University of Roehampton London
About University of Roehampton London
At The University of Roehampton, you will find 10,000 students from more than 140 countries, including UK students. When you join Roehampton, you will be welcomed into a close-knit community of students and staff. You will study a degree that prepares you for your career, taught by academics who are passionate about what they teach and are experts in their fields.
As you study...
- Develop your skills and become more confident in what you are capable of
- Get involved, find new interests, and develop your abilities beyond your academic studies
- Shape and enhance the University experience, through student committees and leadership roles
- Your views will help influence the way you are taught and the services available to you
Why Roehampton?
- Excellent transport links to central London
- Top-ranked post 1992 London university (Complete University Guide 2022 and Times Good University Guide 2022)
- Located in south west London, 54 acre parkland campus with beautiful historic buildings alongside cutting edge facilities, one of the best university libraries in London
- Research driven by a commitment to make a difference to our culture and society – we are jointly recognized as the best modern university in the country for research (Research Excellence Framework 2021)
- You will be part of a 180-year history that you will feel proud to belong to
Student Life
At Roehampton, you will have the chance to find new interests and develop your abilities beyond your subject of study. You can play sport and music, join one of many student societies and enjoy the cafés and bars on the beautiful parkland campus.
Offering over 50 student societies to join, including a Vegan Society, LGBTQ+ Society, Esports Society, and a long-running drama group, the Roehampton Players, whose former members include current West End stars. Joining a society will help you build confidence, develop your interests and make new friends.
There are cafés, bars and social spaces across our campus, including the Hive Café, which is run by students and serves produce they make, through our thriving Growhampton initiative. Additionally, the Students' Union has live music, karaoke and regular Friday night club night, The Bop.
Living in London
A city of diversity: Over the last 100 years, London has seen multiple waves of immigration, making this modern city an incredibly diverse place to live. If you take a stroll through London, you can expect to hear 300 languages and dialects, from the Bangladeshi East End to Caribbean South London, to Soho’s Chinatown, some areas are so highly concentrated with one of London’s vibrant minority cultures that you might even feel like you are in a different country!
A renowned tradition: Students enjoy studying in London because of the history, tradition, and reputation. From the grandeur of Westminster Palace and the British Museum to the old, established London universities, the prestige of being a student in London is something many find irresistible.
Large student population: You’re bound to find your crowd because London has one of the largest student populations in Europe. From attending one of London’s 6 Premier League football teams every Saturday, to visiting one of London’s prestigious art galleries, there is always something to take part in.
World-class shopping: Find flagship styles and designs that can’t be found anywhere else in the world. Make sure to visit the vast Westfield and Oxford Street shopping hubs, or you prefer the small independent stores of Camden Market.
Learn English: The ability to speak comfortable, fluent English is a sought after skill that will help you prosper in jobs throughout the world. It is the world’s most popular language and is often the language of many international institutions and businesses.
Accommodation
Whether you prefer to stay in a high-end room, or a more affordable option, there is something for everyone at Roehampton, including flats dedicated to postgraduate students.
Why live on campus?
- One of the best value and most affordable options in London
- All our private and secure rooms are on-campus, with 24/7 security and plenty of catering outlets and shops to choose from on campus and locally
- Special requests, including 'quiet' flats, single-sex flats and flats dedicated to postgraduate students.
- Dedicated accommodation team will help you find what you want, provide advice and support and help you settle in
- Students will be looked after by friendly College staff, which include dedicated wardens and flat reps
- We are ideally situated in south-west London, close to Putney, Clapham and within easy reach of central London
- Free, dedicated student bus service to Barnes Station and Wimbledon, and facilities for bicycle storage on campus, and ebikes to hire
- Guaranteed accommodation for all new students accepting a place to study with us by the guarantee deadlines. Applications for September 2022 are now open
Pathway Programmes
For international students to build the skills, knowledge, and qualifications that they need for a University degree.
Pathway Programmes
International Foundation Programme
The International Foundation Programme prepares you for university by developing your academic skills and your ability to use English in an academic context, together with helping to develop your subject knowledge.
After successfully completing the programme, you will progress on to the degree programme you applied for. You can opt into either a 3 Term Programme (9 months), starting in October, or the Fast-Track 2 Term Programme (8 or 7 months), starting in October or January, depending on your current English language level.
Why study this course?
- Study at the fully embedded Pathway College where you’ll be part of the university community from day 1
- Learn alongside other likeminded international students
- Develop your English language, academic skills and your subject knowledge in preparation for undergraduate study at Roehampton
- Specialise in Business and Humanities, Science and Nursing or Psychology through the module combinations
- Taught by highly qualified tutors who hold a minimum Level 7 qualification and are experienced in supporting international students transition to UK academic life
Business Year One Programme
This programme focuses on the creation of theory and practice in business areas such as psychology, marketing and accounting alongside development of English Language and new academic abilities and skills required to be successful at university. The International Year One (Business) is a student-centred programme that aims to bridge your academic and English learning gap from your home country, to provide a fast track entry to year 2 of all undergraduate degrees offered by the University of Roehampton’s Business School.
Both the October* and the January intakes allow you to join your undergraduate degree of choice the following September. The majority of the progression degrees are available for a joint CAS option. This means you will only apply for your Student route visa once, for the whole of your foundation and undergraduate study at Roehampton.
Why study this course?
- Study at a fully embedded Pathway College where you’ll be part of the university community and Roehampton Business School from day 1
- Learn alongside other like-minded international students
- Benefit from a Year 1 tailored to international students where you’ll have more time to develop English and academic skills than a traditional Year 1
- Specialise in Business or Accounting
- Taught by highly qualified tutors who hold a minimum Level 7 qualification and are experienced in supporting international students transition to UK academic life
English Language Support
Prepare for university on London's only parkland campus with highly qualified and experienced staff and engaging courses to ensure your continued academic success. The University of Roehampton London offers pre-sessional intensive language courses to help develop academic English language skills.
English Language Support
Pre-sessional English Courses
5, 10 and 15 week online pre-sessional English courses will develop academic English to prepare students for university-level study and enhance study skills and understand what is expected of you as a student in the UK higher education system.
- Essays: using reading in your writing, organisation, critical and analytical skills
- Academic: vocabulary and grammar development
- Seminars: presentation and discussion based on your reading
- Lectures: understanding the argument, note-taking, taking an active role
- Listening and reading: understanding key ideas in an academic context
English for Academic Study
This module supports over a year of academic study and helps to improve writing in English through language study, practice and individual feedback. The syllabus follows your studies, focusing on issues such as getting the most out of your reading, understanding essay questions, producing bibliographies and writing essays.
Academic Writing for Postgraduate Students
This module supports a year of study, created for postgraduate and research students to help refine written English skills. It focuses on the language and skills involved in academic tasks such as organising essays and dissertations, taking a critical approach, developing arguments, and enhancing reading skills effectively.
Student Support
Students at the University of Roehampton have access to a variety of specialist support services. You will be able to find learning, finance, wellbeing, and careers teams all on-campus and online to support you during your studies.
Student Support
Academic support:
- Academic Guidance tutor (AGT) supporting you personally from your first day until you graduate and access to 24/7 online academic guidance
- Student Engagement team available on the phone, online and in-person to help you with any support you need
- World-class library and teaching facilities
Financial support
- Scholarships
- Hardship fund to help students in times of need
- Access to personalised advice on budgeting
- Part-time job opportunities, such as student ambassador roles
Careers team
- Face-to-face and online careers advice
- Paid work and placement opportunities
- CV writing support to help you build your professional networks
Wellbeing support
- Mental health support
- Professional counselling and general wellbeing advice
- On-campus medical centre
- Multi-faith chaplaincy
- Online resources available 24/7
What Students Say..
"I love a challenge, so when I’m doing my assignments and I achieve high results, it gives me motivation. I’m also fortunate to be studying with an amazing group of friends who always support each other. For me, this time on the course is rewarding."
- Priscila Ferreira Da Silva, BSc Business and Management
"The government from home recommends the University of Roehampton for my subject. Two of my friends graduated from here and they really enjoyed it. The staff is really friendly and helpful. We work in groups which means I can improve my English really quickly. The teachers help us to improve our general essay writing to help us for our postgraduate study."
- Assad Althunayyan
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