The University of Roehampton is a small university with just 8,000 students but a long 175-year history, located in southwest London. The university campus is one of the most beautiful in the city and is close to the largest royal park – Richmond Park. The University of Roehampton ranks 66th in the UK rankings and carries out intensive research that seeks to address issues of national and global importance. Research Excellence Framework 2014 rated 67% of its research as “world-leading” and “internationally excellent,” with academic, economic, social and cultural impact. The university ranks 3rd in the UK for the quality of its research, and its faculty are among the best in their fields. Today the university offers expertise in the arts, humanities, business, and social and human sciences. Its dance department is one of the best in the country, with 94% of its research considered “world-leading” and “internationally excellent.” Many of the courses offer the opportunity to spend a year or a semester abroad. 92% of all graduates start work or continue their studies within 6 months of graduation.
London is the capital and largest city of the UK. The history of London and its landmarks cannot be described in a few sentences, but the city is undoubtedly one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in the world. It has it all – pubs or parks, theaters or cinemas, shopping or sights, museums or art galleries, London has something for every taste. Life in the capital, however, may seem a bit expensive for the average student, especially when it comes to housing. The dynamic lifestyle can both thrill you and wear you out, but if you can strike a balance between enjoying life and not going broke, London is the perfect place to be a student.
Main programs and majors (For a detailed list, ask one of our consultants)
- Accounting
- Anthropology
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business Management
- Classical Civilisation
- Creative Writing
- Criminology
- Dance Studies
- Drama Studies
- Early Childhood Studies
- Education
- English and Linguistics
- English Literature
- Film
- French
- History
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- Journalism
- Law
- Marketing
- Mass Communications
- Media, Culture and Identity
- Ministerial Theology
- Nutrition and Health
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Primary Education
- Psychology
- Social Anthropology
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Sport and Exercise Sciences
- Sport Coaching
- Sport Psychology
- Theology and Religious Studies
- Therapeutic Psychology
- Translation
- Zoology
Key information
Program length:
3-5 years for bachelor's programs
1-2 years for master's programs
Academic year:
2 semesters - September and January
Start of the year:
September and January (for some programs only)
Application deadline:
January 15 is the recommended deadline for most majors. The final cutoff is June 30, but those applications will not be given priority. This applies to applications submitted through UCAS.
For bachelor's, master's and PhD/doctoral programs, the deadline is September 4, 2015 for the September 2015 intake and December 18 for the January intake. These deadlines are for students who do not apply through UCAS.
Admission requirements:
High school diploma with a minimum GPA of 4.5, depending on the major.
For master's, doctoral and MBA programs, a bachelor's degree with a grade of 4 or the equivalent of at least a Lower Second 2:2.
IELTS
For bachelor's programs, a minimum of 6.0, depending on the major. For master's and doctoral programs, a minimum of 6.5, depending on the major
TOEFL
For bachelor's programs, a minimum of 80, depending on the major. For master's and doctoral programs, a minimum of 89, depending on the major
Cambridge English: Advanced/Proficiency
For bachelor's programs, a minimum of 169, depending on the major. For master's and doctoral programs, a minimum of 169, depending on the major
Scholarships and loans
The tuition fee for bachelor's programs is £9000. The UK government provides student loans with favorable repayment terms. Students begin repaying the loan only once they earn an annual salary of more than £21000. For more information, ask one of our consultants.
Master's programs cost £5220-£9000, MBA - £12890, and doctoral programs cost £1998-£7088. Taking out a loan for them is harder, but not impossible.
Accommodation:
University residence halls cost between £109 and £164 per week, depending on the residence and room type. Accommodation in a house or apartment that is not part of the university residence halls costs between £4300 and £5350 per year.