University of Roehampton The University of Roehampton International Summer School
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Welcome to Roehampton
The University of Roehampton Studying at Roehampton invites you to study abroad on our beautiful campus in south west gives you the best of London. You will live alongside both worlds; a welcoming international students, make life-long friends and return home campus community with a new perspective on the world and easy access to and the life skills that employers are looking for. central London. 2 3 roehampton.ac.uk University of Roehampton
King’s Cross All students can access St Pancras the British Library’s 150 million items London’s campus London British for research. Zoo Olympic Park university Library
British Museum St Paul’s Covent Cathedral Paddington Garden Tower of Westfield London Shopping Kew Gardens is London’s Centre largest UNESCO World Tate Modern Heritage site, offering The Shard unique landscapes, vistas Houses of The O2 Parliament Waterloo Hammersmith Harrods Elephant and iconic architecture. London Bridge Natural and Castle History Museum
Imperial War Museum Kew Gardens Putney Clapham Houses of Parliament – London Bridge Wetland Junction Our academic research Centre contributes to government Barnes policy and decision National making. Archives Putney
University of Barnes to Waterloo Richmond Park Roehampton 3 minutes 6 minutes 9 minutes
London Wetland Centre Wimbledon – The Wildfowl and Barnes Putney Clapham Waterloo Wetlands Trust is one Junction of the world’s leading Wimbledon science and conservation 4 institutions in its field. 5 roehampton.ac.uk University of Roehampton
Your Campus
With a history dating back You can enjoy our excellent campus facilities including a state-of-the-art library, over 175 years, Roehampton’s computer and esports suites, dance and four Colleges create a beautiful drama studios and laboratories for sports 54-acre parkland campus, with and biosciences. After class you can keep historic buildings alongside fit in our on-campus gym, catch up with your new friends in our organic coffee modern, cutting-edge facilities. shop or enjoy the sunshine on Froebel lawn.
Our location in leafy south west London, welcoming campus and 24/7 security all give you extra reassurance of safety in London.
54 30 7 4 1 acre parkland minutes to miles to friendly opportunity campus central London London’s Colleges of a lifetime West End
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You will choose one module per three week academic session. Modules may include:
n Media, City and Cultural Capital Department of Media, Culture & Language
n Gods and Heroes of Classical Mythology Department of Humanities
n From Renaissance to Abstraction: The History of Art in London Museums Department of Humanities
n Modern Greece: Language and Culture Department of Humanities
n Introduction to the London Stage Department of Drama, Theatre & Performance
n Shakespeare and the London Stage Department of Drama, Theatre & Performance
n Two Children – Options and Decisions in English Education School of Education
n Londonopolis: Exploring the Global City Department of Social Sciences
n Illegal Economies Department of Social Sciences
n Hidden London Academic Department of English & Creative Writing n Magic, Murder and Mystery in London Literature Programme Department of English & Creative Writing n The Psychology of Art Department of Psychology
Our summer modules make the n The Psychology of Murder most of our proximity to the Credit Transfer Department of Psychology city centre, and offer you the Each Roehampton summer module carries chance to experience London 10 or 20 UK credits. You will receive a Please note that not all modules will run from a critical, academic transcript at the end of your studies, which each year – check our website for up to your home University will use to transfer date module information, syllabi and credits. perspective. With London as these credits to your academic record roehampton.ac.uk/roehamptonabroad/ the backdrop to study, the city back home. summer-school functions as a living classroom.
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Your Student Experience
Arrivals and Orientation Roehampton Abroad Social Programme Programme To help you settle into life at Roehampton In addition to the great on-campus events we will provide: and activities you can take part in the social n Heathrow Airport collection service programme. Designed for international n Full orientation programme students with a qualified tour guide past trips have included: n London scavenger hunt n Oxford and the Cotswolds Guaranteed on-campus housing n The Tower of London n Hampton Court Palace n Living with summer school students n Private bedrooms in shared flats n Shared kitchen facilities Summer in London
With classes only running Monday – Thursday you will have plenty of time to enjoy London. The Roehampton Abroad team will give you plenty of tips and recommendations to make the most of your time in the city.
What our students say... “ It is a great campus, everyone “The best thing about “The location, you get the is so“At nice Roehampton, and friendly I loved and the “Having a great Roehampton is its diversity. best of both worlds – a classesthe connectionsare awesome” I made, how community of people close I was to London and to support me. You get to know people who campus feel but very close Kayla Brooks having the ability to take come from all over the world, to central London with so It’s so easy to travel classes not offered at my experience new cultures and much going on!” everywhere, such a home university.” learn new languages.” great location.”
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Roehampton Abroad Disabilities and Dyslexia Support
Roehampton Abroad is your dedicated n Experienced on-campus team on-campus study abroad team, on hand to n Accessible accommodation and support you. We will advise you throughout classrooms the application process, help you to prepare n for arrival, support you during your time on Personalised support to meet your needs campus and be your first point of contact until We will ask you to inform us of your needs it is time for your adventure in London to end. in advance so we can make necessary adjustments for you – all information will be kept strictly confidential and will only be used to support your studies.
Academic Support
The academic system might be a little different than in your home country. The Academic Achievement team run drop-in Your Wellbeing sessions and writing skills workshops to help Student Wellbeing Officers are available you succeed academically. to provide you with confidential emotional and practical wellbeing support, including signposting you to other relevant support services.
n Wellbeing drop-ins With a supportive campus n Counselling services State-of-the-Art Library environment, tailored events n Chaplaincy pastoral care and activities and support from The world-class University of Roehampon your dedicated Roehampton Library is staffed by a friendly and dedicated team who are there to help you. As a Abroad team – the Summer Roehampton student you will be able to enjoy School will allow you to make all the benefits of our resources including: the most of your time in London. n Thousands of online resources n Private study rooms n Learning Skills Hub
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Application and How to Apply Programme Dates and Costs
You can apply online by visiting our website For full up-to-date details please visit
Admissions roehampton.ac.uk/roehamptonabroad/ roehampton.ac.uk/roehamptonabroad/ summer-school summer-school If you are joining us from a partner institution Application Deadline please speak to your home school advisor for 1 April fee information.
Application Requirements Contact Us
Applicants should: The Roehampton Abroad team are available via: n Have completed high school or equivalent Email: [email protected] n Have a minimum 2.8 GPA (out of 4) Phone: +44 (0)20 8392 3471 or equivalent n Have approval from their home In person: we regularly travel overseas and university (where appropriate) would love to meet you – email us find out where we’ll be next! n Be 18 years of age or older n Have achieved a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent proof of English Language (where necessary)
Our campus helps us provide a close-knit community feel for our students and a peaceful environment in which to study and live. At Roehampton you are valued as an individual.
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This document was accurate at the time of going to print, January 2019. It is important therefore that you check the University website for updates as some information is subject to change. 16