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Roehampton University
London, Wandsworth View All CoursesName
Roehampton UniversityAddress
Erasmus House,Roehampton Lane,
Wandsworth,
London,
SW15 5PU
Tel
020 8392 3232Fax
020 8392 3470Web
www.roehampton.ac.ukOverview
Address and Location
Roehampton is a campus university set over three sites in South-West London. The institute makes claim to being home to 'London's most beautiful campus'all three facilities are within a short walking distance of each other and surrounded by leafy green spaces.
Background and History
Roehampton contains four constituent colleges, all of which started life as teacher-training institutes in the mid-nineteenth century. Whitelands, Southlands and Digby Stuart College were established as Anglican, Methodist and Roman Catholic foundations, while Froebel College was founded to promote the methods of the educationalist of the same name. The four colleges merged together in 1975 and in 2004 the institute became a university in its own right.Location and Accessibility
By Rail: The nearest rail connection to the university campuses is Barnes Station, a mile north. The nearest Tube station is East Putney, two miles from campus.
By Road: Driving to Roehampton can be tricky given the limited space for parking on campus. Access is easiest via the M4 through Chiswick.Accessibility: Most university facilities are wheelchair-accessible and accommodation is provided for students with disabilities.
What's on Offer
BA, BSc, MA, MSc, MBA, Graduate (Conversion) Diploma, Graduate Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate, MRes, MPhil, PhDEntry Requirements
Entry standards vary between subjects, with most requiring 300 or more UCAS points. Specific course information can be found on the university website.Accommodation
University Accommodation
The university provides several halls on its leafy campuses. Prices include utilities and insurance and are very reasonable for their location inLondon.Private Accommodation
The area surrounding the university's campuses, Putney, is generally expensive to rent property in. Most students tend to move to more cost-effective parts of the capital, and the university is on hand to provide support to student house hunters.Courses and Fees
Academic Strengths and Research Profile
During the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, Roehampton's departments of drama and biological anthropology were rated best in the country in their respective fields. The university focuses strongly on the arts and humanities and has a reputation for high teaching standards in those areas. Few science subjects are taught at the university.Tuition Fees
Undergraduate courses currently cost £9,000 per year. Fees for international students and postgraduates vary.Financial Support: A variety of scholarships and means-tested bursaries are available to undergraduates and postgraduates. Check the university website for more details.
Facilities
Academic Facilities
The university has a large library with an expanding collection of journals and e-books. IT provision is good, with most computer rooms open 24-hours daily. Many teaching facilities have been recently refurbished and research laboratories are of a high standard.Other on-site Amenities
The university Students' Union operate 12 bars and cafes across campus, and are highly active in providing societies and clubs for student recreation. On-site sports facilities are excellent and include a sports hall, gym, football pitches and access to the National Tennis Centre.Medical and Social Care
On campus is a medical centre offering GP services and sexual-health screening. The university has an active chaplaincy, with groups in place to support those of Hindu, Jewish and Islamic beliefs.
What's on in the Area
Golf and tennis, mainly: with two eighteen-hole greens and the National Tennis Centre on the university's doorstep, sporting students are well-provided for. Fulham's Craven Cottage is also close. Putney is full of green spaces and Wimbledon Common and Richmond Park are nearby, so it's easy to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Equally, the bright lights of the London are never too far away
the centre of the capital is a Tube-ride away and nearby Clapham is great for nights out.
Moving On
Student employability is high at Roehampton, the university regularly ranks as best for graduate employment among British universities created after 1992. Sandwich courses are available for students wanting to gain work experience while they learn.
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Is the University of Roehampton right for you?
Roehampton has an excellent reputation for arts and the humanitiesits graduates are highly employable, and the university sits on a leafy campus not far from Central London. What's not to like?