UNIVERSITY CATALOGUE 2013–2014 AN AMERICAN EDucATION, A BRITISH SETTING, A GLOBAL FUTURE WELCOME TO RIchMOND, ThE AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY IN LONDON. Located in one of the great world capitals, Richmond Richmond has campuses in two of London’s distinguishes itself as a truly international University most appealing communities: Richmond-upon- by enrolling students from more than 100 countries. Thames and Kensington. The Richmond Hill campus, which dates back to the founding The University’s academic programme, which of Richmond College in 1843, is the location encompasses business, communications, for first-year and second-year students. international relations, and the arts, reflects the Upper-division students typically relocate to American tradition of broad-based core studies, the campus in Kensington, Central London, the Liberal Arts. where graduate studies are also pursued. Significantly, Richmond’s underlying theme is Accredited in both the US and the UK, globalism. The 21st century needs leaders who are Richmond provides an American education keenly aware of, and competent within, the diversity in a British setting, offering a comprehensive, existing in the world. The University’s academic and profoundly awakening, university degree programme is particularly relevant to those who experience for a global future. aspire to leadership positions on the world stage, whatever their chosen profession. \ 01 Construction of the Main Building at the Richmond Hill Richmond has been a voluntary subscriber to the QAA since campus began in 1841 and was completed in 1843, when it August 2009. In May 2013 the QAA conducted an Institutional opened as the Wesley Theological Institution. Later known Review, and Richmond was found to have met expectations in all as Richmond College, it became part of London University, review judgements including: the academic standards of the awards whose degrees it awarded until 1971. In 1972, it became the University offers, the quality and enhancement of student Richmond College, an independent, international, not-for- learning opportunities and the publication of information about profit, liberal arts college. Today the university is known as those opportunities. The full review report can be consulted at: Richmond, The American International University in London. http://www.qaa.ac.uk/InstitutionReports/Pages/Richmond- The-American-International-University-in-London.aspx Richmond is accredited by the Middle States Commission Richmond is approved by The Open University as an appropriate on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, organisation to offer higher education programmes leading PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission to Open University validated awards. on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognised by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council The information presented in this catalogue is accurate at for Higher Education Accreditation. Richmond is licensed to the time of publication. Richmond is, however, an evolving award Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, institution and changes are regularly introduced to improve Master of Arts, and Master of Business Administration degrees the quality of the educational experience the University by the Department of Education in the State of Delaware. offers. Consequently, Richmond reserves the right to alter Richmond’s degrees are also designated by the Department course offerings, programmes, calendar, and regulations. for Education and Skills (DfES) of Her Majesty’s Government However, when it does so, every effort will be made to inform in the United Kingdom (Recognised Awards) Statutory Order students of such changes. Further, students already enrolled 2006 (SI 3121) dated 23 November 2006. The university has will not normally be required to meet degree requirements been awarded an “A-rated” Tier 4 (Students) Sponsor’s Licence not in effect at the time of their admission to the degree and has been certified as a “Highly Trusted Sponsor” by the programme. Students are responsible for being aware of and United Kingdom Border Agency. abiding by the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the university, as they are described in the university catalogue and other student guides and handbooks. 02 / CONTENTS 4 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2013–2015 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS (CONT.) 34 Students Completing Graduation 8 ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY Requirements Elsewhere 8 Richmond’s Mission 34 Withdrawing from the University 8 Accreditation 34 Re-admission to the University 8 University Facilities 34 Academic Standing 36 University Assessment Norms 9 LIBRARY & INFORMATION RESOURCES 37 Students with Special Educational Needs 9 Library Services 38 Conduct of Courses and Assessment 9 Technology Services 39 Examination Policy and Procedures 9 Responsible Use of Information Resources 43 Completion of Study and Graduation 9 Data Protection Act (Undergraduate) 45 Academic Policies: Non-Compliance 10 ADMISSION & Exceptions 10 How to Apply 48 Petitions, Grievences and Appeals 10 University Admissions Office 52 Graduate Acadmic Policies and Procedures 10 Application 55 Graduation Requirements (Postgraduate) 11 Criteria for Admissions 12 Deferral of Place 57 Richmond’S Global 12 Admitted Student Procedure Alumni NetWorK 12 Readmission to the University 12 Further Information 58 ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES 58 Undergraduate Programmes 13 UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 59 A Guide to Choosing Liberal Arts 13 Scholarships 60 Core Curriculum Courses 13 Richmond University Employment 62 General Education Department 13 Maintaining a Richmond Scholarship 63 Academic English Language, Foundation or Other Richmond Financial Assistance and Summer Programmes 14 Scholarships and Financial Assistance 64 First Year Seminar Programme 64 Bachelors and Masters Degree Programmes 19 STUDENT & CAMPUS LIFE 65 Bachelor of Arts Degrees 19 Department of Student Affairs 70 Masters Degrees 19 Orientation 72 Minors and Certificate Programmes 19 Office of Residence Life 78 Exit Awards 19 Counselling and Health Services 78 International Internship Programme 20 Office of Student Activities 20 Recreational Sports 79 Programmes Based 20 Student Government Outside London 20 Student Programmes and Events 79 The Florence Study Centre 20 Study Abroad Office 82 The Rome Study Centre 85 Richmond International Academic 21 TUITION & FEES Soccer Academy (RIASA ) 21 University Fees 22 Payment Deadlines 88 COURSE information 22 Payment Plan Options 88 A guide to Course Designations 23 Good Financial Standing 90 Course Descriptions – London Campuses 24 Housing and Meals 209 Course Descriptions – Italian Study Centres 24 Withdrawals and Refunds: New & RISS 24 Withdrawals and Refunds: Existing Students 25 Graduate Programmes 232 ADMINISTRATION 25 RIASA 232 Honorary Degree Recipients 236 The Board of Trustees 26 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 237 The Board of Academic Governors 26 The Academic Registry 238 University Full-Time Administration 26 Orientation 242 University Part-Time Administration 26 Academic Advising 243 University Full-Time Faculty 27 Registration 245 University Part-Time Faculty 27 Student Status 249 Enquiries 28 Attendance Policy 250 Location Maps 30 Course and Programme Structures 252 Notes 30 Courses 33 Leave of Absence CONTENTS \ 03 AcADEMIC CALENDAR 2013/14 – 2014/15 fall 2013 26 Aug = Bank Holiday 0 2 – 6 Sep 2 Sep Move–in Day; 3 – 6 Sep Orientation and Registration 1 9 – 13 Sep 9 Sep First Day of Classes; Add/Drop all week 2 16 – 20 Sep 3 23 – 27 Sep 4 30 Sep – 4 Oct 5–6 Oct Re–sit Exams 5 7 – 11 Oct 6 14 – 18 Oct Priority Registration for Spring & Summer 2014 7 21 – 25 Oct Mid-term Exams 8 28 Oct – 1 Nov Late Registration for Spring 2014 until semester closes 9 4 – 9 Nov 10 11 – 15 Nov 11 18 – 22 Nov 12 25 – 29 Nov 25 Nov Last day to withdraw from a course (5.00 pm) 13 2 – 6 Dec 6 Dec Last day of classes 14 9 – 13 Dec Exams 16 – 20 Dec 23 – 27 Dec 30 Dec 2013 – 3 Jan 2014 SPRING 2014 7 Jan Move in day (new students) 08–10 Jan Spring Orientation/Registration; 11 Jan Move in day (continuing students) 1 13 – 17 Jan 13 Jan First day of classes; Add/Drop all week 2 20 – 24 Jan 3 27 – 31 Jan 4 3 – 7 Feb 08 – 09 Feb: Re-sit Exams 5 10 – 14 Feb 6 17 – 21 Feb Academic Advising meetings in preparation for Priority Registration 7 24 – 28 Feb Priority Registration for Summer and Fall 2014; 8 3 – 7 March Mid-term Exams 10 – 14 March SPRING BREAK 9 17 – 21 March Late Registration for Summer & Fall 2014 until semester closes 10 24 – 28 March 11 31 Mar – 4 Apr 12 7 – 11 April 7 April Last day to withdraw from classes 13 14 – 18 April 18 April Good Friday 21 April Easter Monday; 22 & 23 April Easter Makeup Days 14 21 – 25 April 24 April Study Day; 25 April Day 1 of Exams 28 Apr – 2 May 28 Apr – 1 May = Exams Days 2–5 5 – 9 May 5 May Bank Holiday 12 – 16 May 15 May Commencement 04 / ACADEMIC CALENDAR *Please note: that the University reserves the right to make necessary changes to the 2013-15 calendar dates SUMMER 2014 19 May Move-in Day; 20 May Summer Orientation and Registration; 1 19 – 23 May 21 May First day of classes and Add/Drop 2 26 – 30 May 26 May Bank Holiday 3 2 – 6 June 6 June Mid-term Exams 4 9 – 13 June 5 16 – 20 June 16 June 5.00 pm Last Day to Withdraw 6 23 – 27 June 27 June Exams 7 – 11 Jul 14 – 18 Jul 21 – 25 Jul 28 Jul – 1 Aug 4 – 8 Aug 11 – 15 Aug 18 – 22 Aug 25 – 29 Aug 25 Aug Bank Holiday fall 2014 0 1 – 5 Sep 2 Sep Move-in Day (new students); 3–5 Sep Fall Orientation and Registration 1 8 – 12 Sep 8 Sep First Day of Classes; Add/Drop