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Welcome 4 Why Roehampton? 6 Our campus 9 Studying at Roehampton 10 Campus map 12 Supporting you 14 Free 18 London’s campus university 20 Living costs 22 Sport at Roehampton 24 Your Students’ Union 26 Accommodation 28 Arriving at Roehampton 30 Pre-Sessional English 32

The Pathway College is a partnership between the University of Roehampton and QA Higher International Foundation Education – a UK Higher Education provider. The pathway programmes are validated by the Programme 34 University of Roehampton and taught by QA Higher Education. The University of Roehampton and QA Higher Education are committed to being equal Progression options 36 opportunities education providers and will therefore make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and students. How to apply 40 The information given in this publication is accurate at the time of going to print in March 2019 Our location and contacts 42 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

At Roehampton, we believe passionately in the benefits of a university education undertaken away from your home country.

At Roehampton, we are committed to providing excellent teaching. We support all of our students, whatever their background, to reach their full potential, through our diverse and dynamic range of courses, delivered by academic staff engaged in world- class research. You will join a cosmopolitan and friendly institution, comprised of four colleges, which help to foster a strong sense of community. Our courses are designed so that you will graduate with the qualities The International Pathway you need to succeed: confidence, Programmes are designed adaptability and the capacity to work specifically to develop your with people from all walks of life. academic English language There’s no disputing how much a and study skills to a level university education can enrich your life. where you are able to join our It’s not just about getting a great degree, highly-regarded undergraduate but also broadening your experiences, and postgraduate courses. preparing yourself for the world of work, Roehampton has undoubtedly and having a fantastic time while you the most beautiful campus are here. in London. 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 greatest Professor Paul O’Prey CBE, cities in the world. Vice-Chancellor

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Why Roehampton is your home in London. Studying with us will give you the best of both worlds: the community feel of a traditional university campus, with the culture and nightlife Roehampton? of one of the 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, modern university in the UK*. This means you will also join one of our four Colleges, when you join us, you will be taught by with all the support and social life that leading experts right from your first year of they provide. study. roehampton.ac.uk/student-support roehampton.ac.uk/research

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.

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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 library houses 1,200 study spaces back over 175 years, our and hundreds of thousands of books and four Colleges create a research materials across nearly 8,000 Make change metres of shelving and five floors. We have beautiful 54-acre parkland a range of bars, social spaces and catering Our Student Partnership scheme campus, with classic outlets to suit all tastes. Our venues host gives you the chance to influence events including club nights, live music all levels of decision-making listed buildings alongside and weekly markets. There are plenty of across campus. modern, cutting-edge opportunities for you to stay active through facilities. our on-campus gym and sports courts.

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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 evening transforms into a cinema and hub events throughout the year. In addition a community that cares about individuals. dance studios. Froebel is also home to for student-led events. Southlands offers to our traditional May Day celebration the Roehampton Students’ Union, the a number of leadership development (running since 1881), we host formal There is a regular programme of social Union Bar and the Gym. opportunities, including roles on the dinners each term, a Christmas fair, carol activities and events to appeal to all tastes, College Officer Committee and with service and dinner, and Science Week, such as the annual lecture and a summer Froebel has an extensive calendar of the Southlands Venture: a volunteering together with many other smaller social strawberry tea. The chaplaincy base, which social events including a formal Freshers’ programme which funds student-led events organised by our student leaders. organises a lunch every Tuesday, is also Welcome Dinner, the College Winter Dinner, projects in the local community. Their All are open to resident and non-resident located at Digby. a summer celebration and many other mascot is the Shark and the College sports students, smaller on-campus or off-campus events teams – the ‘Sharks’ and the ‘Sharkettes’ – and to staff. The elected student leaders are an organised by our student leaders. important voice in how business is are a credit to our community, succeeding Whitelands is home to two academic conducted at the College and help them in sport and also running fundraising and departments – Psychology and roehampton.ac.uk/colleges/ to be responsive and relevant. campaigning efforts. Life Sciences – and the Ministerial froebel-college Whether you join by living at Southlands Theology programme. roehampton.ac.uk/colleges/digby- or as a non-resident student of the stuart-college departments – the Business School and roehampton.ac.uk/colleges/ Media, Culture and Language – we very whitelands-college much look forward to welcoming you here. You can find out more about being part of roehampton.ac.uk/colleges/ a collegiate university here: 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 Harvey 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 You can access all these whenever 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 Here are some of the ways we help you to English language support build essential skills and work experience for a successful future career: As an international student, you might 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 can get in the way of your Advisers and Librarians can help you employers get the best out of your studies. We have – Our award winning online careers success. We offer a range of a wide range of online resources covering resource UR CareerLink, is exclusively just about everything you need to know support, from academic learning for Roehampton students and graduates. about academic and library skills including: support through to services It has CV builders, hundreds of jobs such as student counselling – Essay, dissertation and report writing and much more – Time management and an on-site medical centre. – A dedicated team to support and guide All of our support services can – Critical thinking you, including Careers Advisers and a – Literature searching Placements and Internships Team be accessed via our campus – Research skills information centre. If you need – A year-round calendar of careers fairs – Referencing and workshops which bring in top guest support while you’re with us, speakers from different industries rest assured you’ll find plenty on offer.

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

Medical centre We have our own on-campus medical centre, offering doctor and nurse-led services, throughout term time. 16–18 students per class in our pre-sessional Student Wellbeing Officers language course The Wellbeing Service is able to support you during your studies. The Student Wellbeing Officers can help with anything from dealing with personal issues to 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 academic concerns about their mental health. departments

Financial support

We offer a range of financial support, including generous scholarships, a Student Hardship Fund for those in financial difficulty, access to museums and undergraduate and postgraduate student galleries in London loans and personal advice on budgeting. Study London Official University 16 Guide 2018 17 roehampton.ac.uk/pathway University of Roehampton Free London

Sunset at Richmond Hill Free audience tickets Jump on a 493 bus outside campus Don’t be stuck inside watching television, straight to Richmond, or take a stroll there instead, why not be in the audience of your through . You can spend favourite TV shows? For free tickets, visit: the day walking along the Thames, maybe stopping along the way at the Hollyhock bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows Fairtrade café, before arriving at Richmond Hill. You will be rewarded with the most mesmerising view of London. Museums There are lots of free museums and art galleries throughout London but you City Farm only need one bus (the 430 from outside Alpaca your bags and jump on a train to Whitelands College), to take you straight Vauxhall City Farm (just 5 stops away). to three of London’s best museums: the There are many free events to With no entrance fee, you can walk around Natural History Museum, the Science attend throughout the year in and introduce yourself to the animals, Museum and the V&A Museum. Explore including Bert and Ernie the donkeys, stories of historic and scientific discovery, London. To name a few, there is Ethan the tortoise and of course, Tom or feast your eyes on the world’s largest Winter Wonderland, Chinese New and Jerry the alpacas. If you don’t fancy museum of decorative arts and design, Year parade, the Boat Race, Pride, a train journey but need animal company, all for the price of a bus fare. make friends with and Barnes Carnival, The Lord the campus bunnies, or the lovely Mayor’s show, Lumiere London Growhampton chickens. Volunteer and Summer by the River! The vast variety of volunteering opportunities available in London mean Window shopping you could be handing out medals at Studying at Roehampton permits Especially wonderful in the winter: wrap marathons one week and taking on the you to choose when you want to up warm and head to Roehampton, where role of sous chef the next. Visit: you can get a 430 bus straight to Harrods. dip in and out of the hustle and Look at the enchanting window displays volunteerteam.london.gov.uk bustle of the city. On the days outside, before escaping the cold to look at where relaxing on campus isn’t for all the luxurious goods they have to offer. If or speak to the RSU to find out more you’ve been there, done that, you can jump about volunteering opportunities. you, the list on the right can give on a 72 from outside campus to Westfield, you a few ideas of how you can the largest shopping centre in Europe. experience London inexpensively.

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King’s Cross St Pancras London’s campus Olympic Park London British Zoo university Library

British Museum St Paul’s Covent Cathedral Garden Flight times Tower of London > Dubai Westfield London Shopping 7hrs Centre Tate Modern London > Nigeria The Shard 6hrs 30mins Houses of Parliament Waterloo London > Hong Kong Harrods Elephant London Bridge 12hrs Natural and Castle History London > Beijing Museum 10hrs

Imperial War London > Museum 1hr 30mins London > Colombia Gardens Putney 11hrs London Bridge London > Delhi Wetland Junction Centre 8hrs 30mins Barnes London > Bangkok National 11hrs 30mins Archives Putney

Roehampton to

University of Richmond Park 3 minutes 6 minutes 9 minutes Roehampton

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20 21 Wimbledon University of Roehampton Living costs Rent Social life £123.90pw Rent ranges from approximately The University of Roehampton is £123.90–£182 per week on campus. conveniently located near to lots of shops, bars and entertainment. For more information, visit: We also have many free social Aside from your course fees, there are spaces and activities on campus. additional costs you should take into roehampton.ac.uk/accommodation/ consideration when budgeting for university. This is a rough guide.

On-campus costs Coffee at The Hive £1.80 Piece of cake at The Hive £2.50 Pint of beer £2.60 Books and equipment Play membership Vodka lemonade £2.60 Pub grub meal £5.50

The above costs are a rough indication only and are accurate at the time of printing. Individual costs will vary. It varies from department to department – This membership provides a variety of Travel costs 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. This will vary depending on how often considerably reduce costs. you travel, and which modes of transport you take. The Hopper fare in 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 travel cards and bus & tram passes with an 18+ Student Oyster photocard. Gym

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40 clubs and activities to join Space to run Many of our sports clubs compete in the Our green campuses offer an ideal way to Roehampton British University and Colleges Sports get fit in nature and our close proximity to (BUCS) leagues including football, tennis, Richmond Park offers further opportunities squash, rugby and hockey. We also to be active. provide a wide range of social and semi-competitive sport, offering beginners’ courses, intra-mural events Varsity and coaching courses. Varsity is an annual sporting event where the University of Roehampton goes head to head against Bucks New University. Gym The recently refurbished gym, fully stocked with the latest equipment, could give you Free yoga a great opportunity for some high quality Throughout the year we offer free yoga down time between your studies. The classes open to all students, regardless newly expanded gym space includes a of ability or experience. Taught by studio devoted to the Les Mills virtual class experienced and accredited teachers, the programme, offering classes on dance classes explore different yoga styles. Mats fitness to functional, strength, cardio and and blocks are provided. HIIT workouts.

Fantastic facilities Scholarships For the truly elite athletes studying at Our facilities include a sports hall, a studio Roehampton, we offer a range of bursaries and outdoor multi-use courts. Our sports and scholarships. clubs and teams also have access to a number of high quality sports venues in the local area including the National Tennis Centre and Rosslyn Park RFC. Career ready We really value the impact sport can have on personal development and so we Crystal Palace FC provide a range of training opportunities Sport and Active We have partnerships with a number of for students, such as coaching leading sports organisations, including qualifications, vocational training, Communities Crystal Palace FC and the Lawn Tennis volunteering and leadership courses. Association. Crystal Palace FC offers a Sport Play Gym range of work experience opportunities, roehampton.ac.uk/student-life/ Roehampton Roehampton Roehampton collaboration with Crystal Palace staff in sport-roehampton careers-related events, and extensive links Competitive team and Social, recreational and The on-campus gym between Crystal Palace Ladies FC and individual sport opportunities fun sport and physical and additional wellbeing the University of Roehampton Women’s for students. This includes activities for students, services provided by Football programme. two membership offers some activities for staff & Nuffield Health for our for our students, Olympic the local community. students and staff. and Commonwealth.

24 25 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 There are over 55 societies you Volunteer can be part of in the RSU – ranging You can also choose to volunteer from the Dance Society to the through our 70+ volunteering De-stress Events Summer Ball opportunities or get involved in Hogwarts Society to sports teams We offer a number of Make sure you don’t miss Raising and Giving (RAG), which has and more. events that will help you our finale to the year – the raised over £10,000 for local and during the tougher times RSU Summer Ball, where national charities. of university. From pop-up recent acts have included Growhampton spas or giving you access Tinie Tempah, Wiley, This is our sustainability and food to a puppy room, there’s Katy B, The Wombats, project, which ensures Hive Café loads to help you unwind. Example, Rizzle Kicks Roehampton is an edible campus. Our award-winning Hive café in the and Professor Green. Why not help look after the centre of Digby Square is part of the campus chickens? Or contribute in Growhampton sustainability project. preparing for market day? Maybe Constructed and furnished from you’d like to learn how to cook in recycled and upcycled materials, it new and exciting ways? Or, simply, serves food and drink from local, why not buy a coffee from the Hive ethical sources, and food grown Formal Dinners Café whilst browsing the Thrift on campus by our students. shop? You can find out more information We offer a number of on our website: chances to get dressed up throughout the year with roehamptonstudent.com formal dinners including our very own RSU Awards.

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Accommodation

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

Helping you make an On-campus cost informed 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 £123.90–£182 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 2019 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 Cost correct as of March 2019. For the latest costs, please visit our website. costs of living in the roehampton.ac.uk/accommodation centre of the city.” 28 29 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

30 31 Course overview How will I be taught? This programme is ideal if you have been You will be taught by experienced lecturers offered a place on an undergraduate or and academics who use their experience Pre-Sessional English postgraduate course, but still need to meet to develop your academic English skills in academic English language requirements. preparation for your chosen undergraduate You will develop key skills for university- or postgraduate course. level study and learn what is expected Duration 5 weeks 10 weeks 15 weeks of you as a student in the UK higher Your timetable will include lectures and Intakes August July June education system. seminars for 24 hours per week, and at least 10 hours a week will be required for £ Tuition fee £1,430 £2,840 £4,290 Throughout the course you will attend self-study and coursework. English language The minimum IELTS depends on the required IELTS score for the seminars which will improve your requirements degree you wish to study. Please see the entry point table below for spoken English through presentations further information and discussions based on your reading. Example modules You will also further develop your Academic entry The academic entry criteria of your destination course applies. For understanding of key ideas in an academic n Academic Reading, Writing and requirements more information please visit: roehampton.ac.uk context. Language n Academic Speaking, Listening and Level Pre-Sessional Upon successful completion of the Language programme, and subject to specific n Project Mode of study Full-time classroom academic and English language 4 Assessment methods Coursework, exams and presentations requirements, you will be guaranteed a place on your chosen undergraduate When to apply Minimum age 17 years or older or postgraduate course. There is no requirement to take an external exam, like For key dates and application deadlines IELTS, at the end of the course. please visit: roehampton.ac.uk/pathway-dates-fees What will I study? Entry points and exit grades Or contact our International Team on: Throughout the course you will improve T: +44 (0)20 8003 3899 your academic reading, writing, speaking Progression Minimum Entry point and listening. The programme will help you E: [email protected] option course exit 5 week course 10 week course 15 week course gain a better understanding of grammar grade use in the English language, and develop Most IELTS: 6.0 IELTS: 5.5 with no IELTS: 5.0 with no IELTS: 4.5 overall with your academic vocabulary for your future undergraduate with 5.5 in all less than 5.0 in less than 4.0 in any no less than 4.0 in studies. degrees at sections any section section and no less any band and no less Roehampton than 4.5 in writing than 4.5 in writing You will study: n Essays: using reading in your writing, Most IELTS 6.5 IELTS: 6.0 with no IELTS: 5.5 with no IELTS: 5.0 with no organisation, critical and analytical postgraduate with 6.0 in all less than 5.0 in less than 5.0 in any less than 4.0 in any skills MA/MSc/MBA at sections any section section band and no less Roehampton than 4.5 in writing n Academic vocabulary and grammar development n Seminars: presentation and discussion based on your reading Please note: You will need an IELTS Academic for UKVI test results to apply for the Pre-Sessional English course. n Lectures: understanding the argument, note-taking and taking an active role n Listening and reading: understanding key ideas in an academic context 32 33 International Foundation What will I study? 3 term programme: you for undergraduate study. In term zero, you will have English classes How will I be taught and assessed? Programme timetabled for 20 hours per week. As part of your programme you will have 20 hours of teaching per week and Throughout this term you will improve you will be expected to spend a further your language levels in grammar and 10 to 15 hours undertaking homework, 2 term programme 3 term programme vocabulary as well as core English skills assignments and independent study. Duration 6 months 9 months in reading, writing and listening to prepare you for the first term of the International You will be assessed through a Intakes January September Foundation Programme. You will only combination of coursework and exams £ Tuition fee £11,500 £14,000 study term zero if you are on our three term which will consist of presentations, programme. assignments and a practical. 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 12 or 13 years of schooling dependent on the education In terms one and two, you will continue requirements system in country 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 and exams to understand lectures, and take part in Minimum age 17 years or older discussions and presentations and prepare

Please note: You will need an IELTS Academic for UKVI test results if you are applying for International Foundation Programme progression options a single CAS for the International Foundation Programme.

Course overview If you have Study Progress on to The International Foundation Programme is specifically designed to build your English IELTS: 4.5 with no single 3 term Upon successful completion language, academic study skills and subject knowledge to the level required to progress element below 4.0 International of the International Foundation on to an undergraduate degree. AND Foundation Programme with a 40% (55% 12 or 13 years of schooling Programme for Law) pass mark and There are 2 different pathways available for you to choose between: dependent on the education subject to specific course system in country Start in September entry requirements, you will be Business to progress on to a business-related undergraduate degree guaranteed consideration for Generic to progress on to an undergraduate degree in a non-business subject entry on to one of the University of Roehampton undergraduate IELTS: 5.0 with no single 2 term programmes International Upon successful completion of the programme with a 40% (55% for students element below 4.5 Foundation progressing on to Law) pass mark and subject to specific course entry requirements, you AND 12 or 13 years of schooling Programme will be guaranteed consideration for entry on to one of the University of Roehampton’s Start your undergraduate degree undergraduate degrees, for more information about target courses please see page 38 dependent on the education Start in January in September or visit: roehampton.ac.uk/pathway-target-courses system in country

34 35 roehampton.ac.uk/pathway 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 Grammar and Vocabulary Development 0 (Business & Introduction to Academic Reading and Writing 0 Generic Pathway) Introduction to Academic Listening and Speaking 0 2 & 3 term English for Academic Purposes 40 programmes UK Academic Culture and Study Skills 20 (Business & Generic Pathway) Grammar and Vocabulary for University Study 20 Quantitative and Qualitative Methods 20 2 & 3 term Introduction to Business 20 programmes (Business Pathway) 2 & 3 term Applied ICT Skills 20 programmes (Generic Pathway)

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

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

36 37 The government from home recommend the University of Roehampton for my subject. Two of my friends graduated from here and they Progression to degree level study really enjoyed it. The staff are really friendly By successfully achieving a pass mark of 40% on one of our pathway programmes you will and helpful. We work in groups which means automatically be considered for your chosen undergraduate degree at the University of I can improve my English really quickly. The Roehampton providing you meet the entry criteria for your chosen undergraduate degree. teachers help us to improve our general essay These may include: writing to help us for our postgraduate study.

International Foundation Programme: Generic Pathway Assad Althunayyan– Saudi Arabia

Anthropology Education Primary Education Biological Sciences* English Language and Linguistics Psychology Biomedical Science* English Literature* Psychology and Counselling Classical Civilisation* Film Social Anthropology Creative Writing* History* Sociology

Criminology Journalism* Sport and Exercise Sciences* BFA Dance Journalism/Media, Culture Sport Psychology* & Identity Dance Studies Law* Sports Coaching Digital Media Law and Criminology* Sports Coaching Practice

Drama Studies Media, Culture and Identity* Theology and Religious Studies Drama, Theatre and Nutrition and Health* Therapeutic Psychology Performance Studies* Early Childhood Studies Philosophy Zoology Photography

International Foundation Programme: Business Pathway Accounting Human Resource Management Business Management International Business Business Management and Economics Marketing

Business Management and Entrepreneurship Retail Marketing and Management

*Progression is subject to course specific entry criteria. For more information please visit: roehampton.ac.uk/ pathway-target-courses ** Progression to Law requires a pass grade of 55% from the International Foundation Programme

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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 roehampton.ac.uk/pathway-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 roehampton.ac.uk/pathway-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.

40 41 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 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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