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Welcome 4 Why Roehampton? 6 Our campus 9 Campus map 12 Supporting you 14 ’s campus university 20 Living costs 22 Sport at Roehampton 24 Your Students’ Union 26 Accommodation 28 Arriving at Roehampton 30 International Foundation 34 Programme Progression options 36 How to apply 38 The Pathway is a partnership between the University of Roehampton and QA Higher Education – a UK Higher Education provider. The pathway programmes are validated by the Our location and contacts 42 University of Roehampton and taught by QA Higher Education. The University of Roehampton and QA Higher Education are committed to being equal opportunities education providers and will therefore make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and students. The information given in this publication is accurate at the time of going to print in March 2020 and the University of Roehampton and QA Higher Education will use all reasonable efforts to deliver the programmes as described. The University and QA Higher Education reserve the right to withdraw or change the programmes or programme combinations included in this prospectus. These changes will only be made as a result of UK legal compliance, minimum student number requirements or for course validation reasons and applicants will be contacted by the University or QA Higher Education in the instance of these changes occurring. Please check the website for up-to-date information on our programmes: roehampton.ac.uk/pathway

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Welcome

I’m very proud to be the at Roehampton. It’s the ideal university: friendly, modern, high- achieving, and forward thinking.

Roehampton is a very special university. I give classes in children’s We have a proud history stretching back literature and attend official occasions, over 175 years and are the only campus but I also like to stroll around the based in London. beautiful campus and chat to the Our four provide a strong sense students. They all seem so happy here, of community, and our size means you and make friends quickly. will get to know those that teach you and The quality and range of our courses those you study with. are well known, and there’s a serious At Roehampton we pride ourselves on work ethic amongst our students, but helping all students, regardless of their they certainly know how to have fun background, to develop the skills they too. There are many clubs, sporting need for a successful graduate career and activities and dances, culminating fulfilling life. in our incredible Summer Ball. Our magnificent state-of-the-art library is a The student experience is at the heart of great place to hang out, as is the cool everything we do. We work in partnership Hive Cafe run by the Students’ Union. with students to make sure that every moment of Roehampton matters. Roehampton prides itself on welcoming students from all over the world. We believe that a university education Whether you’re the life and soul of the is not just about getting a great degree, party or shy and studious, you will feel but also broadening your experiences, at home here. preparing yourself for the world of work, and making lifelong friendships.

Professor Dame A Roehampton degree is designed to ensure that you graduate with the Chancellor qualities you need to succeed: confidence, adaptability and the capacity to work with people from all walks of life. We hope to see you at Roehampton soon.

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Roehampton is your home in London. Why Studying with us will give you the best of both worlds: the community feel of a traditional university campus, with the culture and nightlife of one of the Roehampton? greatest cities in the world.

World-class research Supportive campus community We develop ideas that help us to understand our world, from discovering Throughout your studies, you will have new animal species to uncovering a tutor who will give you personal study evidence about human history. With advice. We also have a wide range international reach, our research informs of support services for you to use, policy, enriches culture and improves including financial guidance and health people’s lives. and wellbeing support. When you join We are ranked the most research-intensive Roehampton, you will also join one of our modern university in the UK*. This means four Colleges, with all the support and when you join us, you will be taught by social life that they provide. leading experts right from your first year of study. roehampton.ac.uk/student-support

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Career-focused degrees A world of opportunity

You will have exclusive access to our Roehampton is partnered with some of the online careers portal, which includes skills world’s most highly renowned universities. builder courses, a jobs database, a CV You can gain international experience by writing tool and free careers assessments. working or studying abroad as part of your Our thriving mentoring scheme enables course. You could study in Australia or the you to receive professional career advice USA for a semester, study in Spain during from Roehampton alumni to build your the summer break or undertake a work network, while our dedicated Careers Team placement in China. provide face-to-face guidance and run a comprehensive calendar of workshops roehampton.ac.uk/roehamptonabroad and events.

roehampton.ac.uk/student-support/ 6 careers-support *The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 7 University of Roehampton Discover your talents

Roehampton provides you with a wide range of extracurricular activities that will help you develop your skills, stay active and grow in confidence. Our Sport campus Offering everything from football to yoga, and a newly refurbished gym, you will have endless opportunities to get or stay active. Our campus provides a close-knit community feel for our students As a student at Roehampton, you will belong to one of our four Colleges. Your College will become your local community. Each College has a thriving social scene and its own sports teams; Language they help create a healthy sense of competition and College pride. You can choose from over 10 If you choose to live on campus you will languages to learn through our automatically become a student of the Languages for All programme, with College in which your accommodation options available for different levels is based. If you don’t live on campus, you of ability. will be allocated to the College associated with your subject.

Facilities With a history dating Our award-wining library has 1,200 study back over 175 years, our spaces, computer rooms and hundreds of thousands of books. Make change four Colleges create a beautiful 54-acre parkland We have a new, state-of-the-art centre for digital media, film, photography Our Student Partnership scheme campus, with classic gives you the chance to influence all and communications. We have a range levels of decision-making listed buildings alongside of bars, social spaces and catering across campus. modern, cutting-edge outlets to suit all tastes. Our venues host events including club nights, live facilities. music. We have an on-campus gym and sports courts and one of the UK’s best equipped sports arenas. 8 9 Image credit: Hufton + Crow roehampton.ac.uk/pathway University of Roehampton

Digby Stuart College Froebel College Southlands College Whitelands College

College history and ethos College history and ethos College history and ethos College history and ethos Digby Stuart College owes its existence Froebel College is one of the oldest higher Southlands was founded in 1872 to train Whitelands is the oldest of the four Colleges, to the Society of the Sacred Heart, an order education establishments in the UK, having women to teach in Methodist schools founded in 1841 by the Church of , of French Sisters who came to England in been founded in 1892. The College takes in some of the poorest parts of Britain. and was the first institution in England to 1842. The rich history of the Society in the its name from Friedrich Froebel, a German The College today builds on its history provide higher education for women. education of women, and the dedication educational pioneer, who encouraged by encouraging young people to develop to issues of social justice and equality, now the use of play as an important part of strong values and to grow as future provides Digby College with a common a child’s development. leaders for their communities. Whitelands today concern for fostering a kind and loving community, where we welcome all students. The common room at Whitelands, also Froebel today Southlands today known as The Sett (the College mascot is a badger) is located on the first floor of Digby Stuart today The focus on education continues to this Life at Southlands is busy and diverse. . With its glorious views, day, with the School of Education being There is an exciting annual calendar daytime café facilities and evening bar, it is Digby is the largest of the four Colleges at a major part of the College and a leading of events, including termly dinners, an ideal setting for socialising at any time Roehampton, and home to four academic centre for Initial Teacher Education. a fireworks party, music gala dinner, of the day, and is the venue for a range of departments: English and Creative Writing, The internationally renowned Department Southlands Shindig (our summer fête) parties and other leisure activities. Social Sciences, Humanities, and Drama, of Dance is also resident at Froebel and College boat party. The large social Theatre and Performance. Digby strives College, with its superb facilities and space is a café during the day and each The College has an exciting calendar of to give everyone a sense of belonging, in modern dance studios. Froebel is also evening transforms into a cinema and hub events throughout the year. In addition a community that cares about individuals. home to the Roehampton Students’ Union, for student-led events. Southlands offers to our traditional May Day celebration the Union Bar and the Gym. a number of leadership development (running since 1881), we host formal There is a regular programme of social opportunities, including roles on the dinners each term, a Christmas fair, carol activities and events to appeal to all tastes, Froebel has an extensive calendar of College Officer Committee and with service and dinner, and Science Week, such as the annual lecture and a summer social events including a formal Freshers’ the Southlands Venture: a volunteering together with many other smaller social strawberry tea. The chaplaincy base, which Welcome Dinner, the College Winter Dinner, programme which funds student-led events organised by our student leaders. organises a lunch every Tuesday, is also a summer celebration and many other projects in the local community. Their All are open to resident and non-resident located at Digby. smaller on-campus or off-campus events mascot is the Shark and the College sports students, and to staff. organised by our student leaders. The elected student leaders are an teams – the ‘Sharks’ and the ‘Sharkettes’ – Whitelands is home to two academic important voice in how business is are a credit to our community, succeeding departments – Psychology and roehampton.ac.uk/colleges/ conducted at the College and help them in sport and also running fundraising and Life Sciences – and the Ministerial froebel-college to be responsive and relevant. campaigning efforts. Theology programme. Whether you join by living at Southlands roehampton.ac.uk/colleges/digby- or as a non-resident student of the roehampton.ac.uk/colleges/ stuart-college departments – the Business School and whitelands-college Media, Culture and Language – we very much look forward to welcoming you here. You can find out more about being part of a collegiate university here: roehampton.ac.uk/colleges/ southlands-college roehampton.ac.uk/colleges

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22 21 Main Campus 6 7 10 map For a more detailed campus map, please visit our website 5

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25 Whitelands College 7 Duchesne Building 16 Digby Diner 8 Jubilee Building 17 The Hive Café 9 Elm Grove 18 Whitelands Canteen 19 Map Key 10 Queen’s Building 19 The Sett 13 18 11 Sir David Bell Building 24 Buildings 12 Lulham Building Worship Spaces 13 Parkstead House 1 The Students’ Union 20 Digby Chapel 23 2 Michaelis Building 21 Southlands Muslim Cafés / Food / Drink Prayer Room 3 Grove House 22 Southlands Chapel Whitelands 4 Howard Building 14 Café and College Southlands Diner 23 Whitelands Chapel 5 Hirst Building 15 Starbucks / The Union 24 Whitelands Muslim Prayer Room 6 Our new Library

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Learning support – SPSS, statistics and data management You can access all these whenever you you Disability and dyslexia services need them, anytime, anywhere. If you have a disability, a long-term medical We also run drop-ins, pop-up skills condition or a specific learning difference sessions, essay clinics, practical such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or ADHD, we workshops and other events throughout offer specialist services if you ever need the year, based in the University’s library. extra help. You can discuss your needs confidentially with our team, to explore the support you may need during your studies. We also offer regular appointments and Career support drop-in sessions weekly. Preparing you for your career

English language support Here are some of the ways we help you to build essential skills and work experience As an international student, you might for a successful future career: want help to improve your English while – All our courses are designed to build key you study. We can help you build your graduate attributes such as leadership, skills through activities such as writing team work, negotiation, planning assignments and giving presentations, and problem-solving. Many courses skills that will be useful even after offer work placements and links with graduation. employers – The Hub – a fantastic space at the The Academic Achievement team centre of campus with information about We are here to help at every careers, volunteering, study abroad, stage of your journey, so nothing Our team of Academic Achievement placements and opportunities to meet Advisers and Librarians can help you employers can get in the way of your get the best out of your studies. We have success. We offer a range of a wide range of online resources covering – Our award winning online careers support, from academic learning just about everything you need to know resource UR CareerLink, is exclusively about academic and library skills including: for Roehampton students and graduates. support through to services It has CV builders, hundreds of jobs – Essay, dissertation and report writing and much more such as student counselling – Time management – A dedicated team to support and guide and an on-site medical centre. – Critical thinking All of our support services can you, including Careers Advisers and a – Literature searching Placements and Internships Team be accessed via our campus – Research skills – A year-round calendar of careers fairs information centre. If you need – Referencing and workshops which bring in top guest support while you’re with us, speakers from different industries rest assured you’ll find plenty who will share their knowledge and experience with you. on offer.

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– Access to hundreds of professional On-site services mentors (mostly Roehampton graduates) who can help and advise Chaplaincy you through our online mentoring nationalities scheme Our multi-faith chaplaincy celebrates the represented diversity of Roehampton by serving the — Spend a semester overseas with our on campus religious and spiritual needs of all. Each Study Abroad option; choose from Chaplaincy Centre has a cosy lounge area, Spain, Belgium, Australia, the USA and where you can relax, meet up with friends more. You can also learn a language via and enjoy chaplaincy hospitality with a our Languages for All programme. Both Fairtrade tea or coffee. We also organise make you more attractive to employers social events, including lunches and — Stand out from the crowd by taking film nights. our online Chancellor’s Careers Award, a development programme which you 15 % can take at any time during your studies Medical centre of students are We have our own on-campus medical overseas students centre, offering doctor and nurse-led services, throughout term time.

Student Wellbeing Officers The Wellbeing Service is able to support 8-16 you during your studies. The Student students per class Wellbeing Officers can help with anything in our pre-sessional from dealing with personal issues to language course managing finances. There is also a Counselling Team to help you address personal or emotional difficulties. The Mental Health Advisers can support those with mental health conditions or those with concerns about their mental health.

Financial support academic departments We offer a range of financial support, including generous scholarships, a Student Hardship Fund for those in financial difficulty, access to undergraduate and postgraduate student loans and personal advice on budgeting.

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King’s Cross All students can access St Pancras the British library’s 150 million items London’s campus for research. Olympic Park London British Zoo Library university Children’s Literature character Bear is named after this British famous London station. Museum St Paul’s Covent Cathedral Paddington Garden Flight times Tower of London > Dubai Westfield London Shopping 7hrs Centre Garden’s is London’s Tate Modern London > Nigeria largest UNESCO World Heritage The Shard 6hrs 30mins Houses of site, offering unique landscapes, Parliament Waterloo London > Hong Kong vistas and iconic architecture. Harrods Elephant London Bridge 12hrs Natural and Castle History London > Beijing Museum 10hrs

Imperial War London > Museum 1hr 30mins Kew London > Colombia Gardens Houses of Parliament - 11hrs London Bridge Our academic research contributes London > Delhi Wetland Junction to government policy and decision 8hrs 30mins Centre making. Barnes London > Bangkok London Wetland Centre - National 11hrs 30mins Archives The Wildfowl and Wetlands Putney Trust is one of the world’s leading science and conservation institutions in its field. Roehampton to

University of 3 minutes 6 minutes 9 minutes Roehampton

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Living Rent Social Life

costs £112+pw £35/40pw Rent ranges from approximately The University of Roehampton is £112 - 177.80 per week on campus. conveniently located near to lots of shops, bars and entertainment. For more information, visit: We also have many free social spaces and activities on campus. Aside from your course To find out more about the costs of pathway.roehampton.ac.uk/accommodation fees, there are additional living in London for students, visit: costs you should take studylondon.ac.uk

into consideration when For advice around saving money, budgeting for university. including some great top tips, visit: Books and equipment Play membership This is a rough guide. moneysavingexpert.com/ students/student-guide

For the most up to date information on university costs, £20pm £2.50pm please check our website: roehampton.ac.uk/pathway It varies from department to department – This membership provides a variety of on average students spend £20 per month social and recreational sessions and is on books*, but using library services can a great platform to make new friends. On-campus costs considerably reduce costs. Coffee at The Hive £1.80 Piece of cake at The Hive £2.50 Pint of beer £2.60 Vodka lemonade £2.60 Pub grub meal £5.50 Gym

The above costs are a rough indication only and are accurate at the time of printing. Individual costs will vary. Travel costs £12.10pm This will vary depending on how often Our campus gym membership is £145 you travel, and which modes of per year or £99 if you sign up during transport you take. The Hopper fare in Freshers’ Week. London allows you to make unlimited bus or tram journeys in one hour, for £1.50 using pay as you go. As a student you can also choose to save 30% on *Student Money Survey 2018 travel cards and bus & tram passes 20 21 with an 18+ Student Oyster photo card. pathway.roehampton.ac.uk University of Roehampton

40 clubs and activities to join Space to run Sport at Many of our sports clubs compete Our green campuses offer an in the British University and Colleges ideal way to get fit in nature and Sport and Active Sports (BUCS) leagues including our close proximity to Richmond football, tennis, squash, rugby and Park offers further opportunities Communities hockey. We also to be active. Roehampton provide a wide range of social and semi-competitive sport, offering beginners’ courses, intra-mural Varsity events Varsity is an annual sporting and coaching courses. event where the University of Roehampton goes head Gym to head against Bucks New Sport University. Roehampton The recently refurbished gym, fully stocked with the latest equipment, Competitive team could give you a great opportunity Free yoga and individual sport for some high quality down time Throughout the year we offer opportunities for students. between your studies. The newly free yoga classes open to all This includes expanded gym space includes a students, regardless of ability two membership offers studio devoted to the Les Mills virtual or experience. Taught by for our students, Olympic class programme, offering classes on experienced and accredited and Commonwealth. dance fitness to functional, strength, teachers, the classes explore cardio and HIIT workouts. different yoga styles. Mats and blocks are provided. Fantastic facilities Our facilities include a sports hall, a Scholarships Play studio and outdoor multi-use courts. Our sports clubs and teams also For the truly elite athletes Roehampton have access to a number of high studying at Roehampton, we offer a range of bursaries and Social, recreational and quality sports venues in the local area scholarships. fun sport and physical including the National Tennis Centre activities for students, and Rosslyn Park RFC. some activities for staff & Career ready the local community. Crystal Palace FC We really value the impact We have partnerships with a number sport can have on personal of leading sports organisations, development and so we provide including Crystal Palace FC and a range of training opportunities the Lawn Tennis Association. for students, such as coaching Gym Crystal Palace FC offers a range qualifications, vocational training, Roehampton of work experience opportunities, volunteering and leadership collaboration with Crystal Palace courses. The on-campus gym staff in careers-related events, and and additional wellbeing extensive links between Crystal roehampton.ac.uk/student-life/ services provided by Palace Ladies FC and the University sport-roehampton Nuffield Health for our of Roehampton Women’s Football students and staff. programme. 22 23 roehampton.ac.uk/pathway University of Roehampton Your Students’ Events We provide over 200 events every year for you to get Union involved in. There are:

When you come to the University of Roehampton, you’ll automatically become a member of Nights Theatre Tuesdays Students’ Union (RSU), one of the best and most active Weekly club nights on and Do you love West End students’ unions in the country. Our aims are to provide off campus, such as the shows and musicals? Then you with opportunities to make the most of your time infamous Bop, Grand and our Theatre Tuesdays are Fez – where you can dress just for you! It’s a great way at Roehampton, to offer a range of help, advice, support, up on themed nights, make to see amazing shows for events, activities and entertainment, and to ensure you the most of cheap nights much lower prices. have an unforgettable experience at university. out and let your hair down.

55+ Societies Volunteer There are over 55 societies you can You can also choose to volunteer be part of in the RSU – including through our 70+ volunteering the Dance Society, Islamic Society, opportunities or get involved in De-stress Events Summer Ball Hogwarts Society, Esports Society Raising and Giving (RAG), which has We offer a number of Make sure you don’t miss and Electronic Music Society. raised over £10,000 for local and events that will help you our finale to the year – the national charities. during the tougher times RSU Summer Ball, where of university. From pop-up recent acts have included

Growhampton Hive Café spas or giving you access Tinie Tempah, Wiley, This is our sustainability and food Our award-winning Hive café in the to a puppy room, there’s Katy B, The Wombats, project, which ensures centre of Digby Square is part of loads to help you unwind. Example, Rizzle Kicks Roehampton is an edible campus. the Growhampton sustainability and Professor Green. Why not help look after the project. Constructed and furnished campus chickens? Or contribute in from recycled and upcycled preparing for market day? Maybe materials, it serves food and drink you’d like to learn how to cook in from local, ethical sources, and new and exciting ways? Or, simply, food grown why not buy a coffee from the Hive on campus by our students. Formal Dinners Café whilst browsing the Thrift shop? You can find out more information We offer a number of on our website: chances to get dressed up throughout the year with formal dinners including our very own RSU Awards.

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Accommodation

We understand that concentrating Types of accommodation on your studies will be your main We offer a wide range of accommodation priority, which is why we take care on-campus. Every room is a single furnished of everything: bedroom with internet access, and fees – All utility bills are included in the cost include utility bills and contents insurance. Rooms are either en suite, semi en suite – We include contents insurance to give (with a private shower) or standard where you peace of mind you share bathroom facilities with other – Friendly Flat Reps and College staff are students. All rooms have a wash basin. on hand to help you

Helping you make an informed On-campus cost choice The cost of rooms varies, depending on At our Open Days held throughout the year, the type of accommodation you choose. you can visit our campus accommodation. For first year undergraduates, this ranges You can also see pictures and 360 degree from £112 - £177.80 a week. tours on our accommodation pages online. When you’re planning your future Living off-campus education, you don’t want any worries to get in the way. That’s why we offer you an Living in or near Roehampton, you can accommodation guarantee. This means, benefit from all that London has to offer, if you make Roehampton your firm choice while avoiding the high costs of living in on your UCAS form, satisfy the eligibility the centre of the city. There is a wide criteria and meet the deadline*, we promise variety of accommodation suitable for you’ll have on-campus accommodation. students available to rent close to the University. Accommodation applications typically open in the February before you arrive for If you choose to live away from the your first year, and you can apply once you University, our Off-Campus Support Officer “Living in or near have firmly accepted an offer of a place can help you find accommodation with from us. other students in a similar situation. Roehampton, you can Please see our website for details. Even if you are living off campus, or choose to live at home, you will still feel benefit from all that *For students who apply before 31st July 2020 part of the Roehampton community. There are lots of activities and societies you can London has to offer, get involved with when you are on campus. while avoiding the high Costs correct at the time of print in January 2020. For the latest costs, please costs of living in the visit our website. centre of the city.” roehampton.ac.uk/accommodation 26 27 roehampton.ac.uk/pathway University of Roehampton

Arriving at Roehampton At the University of Roehampton, we understand that studying many miles from home can create challenges. As a result, we do everything we can to ensure that your arrival is hassle-free, and that the first, crucial weeks of term go smoothly.

International Arrivals Day Orientation programme One week before registration and the start New international students receive a warm of term, we host an arrivals day for all of and friendly welcome to the University our new international students. We will each year with our orientation programme. meet you at the airport and help you to This is an excellent opportunity for new settle into the university accommodation. students to meet new friends and get It will give you a great opportunity to adjust to know the staff at the University at the to your new environment before the busy beginning of their journey. start to the term.

The orientation programme will Meet and greet include:

A meet and greet service from London n Programme inductions Heathrow Airport is offered on n Visa check International Arrivals Day. To register go to: n Campus tours

roehampton.ac.uk/international n Social activities and the opportunity to join clubs and societies at the ‘Freshers’ Fair’ To find out more about orientation activities, visit the pre-departure page of the website:

roehampton.ac.uk/international/ arrival-and-orientation

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Your route into undergraduate study at the University of Roehampton International Foundation What will I study? 3 term programme: How will I be taught and assessed? In term zero, you will have English classes As part of your programme you will Programme timetabled for 20 hours per week. have 20 hours of teaching per week and you will be expected to spend a further Throughout this term you will improve 10 to 15 hours undertaking homework, your language levels in grammar and assignments and independent study. 2 term programme 3 term programme vocabulary as well as core English skills Duration 7/8 months 9 months in reading, writing and listening to prepare You will be assessed through a you for the first term of the International combination of coursework, presentations, Intakes October, January October, July Foundation Programme. You will only portfolios and in-class tests. £ Tuition fee £12,500 £15,000 study term zero if you are on our three term programme. English language IELTS 5.0 IELTS 4.5 requirements (no element below 4.5) (no element below 4.0) 3 & 2 term programme: Academic entry GCSE/iGCSE – 5 Passes at A-C In terms one and two, you will continue requirements to develop your English language skills, however, more of your time will be spent on Where UCAS tariff is applicable or relevant, applicants should improving your English language levels for have an equivalent of 30 UCAS tariff points from either 1 A subject specific undergraduate courses. Level and 1 AS, or a minimum of 2 AS Level qualifications Level Foundation – NQF level 3 These modules are specifically designed Mode of study Full-time classroom to improve your ability to write essays, read for your studies, develop your ability 4 Assessment methods Coursework, presentations, portfolios and in-class tests to understand lectures, and take part in Minimum age 17 years or older discussions and presentations and prepare you for undergraduate study. Please note: You will need an IELTS Academic for UKVI test results if you are applying for a single CAS for the International Foundation Programme. International Foundation Programme progression options To be eligible to apply for a 4 Year CAS to cover both the International Foundation Programme and your undergraduate degree you will need have an IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all elements). If you have Study Progress on to IELTS: 4.5 with no single 3 term Upon successful completion Course overview element below 4.0 International of the International Foundation AND Foundation Programme with a 40% pass The International Foundation Programme is specifically designed to build your English GCSE/iGCSE – 5 Passes at Programme mark and subject to specific language, academic study skills and subject knowledge to the level required to progress A-C course entry requirements, you on to an undergraduate degree. Start in October or July will be guaranteed consideration for entry on to one of the There are 3 different optional module combinations available for you to choose University of Roehampton between: undergraduate programmes IELTS: 5.0 with no single 2 term Business Innovation + to progress onto arts, business, computing, humanities and law element below 4.5 International Humanities and Social undergraduate degrees AND Foundation Start your undergraduate degree Science in Action GCSE/iGCSE – 5 Passes at Programme in September Life Sciences in Action to progress onto science and sport related undergraduate A-C + Scientific Thinking degrees Start in October or January Scientific Thinking + to progress onto psychology related undergraduate degrees Humanities and Social 32 Science in Action 33 pathway.roehampton.ac.uk “The staff are really nice and I like the atmosphere here. I find the lessons extremely interesting and the teachers make it very enjoyable.” Example modules Nateerai Jandpook – Thailand Which Modules Credits programme? 3 term programme only Academic Reading, Writing and Language 0 Academic Speaking, Listening and Language 0 English Project 0

2 & 3 term Academic Language in Context 20 programmes Applied Academic Skills 20 Problem Solving and Data Analysis 20 Research Project 20 2 & 3 term Business Innovation 20 programmes Humanities and Social Science in Action 20 (Business and Humanities)

2 & 3 term Life Sciences in Action 20 programmes (Science) Scientific Thinking 20

2 & 3 term Scientific Thinking 20 programmes (Psychology) Humanities and Social Science in Action 20

When to apply For key dates and application deadlines please visit: pathway.roehampton.ac.uk/dates-fees

Or contact our Admissions Team on: T: +44(0)20 8003 3899 E: [email protected]

34 35 Progression to degree level study By successfully achieving a pass mark of 40% on our pathway programme you will “The government from home recommend the automatically be considered for your chosen undergraduate degree at the University of University of Roehampton for my subject. Two Roehampton providing you meet the entry criteria for your chosen undergraduate degree. of my friends graduated from here and they These may include: really enjoyed it. The staff are really friendly and helpful. We work in groups which means Business Innovation + Humanities and Social Science in Action I can improve my English really quickly. The

Accounting Ancient History Business Management teachers help us to improve our general essay

Business Management and Business Management and Business Management and writing to help us for our postgraduate study.” Economics Entrepreneurship Finance – Saudi Arabia Business Management and Classical Civilisation Computing Assad Althunayyan Marketing Creative Writing Criminology Dance (BA)* Dance (BFA)* Digital Media Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies Early Childhood Studies Education Studies English Language and Linguistics English Literature English Literature and History Film History History and Philosophy History and Politics Human Resource Management International Business Journalism LLB (Hons) Law LLB (Hons) Law and Criminology Marketing Marketing Communication Marketing Communication Media and Communications Media, Culture and Identity Philosophy Sociology Theatre Practices and Production

Life Sciences in Action + Scientific Thinking

Anthropology Biological Sciences Biomedical Science

Nutrition and Health Nursing* Sport and Exercise Sciences Zoology

Scientific Thinking + Humanities and Social Science in Action Psychology Psychology and Counselling Psychology and Criminology Social Anthropology Sport Psychology Therapeutic Psychology

*Progression is subject to course specific entry criteria. For more information please visit: pathway.roehampton.ac.uk/

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How to apply

Applications to Pathways programmes can be submitted directly to QA Higher Education who manage all applications for these programmes at the University of Roehampton. 1 2 Check your If you are ready to apply for one of our entry point Talk to us 3 Pathways programmes, you can download When to apply the application form online. Please visit Check which entry point is If you would like more our website: We strongly recommend that you apply as most suitable for you and information please contact early as possible for your chosen course the minimum grades for your us and our advisers will be Collect your pathway.roehampton.ac.uk/apply to allow enough time to complete all the target course. able to discuss the details of references preparations you need to make in order to your academic history and In order for you to make a Once you have completed your application, study in the UK. For more information on recommend the best entry successful application to please send your application along key dates and deadlines please visit: point for you. with your supporting documents to our Roehampton you are required to Admissions Team who will review your pathway.roehampton.ac.uk/dates-fees submit two references along application: with your application. [email protected] What happens next The Admissions Team will consider your Request more information application and send you details of the Application outcome. Successful applications will If you are unsure which course is suitable receive an offer to study along with details Journey 4 for you, or would like to find out more for registration and enrolment. information about how to apply, you can register your interest at: 5 Questions about your application pathway.roehampton.ac.uk/ Draft your register-your-interest You can contact our Admissions Team 6 Complete your for advice at any time during or after the statement application Once you complete the enquiry form one application process. The Admissions Draft your personal statement of our Admissions Team will contact you Submit your Team will help you with enquiries about carefully so that it reflects your Once you have decided to discuss your options and answer any admission and the progress of your application choice of course(s) and why which course you questions that you may have. application. want to apply for, you Submit your application along you have chosen it/them. can begin to fill in the T: +44(0)20 8003 3899 with scanned copies of your application form. E: [email protected] supporting documents via email or post.

38 39 roehampton.ac.uk/pathway University of Roehampton Getting here Contact us

By Bus London Underground Pathway enquiries Address Buses run frequently to Roehampton Hammersmith is connected to London via E: [email protected] University of Roehampton from Hammersmith, Richmond, Kingston, the District, Piccadilly, and Hammersmith T: +44 (0)20 8003 3899 Roehampton Lane Putney, , Wimbledon and and City lines. From here you can take the London . 72 bus departing from stop K in the Lower SW15 5PU Bus Station next to the shopping centre The 72, 265 and 493 buses stop next to the main site (at Queen Mary’s Hospital) and , on the District Line, close to Whitelands and Mount Clare (at the connects to the campus via the 265 bus, junction of Danebury Avenue). The 170 and which departs from outside the station. 430 buses stop on Danebury Avenue, which is very close to Whitelands and Mount Clare and a short walk from the main site. Cycling The University can be easily reached By Train by bike. There are cycle parking stands throughout the campus. The main site is a 10 minute walk from Barnes station, Whitelands College is a You can use the Transport for London 25 minute walk or a short bus ride. Trains online journey planner to plan routes to and go to Barnes from Clapham Junction and from the University.

Waterloo in one direction and Kingston, journeyplanner.tfl.gov.uk University of Roehampton Richmond, Staines and Windsor in the other direction. By air With 6 airports in the surrounding area, flying to London has never been easier. For flight times from major international destinations please see pages 20–21.

Airport Travel time to University campus London Gatwick 50mins London Heathrow 1hr London City 1hr 15mins London Stansted 1hr 30mins Luton 1hr 35mins Southend 1hr 55mins

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