International Pathway Programmes 2019/20
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International Pathway Programmes 2019/20 London’s Campus University roehampton.ac.uk/pathway University of Roehampton Contents Welcome 4 Why Roehampton? 6 Our campus 9 Studying at Roehampton 10 Campus map 12 Supporting you 14 Free London 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 2 3 roehampton.ac.uk/pathway University of Roehampton 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 4 5 roehampton.ac.uk/pathway University of Roehampton 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. roehampton.ac.uk/student-support/ careers-support 6 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 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. 8 9 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 England, 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. Parkstead House. 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.