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UndergradUate 11/12 open spaces. open minds.
Updated
FebrUary 2011
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Programme pages
Entry requirements
How to apply
English Language Unit
Directions
Location: Campus maps
Location: London map
Contents
Welcome
Choose Roehampton
Academic life
Programmes explained
Programmes: combinations,
UCAS codes and entry tariff ranges
A culture of excellence/Top academic
staff/Internationally recognised research
Student support
A historic tradition/Colleges
An international university
Accommodation
Feesandnancialsupport
How much it will cost
Student services and advice
More than study
Explore central London/Explore the local area
Roehampton Students' Union:
Entertainment on and off campus
Roehampton Students' Union:
Activities/Volunteering/
Welfare services/Sports
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WelcomeRoehampton offers a rich and stimulating learning environment
that helps students to acquire the knowledge and skills needed
for success in the 21st century. The Universitys staff, who
contribute to Roehamptons strong and growing research base,
bring the latest thinking in their subjects into the classroom.
The University also offers excellent facilities and is located
on a beautiful and historic campus in London, a city that has
something for everyone, whatever your interests. I hope
that you will enjoy learning about Roehampton in these
pages and that I will soon have the opportunity to
welcome you here in person.
Professor Paul OPrey,
Vice-Chancellor
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Our students come from all walks of life and enjoy
the comprehensive support services and generous
scholarships we offer as well as the sense of
community created by our four Colleges.
The Universitys strong foundation in education
and social justice, stretching back to the 1840s,inspires its vision for the future: to prepare
students for success in the 21st century.
Our programmes are built on areas of academic strength
across the arts, business, education, social sciences,
and human and life sciences. A full list of the
programmes on offer appears on pages 1013.
One of the leading
new universitiesThe Times
Signicant proportions
of Roehampton students
are mature or from an
ethnic minority
The Guardian
Your university experience will be
enhanced by our beautiful campus
unique in being both close to
central London and set in parkland with
grand, historic buildings and lakes side
by side with newly built modern facilities.
CHOOSE
Roeh
ampton
Join our livelylearning
environmentandbenet
from outstanding
academic staff and
facilities in a stunning
location. You will
be taught using
innovative methods
and state-of-the-art
equipment by staff
engaged in research
at the cutting edge
of their subjects.
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Programmesexplained
Most Roehampton University degree programmes
are Single Honours although there are a number of
Combined Honours programmes available. Both
types of programme require you to gain 360
credits to achieve your degree. One year of full-time
study typically involves a workload of 120 credits.
The tables on pages 1011 show the combinations
available at Roehampton, as well as the UCAS
subject codes for both Single and Combined
Honours programmes. The list of possible
combinations is correct at the time of going to
print but you are advised to check the
Roehampton University and UCAS websites for
up-to-date information.
Roehampton University programmes are
sufcientlyexibletoofferyoutheopportunityto
take a limited number of modules in other areas,
such as Languages for All (courses in Arabic,
French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin and
Spanish), Questioning Citizenship, and Wellbeing
and Lifestyle.
Foundation degrees combine academic and
work-based learning through collaboration
between employers and the University.
See page 112 for more details.
Studying explainedYou will spend a considerable part of your time
at Roehampton in independent study including
reading books and articles, writing essays and
revising for exams but you can also expect to
learn in the following ways:
n Lectures:A lecturer talks to a large group of
students, and you can choose how to record
the information. A handout is usually supplied
with the key points.
n Seminars:A lecturer leads a discussion with a
small group of students. You need to be
prepared as you will be expected to make
contributions to the discussion and, on
occasions, carry out a short presentation.
n Tutorials: A tutor meets with you as an
individual to discuss how your studies are
going and offer you feedback on your work.
The way you are assessed will vary from
programme to programme; the following methods
are common:
n Coursework is written work that must be
well researched and include references to
secondary reading.
n Exam/tests are carried out under exam
conditionsataspecictime,dateandlocation.
n Oral presentations assess your ability to show
what you know about a topic in front of an
audience. This skill is highly valued in the
working world so it is important that university
prepares you for this.
Find out more about studying at Roehampton
on the website: www.roehampton.ac.uk/
admissions/what-to-expect
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Roehampton University revised course list for
September 2011 including UCAS codes and entry tariff ranges
Anthropology ............................................280340Single Honours ........................................................................L600
Biological Anthropology ..........................280340Combined Honours
Biological Sciences..........................................................CL9QPsychology .............. ................ ................ ................. ...... CL86
Biological Sciences ..................................240300Single Honours ................ ................ ................ ................. ...... C120
Combined Honours
Biological Anthropology...................................................CL9Q
Psychology ......................................................................CC98
Biomedical Sciences ................................240300Single Honours ................ ................ ................ ................. ...... B940
Business Information Systems ..............240280Single Honours ................ ................ ................ ................. ..... G4G5
Business, International
See International Business
Business Management ............................240280Single Honours ................ ................ ................ ................. ...... N190
Combined Honours
Modern Languages ..........................................................NR29
Business Management Human
Resource Management ............................240280Single Honours ................ ................ ................ ................. ...... N600
Business Management Retail
Management and Marketing ...................240280Single Honours .......................................................................NN25
Classical Civilisation ................................240320Single Honours ........................................................................V901Combined Honours
English Literature .............................................................QQ8J
History .............................................................................QV81
Philosophy .......................................................................QV85
Theology and Religious Studies ......................................QV86
Computing with Database Systems
See Business Information Systems
Computing with Information ManagementSee Information Management
Computing with Web and MultimediaSee Web and Creative Technologies
Counselling, IntegrativeSee Integrative Counselling
Counselling Psychology...........................280340Single Honours ............... ................ ................ ................ ........ C845
Creative Writing ........................................300340Single Honours .......................................................................W801
Combined Honours
Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies .............. ......... WW84English Literature ............................................................WQ83
Film ............... ................ ................ ................ ................ ..P W38
Journalism and News Media ................ ................ .......... PW58
Philosophy ............... ................ ................ ................ ....... WV85
Photography .............. ................ ................. ................ ... WW68
Criminology ...............................................240280Single Honours .......................................................................M900
Combined Honours
Journalism and News Media ................ ................ .......... PM52
Photography .............. ................ ................. ................ ... WM69
Psychology ................ ................ ................. ................ .... MC98Social Anthropology ................ ................ ................ ....... ML9P
Sociology .........................................................................ML93
Dance Studies ...........................................280340Single Honours .......................................................................W500
Combined HonoursDrama, Theatre and Performance Studies .................... WW45
Drama, Theatre and Performance
Studies .......................................................280340Single Honours .......................................................................W440
Combined HonoursCreative Writing ............... ................ ................ .............. WW84
Dance Studies ................. ................ ................ .............. WW45
English Literature ............................................................WQL3
Film .................................................................................PWH4
Journalism and News Media ................ ................ .......... PW54
Philosophy ............... ................ ................ ................ ....... WV45
Early Childhood Studies...........................240300Single Honours ........................................................................X310
Combined Honours
Education ..........................................................................X347
Education ..................................................240300Single Honours ........................................................................X300
Combined Honours
Early Childhood Studies ...................................................X347
History ..............................................................................XV31
Spanish .............. ................ ................ ................ .............. RX43
English Language and Linguistics ..........300340Single Honours .............. ................ ................. ................ ........ Q340
Combined Honours
English Literature ............... ................ ................ .............. Q310
Journalism and News Media ................ ................ ........... PQ5JModern Languages..........................................................QR39
Spanish .............. ................ ................ ................ ............. QRH4
English Literature .....................................300340Single Honours .............. ................ ................. ................ ........ Q300
Combined HonoursClassical Civilisation ........................................................QQ8J
Creative Writing ..............................................................WQ83
Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies .....................WQL3
English Language and Linguistics ................ ................ ...Q310
Film ............... ................ ................ ................ ................ ..Q P3H
History ............... ................ ................ ................ .............. QV31Journalism and News Media ..........................................PQM3
Media and Culture ..........................................................PQHH
Modern Languages..........................................................QR3X
Philosophy .............. ................ ................. ................ ........ QV35
Spanish ............................................................................QR34
Film ............................................................280340Single Honours ......................................................................W600
Combined Honours
Creative Writing .............. ................. ................ ............... PW38
Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies..........................PWH4English Literature ............... ................ ................ ............. QP3H
Journalism and News Media ................ ................ ........... PP53
Media and Culture ............................................................P391Modern Languages............... ................ ................ ........... PR39
Photography .............. ................ ................ ................ ..... WP63
Spanish .............. ................ ................ ................ .............. RP43
History .......................................................280320Single Honours ........................................................................V100
Combined Honours
Classical Civilisation ............... ................. ................ ........ QV81
Education ..........................................................................XV31English Literature ............... ................ ................ .............. QV31
Philosophy ........................................................................VV15
Spanish .............. ................ ................ ................ .............. RV41
Theology and Religious Studies .......................................VV16
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Human Resource ManagementSee Business Management (HRM)
Information Management ........................240280Single Honours ............... ................ ................ ................ ...... G4GM
Integrative CounsellingInterview
Single Honours ............... ................ ................ ................ ........ B941
International Business .............................240280
Single Honours ............... ................ ................ ................ ........ N120
Journalism and News Media ...................300340Combined Honours
Creative Writing ............... ................ ................ ............... PW58
Criminology ................. ................ ................ ................ .... PM52Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies ..................... PW54
English Language and Linguistics .............................. .....PQ5J
English Literature ............................................................PQM3
Film ............... ................ ................ ................. ................ .. PP53
Media and Culture ................ ................ ................. ......... PP3M
Modern Languages ............... ................ ................. .......... RP95Photography ............... ................ ................ ................ .... WP65
Sociology .............. ................ ................ ................. .......... PL5H
Spanish .............. ................. ................ ................ ............. PR54
Marketing ..................................................240280Single Honours ............... ................ ................ ................ ........ N500
Marketing and Multimedia .......................240280Single Honours .......................................................................NG54
Media and Culture ....................................240320Single Honours ........................................................................PL33
Combined HonoursEnglish Literature ............................................................PQHH
Film ...................................................................................P391
Journalism and News Media ................ ................. ......... PP3M
Modern Languages ............... ................ ................. .......... RP93
Photography ............... ................ ................ ................ .... PW36Sociology .............. ................ ................ ................. .......... PL3H
Spanish .............. ................. ................ ................ ............. PR34
Modern Languages ..................................280320Single Honours ............... ................ ................ ................ ........ R800
Combined HonoursBusiness Management ....................................................NR29
English Language and Linguistics ...................................QR39
English Literature .............................................................QR3X
Film ............... ................ ................ ................. ................ ..PR39
Journalism and News Media ................ ................. .......... RP95
Media and Culture ................ ................ ................. .......... RP93
Modern Languages Translating
and Interpreting ........................................300340Single Honours .............. ................ ................ ................ ......... Q910
Nutrition and Health .................................240300Single Honours .............. ................ ................ ................ ......... B400
Philosophy .................................................280320Combined Honours
Classical Civilisation .............. ................ ................ ................. QV85
Creative Writing ................ ................ ................ ................ ..... WV85Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies ............... ............. WV45
English Literature ................ ................. ................ ................ ...QV35
History .....................................................................................VV15
Photography ............... ................ ................. ................ .......... WV65
Theology and Religious Studies ............... ................ ...............VV56
Photography .............................................280340Combined Honours
Creative Writing .............. ................ ................ ............... WW68
Criminology ................ ................ ................ ................ .... WM69
Film .............. ................ ................. ................ ................ .. WP63
Journalism and News Media ................ ................ .......... WP65Media and Culture ............... ................. ................ .......... PW36
Philosophy .............. ................ ................ ................ ........ WV65
Spanish ................ ................ ................. ................ .......... WR64
Primary Education ....................................300360Foundation and Key Stage 1Key Stage 2
Please visit www.ucas.ac.uk for these UCAS codes
Psychology ................................................280340Single Honours .............. ................ ................ ................ ......... C800
Combined HonoursBiological Anthropology................ ................ ................ ... CL86
Biological Sciences..........................................................CC98
Criminology ................ ................ ................ ................ ..... MC98
Retail Management & MarketingSee Business Management (Retail Management & Marketing)
Social Anthropology .................................280340Combined Honours
Criminology ................ ................ ................ ................ ..... ML9P
Sociology .........................................................................LCH9
Sociology ...................................................200240Single Honours ........................................................................L300
Combined Honours
Criminology ......................................................................ML93
Journalism and News Media ................ ................ ........... PL5H
Media and Culture ............... ................. ................ ........... PL3H
Psychology ................ ................ ................ ................ ...... CL83Social Anthropology ........................................................LCH9
Spanish ................ ................ ................. ................ ........... LR34
Spanish ......................................................280320Combined Honours
Education ................ ................ ................ ................ ........ RX43
English Language and Linguistics ................ ................ ..QRH4English Literature .............................................................QR34
Film .............. ................ ................ ................. ................ ...RP43
History ............... ................ ................ ................ .............. RV41
Journalism and News Media ................ ................ ........... PR54
Media and Culture ............... ................. ................ ........... PR34
Photography ................ ................ ................. ................ ..WR64Sociology ................ ................ ................ ................ ......... LR34
Theology and Religious Studies ................ ................ ...... RV46
Sport and Exercise Sciences...................240300Single Honours .............. ................ ................ ................ ......... C602
Sport Psychology .....................................280340
Single Honours .............. ................ ................ ................ ......... C813
Teaching Primary EducationSee Primary Education
TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers
of Other Languages) ................................300340Single Honours .............. ................ ................ ................ ......... Q330
Theology and Religious Studies ......................... 280320Single Honours ........................................................................V600
Combined HonoursClassical Civilisation ........................................................QV86
History ..............................................................................VV16
Philosophy ........................................................................VV56
Spanish ................ ................ ................. ................ ........... RV46
Translating & InterpretingSee Modern Languages Translating & Interpreting
Web and Creative Technologies ..............240280Single Honours .............. ................ ................ ................ ......... G490
Zoology ......................................................240300Single Honours .............. ................ ................ ................ ......... C300
FOUNDATION DEGREESFdA/BTh Ministerial Theology...........................................V610
FdA Sports Coaching Practice ............... ................ ......... XC16
FdA Supporting Learning and Teaching ...........................XX19
Roehampton University revised
course list for September 2011
including UCAS codes and entry
tariff ranges. Continued...
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The University received an outstandingresult in the latest Research AssessmentExercise (RAE), which measures the qualityof research within UK universities. Roehamp-ton was rated number one in the UK for itsresearch in the areas of Dance and Biological
Anthropology. The RAE also found that 78%
of the research submitted by Roehamptonwas of an international standard.
Roehampton has a rapidly evolvingresearch culture and many of its professorsare internationally renowned for their workand have an impressive track record ofpublication.
Internationallyrecognised research
Zachary Leader, Professor of English Literature
published a highly acclaimed biography of the novelist andpoet Kingsley Amis, and received a prestigious GuggenheimFellowship, which he will use to fund his biography of thewriter Saul Bellow.
Dr Aisha Gill, Senior Lecturer in Criminologyan expert on violence against women in black andminority communities who frequently features in themedia commenting on honour killings. She was the onlyUK expert to be called upon to attend the UNs expert-groupmeeting on good practices in legal reform.
Cecilia Essau, Professor of Developmental
Psychopathology led analysis of the most cited project inchild and adolescent psychopathology to date: the Oregonadolescent depression project.
Becky Francis, Professor of Education co-authoredbooklets for the UK government that aim to address boysunderachievement in literacy and debunk some of the mythsaround gender gaps in education.
Professorial FellowsProfessor J Allan Hobson of Harvard Medical School wasamongthosetodiscoveranddenerapideyemovements(REM) and the REM-sleep generators in the brain stem.On this basis he provided a brain-based explanation of thenature of dreams. Professor Hobson delivers a regular lectureseries on campus.
Dame Jacqueline Wilson is an award-winning childrensauthor whose books have sold 20 million copies in the UKand have been translated into 34 languages. She is involvedin teaching on some of the Childrens Literature modules.
acdemiclife
At Roehampton we are committed to excellent teaching and to
ensuring that our curriculum is relevant to the needs of todays students.
Our talented teaching staff are united by a passion for helping students
to reach their potential. All of our research staff teach, so students
benetfromthelatestthinkingintheirdiscipline.Inaddition,we
regularly host highly respected guest lecturers from around the world,
givingyouaccesstointernationalexpertsinyoureld.
For details of the strong support network we have to help you study, see Student servicesand advice on pages 3033.
A culture of excellence,
innovation and aspiration in
teaching and research
Through its honorary degrees, theUniversity recognises excellence in areas
thatreectitsmission.Recentrecipientsinclude Sir Bob Geldof, Dame JacquelineWilson, Meera Syal MBE and the
Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams.
Top academic staff
The excellence of our academics has been recognised by theHigher Education Academys National Teaching FellowshipScheme. We now have one of the highest concentrations ofNational Teaching Fellows of any university in the UK.
Many of our teaching staff have international reputations fortheir research and are working at the cutting edge of theirsubjects. Not only do they publish regularly in academic
journals, they are also actively engaged in the issues of theday, featuring regularly in the media, and helping to shapepolicy as advisers to government, NGOs and industry.
Honorary degrees
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Roehampton has one of the strongest
research proles among modern universities
The Sunday Times University Guide
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Colleges
Digby Stuart College
Digby Stuart was established in 1874 as a teacher training
college for Roman Catholic women. The College owes itsexistence to the vision of the Society of the Sacred Heart,
whose members continue to support the College and
the University.
Froebel College
Founded in 1892, the College was established to further the
values of Friedrich Froebel, the German educationalist whopioneered a holistic view of child development. It is one of
the UKs major centres for initial teacher training.
Southlands CollegeFounded in 1872, the College offers an open, valuing,challenging and learning community for all of its members.
The College ethos derives from and is sustained by its
Methodist foundation. It offers a range of events and activitiesto help build and support the community.
A historic traditionThe University has its roots in the traditions of its four constituent Colleges Digby Stuart, Froebel,
Southlands and Whitelands.
All four Colleges were formed in the 19th century to address the needs of poor and disadvantaged children
andtoprovideeducationofthehighestquality.Theywereallpioneersintheireldsandhavehada
profound impact on the education of generations of children in this country and abroad.
In 1975 the four historic Colleges joined to form the Roehampton Institute of Higher Education and added
a wide variety of degree programmes in the arts, social sciences and sciences. The Institute became a
constituent college of the University of Surrey in 1984 and soon gained university powers for taught and
research programmes before the two institutions became federated partners in 2000. Roehampton
University was awarded its independent university title in 2004.
StudentsatRoehamptonbenetenormouslyfrombelongingtooneofitsfourColleges.Studyingata
collegiate university gives students a sense of community; you are not only part of the University, but will
also have an instant identity within the smaller world of the College. The four Colleges serve as the focal
points for the Universitys vibrant social scene. On-campus accommodation is centred on the Colleges
and there are healthy intercollegiate rivalries in sport and other traditional celebrations.
Whitelands College
Foundedin1841,theCollegeisoneoftheveoldesthigher
educationinstitutionsinEngland.TheagshipwomenscollegefortheChurchofEngland,itwastherstcollegeof
higher education in the UK to admit women. It occupies a
14-acre site overlooking Richmond Park.
The four Colleges set Roehampton apart from most
other universities. As a member of a College you are
more than just a number; you are an integral part of a
College community. The Colleges provide each student
with an identity and a localised support network, some-
thing which is not found at most other universities.
Gary Coates, Roehampton Students Union President
Stude
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An international university
Over 1,100 international students from 130
countries a vibrant and diverse university
community
Studying at Roehampton gives you accessto London, one of the most exciting and
cosmopolitan cities in the world. We alsoencourage all students to take advantageof the opportunity to study abroad.
Home away from home
Roehampton University is home to over 1,100 international
students from countries as varied as Ecuador, Japan,Norway, Sri Lanka, Turkey, and the US. The Universitys
diverse population enriches the learning and social
experience for all students, whether they are from the UKor overseas. Most international students at Roehampton
live on campus in halls, which enables them to make
friends with fellow hall residents and enjoy living closeto their classes.
Specialist staff
Our International Team helps students achieve theiraspirations of studying abroad whether you are an
international student coming to Roehampton or a
Roehampton student heading overseas.
International Team staff coordinate a network of
international representatives and travel overseas to meet
students considering study in the UK. They also administerthe Universitys exchange programmes, giving you the
chance to study outside of the UK as part of your degree.
These specialist staff ensure that the transition to studyingas an overseas student is made as easy as possible.
Our English Language Unit offers programmes to prepare
international students to study for a degree and alsoEnglish support throughout their studies. For more
information, see page 120 or visit the website:
www.roehampton.ac.uk/admissions/englishlanguageunit
Study Abroad and exchanges
Roehampton offers most second-year undergraduatestudents an exciting range of options to enhance their
learning experience by participating in a Study Abroad or
exchange programme. Some programmes particularlylanguage programmes include studying abroad as an
integral part of your degree. You can study at universitiesin the US, Australia, Latin America and Europe as part of
your programme. Students studying at European
universities may even be eligible for a EuropeanCommission grant through the Erasmus programme.
Studying overseas allows you to learn other languages,
understand other cultures, make new friends and expandyour knowledge of the world. Living in another country is
a unique experience that will create memories for the rest
of your life. In addition, employers are often impressed bystudents who have lived and studied away from home: it
demonstrates your independence and curiosity as well asyour willingness to take on new and exciting challenges.
Companies also value graduates with strong linguistic
abilities, especially if you are an international studentwishing to demonstrate your skills in the increasingly
global language of English.
To nd out more, contact the
International Team:
Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 3192
Email: [email protected]
International website:
www.roehampton.ac.uk/international
n Find out when Roehampton staff will be in your country,andifyourqualicationsmeetourentryrequirements.
n Watch videos of our international students talkingabout Roehampton.
Roehampton University works closely with the
British Council.
Studentsu
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Accommodation
Live on campus:
n make new friends easily
n feel part of a collegiate community
n live near classes and facilities.
Live off campus:
n share with friends
n have greater independence
n feel part of Londons vibrant
communities.
The majority of rooms in halls are made available to
new students who arrive in September for the entire
academic year. In order to apply for a room, youmusthavearmofferfromRoehamptonUniversity.
All full-time and part-time students will be eligible for
on-campus accommodation; however, part-timestudents will be expected to accept full-time tenancies
and will be allocated once all full-time students have
been considered.
Onceyouhaveconrmedyouracceptanceofaplaceat Roehampton then you can apply for accommodation
via the website: www.roehampton.ac.uk/admissions/
accommodation/oncampus/. Once you have completedthe online accommodation form, you will receive an
emailconrmationandthen,atalaterdate,beallocatedand offered a room, subject to availability.
Your chances of securing your choice of accommo-dation will be greatly increased the earlier you apply.
Full-time students who apply early and who meet the
necessary criteria will be guaranteed a room. See thewebsite for details of the allocation process. For later
applicants, priority will be given to students who livemore than 10 miles away from the University.
Please note that you will be required to pay a 250deposit to secure your room on acceptance of your offer.
Living off campus
Many students choose to live off campus in shared
rented accommodation. The University offers an online
servicecalledStudentpadthatwillhelpyoundsuitableproperties and that also provides other valuable informa-
tion about living off campus: www.studentpad.co.uk/roehampton/accommodation-search.asp
n Live near the campus in Putney, East Sheen, Barnes
or Roehampton, or live closer to central London.n Costs are highly variable, depending on the type of
accommodation as well as its location, size, the state of
the rooms, and what elements are included in the rent.
n Most leases are for a 52-week period and will requirethat you pay up to two months rent in advance.
n You will need to budget for your contribution towardsall household bills, including gas, electricity and water.
n If you share with full-time students, you will not needto pay Council Tax.
n You can walk, cycle or use public transport to get tothe campus.
n TheUniversitysAccommodationOfcehelpsstudentstondsuitableoff-campusaccommodation.
On-campus accommodation
The University has a variety of residences across its
campus.
n Shared common rooms and kitchens provide space
for socialising.
n All utility bills, internet connection and personal
contents insurance are included in theaccommodation fee.
n All rooms offer internet access via data cabling orwireless network. IPTV allows you to receive TV
programmes via network cable to your computer,
and an IP phone facility allows you to make low-costphone calls via your computer.
n Some rooms have an en-suite shower/toilet; other
rooms have shared facilities.n Quieter accommodation for mature students is
available.
n Rooms are available with adapted facilities fordisabled students and those with long-term medical
conditions.
n Hall/Flat Representatives in each residence are a
great source of information for new students.
n Prices range from about 90 to about 115 a week.
n For full information about the halls of residence, seethe website: www.roehampton.ac.uk/accommodation
Tel: 020 8392 3166 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.roehampton.ac.uk/accommodation
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Fees and
nancialsupport
Key nance information
n Tuition Fee Loans from the
Student Loans Company allow
full-time UK and EU students
to repay their fees at affordable
rates after they leave university.
n Maintenance Grants from the
government of up to 2,906 a
year are available for full-time
UK students.
n Maintenance Loans with low
interest rates are available from
the Student Loans Company
for UK students and some
EU students to help with
living expenses.
Tuition fees for undergraduate
students
Full-time UK and EU students: the tuition fee in
2011/12 is 3,375 a year. If you take out a tuition fee
loan from the Student Loans Company, you will only
needtorepayyourfeesonceyouhavenishedyourstudies and you are earning 15,000 a year.
Full-time international (non-EU) students: the
tuition fee in 2011/12 i s 9,599 a year. In addition,some departments may make an additional charge to
covereldtripsoruseofinstruments.
Part-time UK and EU students: the tuition fee in2011/12 is 288 per 10-credit module. In addition,
some departments may make an additional charge to
covereldtripsoruseofinstruments.
For full fee information, please visit:
www.roehampton.ac.uk/undergraduate-courses/fees
Maintenance Grants
Maintenance Grants of up to 2,906 a year are
available for full-time UK students. See theDirectgov government website
(direct.gov.uk/studentnance)forfulldetails.
Part-time students are eligible to receive a course
grant of 265 from their Local Authority (LA).
Who to contact
General enquiries:
RoehamptonUniversityEnquiriesOfce:
call 020 8392 3232, email: [email protected],orvisit:www.roehampton.ac.uk/admissions/nance
Englishstudents:visitwww.direct.gov.uk/studentnanceor call 0845 300 5090.
Scottish students: visit www.saas.gov.uk orcall 0845 111 1711.
Welshstudents:visitwww.studentnancewales.co.ukor call 0845 602 8845.
NorthernIrishstudents:visitwww.studentnanceni.co.ukor call 0845 600 0662.
EU students: contact the EU Customer Services Team atStudent Finance Direct (tel: +44 (0)141 243 3570,
email: [email protected]).
Non-EU international students: contact your own
government education department or the British Council
for information about funding.
Essential websites
www.direct.gov.uk/studentnancewww.ucas.com
www.uniaid.org.ukwww.aimhigher.ac.uk
www.slc.co.uk
Studentsupport
Roehampton Scholarships and Bursaries
UK and EU students: For up-to-date information on theUniversitys scholarships and bursaries for UK and EU
students, please visit www.roehampton.ac.uk/scholarships
International students:TondoutabouttheUniversitys
international scholarships and bursaries, please visitwww.tinyurl.com/roehampton-scholarships
Scholarships for Sporting Excellence
Roehampton University is pleased to announce theintroduction of four 3,000 scholarships rewarding students
for their commitment to sporting excellence. Please visit
www.roehampton.ac.uk/sport-roehampton/scholarships
Student loans
Maintenance Loans from the Student Loans Company
(SLC)
Full-time UK students and some EU students: you can
receive support for living costs by taking out a Mainte-nance Loan from the government via the SLC. This can be
repaid, along with your Tuition Fee Loan if you have one,
after you graduate. For full details, see the governmentwebsite:direct.gov.uk/studentnance
Tuition Fee Loans from the Student Loans Company
(SLC)Full-time UK students: you are eligible to receive a loan
from the government via the SLC to cover annual tuitionfees. This can be repaid, along with your Maintenance
Loan if you have one, after graduation.
EU students: you can take out a l oan from the
Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS)via the EU Customer Services Team at Student Finance
Direct to cover your annual tuition fees. For more details
seethegovernmentwebsite:direct.gov.uk/studentnance
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How much it will cost
The sample budgets on the opposite page give an outline of the main annual
costs of studying full-time at Roehampton, as well as the main sources of
nancialsupportavailable.Forfurtherhelpestimatingyournancialsituation,
use the Student Finance Calculator on the governments Directgov website.
Please note that the sample budgets are only meant to give a rough idea of the
costs faced by typical undergraduate students and the support available to them.
Costs such as travel and accommodation are likely to change by
September 2011.
tudentsupport
UK student living in off-campus accommodationAs off-campus accommodation contracts generally last for 52 weeks, all costs below are based on this time period.
Annual costs Annual support available
Tuitionfee=3,375(2011/12gure)
Accommodation=4,980for52weeksinaat-shareincludesutilitybills(gas, electricity, water, internet) but does not include personal contents insurance
Food = 2,704 (for 52 weeks)
Travel = 596 (Annual Zone 24 Student Travelcard)
Total = 11,655
Tuition Fee Loan: 3,375*
Maintenance Grant: up to 2,906
Maintenance Loan: up to 6,928*
Total = up to 13,209**
*Tuition Fee Loans and Maintenance Loans are repaid when you graduate and start earning.
The amounts of Maintenance Loans and Grants are dependent on household income.The amount of Maintenance Loan you receive is reduced by 50p for every 1 of Maintenance Grant you receive.
** Scholarships and bursaries may be available also. The University is currently reviewing its scholarship provisionfor UK and EU students (see page 27)
Other costs and supportThere are a number of costs that are not
included in the sample budgets as they willvary widely from person to person. They in-
clude clothing/footwear, going out, hobbies/sports, birthday/Christmas presents, mobile
phone bills, landline phone bills, TV licence,
books and equipment for your st udies,
household items (eg cleaning products), andtoiletries.
Youmaywishtondapart-timejobto
boost your income. The UniversitysEmployment and Career Service (see page
30)canhelpyoutondpart-timeworkvia
its JobShop service.
Other students
UK students living at home are eligible to receive the same
Maintenance Grant and Tuition Fee Loan as students living awayfrom home; however, the maximum Maintenance Loan they can get is
3,838 a year. These students may not have to pay for accommodation
and food, depending on whether their parents ask them to contributeto household costs.
Part-time students may be eligible for a Fee Grant and a Course
Grant, which are calculated according to how intensive their
studies are. For full information, see the Student Finance section ofthe Directgov website.
EU students pay the same rate of tuition fees as UK students, are
eligible to receive the Roehampton Scholarship, and some may also
be eligible to receive money from the UK government for help withliving costs. For full information, see the Student Finance section of
the Directgov website.
International student living in on-campus accommodation
As on-campus accommodation contracts last for 38 weeks, all costs below are based on this time period.
Annual costs Annual support available
Tuition fee = 9,599
Accommodation = 4,240 for 38 weeks in Lee House hall ofresidence includes utility bills, internet connection costs and
personal contents insurance
Food = 1,976
Total = 15,815
International students may be eligible for
Roehamptons wide range of generousinternational scholarships and for
nancialsupportfromtheirhome
countrys government.
For full information, see the website:
www.roehampton.ac.uk/international
UK student living in on campus accommodation
As on-campus accommodation contracts last for 38 weeks, all costs below are based on this time period.
Tuition Fee Loan: 3,375*
Maintenance Grant: up to 2,906
Maintenance Loan: up to 6,928*
Total = up to 13,209**
Annual costs
Tuitionfee=3,375(2011/12gure)
Accommodation = 4,240 for 38 weeks in Lee House hall of residence includes
utility bills, internet connection costs and personal contents insurance
Food = 1,976
Total = 9,591
Annual support available
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Catering
Whether you want a quick snack or a hearty meal,the University has a range of catering facilities to suit
all tastes. There are 12 cafes, restaurants, and bars
(some with late opening hours at the weekends) spread
across all four Colleges. There are also 24-hourvending areas and a shop that stocks an array of
everyday groceries.
Chaplaincy
The three Colleges with church foundations each
have their own chapels and chaplains who work tobuild a sense of community. The University also has
two mosques, a Muslim Faith Adviser, a Hindu Faith
Adviser and a Rabbi.
Counselling
The University offers a range of counselling services to
support students throughout their time at Roehampton.
Medical Centre
It is recommended that all new students living in halls
register with the on-campus Medical Centre. TheCentre is a branch surgery of a Putney-based practiceand offers appointments both during and out of
University hours. The medical staff are trained to deal
with a wide range of physical and mental concerns.
StudentWelfareOfcers
Theseofcers,basedinthefourColleges,provide
pastoral support and advice to students. They can, forexample,offersupportinmanagingyournances,help
you with personal problems or point you in the right
direction for further support, whether to University-based services, such as the Health and Wellbeing
Adviser, or external services.
tudentsupport
Student services and advice
EmployabilityThe University has an excellent record of preparing
students for employment in a wide range of interestingcareers. Most students move directly from studying to
employment while others choose to further their
education and pursue postgraduate degrees. TheEmployment and Careers Service offers comprehensive
advice about career options, skill enhancement,
employability and volunteering. Students also havefull access to these services for up to three years after
theyhavenishedtheirstudiesatRoehampton.
We offer a range of services and advice to help you make
the most of your time at Roehampton.
Roehampton AwardRoehampton students have opportunities to develop
leadership and employment skills by engaging in awide range of activities both on campus and in the
local community. These activities can lead to a
Roehampton Award.
Academic advice
Academic Advisers provide information on issues such
as the Academic Regulations and the Universitys
Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme.
a Roehampton student dramathat highlights some of the
student services available
on the University's YouTubechannel: www.youtube.com/
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Disability Services
The Disability Services team offers students with dyslexia, disabilities andlong-term medical conditions specialised services that are private and
condential.Mostsessionsarearrangedonaone-to-onebasisandareeitherrun
via a drop-in service or bookable appointments. Disability Services may be able toprovide students with the following support:
n alternative examination arrangements
n support in the Library and additional time for Library loans
n liaison with academic staff about your needs
n liaison about your accommodation and care requirements
n dyslexia screening and assessments
n assistance to apply for the Disabled Students Allowance and Needs
Assessments
n access to dyslexia tutors and other support workers.
This is not an exhaustive list of services; for further information, please call
reception on +44 (0)20 8392 3043.
Disability Services, working in conjunction with the Library, has various loan
equipment on offer to students. We work with Departments across the Universityto try to ensure the best support possible for disabled people.
English language support
International students can receive support to improve their English throughouttheir studies. You can choose optional English language modules that will earn
you 10 or 20 credits. The support equips you with the right skills for your chosen
area of study, including interpreting essay questions,giving presentations, writing assignments and writing
in examinations. Alternatively you can prepare withthe specially designed pre-sessional English language
summer programmes. For more information, see page
120 or visit the website:www.roehampton.ac.uk/admissions/englishlanguageunit
IT facilities
Students have 24/7 access to PC suites. You canalso access the internet from your own laptop in the
designated wireless zones on campus. Free software
training is available for those needing help.
University Library
The University Library is the key resource for studyat Roehampton. It is open seven days a week in term
time, and the PC suites are normally open 24 hours a
day, every day of the year. Our helpful staff include ateam of Academic Liaison Librarians dedicated to
supportingyourspecicsubjectneeds.
Through our catalogue and website you can access:
n over 350,000 books, DVDs and CDs
n over 11,000 electronic journals
n a wide range of bibliographic and citation databases
n a growing collection of over 36,000 e-books.
tudentsupport
Student
All our e-resources are available to Roehamptonstudents over the internet. In addition, London has
more libraries than any other city in the world and they
are all within easy reach of Roehampton.
The University Library building also houses:
n bookable individual study spaces
n group study spaces
n the eLearning Team, which supports our virtual
learning environment, StudyZone
n
IT and Media Services, who support computer useand multimedia work
n laptop loan service
n archive collection, containing resources for specialist
research in dance, early childhood education andchildrens literature.
Roehampton Students Union (RSU)
The RSU represents all Roehampton students andprovides services such as:
n entertainments
n societies
n adviceandsupportonacademic,nancialand
personal issues
n campaigns
n sports
n tnessclasses.
For more information, see pages 3639 and the RSUwebsite: www.roehamptonstudent.com
Study skills support
Study support is spread throughout the 10 academic
Departments, with specialist staff to promote writing
development, and maths and numeracy. Furthersupport can be found online via Roehamptons
StudyZone, where self-study materials are available.
services and advice
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The foundation of university life is the academic
experience, but there is more than study on offer
at Roehampton. You will be living in London, one
of the worlds most exciting and cosmopolitan
cities, and the areas close to Roehampton
provide a wide range of social and cultural
experiences. Our campus also has a thriving
social scene, with regular club nights, and many
societies to join and sports to take part in.
Explore central London
Roehampton is only 30 minutes away from the centre of London,
whereyouwillndthebestin:
Architecture from old (Houses of Parliament, St Pauls Cathedral)
to new (the Gherkin, Canary Wharf)
Art National Gallery, Tate Modern, Royal Academy of Arts
Fashion from Bond Street boutiques to Camden Market stalls
Film Leicester Square cinemas, National Film Theatre, international
lmfestivals
Museums British Museum, Natural History Museum, ScienceMuseum, V&A Museum
Music 02 Arena, Wembley Stadium, Brixton Academy
Nightclubs Fabric, Ministry of Sound, Koko, and hundreds more
ShoppingOxfordStreet,numerousmarketssuchasSpitalelds
and Borough Food Market
Sport 2012 Olympics, Football (Wembley, Chelsea FC, Arsenal FC),Rugby (Twickenham), Cricket (Lords, the Oval)
Theatre West End theatre district, National Theatre, Shakespeares
Globe Theatre
Barnes This beautiful area next to Roehampton has a peaceful villageatmosphere with a green, duck pond and traditional pubs, as well as a
farmers market, boutique shops and cafes. Its overground rail station is close
to the University and provides a link to Waterloo station in central London.
Hammersmith In addition to a huge range of shops, there is excellentnightlife in the many pubs, bars and clubs, and the London Apollo, where top
international bands and comedians perform. The Riverside Studioscontemporary arts centre incorporates a gallery and a cinema.
Kingston In the area surrounding the historic marketplace of this RoyalBorough there are many shops as well as pubs, clubs and a cinema. You willalsondbars,restaurantsandcafesalongtheriverside.
Putney This classy riverside district features a cinema, an arts theatre anda high street packed with shops, cafes and restaurants. The annual Oxford and
Cambridge Boat Race begins at Putney Bridge.
Richmond With plenty of shops, t raditional pubs and a green, Richmondhas the feel of an upmarket town. It offers one of the most picturesque views
of the river Thames and is a great place to enjoy a long summer evening.
Richmond Park This is the largest of Londons Royal Parks and is only a10-minute walk from the campus. It features 2,500 acres of woodlands, ponds,
gardens and grasslands, and around 650 free-roaming deer.
Shepherds BushYoucanshopatWesteld(thelargestin-townshop-ping mall in Europe), watch your favourite TV show being recorded at BBC TV
Centre or go to a gig at the Shepherds Bush Empire.
Wimbledon Home of the international tennis tournament, Wimbledon hasa village-style centre with restaurants and fashion boutiques.
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Westminster
Hammersmith
Wimbledon
Roehampton
Kingston
Twickenham
Tower Bridge
Greenwich
Putney
Richmond
TheLondon Eye
CanaryWharf
Fulham
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Entertainment on and off campus
If you are looking for a place to meet friends, there are 12
different bars, cafes and restaurants on campus, offeringa variety of food and drink at affordable prices and late
opening.
Nights out on campus
Regular nights include:
n The Bop weekly club night; eclectic music (indie/chart/cheese); fancy dress themes, such as pirates, beach party,
commandos.
n Bands Night live indie bands at the Students Union Bar.
n Acoustic Night an open mic session for student talent.
n Dirtbox open-deck DJ night, with everything from
dubstep to jungle.
There are also special seasonal events such as the Comedy
Night,theChristmasBashand,thegrandnaleofFreshersWeek, the Freshers Ball, which features big-name DJs and
live bands.
RoehamptonStudents Union(RSU)The RSU covers everything from being
the main focus of student representation,entertainments and social events to
academic support and looking out for
your welfare.
RSU website:
www.roehamptonstudent.com
Summer Ball
The highlight of the year, this mammoth event on campuslasts from Saturday afternoon to Sunday morning. As well
as a fun fair, boating on the lake and a headphone disco,
there are live acts past examples include Razorlight, TheOrdinary Boys, Sugababes, The Zutons, The Automatic,
Liberty X, Tim Westwood, Scratch Perverts, Andy C, Shy
FX,KeishaWhite,EmmaGrifthsandVernonKay.
Nights out off campus
The RSU organises regular nights out at local clubs,
such as:
n Fez Club, Putney weekly night out at R&B and
hip-hop club; free transport organised by the RSU.
n Clapham Grand monthly night out at the biggest
nightclub in south-west London (recentlyrefurbished) exclusively for
Roehampton students.
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Activities
The RSU organises a huge range of activities, mean-
ingyouwillneverbewonderinghowtollyourtime
outside your studies. You can raise money for charities
in the annual Raising and Giving (RAG) Week and getinvolved in events related to Black History Month,
LGBT History Month and Go Green Week.
Ifyouhaveaspecicinterest,joinoneofthemanysocieties:
Afro-CaribbeanAlphaAmericanFootballAnthropologyBeer
AppreciationBigBandBuddhismChristianUnionDance
DeviantDJEducationFairTradeFilmHumanRights
InternationalIslamicJapaneseCultureJewishResourceCentreLGBTMatureStudentsMusicMuslimWomen
NutritionPeopleandPlanetPhilosophyPokerRoehampton
AdventurersGuildRoehamptonEntrepreneursRoehampton
PlayersStJohnAmbulanceWhitelandsChoir
The RSUs Give it a Go scheme offers bargain prices
on activities in three categories:
Keep Fitwith sessions such as boxercise, yoga and
hip-hop dance.
Trips Awayto theatres, ten-pin bowling, paintballing
andfurtheraeldonaskitripandtoAmsterdamandDisneyland Paris.
Have Funwith activities such as DJing, speed dating
and language courses.
Programme Reps
The RSU ensures it is at the heart of academic lifethrough its network of Programme Reps across the
University. The Reps report to the RSU about students
academic experiences and provide a li nk between theRSUssabbaticalofcersandtheUniversity.
Sport and physical activitySport Roehampton provides high-quality sport, physical
activity and health services for students. We want everyoneto enjoy being active during their time at Roehampton and
we strive to ensure that our programmes are accessible and
inclusive. A sample of the activities on offer is shown below.
We actively support sport at all levels, whether you aim to
represent the University or your country at the highest levelortoenjoythehealth,tnessandfunbenetsofsocial
sport and physical activity. The University competes innationally organised student sports competitions and our
coaches and sport scientists work to ensure that athletes
and teams achieve their full potential. We offer support toindividual sportspeople who wish to represent the Univer-
sity in national championships. We also award a number of
students with Scholarships for Sporting Excellence, and wehave excellent links with professional sports clubs. There
are extensive opportunities for students to gain experience
andqualicationsascoaches,ofcialsandleadersinsport.The Universitys own sports coaching in the community
programme (Move) recruits student Sports Ambassadorsat the start of each year.
Sports clubs and activities include:
aerobicsathleticsbadmintonbasketballboccia
cheerleadingcricketfencingfootballgymnastics
hockeykickboxinglacrossemartialartsnetballPilatesrowingrugbyrunningsquashswimming
taekwondotabletennistennistriathlonUltimate
FrisbeevolleyballyogaZumba
On-campus sporting facilities include:
n ROEActiveastate-of-the-arttnesscentrewithrowing
and running machines, weights and other cardiovasculartnessequipment
n Multi-UseGamesAreaaood-lit,all-weathersurface
suitable for football, netball, tennis and basketball
n grass football pitches
n studio facilities for aerobics, circuit training andmartial arts
n Davies Hall for indoor sports and classes.
Our teams also use excellent nearby facilities, such as the
Bank of England Sports Centre, for hockey, rugby andfootball matches; the Roehampton Club for squash;
andtheNationalTennisCentreforhometennisxtures.
Welfare services
The RSU makes student wellbeing a priority by
offering a range of personal support and advice on issuesfrom academic matters and accommodation to sexual
healthandquittingsmoking.RSUofcersareelectedbystudents every March. In addition to those dealing withgeneral issues of student welfare, we have specialist
ofcersforwomen,disabledstudents,international
students,LGBTstudents,andalsoofcersdealingwithissues such as Cultural Diversity and Fair Trade.
Volunteering
There are many short-, medium- and long-term
volunteering opportunities coordinated by the UniversitysEmployment and Careers Service and the RSU, in
partnership with Wandsworth Volunteer Centre.
Volunteering can help you to gain work experience, test outvocations,developofceskillsvaluedbyemployers,meet
requirements of your programme of study, and fundraise
for charities. Opportunities are advertised via the onlineJobShop system, helping you to volunteer for a wide
variety of organisations, including the Citizens AdviceBureau, Fulham FC Community Sports Trust, Samaritans,
St John Ambulance and Victim Support.
Roehampton Award
The Roehampton Award recognises a wide range of activi-
ties conducted outside of the formal academic curriculum.
The common theme is that the activity is unpaid and insome way develops your employability skills. Available
activities include being a Hall Representative or Programme
Representative, mentoring new students or being a SportsAmbassador. All of these activities help develop a range of
skills that are valued by employers and will therefore help
youtondajobmoreeasilywhenyougraduate.
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games come to London; as a Roehampton
student you will be well positioned to
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sporting events in the world.
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ANTHROPOLOGY ....................................................................42
BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY .............................................43
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES ........................................................44
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES ........................................................45
BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS ....................................47
BUSINESS: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ..............................48
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ....................................................49
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
(HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)..............................51
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
(RETAIL MANAGEMENT & MARKETING) ..........................54
CLASSICAL CIVILISATION ......................................................55
COMPUTING WITH DATABASE SYSTEMS ...................see p.47
COMPUTING WITH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ....see p.79
COMPUTING WITH WEB & MULTIMEDIA ...................see p.110
COUNSELLING, INTEGRATIVE .....................................see p. 81
COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY...............................................62
CREATIVE WRITING .................................................................64
CRIMINOLOGY .......................................................................65
DANCE STUDIES ....................................................................66
DRAMA, THEATRE & PERFORMANCE STUDIES ...................68
EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES ...............................................70
EDUCATION ............................................................................71
ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LINGUISTICS ..................................72
ENGLISH LITERATURE ...........................................................73
FILM ........................................................................................74
HISTORY .................................................................................78
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT .........................see p. 51
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ..............................................79
INTEGRATIVE COUNSELLING ................................................81
JOURNALISM & NEWS MEDIA ...............................................84
MARKETING ............................................................................85
MARKETING & MULTIMEDIA ..................................................86
MEDIA & CULTURE .................................................................87
MINISTERIAL THEOLOGY (FOUNDATION) ................... 112-113
MODERN LANGUAGES ..........................................................88
MODERN LANGUAGES TRANSLATING & INTERPRETING.....89
NUTRITION & HEALTH ............................................................90
PHILOSOPHY ..........................................................................91
PHOTOGRAPHY .....................................................................94
PRIMARY EDUCATION ...........................................................96
PSYCHOLOGY ........................................................................98
RETAIL & MARKETING MANAGEMENT ........................see p.54
SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY ...................................................101
SOCIOLOGY .........................................................................102
SPANISH ...............................................................................103
SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCES ...........................................104
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY .........................................................106
SPORTS COACHING PRACTICE (FOUNDATION) ........ 112-113
SUPPORTING LEARNING & TEACHING
(FOUNDATION) ................... .................... ................... ....11 2-113
TEACHING PRIMARY EDUCATION .............................see p.96
TESOL (TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS
OF OTHER LANGUAGES) ...............................................108
THEOLOGY & RELIGIOUS STUDIES ....................................109
TRANSLATING & INTERPRETING .................................see p.89
WEB & CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES .....................................110
ZOOLOGY .............................................................................111
Alphabetical list of courses
Biol
Why Roehampton?Anth
Why Roehampton?
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logicalAnthropology
n You will be taught by staff whose research is ranked best in the UK according to the
Research Assessment Exercise 2008.
n Roehampton is exceptionally well equipped with laboratories and IT suites as well as
specialist behavioural observation equipment.
n We have long-standing links with zoos, including London Zoo, and museums for visits
and research projects.
SummaryExplore the place of humans in the biological world with this challenging programme, which examines
the human species with a focus on evolution, disease, genetics and adaptation to diverse environments.
Humans place among the primates is explored in the context of our species evolution.
Combined Honours (see page 10)
YoucancombinethisprogrammewithSocialAnthropology,
providinganintegratedBScAnthropologyprogramme.
Entry requirements
Offersaretypicallybasedintherangeof280340 pointsfromA-levels,vocationalA-levels(inScience),orequivalent,
including the 1419 Diploma (please refer to the general
entrance requirements on page 116)
GCSEEnglish,MathsandDoubleScienceatgradeC, or
equivalent
First yearYou are introduced to evolutionary theory and genetics,human health and disease patterns, and to human evolution.
Second yearYou study the core modules Understanding Behaviour, and
HumansandOtherPrimates.Aresearchmethodsmoduleallows you to develop skills in preparation for a third-yearresearchproject.Thereisalsoanoptionaleldcourse.
Third yearYou are taught theory and practice in biological anthropologyand carry out research in an area of your choice, which accountsforathirdofthenalyear.
Sample modules HumansandOtherPrimates AnimalBehaviourandCognition
PrimateBiologyandConservation AdvancedEvolutionandPalaeoanthropology
Career prospectsStudentsacquirearangeoftransferableskills,includingthe ability to carry out independent research, computer
literacy and an understanding of behavioural, biological andcultural differences among people. This wide range of skillsmeans that our graduates are suited to many career paths
in industry, administration, personnel and non-governmentalorganisations as well as teaching.
FacilitiesOurlaboratoriesareequippedwithfacilitiesforDNAanalysis,scanning electron microscopy, electrophysiology, high-perfor-mance liquid chromatography and environmental monitoring.
We also have specialist behavioural observation equipmentandGeographicInformationSystems.
Roehampton is close to the many world-class facilities inLondon,includingtheNaturalHistoryMuseum;LondonZoo;
GrantMuseum,UniversityCollege;andthePrimateSocietyofGreatBritain.
RoehamptonleadstheeldintheUK.Wework
on topics in primatology and human evolution,
includingeldworkinNamibia,Nigeria,Puerto
Rico and Brazil.
AnnMacLarnon,ProfessorofEvolutionaryAnthropology
FacilitiesLondon is an ideal living lab for studying Anthropology, withits high degree of cultural diversity and its many world-classanthropologicalresources,suchastheBritishMuseumeth-
nographycollection,theRoyalAnthropologicalInstitutelmarchive,LondonZoo,theskeletalcollectionsoftheNaturalHistoryMuseum,theGrantMuseum,theRoyalCollegeof
Surgeons,andthePrimateSocietyofGreatBritain.
The Universitys laboratories are equipped with facilities forDNAanalysis,scanningelectronmicroscopy,electrophysiology,microCTscanningandenvironmentalmonitoring.Wealso
have excellent computing facilities with specialist hardwareand software, as well as dedicated behavioural observationequipment. The University Library has excellent resources for
the study of Anthropology.
Career prospectsYou acquire a range of transferable skills, including the ability
to carry out independent research, and an understandingof behavioural, biological and cultural differences amongpeople. This wide range of skills means that our graduates
are suited to many career paths in industry, administration,personnel and non-governmental organisations as well as
teaching and research.
Sample modules BeingHuman
Ethnography1:TheEthnographicTradition PrimateBiologyandConservation
SouthAfricaFieldCourse
n This new, dynamic programme is one of the few in the UK that i ncludes both social and
biological anthropology.
n You will be taught by staff who have produced work that is among the best in the UK,
according to the Research Assessment Exercise 2008.
n Roehampton is exceptionally well equipped with laboratories and IT suites as well as specialist
imagingandbehaviouralobservationequipmentandGeographicInformationSystems(GIS).
n Rich in cultural diversity and academic resources, London is the ideal setting for
studying Anthropology.
SummaryExplore the versatility and diversity of humankind as you learn anthropological perspectives on culture,
religion and kinship around the world, and on human (and other primate) evolution and adaptation to
the environment.
Single Honours
Entry requirements Offersaretypicallybasedintherangeof280340 points
from A-levels, vocational A-levels, or equivalent, including the
1419 Diploma (please refer to the general entrance
requirements on page 116)
GCSEEnglish,MathsandDoubleScienceorBiologyatgrade
C,orequivalent
First yearYou are introduced to the basic concepts of social andbiological anthropology through a number of compulsorymodules. These explore how we evolved and how we live and
interact with our environment.
Second yearYou build on the concepts absorbed in earlier studies withmodules focusing on primate (including human) morphologyand behaviour, social anthropological theory, kinship, gender,
and anthropological research methods.
Third yearYou carry out a piece of independent and original research in the
form of an extended essay or project report. A wide variety ofoptional modules is also offered, in areas of particular staffexpertise such as psychological anthropology, primate behav-
iour and conservation, gendered violence and religious persecu-tion, hunting, and palaeoanthropology, as well as the opportunitytoparticipateinatwo-weekeldcourseinSouthAfrica.
hropology
Why Roehampton?Biom
Biolo
Single or Combined Honours (see page 10)
Entry requirements
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medicalSciences
n Excellentteachingandlearningfacilitiesincludemodern,well-equippedlaboratories;
the programme emphasises the development of strong laboratory skills.
n Staffmembersactiveinresearchensurethatmodulesaddresscutting-edgeissues.
n TheprogrammeisaccreditedbytheInstituteofBiomedicalScience.
SummaryDesigned for students with a broad interest in the medical aspects of biology, this programme offers a
practical approach to the subject and prepares you for careers in bioscience or work in medical laboratories.
You will gain experience in laboratory practices, instrumentation and analytical techniques.
Single Honours
Entry requirements
Offersaretypicallybasedintherangeof240300 points
fromA-levels(oneofwhichshouldbeBiologyorChemistry),
vocationalA-levels(inScience),orequivalent,includingthe1419 Diploma (please refer to the general entrance
requirements on page 116)
GCSEEnglishandMathsatgradeC,orequivalent
First yearYou take core modules in biomolecular science, cell andmolecular biology, physiology, and human disease,preparing you for Honours-level study. A module on practical
methods introduces a wide range of biological and biochemicaltechniques and develops laboratory skills, including the useof computer systems to present and analyse data.
Second yearIn the second year, modules focus on subjects such aspharmacology and toxicology, molecular biology,
neurobiology, physiology and immunology.
Third yearYou undertake a research project and study modules in subjects
such as medical microbiology, molecular genetics, and practicalmethods in haematology, microbiology, histology and biochemistry.
Sample modules Epidemiology Pathophysiology Microbiology
MolecularBiology
Career prospectsABiomedicalSciencesdegreewillequipyouforalaboratory-
based career in biosciences in public or private healthservices, and technical support in research and educationalinstitutions and industry.
FacilitiesOurlaboratoriesareequippedwithfacilitiesforDNAanalysis,high-performance liquid chromatography, electrophysiology,
microbiology, and light and electron microscopy. Roehampton isclose to the many world-class facilities in London, including
theWellcomeCollectionandLibrary,andtheBritishMuseum.OurresearchlinkswithmanyofLondonshospitalsandmedical schools facilitate visits, projects and access to
specialist libraries.
Why Roehampton?
ogicalSciences
First yearYou are introduced to key areas such as cell and molecular
biology, physiology, ecology, evolution, human biology andthe major animal and plant groups.
Second yearThrough a mixture of interactive lectures, seminars and
informal tutorials you will study the three main topic areas oforganismsandecology;evolutionarybiologyandbehaviour;
and molecular biology, physiology and biomedicine.AresidentialeldweekinsouthWalesactsasalinkbetween
therstyearandlateryears.Youwillreceivetraininginresearch methods and have the opportunity to develop aresearch proposal.
Third yearYou may select advanced modules from any area of biology,and have the opportunity to specialise. A research project
in any one of the topic areas will account for one third of thenal-yearassessment.
Sample modules AnimalBehaviourandCognition AquaticandInvertebrateBiology MolecularBiology:TheoryandPractice
Career prospectsGraduatesndemploymentinarangeofadministrative,advisory,researchandeldappointmentsincentralandlocal
governmentorindustry.Someseekcareersinteaching.
FacilitiesOurlaboratoriesareequippedwithfacilitiesforDNAanalysis,
scanning electron microscopy, electrophysiology, high-performance liquid chromatography and environmental
monitoring.
Roehampton is close to the many world-class facilities in
London,includingLondonZooandChessingtonZoo.Wealso make use of the excellent local wildlife areas, such as theWildfowlandWetlandsCentreatBarnes,WimbledonCom-
monandRichmondPark.
n Roehampton is close to excellent
resourcessuchastheNaturalHistory
MuseumandtheRoyalBotanicGardens
at Kew.
n The programme includes a residential
eldcourseandextensiveopportunitiesforlocaleldwork.
SummaryHow was Dolly the sheep cloned? How
bio-engineered is the food we eat? This
programme explores the molecular, cellular
and organismal biology essential for
understanding modern biology. Learn about
rapidly developing areas such as biotechnology
andrecombinantDNAtechnologyandtheir
social implications as well as more traditional
aspects of animal and plant biology.
y q
Offersaretypicallybasedintherangeof240300 points
from A-levels (including Biology), vocational A-levels (inScience),orequivalent,includingthe1419Diploma(please
refer to the general entrance requirements on page 116)
GCSEEnglishandMathsatgradeC,orequivalent
Busi
SummaryDatabases are at the heart of electronic commerce. Have you ever wondered how your details are kept
Busi
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Why Roehampton?
inessInformationSystems
n Extensive industry contacts provide engaging guest l ecturers and class discussions
ourBusinessSchoolhasstronglinkswithlocal,nationalandinternationalorganisationsincluding
Microsoft,Google,Hewlett-PackardandIBM.
n Thecourseistaughtindedicatedlabswithindustry-specicsoftwarebyahighlycompetentteam
of experts from a variety of IT-related backgrounds.
n AllgraduatescangainstudentmembershipoftheInstitutefortheManagementofInformation
SystemsandtheBritishComputerSociety.
whenyoushoponlineorregisterforauseraccount?Howdoesashopknowwhentoordermoretoll
their shelves? How do companies communicate with thousands or tens of thousands of customers
efciently?Databasesmakethecommercialworldgoroundbyenablingthestorageandmanagement
of often huge collections of i nformation.
Single or Combined Honours (see page 10)
Related degrees
InformationManagement(seep.79);Web&CreativeTechnologies
(see page 110)
Entry requirements
Offersaretypicallybasedintherangeof240280 pointsfrom A-levels, vocational A-levels, or equivalent, including the
1419 Diploma (please refer to the general entrance
requirements on page 116)
GCSEEnglishandMathsatgradeC,ore quivalent
This programme focuses on the practical aspects of design-ing, building and managing database-driven information
systems.YouwilluseOraclesoftwaretobuildrelationaldatabases that can support online commercial transactions,such as ordering products, making bookings and registering
for courses. Additionally, the programme covers the use anddesign of specialist databases called data warehouses thatare used to support executive decision making.
Therstyearisdesignedtogiveyouagroundinginthefundamental aspects of IT systems how data is managed,
systems that are used in different contexts, how humans andcomputers interact, how digital graphics are made, and the
professional issues associated with information management.After that year, you progress your study to specialise in anarea that particularly interests you. The course has been
designed to equip you with valuable skills for employment not only technically but also in the area of honing yourcommunication and problem-solving skills to enable you to
meetthedemandsoftheworkplace.Ourgraduatesgainjobsinmanyelds,suchassystemanalysis,webdesign
and development, marketing, and retail management.
First yearTherstyearprovidesyouwithasolidbasisofunderstandinginavarietyofareassuchas:
theroleofinformationsystemsinbusinessandsociety
differentmethodsusedinthedevelopmentofinformationsystems
waystocollectandmanagedata thelegalandethicalaspectsofbeinganinformationworker
computerprogramming;computerhardware,networksand graphic design.
You will be debating with your fellow students on topical
issues such as the dilemmas of music downloading andhacking. You will create