other cultures. English Language and Literature faculty at Clayton
miles from the US.
”
— Adrian Thomas from the US
I also learnt more about myself and made an
extraordinary network of friends and contacts.
I’m currently working for a Japanese corporation
State University in Atlanta, Georgia. Each day I
try to give my students the same thoughtful and
encouraging educational experience I received at
in London, Itochu Europe Plc, where I have the
chance to put into practice many of the skills I
Roehampton.
”
”
— Elizabeth Hayes Doane, former MA Children’s Literature student
acquired on the Roehampton MBA.
— Metin Denizsever, former MBA student from Turkey
University preparation programmes
International
The Roehampton University Preparation Programmes are

designed to prepare students for higher education studies at
the University by developing their academic English and study
skills. On the Pre-masters programme you will also have the
opportunity to develop your subject knowledge before starting
The Roehampton your postgraduate degree.
University Preparation Students have the same access to the University’s facilities and
Programmes are resources as degree students and are taught by experienced
academic staff who are specialists in their subject area.
designed to prepare
students for higher University pre-sessional programmes
education studies The University offers pre-sessional English programmes for
students about to begin their studies at Roehampton. The
at the University programmes are open to all students whose first language is
not English. You gain the confidence and skills necessary to
by developing their progress on to your chosen postgraduate programme. The
pre-sessional programmes also provide a route of entry for
academic English students holding a conditional offer to study at Roehampton but
and study skills. whose English language skills are below the level required in the
conditional offer. Various start dates are available: short intensive
programmes are held at the end of the summer for students with
advanced English skills, while longer summer programmes are
suitable for students with a slightly lower level of English.
For more information and entry levels visit the website:

www.roehampton.ac.uk/admissions/englishlanguageunit
Pre-masters Certificate • Open pathway (this pathway is tailored to suit students who
The one-year Pre-masters Certificate is for students who want aim to take any other postgraduate degree).
to develop both their academic English skills and their subject
knowledge before beginning a postgraduate degree. They will
choose modules from one of the following pathways, taking International Foundation Certificate
classes with British students on degree programmes: The one-year International Foundation Certificate is suitable for
students who need more time to develop their level of English
• Business
than is available on the pre-sessional programme.
• Children’s Literature
• Arts and Humanities For more information and entry levels, visit the website:
www.roehampton.ac.uk/admissions/englishlanguageunit
• Childhood and Education
• Media and Film
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Student support
A historic tradition
The University has its roots in the traditions of its four constituent Colleges – Digby Stuart, Froebel,
Southlands and Whitelands. All four Colleges were formed in the 19th century to address the needs of poor and
disadvantaged children and to provide education of the highest quality. They were all pioneers in their fields
and have had a profound impact on the education of generations of children in this country and abroad.
In 1975 the four historic Colleges joined to form the Roehampton Institute of Higher Education and added
a wide variety of degree programmes in the arts, social sciences and sciences. The Institute became a
constituent college of the University of Surrey in 1984 and soon gained university powers for taught and
research courses before the two institutions became federated partners in 2000. Roehampton University
was awarded its independent university title in 2004.
Students at Roehampton benefit enormously from belonging to one of its four Colleges. Studying at a
collegiate university gives students a sense of community; you are not only part of the University, but will
also have an instant identity within the smaller world of the College. The four Colleges serve as the focal
points for the University’s vibrant social scene. On-campus accommodation is centred on the Colleges and
there are healthy intercollegiate rivalries in sport and other traditional celebrations.
Colleges
Digby Stuart College Southlands College
Digby Stuart was established in 1874 as a teacher training Founded in 1872, the College offers an open, valuing,
college for Roman Catholic women. The College owes its challenging and learning community for all of its members. The
existence to the vision of the Society of the Sacred Heart, whose College ethos derives from and is sustained by its Methodist
members continue to support the College and the University. foundation. It offers a range of events and activities to help build
and support the community.
Froebel College
Whitelands College
Founded in 1892, the College was established to further the
values of Friedrich Froebel, the German educationalist who Founded in 1841, the College is one of the five oldest higher
pioneered a holistic view of child development. It is one of the education institutions in England. The flagship women’s college
UK’s major centres for initial teacher training. for the Church of England, it was the first college of higher
education in the UK to admit women. It occupies a 14-acre site
overlooking Richmond Park.
A historic tradition
Student support
Medical Centre
Student services and advice

We offer a range of services and
It is recommended that all new students living in halls
register with the on-campus Medical Centre. The Centre
advice to help you make the most is a branch surgery of a Putney-based practice and offers
appointments both during and out of University hours.
of your time at Roehampton. If your The medical staff are trained to deal with a wide range of
physical and mental concerns.
university experience presents any

On-campus accommodation
challenges, we have a strong support Accommodation is reserved for postgraduate and mature
students in Whitelands College and Froebel College. All
rooms are grouped in self-contained flats with shared
network in place to help you. kitchens and offer internet access via data cabling or
wireless network. For information about on-campus
accommodation either see the website www.roehampton.
ac.uk/accommodation or contact the Enquiries Office:
Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 3232

Catering Email: enquiries@roehampton.ac.uk
Whether you want a quick snack or a hearty meal, the
University has a range of catering facilities to suit all
tastes. There are 12 cafes, restaurants, and bars (some
with late opening hours at the weekends) spread across
Living off campus
all four Colleges. There are also 24-hour vending areas Many postgraduate students choose to live off campus
and a shop that stocks an array of everyday groceries. in one of the vibrant local communities of Roehampton,
Putney, Sheen or Barnes. Roehampton’s Accommodation
Office helps students to find off-campus accommodation
and has an online list of local available properties
Chaplaincy on its StudentPad website: www.studentpad.co.uk/
The three Colleges with church foundations each have roehampton/accommodation-search.asp
their own chapels and chaplains who work to build
a sense of community. The University also has two
Roehampton Accommodation Office
mosques, a Muslim Faith Adviser, a Hindu Faith Adviser
and a Rabbi. Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 3166
Email: offcampusaccomm@roehampton.ac.uk
Website: www.roehampton.ac.uk/accommodation
Counselling
The University offers a range of counselling services to
support students throughout their time at Roehampton.
University Library
Student support
The University Library is the key resource for study at

Roehampton. It is open seven days a week in term time, and
Student services the PC suites are normally open 24 hours a day, every day of
the year. Our helpful staff include a team of Academic Liaison
Librarians dedicated to supporting your specific subject needs.
and advice Through our catalogue and website you can access:
n over 350,000 books, DVDs and CDs
n over 11,000 electronic journals
Disability Services n a wide range of bibliographic and citation databases
The Disability Services team offers students with dyslexia, n a growing collection of over 36,000 e-books.
disabilities and long-term medical conditions specialised
services that are private and confidential. Most sessions are All our e-resources are available to Roehampton students over
arranged on a one-to-one basis and are either run via a drop-in the internet. In addition, London has more libraries than any
service or bookable appointments. other city in the world and they are all within easy reach of
Roehampton.
Disability Services may be able to provide students with the
The University Library building also houses:
following support: alternative examination arrangements,
support in the Library, liaison with academic School/College, n bookable individual study spaces
dyslexia assessments, assistance to apply for the Disabled n group study spaces
Students’ Allowance, and access to dyslexia tutors and other
support workers. This is not an exhaustive list of services; for n the
eLearning Team, which supports our virtual learning
further information, please call reception on +44 (0)20 8392 3043. environment StudyZone
n IT
and Media Services, who support computer use and
Portable hearing loop systems are available for installation in
individual teaching rooms. multimedia work
n laptop loan service
n archive
collection, containing resources for specialist research
Employability in dance, early childhood education and children’s literature.
The University has an excellent record of preparing students

for employment in a wide range of interesting careers. The
“
Employment and Careers Service offers comprehensive advice
about career options, skill enhancement, employability and
volunteering. Students also have full access to these services
The facilities at Roehampton were very
for up to three years after they have finished their studies at
Roehampton.
good. The Library had everything I needed;
also the service provided by the
IT facilities
Students have access to PC suites 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week. You can also access the internet from your own laptop in
the designated wireless zones on campus. Free software training
Postgraduate Office was excellent.
”
— Amanda Hallot, MSc Clinical Nutrition student from Alfreton, Derbyshire
is available for those needing help.
Student support
Funding options Scholarships

Most postgraduate taught students at Roehampton are self- Roehampton offers a generous package of scholarships
funded. Finance can be a significant factor when choosing to specifically designed for international students. Full details
embark on postgraduate study and there are several ways that of awards and entry criteria are available on the University’s
Finance
you can fund your studies. international webpages at www.roehampton.ac.uk/international
Teachers with Qualified Teacher Status and who are resident in
England are eligible to apply to Roehampton University Department The University has a long-standing relationship with the Society
of Education for a subsidy to significantly reduce the cost of of the Sacred Heart – the Roman Catholic organisation that
A career investment undertaking professionally relevant masters-level study. Find out established Digby Stuart as a women’s teacher training college
in 1874. The Society recently made a generous donation
more at www.roehampton.ac.uk/postgraduate-courses/education
Postgraduate study is becoming more of £650,000 to the University for student scholarships. The
University intends to use the gift primarily to fund competitive
and more attractive in a recruitment Other sources of funding scholarships for postgraduate students who have been educated
A range of foundations, charities and trusts also award partial in a school, college or university with a Roman Catholic
market saturated with first degree holders. funding for postgraduate study, from the world’s largest foundation, based on academic performance and financial need.
There are currently more than 530,000 medical charity the Wellcome Trust, which awards hundreds For more information visit www.roehampton.ac.uk/postgraduate-
of studentships each year, to the British Federation of Women courses/finance
postgraduates studying at UK institutions. Graduates, which offers a small number of cost-of-living
bursaries for female postgraduates in the second year of their
research degree. Grants and scholarships are also awarded by
Professional and Career Development Loans
Professional and Career Development Loans are bank loans
Fees at Roehampton University companies, trade unions, arts organisations and even wealthy
individuals in their wills. that can be used to help pay for work-related learning. You
Fees for each course are set out on the course pages on the can borrow between £300 and £10,000 to help support the
website: www.roehampton.ac.uk/postgraduate-courses/finance/ cost of up to two years of learning (or three years if it includes
bands.html Useful funding websites one year’s relevant unpaid practical work). The Young People’s
Prospects, the UK’s official graduate careers Learning Agency will pay the interest on the loan while you are
You can either pay the full amount on registration, for which website: www.prospects.ac.uk learning and for one month afterwards. The loan can be used
you receive a 2% discount, or in two instalments: the first upon to pay course fees or other costs such as travel and living
Educational Grants Advisory Service: expenses. You can also use the loan to supplement other forms
registration with a credit/debit card and the second by direct
www.family-action.org.uk/section.aspx?id=1037 of support such as grants or bursaries. Because the Professional
debit in January. If you pay your fees in instalments, you will not
be charged interest. Student Money: www.studentmoney.org and Career Development Loan is a commercial loan product, it
Association of Charitable Foundations: www.acf.org.uk should only be considered as an option once all other student
funding options have been investigated. For further information
Support with financial management Charity Commission for England and Wales:
www.charity-commission.gov.uk
on financial assistance to support your learning, please visit
Roehampton, in association with the Financial Standards www.direct.gov.uk/adultlearning or contact Careers Advice on
British Council funding your studies website for overseas 0800 100 900.
Authority, has pioneered the Money Doctors scheme to help
students: www.britishcouncil.org/learning-funding-your-studies.htm
students to manage their finances. For more information call +44
(0)20 8392 3199.
Employers
Some students receive full or partial funding from their employer
Deposits throughout their studies. Employers value postgraduate study as
International applicants are required to pay a deposit to secure a place. it can bring additional skills and knowledge to their organisation.
More than study
The foundation of university life is the Explore the local area

Barnes – This beautiful area next to Roehampton has a peaceful village
academic experience, but there’s more atmosphere with a green, duck pond and traditional pubs, as well as a
farmers’ market, boutique shops and cafes. Its overground rail station provides
than study on offer at Roehampton. You’ll a link to Waterloo station in central London.
be living in London, one of the world’s Hammersmith – In addition to a huge range of shops, there is excellent
nightlife in the many pubs, bars and clubs, and the London Apollo, where
most exciting and cosmopolitan cities, top international bands and comedians perform. The Riverside Studios
contemporary arts centre incorporates a gallery and a cinema.
and the areas close to Roehampton Kingston – In the area surrounding the historic market place of this Royal
Borough there are many shops as well as pubs, clubs and a cinema. You will
provide a wide range of social and cultural also find bars, restaurants and cafes along the riverside.
experiences. In addition, our campus Putney – This classy riverside district features a cinema, an arts theatre and a
high street packed with shops, cafes and restaurants. The annual Oxford and
has a thriving social scene, with many Cambridge Boat Race begins at Putney Bridge.
societies to join and sports to take part in. Richmond – With plenty of shops, traditional pubs and a green, Richmond has
the feel of an upmarket town. It offers one of the most picturesque views of the
river Thames and is a great place to enjoy a long summer evening.
Richmond Park – This is the largest of London’s Royal Parks and is only a
Explore central London 10-minute walk from the campus. It features 2,500 acres of woodlands, ponds,
gardens and grasslands, and around 650 free-roaming deer.
Roehampton is only 30 minutes away from the centre of London,
where you will find the best in: Shepherds Bush – You can shop at Westfield (the largest in-town shopping
mall in Europe), watch your favourite TV show being recorded at BBC TV
Architecture – from old (Houses of Parliament, St Paul’s Centre or catch a gig at the Shepherds Bush Empire.
Cathedral) to new (the “Gherkin”, Canary Wharf)
Wimbledon – Home of the international tennis tournament, Wimbledon has a
Art – National Gallery, Tate Modern, Royal Academy of Arts village-style centre with restaurants and fashion boutiques.
Fashion – from Bond Street boutiques to Camden Market stalls
Film – Leicester Square cinemas, National Film Theatre,
international film festivals Hammersmith
Westminster Canary
Museums – British Museum, Natural History Museum, Science The Wharf
Museum, V&A Museum London Eye
Fulham Tower Bridge
Music – 0² Arena, Wembley Stadium, Brixton Academy
Nightclubs – Fabric, Ministry of Sound, Koko Richmond Greenwich
Shopping – Oxford Street, numerous markets such as

Spitalfields and Borough Food Market Twickenham Putney
Roehampton
Sport – 2012 Olympics, Football (Wembley, Chelsea FC, Arsenal
FC), Rugby (Twickenham), Cricket (Lord’s, the Oval) Wimbledon
For a more detailed map see page 128.
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More than study
Volunteering can help you to

gain work experience, test
out vocations, develop office
skills valued by employers,
Activities Sports On-campus sporting facilities include:
n ROEActive – a state-of-the-art fitness centre with rowing and meet requirements of your
The Roehampton Students’ Union (RSU) organises a huge range In 2012, the Olympic and Paralympic games come to London;
of activities, meaning you will never be wondering how to fill your as a Roehampton student you will be well positioned to enjoy all
running machines, weights and other cardiovascular fitness
equipment
programme of study, and
time outside your studies. You can raise money for charities in
the annual Raising and Giving (RAG) Week and get involved in
the excitement of the build up to the biggest sporting events in
the world. n Multi-Use Games Area – a flood-lit, all-weather surface fundraise for charities.
events related to Black History Month, LGBT History Month and suitable for football, netball, tennis and basketball
Go Green Week. The University competes in nationally organised student sports n grass football pitches
competitions and our coaches and sport scientists work n studio facilities for aerobics, circuit training and martial arts.
If you have a specific interest, join one of the many societies: alongside the RSU to ensure that athletes and teams achieve
Afro-Caribbean • Alpha • American Football • Anthropology • their full potential. We offer support to individual sportsmen Our teams also use excellent nearby facilities, such as the Bank of
Beer Appreciation • Big Band • Buddhism • Christian Union • and women who wish to represent the University in national England Sports Centre, for hockey, rugby and football matches,
Dance • Deviant • Education • Fair Trade • Film • Human Rights championships. We also award a number of students with and the National Tennis Centre for home tennis fixtures.
• International • Islamic • Japanese Culture • Jewish Resource Scholarships for Sporting Excellence, and we have excellent
Centre • LGBT • Mature Students • Music • Muslim Women
• Nutrition • People and Planet • Philosophy • Roehampton
links with a number of professional sports clubs. There are
extensive opportunities for students to gain experience and
Volunteering
There are many short-, medium- and long-term volunteering
Adventurers Guild • Roehampton Entrepreneurs • Roehampton
Players • St John Ambulance • Whitelands Choir
qualifications as coaches and leaders in sport. The University’s
own sports coaching in the community project, “Move”, recruits opportunities coordinated by the University’s Employment and Welfare services
sports ambassadors at the start of each year. Careers Service and the RSU, in partnership with Wandsworth The RSU makes student wellbeing a priority by offering a range
Sports clubs and activities include: Volunteer Centre. Volunteering can help you to gain work experience, of personal support and advice on issues from academic matters
test out vocations, develop office skills valued by employers, meet and accommodation to sexual health and quitting smoking. RSU
aerobics • athletics • badminton • basketball • boccia • requirements of your programme of study, and fundraise for charities. officers are elected by students every March. In addition to those
cheerleading • cricket • fencing • football • gymnastics • hockey Opportunities are advertised via the online JobShop system, helping dealing with general issues of student welfare, we have specialist
• kickboxing • lacrosse • martial arts • netball • Pilates • rowing • you to volunteer for a wide variety of organisations, including the officers for women, disabled students, international students,
rugby • running • squash • swimming • tae kwon do • table tennis Citizens Advice Bureau, Fulham FC Community Sports Trust, LGBT students, and also officers dealing with issues such as
• tennis • triathlon • Ultimate Frisbee • volleyball • yoga • Zumba. Samaritans, St John Ambulance and Victim Support. Cultural Diversity and Fair Trade.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Each postgraduate course has specific entry requirements but students
Index of courses
are usually expected to hold a good honours undergraduate degree from
a recognised university in the UK, or an approved equivalent qualification
from overseas. Non-graduates with appropriate professional qualifications Animal Ecology...................................................................................96 Health Sciences...............................................................................100
and/or relevant experience will also be considered on an individual basis.
Applied Linguistics and TESOL........................................................108 Historical Research............................................................................92
Course-specific entry requirements can be found on the University’s Applied Music Education...................................................................71 Human Rights and International Relations.......................................124
website: www.roehampton.ac.uk/postgraduate-courses. As the whole Applied Music Psychology...............................................................112 Human Rights and Society...............................................................124
application is taken into account, applicants are encouraged to submit Applied Psychological Research......................................................112 Human Rights Practice (Erasmus Mundus)......................................125
an application form in order for their full suitability for the course to be Art, Craft and Design Education.........................................................73 Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy.....................................116
assessed.
Art Psychotherapy............................................................................113 International Management.................................................................50
Applicants who do not meet the usual entry criteria may be admitted as Attachment Studies..........................................................................113 International Management with Finance............................................51
associate students in the first instance. Progression to registration on Audiovisual Translation.....................................................................108 International Management with Information Systems........................51
the full award will then depend on successful completion of one or two Ballet Studies.....................................................................................58 International Management with HRM.................................................52
modules, as determined by the Programme Convener. International Management with Marketing.........................................52
Biomechanics...................................................................................103
Children's Literature (on-site).............................................................86 Marketing...........................................................................................54
EU/international students
English language requirements Children's Literature (distance-learning)............................................86 MBA (Business Administration)..........................................................54
Taught postgraduate courses typically seek students with a strong English Choreography MFA............................................................................58 Media, Culture and Identity..............................................................109
language level who have achieved (or are expected to achieve prior to Choreography and Performance........................................................59 Modern Literature and Culture...........................................................88
the start of the course) IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 or above in each band of the
Clinical Neuroscience.........................................................................96 Music Therapy..................................................................................116
test or a score of 100 in the TOEFL IBT (Internet Based Test). Please note
that some courses have higher English language requirements; applicants Clinical Nutrition.................................................................................97 Non-profit Management.....................................................................55
should check the individual course webpage. Community Dance..............................................................................59 Obesity: Risks and Prevention.........................................................100
Counselling and Psychotherapy.......................................................114 Performance and Creative Research.................................................67
How to apply Counselling Psychology...................................................................114 PGCE Primary (full- and part-time).....................................................82

Creative and Professional Writing......................................................87 PGCE Secondary...............................................................................83
Postgraduate applications are accepted from October. Applicants are
encouraged to submit their applications through UKPASS – an online Dance Anthropology...........................................................................62 Play Therapy.....................................................................................118
postgraduate application service run by UCAS. To gain access to Dance Movement Psychotherapy....................................................115 Primate Biology, Behaviour and Conservation.................................101
UKPASS, visit the relevant course page on the Roehampton website (www. Dance Studies....................................................................................62 Psychotherapy and Counselling.......................................................118
roehampton.ac.uk/postgraduate-courses) and follow the “Apply online” link Documentary....................................................................................109 Social Research Methods.......................................................... 77/125
for the level of qualification you would like to apply for.
Dramatherapy...................................................................................115 South Asian Dance Studies................................................................63
For further information about the University, making a postgraduate
application and advice on entry requirements, please contact Enquiries Early Childhood Studies.....................................................................73 Special and Inclusive Education........................................................80
(tel: +44 (0)20 8392 3232, email: enquiries@roehampton.ac.uk). Early Modern Literature and Culture..................................................87 Special and Inclusive Education (Erasmus Mundus).........................81
Education (EdD)..................................................................................70 Sport and Exercise Physiology........................................................103
Students who are unable to apply online should contact Enquiries for a
Education (MA)...................................................................................74 Sport and Exercise Science (MSc)...................................................104
hard copy of the application form.
Education, Leadership and Management..........................................76 Sport and Exercise Science (MRes).................................................104
English Education...............................................................................76 Sport Psychology.............................................................................105
Forensic Psychology........................................................................118 Stress and Health.............................................................................105
Health and Community.......................................................................97 Teaching Dance: Science and Art......................................................63
Our advantageous location allows you to engage with London’s world-
renowned business and commerce, not-for-profit and voluntary sectors, and
cultural and historical heritage. The strong links we have with employers
and industry have led to industry visits, live consultancy projects and guest
speakers lecturing on campus. You also benefit from the real-world experience
of our staff, who are involved in research and applied consultancy nationally
and internationally.
The quality of our teaching and student support has been commended by
national and government bodies. Our MBA and MSc International Management
courses are fully recognised by the Chartered Management Institute. The MBA
is also approved as part of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Gateway Programme.
www.roehampton.ac.uk/business-school
Roehampton University
Business School
The Business School offers a range of high-quality courses
with a strong focus on globalisation and international business.
Roehampton has one of the most diverse student bodies of any
university in the UK, and we welcome students from around
the world to develop the skills they need to succeed in an
increasingly global market.
MSc MSc/PGDip MSc/PGDip MSc/PGDip
International Management courses International Management International Management with International Management with
Finance Information Systems
The MSc/PGDip International Management portfolio aims to Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120
produce managers and leaders who can do business across time Course duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–4 years Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120 Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120
zones, cultures and languages.
Course duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–4 years Course duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–4 years
It offers students a grounding in key areas of business and
management practice and allows those with particular interests General course information
in marketing, human resource management (HRM), finance or The increasing globalisation of the world economy, the expansion
information systems to gain a named award in these areas. of world trade, the accession of many eastern European General course information General course information
You can either follow a general course in International countries to the European Union, and the dramatic growth in the Businesses and governments rely on sound financial knowledge The modern global economy requires a new breed of managers
Management or study for one of the following named awards in development of market-led economies of Brazil, China, India and to underpin their strategies for economic growth. This course and leaders equipped with flexible, transferable skills and a
these specialist areas: Russia have created a demand for managers who can operate provides the theoretical structure for an understanding of the global vision. The course aims to produce managers and leaders
in global and diverse multicultural contexts. This course aims to operations of the finance function of organisations and key who have a practical and theoretical understanding of business
• International Management with Finance
produce managers and leaders who can do business in these elements of corporate financial management. information systems and are able to apply this in the context of
• International Management with HRM challenging contexts. global business.
There is a particular focus on international capital markets and
• International Management with Information Systems
international banking. This pathway develops students for a
• International Management with Marketing Key areas of study: Key areas of study:
management career where the raising and managing of capital in
This suite of named awards shares a common first semester Core areas of study: mixed financial environments is a fundamental feature that must Core areas of study:
allowing you the flexibility to change your area of specialisation • management research methods be factored into any business decision making and is especially • management research methods
within the first semester. • international financial management critical in the international context. • international management and human resource management
Applicants must have a minimum of a second-class honours • international management and human resource management The course exposes students to advanced finance concepts, • international economic environment and marketing
degree in any discipline, or equivalent. Graduates for whom • managing ethics and professional issues knowledge and skills that are academically rigorous and have • information technology management
English is not their first language must satisfy the University’s • international economic environment and marketing practical application in the workplace.
• information systems management
requirement for IELTS, currently 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0
• dissertation (summer period) Key areas of study: • dissertation (information systems).
in each band of the test.
Optional areas of study: Core areas of study: Optional areas of study:
Special features (of all International Management courses) • cross-cultural management • project management
• management research methods
With tutors’ agreement, students can choose global • contemporary issues in human resource management • international financial management • managing ethics and professional issues
organisations and topics of special interest on which to focus
their coursework assignments and research projects. • contemporary issues in marketing • international management and human resource management • entrepreneurship.
• modern technology marketing • international economic environment and marketing
• brand and brands management Special features
• international capital markets and banking You gain in-depth knowledge via case studies and assessments
• retail marketing • dissertation (finance). of the importance of designing and managing information
• entrepreneurship. Optional areas of study: systems within a global organisation. This prepares you for a
career in a global business environment.
• managing ethics and professional issues
Special features
The course attracts graduates from over 25 countries thus • project management. Research areas:
making for an excellent cross-cultural mix in learning and Outsourcing of information systems; virtual project management;
teaching sessions. All students on the course are registered as Special features computer ethics.
affiliate members of the Chartered Management Institute. The course is delivered by highly qualified teaching staff with
practical experience of financial management and research, and
Research areas: consultancy expertise in credit, banking and financial services.
Organisational behaviour; business ethics; career development;
outsourcing of IT provision; brands and brand management; Research areas:
technology marketing; international capital and financial markets; International capital and financial markets; international banking;
international banking; social enterprise; accounting. social enterprise; accounting, project and risk management.
MSc/PGDip MSc/PGDip
International Management with International Management with
Human Resource Management (HRM) Marketing
Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120 Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120
General course information General course information

The business context for managing human resources has This pathway helps students analyse the marketing context
changed significantly in recent years due to economic, in which international brands operate and to evaluate their
political, social and technological forces. Competition in global operational options. Students investigate current research in
business has led to significant interest and research into which marketing, the global business context, and apply marketing
HRM policies and practices lead to enhanced organisational concepts to non-traditional areas, including non-profit
performance. Another area of strategic focus for HRM, within organisations and the public sector. There is a range of options
multinational companies in particular, is the ease and speed at through which students can further enhance their knowledge and
which knowledge can be developed and disseminated. expertise of specialist areas of marketing practice.
This pathway is designed to engage students in a critical
For the dissertation, students choose a research problem with a
dialogue about the strategic importance of HRM in international
marketing focus and are supported by a specialist tutor in this area.
firms as well as competing perspectives of international HRM,
drawing on current research and practice.
Key areas of study:
Key areas of study: Core areas of study:
Core areas of study: • management research methods
• management research methods • international financial management
• international financial management • international management and human resource management
• international management and human resource management • international economic environment and marketing
• international economic environment and marketing • contemporary issues in marketing
• contemporary issues in human resource management • dissertation (marketing).
• dissertation (HRM). Optional areas of study:
Optional areas of study: • modern technology marketing
• managing ethics and professional issues • retail marketing
• cross-cultural management • brand and brands management
• project management. • entrepreneurship
• project management.
Special features
This course is delivered by research- and consultancy-active Special features
staff who are engaged in research and development both This course is seeking recognition from the Chartered Institute of
nationally and internationally. Marketing. It is taught by research- and consultancy-active staff.
Research areas: Research areas:

Organisational behaviour; business ethics; career development; Brands and brand management; technology marketing; political
outsourcing of IT provision; gender and employment; knowledge marketing; retail marketing; marketing in the not-for-profit sector;
management; cross-cultural management. service quality.
MSc/PGDip MBA MSc/PGDip/PGCert
Marketing Master in Business Administration Non-profit Management
Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120 Number of credits: 180 Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120; PGCert: 60
Course duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–4 years Course duration: full-time: 1 year Course duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2 years
General course information General course information General course information

This course blends academic and practical study of the field The Roehampton University Business School MBA is designed This course prepares you for employment in local, national and
of marketing and its role in contemporary organisations and to prepare those with a minimum of two years’ experience international non-profit organisations. It is suitable for recent
a global business environment. You will build a systematic of the workplace for the challenges of senior management in graduates wanting to develop a career in the sector, for those
understanding of current theories, models, concepts and an international environment. Graduates of the course often wishing to change sectors and for those in the sector wishing
professional practice in marketing, and also develop the ability to progress to more fulfilling and better-paid employment. On to develop their understanding and broaden their skills. You
reflect critically upon these areas. the MBA, students from around the world explore and debate are prepared for leadership and managerial roles in non-profit
important issues in contemporary professional management. organisations by analysing the complex environment in which
Increasing globalisation of trade and the development of a global
Study is guided by a committed team of tutors who have these organisations work and making appropriate responses to
consumer economy requires marketing professionals that can
both practical experience and expert knowledge. You develop the distinctive challenges faced by these organisations.
engage with the challenges and opportunities that this presents.
personal managerial knowledge and sophisticated interaction and
This course is designed for graduates who wish to develop a
intercultural skills that are of interest to employers worldwide. Key areas of study:
specialism in marketing within an international context.
• the nature of civil society and understanding the environment
Key areas of study: of non-profit organisations
Key areas of study:
• A foundation in the key operational and functional areas • applied organisational theory and behaviour
Core areas of study:
of business and management (for example, finance and
• management research methods • applied management skills – financial management, marketing
accounts, marketing, human resource management and
• consultancy practice and managing volunteers
organisational analysis) together with an appreciation of the
• international economic environment and marketing contemporary context of business. • options from either human rights and global governance or
international development
• strategic marketing management • A personal development programme that includes activities
aimed at enhancing managerial skills and the opportunity • reflective (service) learning and practical experience through a
• contemporary issues in marketing
to take an optional course to develop specific managerial work placement.
• dissertation. knowledge in depth; for example, in the fields of marketing,
Optional areas of study: human resource management, information systems or finance. Special features
• modern technology marketing You go on a work placement organised by the University, for
• A strategic and integrative appreciation of management
two days a week with a non-profit organisation. Roehampton’s
• retail marketing challenges, including an exploration of senior managerial decision
Centre for the Study of Voluntary and Community Activity
making, and the implications of change and innovation.
• brand and brands management holds regular seminars that you are encouraged to attend. The
• The application of knowledge to a personally selected University is also home to Crucible, the only recognised centre
• entrepreneurship
management project, reported as a dissertation and supported of excellence in human rights and social justice education in the
• project management. by a business research methods module. country.
Special features Special features Research areas:
The course offers you an opportunity to engage in a real The MBA is recognised by the Chartered Management Institute Volunteering; voluntary organisation impacts; independence of
marketing consultancy project with an external client. This is a and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (Gateway voluntary action.
supervised project undertaken with a client and coordinated by Programme). The course includes strong elements of employer
the University. There may be opportunities to engage in such a engagement with regular industry visits and guest speakers.
project overseas.
Research areas:
Research areas: Organisational behaviour; business ethics; career development;
Technology marketing; brands and brand management; political outsourcing of IT provision; brands and brand management;
marketing, retail marketing, marketing for the not-for-profit technology marketing; international capital and financial markets;
sector, service quality. international banking; social enterprise; accounting.
www.roehampton.ac.uk/dance
Department of Dance
The Department is long established and internationally
renowned with a world-leading research culture and courses at
undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. Our research
was ranked first in the recent UK Research Assessment Exercise
(RAE 2008) and our internationally recognised Centre for Dance
Research, led by Professor Stephanie Jordan, collaborates
regularly with dance companies and professional organisations
and hosts a range of research projects, seminars, performances
and conferences.
Photo courtesy of Simon Ellis
Our large faculty comprises more than 20 academic staff with wide expertise in
practical and theoretical areas of dance. We offer an unrivalled range of eight
masters programmes, two of which are unique throughout the world (MA Ballet
Studies and MA South Asian Dance Studies). In addition, we have a thriving
MPhil/PhD programme with students conducting theory- and practice-based
research. Our postgraduate student body is diverse, with many students
from overseas (including Asia, Europe and America), resulting in a lively and
stimulating academic community.
Our extensive library, studio facilities and the Michaelis Dance Theatre are
well equipped to support your studies, and our proximity to London’s dance
organisations and venues makes Roehampton one of the top destinations for
postgraduate study in dance.
MA/PGDip MFA MRes MA/PGDip/PGCert
Ballet Studies Choreography Choreography and Performance Community Dance
Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120 Number of credits: 240 Number of credits: 180 Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120; PGCert 60
Course duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–3 years Course duration: full-time: 2 years; part-time: 4 years Course duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2 years Course duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–3 years

General course information General course information This course is designed to develop the work of experienced This course provides a critical and creative resource for those
This course celebrates the richness and breadth of ballet and The MFA course enables students to develop their skills in choreographers and performers by supporting and challenging who work, or aspire to work, within the community dance sector.
develops an in-depth understanding of the form within broad choreography, performance, teaching, and writing about dance sustained reflective practice. It is unique in delivering a flexible You will be able to apply your existing experience, disseminate
cultural and artistic contexts. Through an interdisciplinary and as a practitioner. In addition to experiencing a range of technique and supportive approach to learning, making it possible for new ideas about community dance and collaborate with local
politically informed study of theory and practice, you consider classes in Ballet, Contact, Cunningham, Graham, Limon and you to continue and strengthen your professional practices dance organisations. The course is intended for students who
ballet in terms of the urgent debates that are found currently Release-based techniques, students have access to visiting while working towards a higher degree. The MRes will include a would like to develop their ideas about community dance by
among the other arts. artists, acquire theatre lighting and production skills, and are blend of theoretical work (selected from a range of modules that engaging with conceptual, political and artistic challenges within
provided with rehearsal space and opportunities for work reflect your individual interests), and research methods with an the practice. The course is distinct in the rich range of disciplines
Since its inception in 1994 the course has been highly emphasis on understanding practice as research. In addition, and theoretical perspectives that are drawn upon in order to
experience.
successful, appealing to a wide variety of students coming from you will be supported in the development and presentation of reflect the alliance of community dance with other agents,
the profession and a traditional undergraduate background. It a comprehensive choreographic and/or performance portfolio. such as youth services, health practitioners, the criminal justice
is at the forefront of the field of dance studies and has played a Key areas of study:
Students on this course will normally possess significant system and schools. This emphasises the examination of dance
radical role in developing scholarly thinking in ballet. • choreography, performance and improvisation practices and experience as choreographers and/or dancers in as an entity within political, social and cultural frameworks.
• dance practice as research the national/international communities.
Key areas of study: Key areas of study:
• dance technique
• ballet styles in class and performance and across history Key areas of study: • dance, education and community
• analysing dance.
• ballet companies as national institutions • practice as research • dance, current issues and community
You prepare and perform original work in each term of your first
• ballet and popular culture year of study and produce a sole-authored thesis concert at the • choreographic and performance making strategies • dance as a socio-cultural practice
• racism, sexism, ageism and the ballet world end of your final year. • dramaturgy • dance analysis
• theorising and embodying ballet. • communication and documentation • dance practice as research.
Special features • choreographic contexts.
Research methods are integrated into the compulsory core Optional modules include Reflective Practice, Dance Composition,
This is the only postgraduate course of its kind currently
modules and research skills are developed further through the Optional modules include analysing dances, creating event Music and Dance, Creating Event Spaces, Ethnographic
available in Europe. It offers a breadth of study including options
self-directed, individually tutored dissertation. spaces, music and dance, dance philosophy, visual arts and Fieldwork, Dance and the Politics of Identity, and The Performance
that explore reflective practice, dance and technology, and
dance education and community. You are offered a portfolio performance, and dancing genders and sexualities. of Heritage: Dance in Museums, Galleries and Historic Sites.
Special features
of technique classes, choreography workshops, laboratory Research methods are integrated into the compulsory core
This is the only postgraduate course of its kind currently available Special features
sessions, lectures, seminars, tutorials and mentored workplace modules and research skills are developed further through the self-
in Europe and in the English-speaking world. You benefit from The course maximises flexibility for students who have ongoing
learning. You also benefit from the close links Roehampton staff directed, individually tutored dissertation.
the close links Roehampton staff have with the Royal Ballet and professional practices. This means that you are only required on
have with dance professionals in the UK and overseas.
other dance professionals. You also benefit from contact with site for one term of the MRes. The rest of the course is structured
those on other MA dance cluster courses and those studying for Special features
around remote contact, ongoing studio-based practice, and
research degrees (MPhil or PhD), and from the excellent material Research areas: The course offers an exciting combination of theoretical and
face-to-face feedback and analyses.
facilities for dance at Roehampton. Choreography and performance practice; choreo-musical practical options and is particularly flexible, enabling you to
relationships; dance and technology; improvisation and Students will benefit from communication with students on choose your own pathway to suit your needs and interests. You
Research areas: performance; dance education. other MA Dance cluster courses and those studying for research will also benefit from our connections with industry, which will
Aesthetics; politics; philosophy as pertaining to dance; dance degrees (MPhil or PhD), as well as from the excellent material help you to examine community dance practice and policy.
analysis; dance–music relationships. facilities for dance at Roehampton.
Research areas:
Dance and performance making, choreography, performance,
documentation/archiving, screendance, creative research and
collaborative processes.
MA/PGDip MA/PGDip MA/PGDip MA/PGDip/PGCert
Dance Anthropology Dance Studies South Asian Dance Studies Teaching Dance: Science and Art
Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120 Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120 Number of credits: MA: 180, PGDip: 120 Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120; PGCert 60
Course duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–3 years Course duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–3 years Course duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–3 years Course duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–3 years
General course information General course information General course information General course information
The premise of this course is that all dance genres – be This course explores the key issues, approaches and methods Globalisation, media and mass migrations have transformed This course critically examines the teaching of dance and is
they aboriginal dances, ballet, ballroom, or Bharathanatyam of enquiry in dance studies. The focus is on dance as a theatre the historical identity of Indian/Asian classical, popular, and aimed at practising dance teachers who wish to advance and
– say something about the human beings who engage in art, explored from a variety of perspectives, in the context of folk art forms. Asian forms are not just staged as international update their skills or progress to research in the field. Recent
them. It explores the social construction of dance and of the other dance practices and the increasing interdisciplinarity forms on world stages today, but they are also patronised as and ongoing developments in learning and teaching and dance
dancing body cross-culturally and emphasises the different of dance scholarship. The course equips students with the heritage, diaspora, community and ethnic cultures and traditions science give us new perspectives on the role of the dance
conceptualisations that exist in different parts of the world. knowledge, current awareness and research skills to work at the and practices in the US and the UK. The course thus examines teacher and dance teaching methods. This course will critically
forefront of this relatively young, thriving academic discipline. the cultural reproduction of Indian/Asian theatre arts within the examine these and other factors to promote an understanding of
The course equips you, whether you are a dancer or an
Applicants will typically be recent dance graduates wishing to three-pronged geographical constellation of India/Asia, US and the rich possibilities of the dance class for learning and personal
anthropologist, with the knowledge, awareness and research
enhance their dance-related vocational options or prepare for the UK and situates the study itself within a global modernities, development. It brings together potentially conflicting interests
skills to work at the forefront of this new academic discipline.
higher level academic research. The course will also be relevant dance migration, and diaspora perspective. The course provides of artistic necessity and scientifically validated good practice,
to others wishing to embark on a career in HE teaching and students with skills and knowledge necessary to work broadly as and thus facilitates enlightened enhancement of dance teaching
Key areas of study:
dance scholarship, such as dance practitioners and dance cultural and creative entrepreneurs in the international domain of practice. You will be equipped with tools to develop your
• dances as socio-cultural practices and transnational administrative, managerial and technical personnel. arts production. teaching in a continuing process of review and reflection in the
commodities light of ongoing developments.
• dance, globalisation and the multicultural debate Key areas of study: Key areas of study:
The course is offered as Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) and
• dance, identity and ethnicity • dance, philosophy and history • South Asian dance, global modernities and globalisation Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits) to allow students to focus
• fieldwork as a key investigative tool. • dance and the politics of identity • South Asian dance, global diasporas and ethnicity on particular areas relevant to their professional development
Research methods are integrated into the compulsory core • post-colonial identity formations, aesthetics and politics rather than take the full MA.
• analysing dances
modules and research skills are developed further through the • dance as a socio-cultural practice • South Asian dance and the multicultural debate
self-directed, individually tutored dissertation. Key areas of study:
Optional modules include dance practice as research, music and • South Asian “community” dance, institutions, and patronage.
• dance analysis
Special features dance, world dance survey, visual arts and performance, and
• dance, education and community
You benefit from contact with those on other MA Dance cluster dancing genders and sexualities. Special features
This is the only postgraduate global arts course currently • choreological studies (dance movement analysis)
courses and those studying for research degrees (MPhil or Research methods are integrated into the compulsory core
PhD) and from the excellent material facilities for dance at available in Europe and in the English-speaking world that is • dance science
modules and research skills are developed further through the
Roehampton. You will be able to join an Intensive Erasmus focused specifically on the study of Asian performing arts. This • reflective practice.
self-directed, individually tutored dissertation.
Programme in Norway during the Easter break and be taught by innovative course is integrally linked with the other Dance MAs
Optional modules include dance practice as research, music and
key scholars within the field. taught at Roehampton. Students benefit from the course’s strong
Special features dance, world dance survey, visual arts and performance, and
links with key South Asian dance organisations based in the UK
You benefit from contact with those on other MA Dance cluster dancing genders and sexualities.
Research areas: and India.
courses and those studying for research degrees (MPhil or Research methods are integrated into the compulsory core
Western theatre dance; Australian Aboriginal, Indian and PhD), as well as from the excellent material facilities for dance at Research areas: modules and research skills are developed further through the self-
Indonesian dance; identity; diasporic movements; nationalism; Roehampton. Asian theatre dance in a cross-cultural perspective; Asian dance directed, individually tutored dissertation.
politics as pertaining to various dance genres; dance analysis.
globalisation, migration and diaspora formations; Asian dance
Research areas: institutions, and multiculturalism; Asian dance and public Special features
Dance analysis, politics, philosophy, history; music, visual arts arts policy; Asian dance, ethnicity and identity; Asian dance The course is not dance-style specific; if you are not sure
and dance practice as research. This broad-based course modernism and postmodernism; Asian dance, gender and whether the course is appropriate to your dance style, please
can accommodate and develop a variety of student research politics; Asian contemporary and classical dance production; contact us to discuss this. Teaching opportunities may be
interests relevant to the current concerns of the discipline. Asian dance, postcolonial theory and identity formation. available within the Dance Department for suitably qualified
international students and those who are unable to maintain their
teaching practice during the course.
In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, over 60% of staff research
was graded as of world-leading or internationally significant quality and the
Department was given the highest possible rating, indicative of international
excellence.
We have strong relations with some of the world’s leading performance-

makers and academics, who are regular participants at events hosted by the
Department. Whether your ambitions are in art practice or academia, we offer
one of the most stimulating and supportive environments for postgraduate
study, right next to the theatrical and artistic life of London.
www.roehampton.ac.uk/drama-theatre-and-performance
Department of Drama,
Theatre and Performance
The Department has an established international reputation
for both teaching and research and has forged an unusually
distinctive identity within the field for its investigations through
cutting-edge performance practice and critical theory. We have
one of the largest concentrations in the UK of staff working in the
area, with international reputations as performance makers, visual
artists, writers, curators, critics and theoreticians, working across
both cultural and academic sectors.
MA/MRes
Performance and Creative Research
Number of credits: 180
Course duration: full-time: 1 year
General course information

This course provides you with the opportunity to engage in
performance as an interdisciplinary and connective practice,
spanning the fields of live art, theatre, visual art, dance and new
media. Exploring performance as creative research, the course
moves fluidly between practice-based and theory-oriented
approaches and deploys a diverse set of critical paradigms
and methods associated with Performance Studies to examine
performance as a cultural phenomenon.
Key areas of study:

• interdisciplinary performance practices
• live art, experimental theatre, dance-performance, new media
• paradigms of Performance Studies, visual and cultural theory
• the artist as cultural agent/producer and public display.
Special features
This course enables you to research, conceive and realise
creative projects in performance. You are also asked to develop
critical interrogations, reflecting on your own practices and
the artistic, social and political frameworks of performance
making and reception. There is a strong emphasis on creative
collaboration, critical dialogue and practices of public display.
The course offers opportunities for exchange with practising
performance makers and theoreticians active in the field, and
may include residential work abroad.
Research areas:
Performance making; creative research methodologies; the
formulation, composition and realisation of ideas; performance
theories and histories; visual and cultural theory; performance
and live art; experimental theatre; dance and new media; public
intervention, reception and display.
www.roehampton.ac.uk/education
Department
of Education
The Department provides opportunities for students to gain
certificates, diplomas and full masters awards through a
flexible postgraduate scheme. Many of our courses are
supported by the Teacher Development Agency and our MA in
Social Research Methods is recognised by the Economic and
Social Research Council.
The quality of our teaching and student support is highly regarded. Staff
are engaged in the provision of professional development and consultancy
as well as in teaching at all levels. Our work combines the very best
professional practice with the strength of our research in education.
Our research is innovative, highly relevant and demonstrates a commitment
to the improvement of education locally, nationally and internationally.
We have strong partnership links with local schools and colleges, local
authorities, private businesses and agencies. We also work with partners in
India, Malaysia, Singapore, Greece, the Netherlands and Ireland to deliver
postgraduate-level courses on and off site.
We welcome students from the UK and overseas to work with us to develop

the skills needed to succeed and to make a positive difference in education
provision.
EdD (Doctorate) MA/PGDip/PGCert
Education Applied Music Education
Course duration: part-time: 5 years Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120; PGCert: 60
Course duration: full-time: 12 months; part-time: 3–8 semesters

This innovative part-time course leading to the award of Doctor This new postgraduate course offers you the opportunity to work
of Education (EdD) is aimed at busy professionals who wish towards the degree of MA in Applied Music Education or through
to undertake a substantial investigation into an area of current one of two pathways leading to the award of:
professional practice in education or training. It aims to provide • MA in Applied Music Education (Psychology)
you with a thorough grounding in theory and practice of
• MA in Applied Music Education (Special Educational Needs)
educational research, professional competence, and transferable
employment skills. Depending on the pathway selected, the course is designed to
enhance your professional knowledge, skills and understanding
The EdD is offered jointly by Roehampton University and of the respective subject area within a broad educational context.
Kingston University, and builds upon the existing successful
courses at masters level and extensive PhD work. Between Key areas of study:
them, the two universities can offer a range of knowledge which
• developmental psychology of music
extends from pre-school learning to educational gerontology, in
public and private sectors, together with nationally recognised • comparative and international music education
expertise in research methods training. • music and special educational needs
• curriculum theory, context and practice in music
Key areas of study:
• dissertation/performance project
Stage 1 (years 1 and 2)
• learning and cognition in music
All students take the following three core modules:
• social psychology of music
• Professionalism in Education
• using and learning ICT in music education.
• Perspectives on Teaching and Learning
• Educational Research Philosophy and Practice. Special features
In addition to the core modules, students complete a pathway This is the first graduate course of its type in the UK and it
module in Teaching and Learning. attracts students from all over the world. The course operates in
full collaboration with Roehampton’s Department of Psychology.
Stage 2 (years 3–5)
You undertake a research project reported in a thesis (or Research areas:
equivalent) of approximately 45,000 words. Comparative international music education; music and special
educational needs; music and inclusion; social psychology of
Entry qualifications: music; musical identity; psychology of musical performance;
Typically, applicants will have completed M-level study in psychology of music education; informal and formal music
Education or a related field, and be in a professional role in education.
education with at least two years’ experience. You should
also be looking forward to contributing to the development
of theoretically informed reflective practice in your particular
professional setting. Applications should be directed to the
Research Office.
MA/PGDip/PGCert MA/PGDip/PGCert
Art, Craft and Design Education Early Childhood Studies
Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120; PGCert: 60 Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120; PGCert: 60
Course duration: full-time: 12 months; part-time: 3–8 Course duration: full-time: 12–18 months; part-time: 3–8
semesters semesters. Normally taught in evening
sessions. Some modules are taught in
intensive day and weekend sessions.
This course provides opportunities to investigate and analyse General course information
the role of art, craft and design in education. It attracts teachers, With content that crosses different disciplinary and professional
lecturers and other professionals from a range of educational boundaries, this course aims to develop a deep understanding
contexts, from Early Years settings through to primary and of the factors that promote the wellbeing of young children and
secondary schools and initial teacher education. their families. You become part of the research community and
By critically reflecting upon your professional practice and develop your ability to consider critically issues in early childhood
studying its location within a theoretical framework, you develop and their implications on pedagogy, policy and provisions.
a broader knowledge and deeper understanding of your field.
You also undertake a practical project through which you develop Key areas of study:
your own art practice in an educational context. • critical reflections on early childhood
• play, representation and communication
Key areas of study:
• wellbeing in the earliest years
• concepts and issues in art, craft and design education
• historical approaches to early childhood
• museum and gallery education
• research methodology and enquiry
• critical and contextual studies in art, craft and design education
• dissertation.
• practice-based work in art, craft and design.
Special features
Special features • The course builds on Froebelian principles, which stress the
The course is taught by highly qualified and experienced tutors value of play in the care and education of young children.
who are recognised as specialists in their selected areas.
• With its association with Froebel College and its internationally
Teaching staff encourage you to adopt innovative approaches
renowned Froebel Archive for Childhood Studies, the course
to coursework; several modules (including, by negotiation, the
has developed an international reputation in the field and has
dissertation) offer opportunities for you to exhibit practical work
attracted students at postgraduate level from around
alongside your written work. The “Learning through Art in the
the world.
Museum” module is taught entirely at Tate Britain and
Tate Modern. • The course is designed for professionals from a variety of
backgrounds who work with young children, including those
involved in education, health and social services as well
Research areas: as for those who are involved in developing the early years
Creative development in the early years; assessment in art workforce such as further education college lecturers, and for
education; museum and gallery education; cultural diversity and non-professionals who have a particular interest in the early
teachers’ contemporary art practice. childhood field.
Research areas:
Effective environments for early learning and development;
historical aspects of early childhood; policy development in
the early childhood field; principles and practice of work with
children under three; the development of the professional role
in the early childhood sector; social relationships and children’s
creative thinking; health issues in early childhood.
MA/PGDip/PGCert A sample of our most popular modules on the MA Education*
Literacy, Culture and Media
conceptual frameworks and their application to your own
professional context. You will engage in critical appraisal of
current approaches to teaching and learning in the subject and
Education This module aims to encourage participants to develop a critical
explore the potential for developing physically educated learners.
understanding of the teaching of literacy in the 21st century
through exploring print and multimedia texts within a socio-
If you would like to follow a qualification that leads to Qualified Teacher Primary Mathematics
Special features cultural perspective.
Status, please see the PGCE courses on pages 82 and 83. This module offers development opportunities for those with
The course allows you either to specialise in a particular area of an interest in primary maths education, including practising
Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120; PGCert: 60 interest or design for yourself a wide course of study to reflect Language in Action
teachers, curriculum leaders, advisory teachers and consultants,
Course duration: 12 months; part-time: 3–8 semesters on the varied but linked aspects of education in today’s and This module considers children’s use of language both in and
and focuses on a range of issues concerning pedagogy,
tomorrow’s world. out of the school environment. Through close exploration and
subject knowledge, curriculum policy, innovation and teacher
analysis of children’s use of language, you are encouraged to
General course information development.
Research areas: develop an understanding of children’s language development
The course has been designed to provide flexible opportunities Science and technology education; teacher education in policy; in action.
for practising professionals working in education, and in related Leading and Managing Teaching and Learning
social justice; education management and leadership; education This module aims to explore the place of leaders and managers
professions, to widen and deepen their theoretical perspectives of professionals; music education; art education; language; Reading: Politics and Pedagogy
and critically reflect on the implications for their practice. in the discourse surrounding the quality of teaching and learning.
social and cultural studies; human rights education; early This module provides an informed and critical understanding of
Within the MA Education, you can specialise in a range of It will involve a consideration of the debates about what makes
childhood studies; citizenship education; religious education; the complexities, issues and debates that surround the teaching
curriculum areas including: a successful learning culture and what it means to enable pupils
physical education; mathematics education; multiculturalism of reading both in the past and present, enabling you to gain a
and students to become effective, enthusiastic and independent
• Literacy and education. thorough understanding of the reading process.
learners.
• Mathematics
International Perspectives on Professional Practice in
• Science Design and Technology: Designing and Making
Education (IPPPE)
• ICT This module encourages you to identify and critically evaluate
This module encourages you to use literature as an evidence
examples of good practice. You devise, develop and implement
• Physical Education. base in your chosen field when applying reflective and
your own brief, and analyse and evaluate your work within the
Other pathways include Management and Leadership, and comparative methods. You reflect on personal and practical
contexts of classroom practices and the management of design
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). education experiences and then examine and analyse similarities,
and technology in schools.
Alternatively, you can select from a range of options that gives differences and alternatives from contemporary and relevant
the award of MA Education. A selection of examples of masters- books, journal articles and web sources.
Theories of Second Language Learning
level modules available within the taught postgraduate scheme is This module is designed for MA Education students who have a
shown on the opposite page. Primary Science
language-teaching background and/or an academic background
This module provides a rationale for the inclusion of science
in TESOL or Applied Linguistics. The module aims to develop
Key areas of study: within the primary curriculum, analyses the history and
such students’ critical understanding of the processes of second
philosophy of science education, and reflects on curriculum
• dissertation language learning by introducing them to a range of theoretical
theories and practices in primary science. Each of these themes
approaches as well as more practically orientated research
• research methodology and enquiry in education is considered both theoretically and in relation to the individual’s
findings.
• international perspectives on professional practice in education, beliefs and classroom practices.
which uses both reflective and comparative methods. Linguistic Analysis for Language Teaching
Secondary Science
In addition, other modules are available: This module aims to provide such students with theoretical and
This module is designed to extend the knowledge and improve
• Independent Study in Education analytical tools that will enhance their understanding of both
the practice of professionals working within secondary science
how language is structured and of how it is used in a range of
• APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) education. It enables you to develop a critical understanding of
communicative events. Students apply these insights to practical
• Context of Professional Practice the ways in which learning and teaching science have changed
tasks of language analysis in an educational setting.
over time and how these changes have an impact on classroom
• International Perspectives in Special and Inclusive Education. practice.
For your dissertation, you may select from a broad range of
For information on the range of further modules available within
possible research areas (see below). Teaching Physical Education
the taught postgraduate scheme, visit www.roehampton.ac.uk/
This module aims to develop your understanding of holistic
postgraduate-courses/education
approaches to effective teaching and learning in physical
education. The context examined is primarily school-based, *Please note that not all modules run in both terms (except
but wider links to other educational environments will be made IPPPE). To find out when modules run, please check with the
where appropriate. Key elements are the synthesis of disciplinary Programme Convener, Richard Race.
MA/PGDip/PGCert MA/PGDip/PGCert MA/PGDip/PGCert
Education Leadership and English Education Social Research Methods
Management
Course duration: full-time: 12 months; part-time: 3–8 Course duration: full-time: 12 months; part-time: 2 years
Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120; PGCert: 60 semesters
Course duration: full-time: 12 months; part-time: 3–8 General course information
semesters The course is distinctive in providing students with an exciting
General course information opportunity to develop expertise in a range of both quantitative
General course information This course provides opportunities for primary and secondary and qualitative research methods of data collection and analysis
This course is underpinned by a model of critically reflective teachers to explore and analyse the centrality of English in with a focus on their application to real-world issues.
practice. It is designed to offer professionals the opportunity to education. The course covers the teaching and learning of
engage in the processes of systematic and analytical enquiry English in all age phases and modules offered cover a breadth of Key areas of study:
into the theories and practices of education leadership and relevant areas and are assessed in a range of ways.
• research skills and skills needed for employment in the
management, with a view to improving their own practice. The research field
course provides a range of flexible opportunities for professionals Key areas of study:
• philosophy of social research
working in education. It is primarily aimed at all those in • reading: politics and pedagogy
leadership, management and administrative roles and those • the design of social research
• literacy, culture and media
aspiring to such roles across the whole range of educational • quantitative research methods of data collection and analysis
• language in action
settings and levels. (including use of SPSS)
• teaching texts
• qualitative research methods of data collection and analysis
Key areas of study: • teaching phonics: issues and debates (including use of CAQDAS)
• the educational organisation in its environment • children as readers. • discipline-specific knowledge and skills: a choice of education
• leading and managing people in education or social science.
• change strategy and implementation Suggested dissertation topics: The certificate course addresses core features of social research
• leading and managing teaching and learning • teaching literature through drama methods, focusing on different forms of data and how they can
• cultural influences on literacy learning be collected and analysed. MA-level study is aimed at students
• research methods and enquiry. who either want a discrete research-based MA or want to run a
• the teaching and learning of reading
pilot study for an MPhil/PhD research project.
Special features • gender and literacy
The course allows you to specialise in particular areas of interest • the teaching of poetry Special features
to reflect the work you do in your professional role in education External assessors have rated the innovative “general research
• developmental spelling
leadership/management so your study has an immediate skills” module very highly and commented favourably on the
relevance and also prepares you for your future development. If • literacy multimodal texts assessment mix.
you are currently in a senior management position, then a special • reading digital texts
route may be possible for you depending upon your experience • EAL and literacy Research areas:
and courses completed with organisations such as the National Education policy; social justice – class, race and gender;
College. • teaching the bilingual child.
education of professionals; early childhood – history and policy;
music education; art education; human rights education;
Research areas: Special features citizenship education; physical education; classroom
These include education policy, enhancement and quality, Sessions are taught in a dedicated teaching space, which ethnography; crime, social policy, ethnicity and multiculturalism;
inspection and review systems. The course has links with a houses a collection of children’s books, academic journals and domestic violence; human rights; food; childhood; human–animal
variety of Research Centres within the Department of Education relevant theoretical reading. relations; globalisation; citizenship; New Labour; women in
such those for curriculum, policy and professionalism; beliefs, science; kinship in South Asia.
rights and values; early childhood; and creativity and learning. Research areas:
Children’s literature; poetry; drama; phonics; digital literacy; The course has 1+3 recognition from the Economic and Social
gender and literacy; responding to reading and response at Key Research Council. Only three Education Departments in post-92
Stages 2 and 3. universities have this prestigious kitemark.
MA/PGDip/PGCert MA/Mgr
Special and Inclusive Education Special and Inclusive Education
(SIE) – Erasmus Mundus
Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120; PGCert: 60 Special features
Course duration: full-time: 12 months; part-time: 3–8 semesters The MA course is delivered in a variety of national and
international contexts, which enhances its currency and the Number of credits: 90 ECTS
General course information experience of tutors involved in its delivery. The course allows for Course duration: full-time: 16 months
The concept of Special and Inclusive Education requires a new selection of:
breed of professionals equipped with both a secure knowledge • three optional modules to make up a Certificate award to General course information
and understanding of special and inclusive practice while having support practice-based knowledge and skills or to support This 16-month course is taught by Roehampton University in
due regard for the political, legislative and social inclusion leadership and management in the field of SEN and Inclusion the UK, Charles University in the Czech Republic, and University
agenda that is driving inclusion in the local and international of Oslo in Norway. The three partners equally contribute to the
• six 20-credit modules to make up a Diploma in Special and course and share responsibility for its delivery. You are based
context. This innovative course reflects on these key themes. It
Inclusive Education in the UK, Norway and the Czech Republic for equal periods of
examines approaches used to meet personalised needs and to
manage special and inclusive provision while reflecting on the OR time and will be offered an opportunity to spend two months
influences and potential tensions between practice and the wider • three optional modules plus all modules from the “MA at universities in Malaysia or South Africa. The course is taught
socio-political and legislative inclusion agenda. Required modules” to make up the full MA award. in English. The course is designed for students within the UK,
Europe and the wider international community. Applicants must
The course attracts local and international teachers and multi- successfully complete 90 ECTS (Roehampton equivalent is 180
Research areas:
professional agencies working in the field of Special and credits at masters level). The key entrance requirement is a first
Professional development and inclusion; promoting inclusion:
Inclusive Education. It offers participants the opportunity to degree.
principles, practices and provision; perspectives and challenges;
complete a Certificate (60 credits), a Diploma (120 credits) or a
autistic spectrum disorders; developmental dyslexia; sociology
full MA award (180 credits) in Special and Inclusive Education. Key areas of study:
of education (policy sociology); the capability approach to
The course also offers the mandatory TDA New to Post SENCO
impairment; the development of the socio-political and human • research methodology and enquiry in education (compulsory,
Postgraduate Certificate Award.
rights approach to disability; cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary co-taught by all three partner universities)
research. • international perspectives in special and inclusive education in
Key areas of study:
education (compulsory, UK)
MA, required modules:
• inclusive society – inclusive education (compulsory, Czech
• dissertation (60 credits)
Republic)
• perspectives on special and inclusive education (20 credits)
• special and inclusive education for learners with special needs
• research methodology and enquiry in education 1 (20 credits) (compulsory, Norway)
• research methodology and enquiry in education 2 (20 credits). • dissertation (compulsory).
Optional 20-credit modules:
• autism: principles and practice
• dyslexia: principles and practice
• behaviour management: support for learning
• leading and managing special and inclusive education
• teaching and learning in special and inclusive education.
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Primary Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Secondary
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Primary Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Secondary
These qualifications lead to Qualified Teacher Status. applicants to have broader experience of diverse groups of These qualifications lead to Qualified Teacher Status. Key areas of study
Number of credits: 120 children of the relevant age range, both inside and outside the Number of credits: 60 M-level + 90 P-level or 60 HE3 + 90 P-level The course has two components: school-based experience
Course duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 18 months/5 terms
classroom. and university-based studies. School-based work includes
Course duration: full-time: 1 year
observation of experienced teachers at work, team teaching, and
GTTR codes: see webpage School experience GTTR codes: see webpage taking increasing responsibility for teaching whole classes.
Age phase: full-time: Foundation Stage/Key Stage 1 or Full-time
Key Stage 2 The practical experience in school includes a preliminary school University-based work is mainly subject-focused but is
part-time: Foundation Stage/Key Stage 1 only observation (which is arranged by students) and two blocks of supported by Professional Studies common to all subjects,
school experience. For full details of this course, please see the website: which are taught in mixed subject groups. The time spent in the
www.roehampton.ac.uk/teacher-education University gives you time to prepare for and evaluate school-
Part-time based work. It also allows the sharing of experiences with other
For full details of this course, please see the website: This element of the course requires full-time commitment. The General course information trainee teachers.
www.roehampton.ac.uk/teacher-education practical experience in school is organised into two main block Two qualifications are available for graduates intending to teach
school experiences and a school observation period of two their specialist subject within the secondary age range: the Special features
General course information weeks. Postgraduate Certificate in Education at masters level (HE4) and Whichever subject you follow, you benefit from the strong links
The PGCE Primary courses, full-time and part-time, are for the Professional Graduate Certificate in Education at honours that exist between the University and local secondary schools.
The school experience total for both full-time and part-time
graduates intending to qualify as primary school teachers. The level (HE3). Both qualifications carry the recommendation for Practising teachers contribute to all the courses and staff are
students is a minimum of 90 days; block placements are
courses lead to PGCE qualifications at either of two levels the Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). involved in both research and in-service work with local schools.
organised by the University in its partnership schools.
Postgraduate Certificate in Education at masters level (HE4) or You gain extensive experience of teaching in two different
the Professional Graduate Certificate in Education at honours The course is for graduates intending to teach their specialist schools, building on the work done in the University with the
Special features subject within the 11–19 age range. When applying for a place,
level (HE3). Both qualifications carry the recommendation for support and guidance of school subject mentors.
The courses cover all subjects and areas of learning within you select a single subject of study which will qualify you to
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). the National Curriculum for KS1 and KS2 and the Early Years teach it in secondary schools. The subjects on offer currently are:
The PGCE aims to prepare primary teachers who can organise Foundation Stage Curriculum.
their pupils’ learning appropriately and effectively and who are • Art and Design
Roehampton is one of the largest providers of initial teacher
reflective practitioners, committed to continuous improvement in education in the UK and recent Ofsted inspections of primary • Business Education
“
their professional practice. provision have been extremely positive, with management and • Design and Technology (specialising in Materials Technology,
Roehampton has provided me with
In particular, the course aims to foster the following qualities in quality assurance rated as outstanding. Electronic and Communications Technology, Food or Textiles),
student teachers: • English everything I need to embark upon a career
• a recognition of cultural and linguistic diversity and their • History in teaching. The support and advice given
implications for teaching and learning • Mathematics to trainees is outstanding and I would
• an awareness of the active nature of learning
“ The friendly, expert tuition on offer at • Modern Foreign Languages recommend the course to any future
”
• an understanding of the different needs of individual learners Roehampton combined with two fantastic • Music
trainee teachers.
• respect for children. school placements have given me the • Religious Education
The full-time course starts in September and the part-time confidence to take on what is a challenging • Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics).
— Rachel Taylor, PGCE Secondary (English) graduate from
”
course starts in January with completion in the following July. Twickenham, now works as an English teacher at Overton
Due to high demand for these courses, it is recommended that yet ultimately rewarding job. Grange School
applications are made as early as possible. All applicants must
have spent a minimum of two weeks in a mainstream state UK — Jerome Marshall, former PGCE Primary student from
primary school in a relevant key stage or early years setting, and Rochester in Kent, now works as a teacher at Glenbrook
be able to discuss this experience at interview. We also expect Primary School in Clapham, London
www.roehampton.ac.uk/english-and-creative-writing
Department of English
and Creative Writing
Postgraduate study in English and Creative Writing can be a wise
career move; it can also be a great pleasure, and a life-changing
experience. At Roehampton we are pleased to offer an exciting
range of taught courses and possibilities for research.
We welcome students from all over the world to our courses in Children’s
Literature, Creative Writing and English Literature, and to work in small
groups with our lively team of lecturers and creative writers. The Department’s
research record is impressive: we cover a range of expertise, from Blake
to Ballard, from the history of Cupid to the social history of cake, and from
screen-writing to the experimental sonnet.
You are also well placed to take advantage of the vibrant culture of literary
London. Whether it’s the resources of the British Library and other unique
research archives which appeal to you, or the stunning array of live
performance venues, Roehampton provides an excellent home and launch pad
for your life as a graduate student.
MA/PGDip MA/PGDip MA/MRes/PGDip MA/MRes/PGDip
Children’s Literature (on-site) Children’s Literature (distance-learning) Creative and Professional Writing Early Modern Literature and Culture
(1500–1700)
Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120 Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120 Number of credits: MA: 180; MRes: 180; PGDip: 120
Course duration: 1 year; part-time: 2–4 years Course duration: part-time: 2–4 years Course duration: 1 year; part-time: 2–4 years
Number of credits: MA: 180; MRes: 180; PGDip: 120
General course information Course duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2 years
General course information General course information This course allows you to explore a particularly broad scope
of writing disciplines. In addition to traditional creative writing
This course is run by the award-winning National Centre for This course is run by the award-winning National Centre for pathways such as fiction and poetry, the course offers modules General course information
Research in Children’s Literature (NCRCL). Research in Children’s Literature (NCRCL). on writing for children, screenwriting and creative nonfiction Roehampton has a distinguished tradition of research
(a very rare option in the UK). You improve your writing skills in Renaissance studies, with a number of internationally
This internationally acclaimed course involves the study of This popular course involves the study of children’s books, through detailed and specialised encounters with writing theory recognised scholars producing high-profile work in this field.
children’s books in all forms and their broader cultural influence. in both written and visual forms, and their broader cultural and practice that expand awareness of the context and the skills Based in the Centre for Research in Renaissance Studies
You explore the relationships between the adults who produce, influence. Distance learning students are not required to travel needed for contemporary writing. (see www.roehampton.ac.uk/researchcentres/renaissance),
publish and introduce books to children, and the children to the University at any point in the course, although many enjoy the MA provides an opportunity for the interdisciplinary study
who are meant to read them. The course introduces critical visiting Roehampton for conferences or NCRCL “cluster talks”. Key areas of study: of European and English Renaissance culture. Core modules
theories and methods, enabling you to analyse the sign systems For taught modules, you work through written course materials engage you in conversations about the most important texts and
• poetics and critical writing
employed in children’s literature and so to identify and evaluate and online resources, with self-administered learning exercises issues of the period, while training you in the theories, skills and
the messages and value systems encoded in them. and assignments to submit to a designated tutor. Tutorial • creative nonfiction (not offered in 2011/12)
practical knowledge needed for MA-level work. Optional modules
support, by telephone or email, is available throughout and you • writing for the screen enable you to develop your own interests.
Key areas of study: can also interact with your peers through the University’s virtual • fiction: how to grow stories
• early children’s literature learning environment. You are assessed through coursework and Key areas of study:
• writing for a child audience
a dissertation.
• British children’s literature 1900 to the present • poetry: form and innovation. • theories and texts
• children’s literature in translation Key areas of study: • research methods: skills and theories
• creative writing for children Special features • authorship controversies
• British children’s literature from 1900 to the present day • All teaching staff are practising writers with links to
• critical and theoretical perspectives • critical and theoretical perspectives • Renaissance bodies
professional publishing and other media.
• illustrations/picture books. • origins and development of children’s literature • the big house and estate c.1480–1750
• Dame Jacqueline Wilson, who is a Professorial Fellow at
• poetry written for children Roehampton, offers insights to students on how to write for • court, city and theatre in early modern London
Special features children. • cultures of early modern food
Roehampton houses the National Centre for Research in • visual texts.
• The course administrator collates and sends out a regular • media Shakespeare
Children’s Literature (NCRCL), which runs the annual MA/IBBY
Special features email newsletter to students, informing them about • Ovid in the Middle Ages and Renaissance
Conference and helped establish the Marsh Award for Children’s
The academic team is internationally acclaimed for its work in conferences, readings, competitions and other issues relevant
Literature in Translation and the post of Children’s Laureate. • early modern drama in performance.
children’s literature and regularly hosts major conferences. The to their professionalisation.
Dame Jacqueline Wilson, who is a Professorial Fellow at MA course allows you to combine an overview of the subject • The qualification and skills gained from this course offer Please note, not all options are available every year.
Roehampton, offers insights on how to write for children. The with the opportunity to specialise in a field where original a number of career possibilities, including working as a
course is supported by the specialist Children’s Literature research is flourishing. professional writer, working in the publishing industry, in the Special features
Collection (including the Richmal Crompton Collection) in the media, or continuing to study for a PhD at Roehampton. This interdisciplinary MA degree allows you to explore
University Library and librarians with an extensive knowledge of Renaissance literature and culture from many angles and to
Research areas: pursue your intellectual interests with support from tutors.
the subject. Research areas:
Translation studies; alternative forms of narrative; contemporary MA students at Roehampton are perfectly positioned to take
adolescent literature; Jungian studies; visual texts; Victorian Children’s literature; poetics and theory; creative nonfiction;
Research areas: fiction; poetry; screenwriting. advantage of London’s wealth of archives, art, theatre, playing
children’s literature; children’s reading habits and choices. spaces and architecture in their explorations of the Renaissance.
Translation studies; alternative forms of narrative; contemporary
adolescent literature; Jungian studies; Victorian children’s
literature; visual texts; children’s reading habits and choices. Research areas:
English literature; history; drama; art history; classical civilisation.
MA/PGDip/PGCert
Modern Literature and Culture
Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120; PGCert: 60

Course duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–4 years

Concentrating on literature from the 18th century to the present,
this course considers a diverse range of canonical, popular and
forgotten texts in relation to key aspects of the study of material culture.
It draws on tutors’ considerable research expertise in this area to create
a lively atmosphere for investigation, dialogue and debate.
The course covers an exciting range of topics, including space,
the body, consumption, the everyday, and the materiality of
the text. It explores the culture of reading, the development of
popular genres, and the complex and shifting interrelationship
between objects, texts, and the culture that produces them.
Specific subjects that may be explored include the history of
reading, working-class fiction, sex, food, violence, death, the city,
domestic space, adolescence, and addiction.
You are introduced to a range of methodologies and theoretical
approaches to enable you to explore different ways of relating
literary and cultural materials and perspectives.
Key areas of study:

• literature and material cultures
• literature and the history of the everyday
• the culture of reading
• the literature of war, punishment, crime, addiction, food,
pain, sex, work, travel, the family, religion, race, childhood,
adolescence, death
• popular literatures including biography, detective fiction,
dystopian literature, cookery books, working-class fiction.
Special features
Methodological and theoretical approaches include the history
of reading; theories of high and popular literature; cultural
materialism; historicism; and theories of the middlebrow.
Research areas:
18th-, 19th- and 20th-century English and American literature;
postcolonial literature; literature of war; food writing; travel
narratives; literature of addiction; dystopian fiction; crime fiction;
working-class writing; literature and race; biography; sensation
fiction; literature and religion; middlebrow fiction; material
cultures; the history of reading.
Our advantageous location allows you to engage with London’s world-
renowned cultural and historical heritage: with its many libraries, archives,
museums and faith-communities, London offers unrivalled resources for the
humanities student and researcher. Our research-active staff include pioneering
and influential scholars whose research, writing and public engagement have
put Roehampton on the intellectual map.
We currently offer a masters in Historical Research and are developing

MAs in Theology and Religious Studies and in Philosophy. Students who
have completed the MA Historical Research have successfully used it
as a springboard for doctoral research or as a development tool in their
employment.
Stonehenge The Roman Baths in Bath
www.roehampton.ac.uk/humanities
Department of Humanities
The Department’s courses are united by their strong confidence in
the value of studying the actions, cultures, thoughts and beliefs of
humanity past and present. We have a commitment to excellence
in teaching, and to being friendly and approachable.
MA/MRes/PGDip
Historical Research
(also available by distance learning)
Number of credits: MA: 180; MRes: 180; PGDip: 120

This course offers students the opportunity to study historical
methods and theory at postgraduate level with a team of experts
in ancient, early modern and modern history. We have a unique
combination of modules training you in a variety of historical
approaches, including the theories of history and methods of
primary source analysis. Skills are taught through the study of
key social, political and cultural issues in a specific historical
context. Together the modules reveal some of the most influential
theoretical positions and methodologies in historical scholarship
today. In addition to the general MA in Historical Research, you
may choose from one of two specialised pathways: Classical
History, or Social and Cultural History. We also offer an MA in
Local History and Archival Practice for part-time students by
distance learning.
Sample areas of study:

• theory and methods (compulsory)
• big houses and estates in the early modern period
• gender and crime in Ancient Greece
• oral history
• dissertation of 15,000 words (MA only).
Special features
The course is unusual in focusing on methods, skills and
concepts, rather than specific periods or places. It covers a
very broad scope of history, from ancient to contemporary, and
incorporates diverse cultures and regions, while offering students
who wish to focus on local history and sources the opportunity
to do so. You will be taught by nationally and internationally
renowned historians with broad interests. Field trips and visits to
museums and record offices are included in many modules.
Research areas:
Crime in 19th-century Britain; histories of radicalism; historical
writing and theory; the politics of history; war and conflict;
local history; gender in the ancient world; the history of the
family; microhistory; early modern cultural history; medieval
archaeology; Iberian and Latin American history; oral history;
classical history.
www.roehampton.ac.uk/life-sciences
Department
of Life Sciences
The Department offers a supportive and stimulating environment
in which to pursue academic excellence. We are based on the
Whitelands Site of the University campus, right on the edge of
Richmond Park, with a Grade I listed villa and modern extensions
that house state-of-the-art laboratories. Our students enjoy the
most complete laboratory experience, and our London location
gives them easy access to museums, biological collections and
field visits.
The Department is home to postgraduate courses that are underpinned by

first-class research carried out by staff members. We are passionate about
the development of new learning technologies and paradigms to enhance the
student experience. Our curricula are continuously updated to reflect current
scientific advances, and designed to produce highly employable graduates
with skills that meet the needs of modern society. We also work 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 are, we believe, without equal.
MRes MSc/PGDip/PGCert MSc/PGDip/PGCert MSc/PGDip
Animal Ecology Clinical Neuroscience Clinical Nutrition Health and Community
Number of credits: 180 Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120; PGCert: 60 (also available by distance learning) Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120
Course duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–4 years Course duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–4 years Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120; PGCert: 60 Course duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–4 years
This course takes a rigorous cutting-edge approach to a study of The course offers an exciting opportunity to study modern General course information General course information
the theory and practice of Animal Ecology and enables students neuroscience with a focus on clinical implications. It gives This was the first MSc in Clinical Nutrition to be established This course reflects current shifts in health and healthcare toward
to build expertise in, and awareness of, current issues in the an insight into recent advances in neurosciences relevant to in the UK (in 1995) and has gained an international reputation, the community setting. It aims to examine what is meant by
Animal Ecology arena, including those focusing on research, neurological and neuropsychiatric diseases. The development of attracting students from around the world. The course considers community together with the organisation and practice of health
legislation and practice. It develops the skills to carry out a large research skills is central to the course and a research project is the patient’s journey from birth to extreme age in the context and associated care environments in the community in relation to
research project and is an excellent preparation for research and the core of the full MSc training. of the metabolic response to injury, to surgery or to chronic long-term conditions and specific client groups.
consultancy employment. disease. Effective nutrition assessment and the organisation of
The PGDip option is particularly suitable for health professionals The course will draw on sociology and psychology to develop
Assessment is by submission of practical reports, workshops, who are interested in updating their knowledge without nutrition support teams is considered in relation to all techniques
and broaden your understanding of the practice of healthcare.
essays and seminars. Students also conduct a substantial conducting a research project. The option of a PGCert (60 of artificial nutrition support. The course is designed for all
You will also develop professional knowledge and skills relating
research dissertation (120 credits) that provides an introduction credits) contributes towards a well-balanced suite of courses. members of nutrition support teams and is also suitable for
to health and healthcare in the community from an organisational
to PhD level research, enabling development of key skills in This course can accommodate students from a range of students who wish to pursue clinically based nutrition research.
and practical level.
project design, planning and data analysis. backgrounds including new graduates from life sciences or The course does not offer a qualification in dietetics.
psychology as well as health professionals who hold non- The course is designed for professionals wishing to broaden their
Key areas of study: traditional qualifications, giving them an opportunity to advance Key areas of study: experience toward health in the community and for those who
• the key concepts, principles and theories in Animal Ecology their theoretical knowledge and to develop their academic skills. • macronutrient and micronutrient metabolism in health and wish to enter the field from other disciplines.
disease
• current developments, debates, controversies and ethical Key areas of study:
Key areas of study: • nutrient digestion and absorption and gastrointestinal disease
issues in Animal Ecology
• clinical relevance of recent developments in neuroscience • community and health in a changing society
• research methods including statistical analysis, literature • nutritional support in paediatric, adult, older adult and critically
review and project management. • brain imaging techniques and their applications in neurology ill patients • communication in healthcare
and psychiatry • the effect of disease on nutrition status and of nutrition status • social issues in health
Special features • neurobiological mechanisms of brain disorders on outcome • qualitative approaches to health research
You enhance your expertise in current issues through attendance • effects of nutrition and addiction on brain function • research methods. • public health
at a regular seminar series and interaction with experts from • research methods. • community-based qualitative research project.
institutions of international significance. Roehampton’s proximity Special features
to cutting-edge facilities in London such as the Natural History Guest lecturers eminent in their field of study and external
Special features Special features
Museum and the British Library greatly enhances the student collaborators from well-known medical schools and nutrition
The course is delivered in a student-friendly way, using a wide The course addresses issues of community development and
learning experience. departments contribute to the course. You experience interactive
variety of teaching methods. You benefit from the contribution participation from a qualitative perspective that considers
lectures and seminars, work in small groups, and practical
of expert guest speakers and access to our high-specification the role of policy, and voluntary and local authority sectors.
Research areas: classes. The MSc is accredited with the Nutrition Society.
modern biomedical and computer laboratories. The course draws on your prior experiences and encourages
Canopy ecology; soil ecology; aquatic ecology; environmental
physiology; behavioural ecology. interaction and discussion of healthcare and community
Research areas:
Research areas: organisation, and engagement in modern societies.
Dietary management strategies in women with polycystic ovary
Brain, health and illness; brain neurochemistry; health
syndrome; RNA turnover in different patient groups; the role of
psychology; models of human brain disorders.
brain–gut interaction in obesity, eating disorders, and irritable Research areas:
bowel syndrome; the role of the enteric nervous system in known Health, food and diet; client groups in the community: older
intestinal diseases; vitamin E status in health and disease. people; children; disability; mental health; medical knowledge/
medical education; relationships between community and health;
social aspects of diabetes; sociology of health; community
development and regeneration; qualitative research methods;
health psychology.
MSc/PGDip MSc/PGDip/PGCert MRes
Health Sciences Obesity: Risks and Prevention Primate Biology, Behaviour and
Conservation
Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120 Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120; PGCert: 60
Course duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–4 years Course duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–4 years Number of credits: 180
Course duration: full time: 1 year
General course information General course information General course information Special features
This course is designed to provide a biopsychological Obesity has now reached pandemic proportions, affecting This course combines theoretical investigation with laboratory University staff have well-established links with a number of
perspective on the nature and study of human behaviour and populations as well as individuals in developed and developing work and fieldwork on a range of primatology topics. You will institutions and field sites, such as the German Primate Centre,
health, with an emphasis on the contemporary developments in countries. Understanding what the major risk factors are for carry out practical investigations in zoos and local habitats and Zoological Society of London, Gashaka Primate Project Nigeria,
the social and biological sciences. obesity is a complex issue and is an important aim of this learn how to interpret skeletal material. Trentham Monkey Forest, and Berenty Reserve Madagascar.
exciting new course. A solid scientific base on obesity risks as
A social context is provided for these studies through After the first semester the emphasis will be on independent
well as important prevention strategies will enable you to design Research areas:
anthropological, psychological and sociological perspectives study, with all students undertaking an in-depth piece of original
interventions and research projects for combating obesity for Staff research interests encompass a broad range of topics
on health and healthcare. The broad spectrum of biological research. Project topics may include a range of areas such
all ages. within primate socioecology, palaeoanthropology and
approaches from molecular to evolutionary studies also presents as the behaviour and ecology of wild animals, human–wildlife
a diverse range of theories and methods for the study of human conservation. Specific research areas include comparative
As the challenges surrounding this contemporary issue are conservation issues, behaviour of captive animals (in zoos
behaviour and health. research into reproductive life history characteristics, primate
greater now than ever before, graduates of this course will have and other collections as the University does not hold captive
morphology, socioecology, communication and the social
You develop your research skills through the study of research extremely good opportunities of employment within health animals), evolutionary work using museum collections, and work
organisation in mammals. Other research areas include human–
methods, a research project (MSc students only) and contact services (including the National Health Service in the UK), private using the University laboratories.
wildlife conflict, cognition, and the theory and method of
with active researchers. healthcare providers, the food supply industry and research phylogenetic inference.
institutions. Given the scale of the problem, opportunities to work Key areas of study:
Key areas of study: as a consultant will arise. • ecology and behaviour: methods used in surveying and
• assessment of health and wellbeing gathering biological information, methods of recording
Key areas of study: behaviour in the field
• evolution and genetics
• obesity as a risk for chronic disease • social behaviour and cognition: the evolution of social
• principles of neurobiology
• how does culture and lifestyle lead to obesity? systems, social networks, primate cognition
• rhythms, mood and sleep
• the role of diet and exercise • conservation: habitat change, human–wildlife conflict,
• social, psychological and biological approaches to health and bushmeat
disease. • metabolic principles
• life-history evolution: allometry, reproductive life history
• planning interventions and evaluating their effectiveness variables, comparative analysis of life-history and brain size
Special features • communication and ethics in dealing with chronic conditions. evolution
This course deals with a wide range of health issues from stress
to sleep, and looks at the aetiology and symptomology of what • reproduction: laboratory techniques for gathering data and
Special features analysing reproductive hormone data in wild and captive
can be complex processes. The course is supported by a strong
Guest lecturers eminent in their field of study and external primates; the evolution of mating strategies
academic staff team of biological and health scientists. The
collaborators from well-known medical schools and nutrition
Department of Life Sciences’ active Health Sciences Research • zoos and museums as a resource for the study of primates and
departments contribute to the course. You experience interactive
Centre holds regular seminars. the ethics of studying captive primates
lectures and seminars, work in small groups, practical classes,
and computer-based exercises. • methods of analysing physical and behavioural adaptations (eg
Research areas: locomotion, sensory systems); phylogenetic reconstructions
The biological basis of behaviour is an increasingly important and interpretations of adaptations.
aspect of understanding health and illness. Research is central Research areas:
to clinical practice in this area and previous students have done Cultural and lifestyle issues relating to obesity; diabetes and
research on subjects ranging from attitudes to medication to depression; polycystic ovary syndrome; bariatric surgery;
insomnia. regulation of appetite; development of food preferences; school-
based interventions; variations in energy intake and expenditure
in response to eating or skipping breakfast; activity-specific
energy expenditure.
MSc/PGDip MSc/PGDip
Biomechanics Sport and Exercise Physiology
Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120 Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120

This unique course critically examines the theoretical basis of Through this innovative course you make a critical examination
methods of assessment and the practical application of data of the theoretical bases of physiological assessment and
within biomechanics. It offers students a means of studying intervention methods, as well as develop the knowledge and
biomechanics from a discipline-specific standpoint in an exciting, practical skills required to meet the specific needs of the client,
practical yet academic way. It addresses the scientist’s need to be it optimal performance or improved health.
understand how theoretical biomechanics can be applied to the
For information on the special features of the sport science
understanding and development of movement for sport, exercise
courses at Roehampton, see the previous page.
and clinical applications.
For information on the special features of the sport science Key areas of study:
courses at Roehampton, see the previous page. • physiological assessment
• physiology of sport and exercise performance
Key areas of study:
• nutritional aspects of sport and exercise performance
Sport Science at Roehampton

• biomechanical measurement and technology
• professional practice
• musculoskeletal biomechanics
• research dissertation (60 credits: MSc only)
• advanced biomechanics of locomotion
• research methods.
• fundamentals of biomechanics
Well-established, successful masters courses Research-active staff • research dissertation (60 credits: MSc only) An optional module can be taken in biomechanics, psychology or
sport injuries.
Roehampton University has been successfully delivering quality Sport Science staff are engaged in the research of a wide range • research methods.
masters courses across the Sport Science disciplines for over of subject areas that relate to performance enhancement,
An optional module can be taken in professional practice,
13 years. This wealth of experience has been used to develop including the biomechanics of running gait and injury; amputees,
physiology, psychology or nutrition.
high-level academic, yet practical, degree courses that enable prostheses and the disabled athlete; heat acclimatisation;
students to develop the theoretical knowledge and practical skills sports nutrition; career transitions; overtraining/burnout; and the
required for the sport science professions in a stimulating and psychology of sport injury/illness. A diversity of research method
enjoyable environment. experience also allows staff to supervise an array of innovative
and high-calibre dissertations. All students are invited to attend
seminars held by the Department’s Sport and Exercise Science
Consultancy-active staff Research Centre.
All Sport Science staff are actively engaged in providing State-of-the-art laboratory facilities
consultancy support and many are accredited by professional
Our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities for biomechanics
bodies such as the British Association of Sport and Exercise
and physiology are the best of their type in London and the
Sciences (BASES) and the British Psychological Society (BPS).
physiology lab gained BASES re-accreditation in 2008. As we are
Recent contracts include providing support to West Ham,
keen for students to gain high-level assessment skills, modules
Chelsea and Fulham football clubs, various Olympic athletes, the
ensure you are taught how to use these facilities and are given
Lawn Tennis Association, British Fencing, the All England Netball
open access to further develop your skills.
Association, and Hampshire County Cricket Club.
You benefit greatly through these links thanks to the
opportunities for internships, scholarships and assisting with
consultancy/research projects.

MSc/PGDip MRes MSc/PGDip MSc/PGDip
Sport and Exercise Science Sport and Exercise Science Sport Psychology Stress and Health
Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120 Number of credits: 180 Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120 Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120
Course duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–4 years Course duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–4 years Course duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–4 years Course duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–4 years
This unique course gives you the opportunity to examine critically This course is ideal for students who are interested in focusing This course is designed and taught by BASES-accredited/ Interest in stress is increasing in terms of scientific research
the theoretical bases of assessment methods and their practical on a specific research area at masters level as two-thirds of BPS-chartered sport psychologists and aims to provide as well as the rapidly growing commercial stress management
application within at least two disciplines from physiology, the course is based around the completion of an extended the knowledge and practical skills that they have found to sector. This course provides an academically respectable and
psychology and biomechanics. It is suitable if you are aiming research project. Each student is supervised by a member of be essential. Specifically, the course critically examines the science-based qualification in the study of stress, dealing
to develop your skills and enter the consultancy, research or staff experienced in research to ensure a high standard of work. philosophical and theoretical basis of assessment, support specifically with the mechanisms by which psychological stress
lecturing professions, and offers you a means of studying sport Potential areas of research are highlighted in the “Research- and intervention, to give an informed and holistic perspective can induce illnesses and examining issues of measurement,
and exercise from a multidisciplinary standpoint in an exciting, active staff” section on page 102, along with information on other on the profession. It is delivered in a manner that supports prevalence and management.
practical, yet academic way. special features of the sport science courses at Roehampton. and stimulates your active engagement in your professional
You look at how psychological states can affect physical
development and provides invaluable experience of aspects of
For information on the special features of the sport science wellbeing, in particular the role of stress in the development of
Key areas of study: being a sport psychologist.
courses at Roehampton, see page 102. various diseases, such as coronary heart disease (the biggest
• research dissertation (120 credit) – this is predominantly For information on the special features of the sport science killer in the west) and metabolic disorders including diabetes and
Key areas of study: supported through individual supervisory tutorials courses at Roehampton, see page 102. mental illnesses. It is important to emphasise that this course
• modules relating to assessment and providing scientific • research methods (20 credits) is not intended to be a general counselling course as it focuses
support within: • two of the three following 20-credit modules from the MSc Key areas of study: specifically on the psychobiology of stress.
• physiology courses: Psychological Assessment; Physiological Assessment; • psychological assessment
Biomechanical Measurement and Technology. Key areas of study:
• biomechanics • approaches to psychological support
• health and stress assessment
• psychology • practical interventions in sport psychology
• stress management: methods and issues
• research dissertation (60 credits: MSc only) • professional practice
• the effect of psychological states on organic function
• research methods. • research dissertation (60 credits: MSc only)
• the role of stress in changing patterns of disease
• research methods.
Optional modules can be followed in nutrition or sports injuries. • types of stress and responses to stress.
Optional modules can be followed in sport psychology, nutrition,
physiology, biomechanics or sports injuries. Special features
This course deals with the specifics of how stress affects
particular illnesses and includes a practical module on the
problem of assessing stress levels. It also looks at various
approaches to reducing stress, particularly in the workplace.
Research areas:
Stress medicine and psychoneuroimmunology are growth
areas in modern medicine. Research into occupational stress is
increasingly important in the modern context.

You will have an opportunity to participate in the Department’s 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 city’s world-renowned
creative industries as well as its rich cultural and historical heritage. 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
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 Guardian’s University Guide
2011. In addition, our research was well placed in the 2008
Research Assessment Exercise.

MA/PGDip MA/PGDip MA MA/PGDip
Applied Linguistics and TESOL Audiovisual Translation Documentary Media, Culture and Identity
Number of credits: MA: 180, PGDip: 120 Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120 Number of credits: MA: 180 Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120
Course duration: 1 year; part-time: 2 years Course duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2 years Course duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2 years Course duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–4 years

General course information General course information This is a course in the theorised practice of documentary through This new and innovative course combines media and cultural
This course is designed to offer English language teaching This course aims to address the growing demand for translators digital video, photography and journalism. It draws on a range studies in an interdisciplinary way. Drawing on critical theoretical
professionals the opportunity to engage with the theories and with skills in translating audiovisual media and familiarises of disciplines such as film studies, documentary photography, methodologies from the broad spectrum of the humanities, this
practices of language learning and assessment with a view to students with the socio-cultural, linguistic and technical journalism and human rights, to contextualise the processes of masters course is distinct in its exploration of the relationship
developing and enriching their own teaching and furthering their dimensions that characterise this type of translation. researching, developing, writing, shooting, editing and exhibiting between media, culture and identity.
careers in the field of language education. It places significant emphasis on accessibility to the media the documentary.
and offers grounding in translation theory and research Key areas of study:
The course is intended for those looking to enhance and
Key areas of study: methods. Through your work with dedicated software and develop their production and critical skills in direct relation to • contemporary cultural and political issues – the politics of
• principles and practice in language teaching high-tech industry-standard equipment, you are equipped with documentary practices in their chosen medium but there is also identity and mediatisation
the necessary skills to enter the professional market and the an option in documentary history and theory. • advanced theoretical and methodological developments in
• theories of second language learning
knowledge to pursue further research in this field. cultural and media studies
• language testing
Key areas of study: • cultural theories such as Marxism and post-Marxism, feminism,
• issues in applied sociolinguistics Key areas of study: • independent documentary production psychoanalysis and post-colonialism
• linguistic analysis for language teaching • subtitling and surtitling • documentary photography • media and cultural industries such as TV, film, print media, indy
• research methods and dissertation. • dubbing, voice-over and video games translation media and the internet
• documentary and journalism
• live subtitling by respeaking • documentary research • debates on the formation of social and cultural identity, emotion,
Special features
• audio description for the blind and the visually impaired visual culture, everyday life, public sphere and imagined
Holders of the DELTA will receive a credit transfer of 40 credits • documentary and human rights
communities.
and so be exempted from the module Principles and Practice in • subtitling for the deaf and the hard-of-hearing • film studies
Language Teaching and one optional 20-credit module. Lecturers • translation theories • production management, promotion and distribution Special features
on the course are members of two Research Centres:
• translation tools and localisation. • histories and theories of documentary. You become a member of the Centre for Research in Film and
• The Centre for Language Assessment Research (CLARe) offers Audiovisual Cultures (CRFAC), giving you access to a diverse
scholars, examining boards and government organisations a Special features programme of research seminars, symposia and special events
Special features
centre for training and consultancy. It is currently engaged on • The course is taught by academic staff and by experts from organised in collaboration with institutions such as the British
This project-based MA requires you to develop a documentary
test development and research projects worldwide. the industry who bring their professional experience into the Film Institute. For international students, a dedicated pathway
project in your chosen medium and while doing so reflect on your
• The Centre for Research in English Language and Linguistics classroom. practice in relationship to issues of human rights, journalism, on the International Foundation Certificate feeds directly on to
(CRELL) is a focus for a range of linguistic and applied • Online versions of some modules will be available. documentary photography and film studies. All of the lecturers this course.
linguistic research and runs a seminar series open to students and associate lecturers teaching on the course are either
with key speakers in a variety of areas in English language, • The University’s location in London is ideal as the city has Roehampton’s location in London is ideal for media and culture
established itself as one of the main centres for translation in the practising film makers or researchers active in the field, and students. There is a multitude of relevant conferences and
linguistics and TESOL. include visiting lecturers from the industry.
world. research seminars, and of course there is an abundance of
Research areas: cultural institutions and media companies in London, unrivalled
Research areas: by any other city in the UK.
Second language acquisition; task-based language learning; Research areas:
Documentary research; documentary production; documentary
sociolinguistic and applied linguistic perspectives on TESOL; Subtitling; dubbing; respeaking; audio description; subtitling
ethics; international documentary production; producing; Research areas:
cross-cultural issues in teaching and testing; second language for the deaf and the hard-of-hearing; lexicography. The course
documentary cinematography; editing; sound design; human Media studies; cultural industries; cultural and critical theory;
test development; validation; perspectives and challenges can accommodate a variety of student research interests in the
rights; journalism; film studies; documentary photography; gender; race; ethnicity; cultural politics and policy; psychoanalysis;
associated with benchmarking and standardisation. translation discipline.
exhibition. globalisation; television industry; television histories.

www.roehampton.ac.uk/psychology
Department of 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.

MSc/MA MSc/PGDip/PGCert MA MSc
Applied Music Psychology Applied Psychological Research Art Psychotherapy Attachment Studies
Number of credits: 180 Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120; PGCert: 60 Number of credits: 240 Number of credits: MSc: 180
Course duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2 years Course duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–5 years Course duration: full-time: 2 years; part-time: 3 years Course duration: full time: 18–24 months; part-time: 2–3 years

General course information General course information This course is approved by the Health Professions Council and This course offers practical and theoretical training in Patricia
Music psychology is an exciting subdiscipline of psychology, The course is distinctive in enabling you to develop expertise leads to a nationally recognised professional qualification. The Crittenden’s Dynamic Maturational Model (DMM) of attachment.
which combines a number of theoretical approaches and in the application of quantitative and qualitative research to course provides theoretical and practice-based knowledge You will be able to learn two validated attachment assessments,
research methodologies to answer interesting and important real-world psychological issues. It also provides a sound basis together with a supervised clinical placement. Theory is for use with infants and children up to the age of five years.
questions on the relationship between music and human for further training in doctoral-level research and the psychology underpinned by Jungian analytical psychology, and you are In addition you will receive an introduction to attachment
perception, cognition and emotion. Insights into the way in professions. encouraged to continue to develop your identity as an artist while assessments for older children and adults. The programme
which we listen to, perform and compose music help us address training to be a therapist. In addition, Roehampton will suit clinicians and practitioners from a wide range of health
important issues in the areas of brain function, language University provides a range of opportunities for qualified arts and social care disciplines as well as students interested in
Key areas of study:
processing, memory, problem solving and creativity. At the same therapists to continue studying in the areas of research as well as attachment research at masters or PhD level.
The PGCert course includes modules on: attending continuing professional development (CPD) courses.
time, music fulfils important social functions, which have been
subject of much research and debate. • quantitative data collection and analysis Key areas of study:
• experimental design, data collection and analysis Key areas of study: • competing theories in attachment studies
Music psychology has many practical applications (eg in the
• qualitative data collection and analysis. • art psychotherapy process group • using and coding the CARE-Index (adult–child interaction
areas of retail and media). In addition, the ever-increasing use
of music as a healing and therapeutic medium makes it even The PGDip course builds on this by allowing you to choose from • art psychotherapy workshops suitable for children aged 1 day to about 3 ½ years)
more important for experts to understand psychological and a range of research methods and applied topics and thereby • art psychotherapy clinical placements and supervision • using and coding the Preschool Assessment of Attachment
neurological mechanisms and processes that underpin our develop more specialist expertise. • introduction to other arts therapies (Strange Situation Procedure with Children aged 19 months to 5 years)
experience of music. • current trends and approaches in neuroscience and attachment
Examples of applied topics include adult psychopathology, child • theory and practice of art psychotherapy: assessment,
psychopathology, health psychology and cognitive neuroscience. evaluation and research • overview of other procedures such as Narrative Stems,
Key areas of study:
• theory I: human growth and development the School Aged Assessment of attachment and the Adult
• theoretical perspectives in music psychology Examples of applied methods include ANOVA, conversation
Attachment Interview
analysis, correlation analysis, multiple regression analysis, • theory and practice of art psychotherapy: Jungian analytic
• research methods (quantitative and qualitative) • clinical intervention seminar
structural equation modelling, discourse analysis, conversation psychology and art psychotherapy.
• music perception and cognition analysis, narrative analysis and phenomenology. • forensic use of attachment assessments
You remain in personal therapy throughout your training.
• commercial applications • research.
The MSc course builds on this by enabling you to investigate
• social and developmental psychology of music issues of particular relevance in a research dissertation using a Special features
• introduction to clinical and therapeutic applications method of your choice. All students complete an intensive week at the beginning of the Special features
• psychology of musical performance training and follow a course of study that features: This course is unique in teaching the uses and analysis of
Special features specialist assessment procedures as part of a mainstream
• neuropsychology of music. • an emphasis on a Jungian analytic psychology model of art MSc course. The DMM is the only truly developmental model
Topics will be taught by experts in the area (eg clinical and health therapy
psychologists) and depending on the choice of optional modules of attachment currently available and is particularly sensitive
Special features • an exploration of the unconscious through symbols to variations in cultures and to the attachment strategies of
The course brings together expertise of psychologists, and selection of dissertation topic, you will be eligible to chose
a named endorsement (eg health psychology, psychopathology, • child developmental psychology, psychoanalytical and distressed and atypical populations of people.
educationalists, musicians and special needs experts and the
social interaction). This will highlight your commitment and philosophical theories.
focus is on applying theoretical insights in real-life settings Research areas:
including commercial, media, clinical, educational, community expertise in the particular area.
Research areas: There is a wide research base to draw on, including children who
and special needs. are fostered or adopted; the assessment of parenting; adult and
Research areas include clinical, theoretical and philosophical issues
pertaining to art psychotherapy theory and practice. This might child mental health; adult attachment and neuro-imaging; and
Research areas: the forensic use of attachment studies in child protection and the
include areas such as impoverished symbol formation in children on
Music perception and cognition; emotion and music; musical penal system.
the autistic spectrum; art therapy and mental illness; the relationship
identities; music and the brain; psychology of musical
between drawing style and self-concept in primary school children;
performance; music and special needs.
and the use of mandala images in art therapy.
MSc/PGDip/PGCert PsychD MA MA
Counselling and Psychotherapy (UKCP) Counselling Psychology (BPS) Dance Movement Psychotherapy Dramatherapy
Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120; PGCert: 60 Number of credits: D-Level: 360; M-Level: 240 Number of credits: 240 Number of credits: 240
Course duration: part-time: 3 academic years over 6 semesters Course duration: full-time: 3 years; part-time: 4 years Course duration: part-time: 3 years, full-time: 2 years Course duration: part-time: 3 years
The MSc is designed as both a stand-alone course and as part This practitioner doctorate course equips you for registration This innovative course is designed to prepare you for Based on the ritual theatre model of dramatherapy, this unique
of and progression to the PsychD award. The course offers with the Health Professions Council (HPC) as a counselling professional practice as a dance movement psychotherapist. course provides opportunities for the theoretical, practical and
you a clear path to United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy psychologist and with the British Psychological Society (BPS) The unique training comprises an integrated range of clinical exploration of ritual and drama for healing and change.
(UKCP) registration as a psychotherapeutic counsellor and/ as a chartered counselling psychologist. All candidates must theoretical, experiential and clinical areas combined with The part-time structure includes monthly weekend attendance
or psychotherapist. The PGCert year focuses on practice, the have the graduate basis for registration (GBR) with the BPS, a cutting-edge research. and one intensive week per year (Easter School). The course
PGDip year on theoretical implications and the MSc year on 2:1 in psychology or equivalent, experience in an emotionally is approved by the Health Professions Council and leads to a
relational research. demanding helping role and, preferably, a basic training in The philosophical framework of the training promotes a social nationally recognised professional qualification.
counselling skills. constructionist approach to dance movement psychotherapy.
Key areas of study: The social construct model actively promotes embodied Key areas of study:
This integrated, competence-based course considers the
• integration of relational approaches through exploration performance practices, mutual influence and the construction • clinical placement and supervision
therapeutic encounter from a relational perspective. This unifying
of phenomenology through the main therapeutic of social and power differentials between client and therapist.
theme runs throughout the three years. • therapeutic stories
modalities (humanism, existentialism, psychoanalysis and You are encouraged to develop a self-reflexive practice and the
ability for critical reflection on creative processes. On successful • individual and group process
postmodernism)
Key areas of study: completion of the course, you are entitled to register as a • ritual theatre
• ethical and professional issues in relation to practice and
• the relational model, an integrative framework for psychological member of the professional body, the Association for Dance • working with myths
supervision
therapy incorporating person-centred and psychodynamic Movement Psychotherapy (ADMP UK).
• evidence-based practice and relational research approaches • paratheatrical explorations
• phenomenology, and developments such as postmodernism • cognitive behavioural theory and therapy Key areas of study: • individual dramatherapy
• time-limited (short- and long-term) and open-ended therapy. • research training • contemporary and historical approaches to dance movement • crafting theatres of the psyche
psychotherapy • therapeutic theatre
• personal development
Special features • the social construction of meaning in relation to the body, • the art of structure
• placements and supervision.
This is a practitioner course. In all years use is made of learning gender, class, ethnicity and culture
• dramatherapy and closure.
communities and, within these, therapeutic groups, practice • embodied performance practice
sessions on the implications of theory for practice, case Special features
This course is well established, has an excellent reputation and • dance/movement improvisation Special features
presentations and academic group supervision.
is taught by experienced practitioners and researchers. Teaching • fieldwork placements and supervision You are trained to facilitate an in-depth therapeutic process with
and learning takes an interactive form, with an emphasis on a range of client groups, and devise therapeutic performances
Research areas: • the body, play and child development
participation in skills sessions, seminars and workshops. The and workshops. You also undertake an original piece of research
This course is attached to the Research Centre for Therapeutic • client embodiment: clinical placement and supervision (one to
subject area is multidisciplinary and trainees join a community into dramatherapy practice.
Education at the University and benefits from its wide-ranging two days a week).
and innovative research base and seminar programmes. of practitioners in training including psychotherapists and
counsellors. Research areas:
Special features Individual dramatherapy in schizophrenia; perception and
It is possible to exit the course with an MSc rather than a The course offers opportunities for you to explore and expand evaluation of therapeutic outcomes from therapist and client
doctoral thesis. The MSc does not confer practitioner status movement preferences, ways of interacting with others, perspectives; the role of race, culture and gender; dramatherapy
in the UK, but may be of interest to overseas applicants in belief systems, prejudices and values. Emphasis is placed and “mentalisation” with borderline personality disorder and
particular. on you developing your own style as a dance movement complex trauma; therapeutic scenarios and resistance; creativity
psychotherapist. You also have the opportunity to perform and and destructiveness; the dramatherapist and the multi-
Research areas: exhibit your ongoing work in a yearly Arts Therapies Exhibition. disciplinary team.
The course is connected to the Research Centre for Therapeutic
Education. Examples of research areas include existential Research areas:
analytic psychotherapy; heuristic enquiry; conversation and Staff are involved in seminal research in the field and have links
narrative analysis; group psychotherapy; diversity and anti- with various Research Centres across the University.
oppressive practice.
MA MA
Integrative Counselling and Music Therapy
Psychotherapy
Course duration: full-time: 2 years; part-time: 4 years (it is
also possible to complete in 3
Course duration: 3 years (attendance one day a week in each of years by arrangement with tutors)
the 3 years)
General course information This course aims to help individuals to develop skills and
This innovative course draws on the 20 years of accumulated self-understanding through a primarily non-verbal relationship
teaching and practice experience of the staff team to offer in music. Work takes place individually or in groups. Music
academic progression and professional training in the field of is viewed as an expression or manifestation of ourselves.
psychological therapy. The MA takes three academic years Through the use of improvised music the therapist facilitates
to complete, with attendance at the University for one day a the individual’s move towards increased wellbeing in the form
week. From the second year, you are required to spend the of specific therapeutic aims. The course leads to a qualification
equivalent of another day a week in one or more counselling that confers eligibility for registration with the Health Professions
placements. The course includes all the training necessary for Council, which provides legal status for practice as a music
eligibility to apply for individual practitioner accreditation with the therapist in the UK.
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Applications for BACP accreditation may only be made after at
Key areas of study:
least one year of independent supervised counselling practice
following graduation. • clinical context for music therapy
• music studies: clinical improvisation
Key areas of study: • infant observation
In response to recent developments in the field, an integrative • music therapy theory
relational model is taught and you are encouraged to learn about
different approaches to counselling and psychotherapy. • clinical case work and supervision
Teaching includes: • personal therapy
• life-span developmental theories • introduction to research
• therapeutic skills practice in small groups • dissertation
• supervision of client work in small groups • research project.
• critical analysis of approaches and research into counselling
Special features
and psychotherapy.
The course emphasises the emotional development of the
You are required to be in personal therapy throughout the course. student practitioner together with clinical exploration through
critical enquiry. The practitioner is constantly observing on an
Special features intuitive and empirical level, and forming initial hypotheses that
All members of staff are qualified, experienced counselling and are then tested for their validity in the light of clinical evidence.
psychotherapy practitioners and teachers in higher education.
The course offers a comprehensive skills training and it also
Research areas:
takes a critical look at person-centred, psychodynamic and
The course has links with a variety of Research Centres
cognitive models of theory and practice.
within the University. Staff who teach on the course are active
researchers with strong publication records within the field.
Research areas:
The course is attached to the Research Centre for Therapeutic
Education, in which opportunities exist for researching many
areas of clinical theory and practice.

MA PsychD PsychD
Play Therapy Forensic Psychology Psychotherapy and Counselling (UKCP)
Number of credits: 240 Number of credits: 360 Number of credits: 360
Course duration: 2 years (2 days per week on site plus Course duration: minimum 30 months, maximum 40 months Course duration: part-time: 5 years minimum (including MSc years)
external placements etc)
General course information General course information General course information

Based on a person-centred model of therapy, the course This is a unique opportunity for those who are HPC-registered In addition to the aims of the MSc in Counselling and
emphasises the use of play within a therapeutic relationship to Forensic Psychologists (or are eligible to be so registered) to Psychotherapy, this Professional Doctorate course offers an
facilitate therapeutic change. It prepares you for clinical practice, obtain a doctoral degree specifically relating to their work as exciting and innovative opportunity that further develops practice
predominantly with children, as a professional therapist within practitioners. Student research is undertaken in the Department and research within an ongoing professional training with a clear
the public and private sectors. The course leads to a qualification of Psychology, which runs a number of highly innovative path to United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
that entitles you for registration as a Full Member of the British professional doctorate courses and is well placed to provide registration as a psychotherapist.
Association for Play Therapists. The 10 modules are designed to support to those pursuing the PsychD in Forensic Psychology.
The course is also suitable for experienced counsellors and
train you for therapeutic practice that is theoretically sound and
psychotherapists who are already qualified and wish to advance
emotionally aware. Key areas of study: their development both academically and as practitioners and
You are expected to produce a research dissertation, which supervisors. Furthermore, there is the opportunity to carry out
Key areas of study:
you are encouraged to undertake in your place of work. The a piece of original research, which forms an integral part of this
• human development and growth dissertation may focus on issues of psychological relevance within course.
• play therapy theory and skills the criminal justice system (eg in prison settings), the nature and
• play therapy practice (and clinical supervision) social context of the forensic psychologist (eg the specific needs Key areas of study:
of certain offender populations) or within legal contexts or other • exploration of phenomenology providing a grounding and
• working with loss, trauma and abuse domains where the work of a forensic psychologist is pertinent. continuing development in the integration of relational
• young child observations (and attachment theory) Other areas of research may be possible providing there is relevant approaches to counselling and psychotherapy through
• play therapy in context expertise within the Department. humanistic, existential and analytic psychotherapy
• research methods and clinical efficacy • an opportunity to study European philosophy and consider this
Special features
• personal development (though personal therapy and in the light of contemporary 21st-century practice
You can expect a supportive research culture with regular
experiential process groups). seminars and workshops. Relevant modules from the MSc • a comparative study of research methods, with an emphasis
in Applied Psychological Research can be taken to enhance on qualitative and relational approaches, and the opportunity to
Special features methodological skills in qualitative and/or quantitative methods. carry out an in-depth research study in a chosen area
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The course encompasses theoretical, practical and experiential There is also an opportunity of an SPSS refresher course for • a consideration of ethical and professional issues in In a world where a reductive, mechanistic
learning. All students are required to be in personal therapy those interested in engaging in quantitative research. psychotherapy and counselling as applied to practice, research
for the duration of the course and will complete two specified interpretation of science dominates, the
and supervision.
periods of supervised clinical placements alongside their studies.
Research areas: Roehampton PsychD Psychotherapy
Research areas: Sex offending; child abuse; domestic violence; addictive Special features
and Counselling programme offers an
Child-centred play therapy and the use of therapeutic behaviours; anxiety and psychopathology; psychology and the This is a practitioner-based course taking you to high levels
legal system. of practice and research as well as a deeper understanding increasingly important forum in which
boundaries; play therapy and unresolved bereavement issues;
play therapy in schools; the efficacy of play therapy; play therapy of the issues in this field. In all years use is made of learning science in its truest sense – a quest for
and different cultural beliefs. communities and, within these, therapeutic groups, practice
sessions on the implications of theory for practice, case knowledge, not a hermeneutic quest for
presentations and academic group supervision.
Research areas:
This course is attached to the Research Centre for Therapeutic
validation – can be explored.
Tom Cotton, former student

”
Education at the University and benefits from its wide-ranging
and innovative research base and seminar programmes.
Our teaching is informed by the internationally recognised research done 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 government’s
“Centre for Excellence in Human Rights Teaching and Learning”, which it
held from 2005 to 2010. This reflects Roehampton’s 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
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.
Human Rights at Roehampton
Roehampton offers a distinctive suite of MA courses in human to be awarded the UK government’s “Centre of Excellence in
rights aimed at international and UK-based students from a Human Rights Teaching and Learning”, which it held from 2005
wide range of disciplinary backgrounds. While each course to 2010.
concentrates on various discipline-specific aspects of human
rights, they are located within a broader, multidisciplinary In addition to attending modules delivered by internationally
perspective through shared modules. In the first semester you published academics, you will also be encouraged to attend
will gain a solid grounding in human rights theory and practice regular seminars where you will be exposed to the latest research
and also have the chance to develop your own research interests being undertaken by international scholars. The courses also
in collaboration with staff, invited specialist lecturers, and the ensure that you are exposed to the “real world” of human rights
many international students with whom you will be studying. In through involving NGOs in the delivery of modules and providing
the second semester you will then be able to specialise in your all students with the opportunity to go on work placements as
chosen area via dedicated modules, culminating in an original part of their studies. This combination of academic and practical
piece of work prepared through your dissertation. experiences provides an excellent preparation for study at higher
levels (MPhil or PhD) and for work in the fields of human rights
At present, two such pathways are in place: Human Rights and and social justice.
International Relations, and Human Rights and Society. The
former is ideally suited to students with a particular interest in
international political aspects of human rights, the latter to those
interested more in the sociological aspects. We are however
currently expanding our suite, and four new pathways – Human
Rights and Criminal Justice, Human Rights and Religion,
Human Rights and Political Thought, and Human Rights and
Documentary – are being developed to take advantage of the
expertise in these areas by specialists in criminology, theology
and religious studies, philosophy, and film-making respectively.
Once again, while students formally enrol on one of these
pathways at the start of their course, the first term is a shared
experience and there is flexibility across the pathways prior
to the second term and the subsequent dissertation, which
are more pathway-specific. Even then, students can take one
module in the second term from outside their pathway, so there
is plenty of scope to try something different.
Roehampton has plenty of expertise in this area and an

established reputation. In addition to this suite of masters
courses, we also offer the first multidisciplinary undergraduate
programme in Human Rights to be offered in the UK, and the
highly prestigious Erasmus Mundus masters programme in
Human Rights Practice. We are also home to the Crucible Centre
for Human Rights and Social Justice. This was the first institution

MA/PGDip/PGCert MA/PGDip/PGCert MA MA/PGDip/PGCert
Human Rights and International Human Rights and Society Human Rights Practice – Social Research Methods
Relations Erasmus Mundus
Course duration: MA: 1–1½ years; PGDip: approx. 1 year; Course duration: full-time: 12 months; part-time: 2 years
Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120; PGCert: 60 Number of credits: 120 compulsory ECTS credits
PGCert: approx. 10 months
Course duration: MA: 1–1½ years; PGDip: approx. 1 year; Course duration: 2 years
PGCert: approx. 10 months
This course focuses on the use of sociological methods and The course is distinctive in providing students with an exciting
General course information theory to investigate human rights standards and abuses. The General course information opportunity to develop expertise in a range of both quantitative
This course deals specifically with understanding the role of “sociology of human rights” is a relatively new but significant This prestigious EU-sponsored course is taught by three and qualitative research methods of data collection and analysis
human rights in world politics, and involves a critical discussion area of study within sociology. This course is therefore ideally universities: Roehampton University (UK), Gothenburg University with a focus on their application to real-world issues.
of the structures and institutions of global governance. It suited to students with a social science background (for (Sweden) and Tromsø University (Norway). The course prepares
is ideally suited to students with a background in politics example, sociology, social anthropology, social psychology) you to: Key areas of study:
or international relations wishing to focus their disciplinary wishing to focus on this emerging subdiscipline. • work effectively with the protection, promotion and • research skills and skills needed for employment in the
knowledge on this timely and contested area of study. implementation of human rights in a changing global context research field
Key areas of study: • take up careers in human rights work in civil society • philosophy of social research
Key areas of study:
• human rights from a sociological perspective organisations, governments and the public sector, and business
• global governance and citizenship • the design of social research
• rights, citizenship and social justice • develop analytical expertise in human rights perspectives,
• global political economy and social justice • quantitative research methods of data collection and analysis
• dissertation (MA). contexts and organisations
(including use of SPSS)
• dissertation (MA only). • evaluate and apply this knowledge to different cases and
• qualitative research methods of data collection and analysis
Research areas: practices
Research areas: (including use of CAQDAS)
The application of social theory to human rights; the study of • develop programmes of action and policies
The study of genocide; war and peace studies; media and • discipline-specific knowledge and skills: a choice of education
political communication; globality and governance; human rights genocide; globalisation; “race” and ethnicity; gender; social • compare analytically human rights practice across different or social science.
in international relations; not-for-profit and voluntary sector justice and equal opportunities; work and employment; political cultures and nation-states, recognising that interpretations and
sociology; citizenship. The certificate course addresses core features of social research
management; citizenship. practices vary in different regions of the world.
methods, focusing on different forms of data and how they can
be collected and analysed. MA-level study is aimed at students
Key areas of study: who either want a discrete research-based MA or want to run a
“
• human rights practice: an interdisciplinary approach pilot study for an MPhil/PhD research project.
The course was challenging – as it should be – but always
• human rights practice: legal perspectives
stimulating and thoroughly engaging. This was largely Special features
• globalisation: challenges to human rights
because of the energy and commitment to the subject of External assessors have rated the innovative “general research
• human rights: society and social structure skills” module very highly and commented favourably on the
the academic staff and the varied approach to the study of • human rights and organisational management: civil society, the assessment mix.
Human Rights. state and market.
Research areas:
I felt privileged to have the opportunity to re-engage with Special features Education policy; social justice – class, race and gender;
formal education – after a very long break – and to be part This is perhaps the most practice-oriented course of its kind education of professionals; early childhood – history and policy;
”
currently available in Europe. music education; art education; human rights education;
of an international student group. citizenship education; physical education; classroom
Research areas: ethnography; crime, social policy, ethnicity and multiculturalism;
Theories of human rights; indigenous rights; sociology of rights; domestic violence; human rights; food; childhood; human–animal
Janet McColl, former MA Human Rights and International Relations student
human rights law; genocide; political communication; children’s relations; globalisation; citizenship; New Labour; women in
rights; war and peace; reconciliation initiatives; globalisation; science; kinship in South Asia.
culture and ethnicity; NGOs; organisational management.
The course has 1+3 recognition from the Economic and Social
Research Council.

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Harrods London
Roehampton University is just half an hour from central
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Sheen
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Hammersmith ROTHERHITHE
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Abbey • London Central Mosque • Shri Swaminarayan
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Twickenham HAM
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n One of the highest concentrations of National Teaching Fellows in the UK

…all this only 30 minutes from central London

Department of Department of Department of

Roehampton University has a very strong and growing international

Our beautiful and historic campus in south-west London provides a

Professor Paul O’Prey,

environment in which to learn. In addition to campus facilities we understand

Alongside other enthusiastic and diverse postgraduate

Centre for Dance Research

Centre for Hearth Tax Research

Centre for Research in Beliefs, Rights and Values in Education

Centre for Research in English Language and Linguistics

Centre for Research in History and Theory

Centre for Research in Renaissance Studies

Academic life Centre for Research in Romanticism

Centre for Research in Sex, Gender and Sexuality

Hispanic Research Centre

Home away from home

and diverse university

Roehampton University works closely with the British Council.

Reasons to study in the UK Reasons to study in London

The city is also an international cultural centre for film, music,

— Metin Denizsever, former MBA student from Turkey

The Roehampton University Preparation Programmes are

For more information and entry levels visit the website:

Student services and advice

university experience presents any

Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 3232

The University Library is the key resource for study at

The University has an excellent record of preparing students

is available for those needing help.

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