University of Roehampton

Located in south-west London, the University of Roehampton has a 54-acre parkland campus with state-of-the-art facilities, located within 30 minutes of central London.

The University has a history dating back over 175 years. Through its oldest College, Whitelands, it has provided higher education to women for longer than any university in the country. Today, it has a thriving range of postgraduate programmes and an excellent research profile.

Postgraduate degree programmes are available across the following departments

• Business School
• Dance
• Drama, Theatre and Performance
• Education
• English and Creative Writing
• Humanities
• Life Sciences
• Media, Culture and Languages
• Psychology
• Social Sciences (which includes a Law School)

All students become a member of one of our four historic Colleges:

• Digby Stuart College
• Froebel College
• Southlands College
• Whitelands College

The university has a wide range of facilities and excellent specialist facilities, including modern laboratories and performance spaces.

University of Roehampton students on Postgraduate Search say:

“University is my passion and this University is really for me and I love almost everything about it. The way the buildings are, the feel, and the professors. It is so excellent. I love the walk and attending every lecture.”

“Fun, course is interesting, lots of opportunity to progress in life.”

University of Roehampton’s careers centre, The Hub, and online careers portal offers 1:1 advice, networking opportunities and a range of online resources to help you develop your professional skills and contacts. There are also careers fairs hosted throughout the year.

The University has a thriving mentoring programme that pairs students with alumni working in related fields. Many taught master’s programmes also offer work placements and other career development opportunities, and all postgraduate courses are designed with professional development in mind.

This focus means that 98% of postgraduate students are in work or further study within six months of leaving (Destinations of Leavers of Higher Education Survey, 2018 results).

University of Roehampton students on Postgraduate Search say:

“They often host job fairs.”

“Placements and careers fair.”

The majority of the teachers and lecturers have been published in academic journals, with many having worked for governments and NGOs.

There are a number of taught, distance and research degrees available for you to choose, depending on your area of interest and personal goals. There is additional support available to research students, with the Graduate School providing you with a supportive network to share ideas and information with others. 

Postgraduate class sizes are small, meaning you have more attention than you might otherwise expect. Courses are designed to enhance your employability, and the University is one of the leading London centres for graduate employment.

University of Roehampton students on Postgraduate Search say:

“Lecturers supportive and informative”

“Lecturers are always willing to help.”

“Small classes on my course is great for discussion.”

The Students' Union is independent from the University, run by students, for students. Their aim is to support and represent the voice of the students. The Union has a student bar, catering facilities including a variety of food options, such as on-campus pizza delivery, and offers additional welfare and pastoral support.

The Union funds almost 60 student societies, which are a great way of meeting new people with a shared interest and to develop your wider skills. Current societies include the Photography Society, Debating Society and Feminist Society.

The Fresh Media team at the Union have a radio station, TV station and student magazine and encourage new talent to join them. Sports clubs are open to join for beginners and near athletes alike. These include a Football club, a Cheerleading club and a Judo club. There are also facilities for esports.

University of Roehampton students on Postgraduate Search say:

“Representation is good, facilities are great”

All Roehampton students, including postgraduates, applying through the main cycle have a guaranteed option of living on campus.

There is a range of accommodation options available, priced at between £120.40 and £182 per week. The University also provides accommodation in central London.

All students living in halls are part of one of the four historic Roehampton colleges, which provide extensive flat rep and welfare support and regular college dinners and other social events.

The University also provides new students with the option of a quiet room and ensures postgraduate students are located together.

The University of Roehampton has modern facilities for teaching and learning across its beautiful 54-acre parkland campus. At the heart of the campus is the £35 million University Library, which opened in 2017 and has over 1,200 study spaces, private rooms for group work and 24-hour computer facilities.

Regardless of what you study, you will have access to modern teaching spaces, a range of social spaces and plenty of choices of catering. You will also be able to use sports facilities, including the on-campus gym.

Students studying Life Sciences courses have access to a biomechanics laboratory, featuring 3D motion capture systems, ultrasound scanners and acoustic measuring facilities; a physiology laboratory, which includes environmental chambers, electromyography equipment, a neuromuscular electrical stimulator and isometric strength testing devices.

There are also a range of laboratories for biomedical and biological science and zoology. Roehampton also offers state-of-the-art teaching rooms for sports and exercise science students, which include mobile eye-tracking systems, neuromuscular electrical stimulators and magnetic resonance imaging technology.

Students studying dance and drama benefit from modern performance spaces and proximity to some of the world’s leading arts organisations.

University of Roehampton students on Postgraduate Search say:

“Library is amazing, people everywhere to help out.”

The University of Roehampton campus benefits from being at the heart of a busy network of transport links. Whether using 24-hour buses, the tube network at Hammersmith, Shepherd’s Bush and Putney, or through rail services from Barnes to Waterloo, all points across Central and West London are within easy reach of the University. There is also a free bus service that runs from Barnes, the nearest rail station, and between the campuses.

Whatever you choose to study, London offers resources that can help you develop your interests, including museums, galleries, libraries, theatres and sports clubs.

Whatever your taste and budget, there is something to do in London. Markets, boutiques and high street stores are found down some of the most famous streets in the world – like Oxford Street, Portobello Road and Carnaby Street.

Walking around will almost always guarantee a new discovery, with hundreds of parks and thousands of restaurants, bars, clubs and coffee shops.

University of Roehampton students on Postgraduate Search say:

“Very fun/ convenient”.

“Great links to London.”

“London is so pretty.”

Societies are a great way of meeting new people with a shared interest and for taking time to relax between classes. Current societies include the Gospel Choir Society, Vegan Society and the Gaming Society. The Fresh Media team at the Union have a radio station, TV station and student magazine, and encourage new talent to join them. Sports clubs are open to join for beginners and athletes alike. These include a Football club, a Cheerleading club and a Judo club.

University of Roehampton students on Postgraduate Search say:

“Enjoying netball.”

The University aims to make your experience as stress-free as possible with a number of support networks on offer. These include a disability support centre, a financial advice service for any money concerns, an onsite medical centre and a chaplaincy service.

There is also a health and wellbeing service, which provides free and confidential counselling and mental health support. As well as being allocated a personal tutor for any academic matters, the Students’ Union also offer a free academic advice centre for impartial advice. 

University of Roehampton students on Postgraduate Search say:

“Support services are widely available for all needs”.

“The professors make one on one time which is the most important.”

“Lecturers are always willing to help.”

The University offers competitive fees for both UK and international students, and a range of scholarships. Fees vary by course and are available on the University website.

There’s a range of different scholarships and bursaries available, based on a range of criteria. You can find detailed information about each one, including how to apply, on the Roehampton website. 

Here’s a selection of those available.

Alumni Scholarship

20% off the full tuition fee is given to alumni who return to take a higher programme of study.

Scholarship for Sporting Excellence

£500 - £1,500 is given to students with outstanding sporting talents, which in turn help to raise the profile of the university.

Roehampton Music Scholarship

£1,200 is given to talented music students to help develop their talents through lessons, courses or the purchase of relevant equipment. To be awarded this scholarship, an audition is required.

Esports Scholarships

£1,500 a year for students with talents in esports.

Choreography 
The department was named the No. 1 University in the UK for dance research in the Research Excellence Framework 2014. There is also the flexibility to choose your pathway in the second year to suit your interests. Graduates from the programme work as independent artists in London, Berlin and New York, and others teach in higher education across Europe.

Education
The School of Education is one of the largest providers of teacher training courses in London and has a 98% employment rate within six months of leaving. It is renowned for its high quality of teacher training and research, and has numerous links to over 300 schools in London where students will be placed for part of the practical training.

Children’s Literature 
The department has the longest running MA/PGDip in Children’s Literature in the UK. There is the option to specialise in creative writing on the MA/PGDip by taking a creative pathway. The department works with internationally-renowned scholars at the NCRCL and Roehampton's Chancellor, Professor Dame Jacqueline Wilson. 

Please refer to each course page for specific entry requirements.

Roehampton develops ideas that help us to understand our world. With international reach, their research informs policy, enriches culture and improves people's lives.

You will be taught by leading experts right from your first year of study. Staff carry out world-class research, from discovering new animal species to uncovering evidence about human history.

In the most recent national audit of research quality, the Research Excellence Framework (REF), Roehampton was ranked the most research-intensive modern university in the country. You can read more about the University’s research here. 

Each taught module is specialised to help you gain vital industry experience to prepare for a successful career in your chosen field. They combine academic learning with practical research, independent study, presentations and projects. Essays and exams are typically used to assess work, with a dissertation specialising in a particular topic of interest being completed in the final months of your degree.

Networking events and guest lecturers are also organised to help inspire you and there is the option to study part-time or full-time on most of the courses. 

10% of the taught postgraduate courses are available to study online. While gaining an accredited degree, you will be able to work around other commitments and online resources and material for your degree will all be included in the price.

Support is available 24/7, with self-help resources and personal support from specialists available by phone and email. You will also be allocated a personal tutor.