Semester/Year Program at Roehampton University

"In addition to making some of the best friends I will ever have, I learned more about myself. In those four months at Roehampton, I did and saw more things than in all my life to that point". Mary Kate Keyes, Roehampton, Spring 2001


Roehampton University Facts

Location: London, England
Campus setting: Suburban
Campus Size: 7,000 students
GPA required for admission: 2.60
Average Semester Load: 3-4 modules per term (12-16 U.S.)
Academic Calendar:
Sem. one: mid-Sept to mid-Dec
Sem. two: mid-Feb to June
Application deadlines:
Fall: June 15, Spring: November 1

Situated in one of the most attractive areas of London, Roehampton provides an excellent base from which to explore the opportunities of a major capital city. Roehampton is made up of four historic colleges - Digby Stuart, Froebel, Whitelands, and Southlands - each with its own particular traditions, set on beautiful grounds, with a mixture of historic buildings and exceptional new facilities.

Academically, Roehampton is responding to the growing challenges of higher education providing strong academic and managerial leadership to create positive learning experiences. As a result, the Higher Education Quality Council recently commended Roehamption for its outstanding academic standards and quality assurance systems.

More than 80 countries are represented in Roehampton's student body. There is full-time support staff available to you. Roehampton's International advisors will provide information to you about everything from your arrival, course registration, and even excursions to integrate you into student life.

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London

 

A leading center for art, fashion, film, history, music, theater, and nightlife, London is an experience in itself. Roehampton is ideally set just outside of the city center, but London's tube (subway), train, and bus system make everything accessible in moments. Almost anything imaginable can be found in this magnificent city. Spend your day visiting Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London, your evening at the one of the West End's many theatres, and your night at any of a thousand clubs, bars or pubs in this lively city. The diverse population of London adds to the experience of life in one of the most exciting cities in the world. Also, as a hub for European travel, London is the perfect place to plan your departure for other exciting tourist destinations.

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Program details


At Roehampton there are over 400 undergraduate degree program combinations offering many possibilities for you. As a study abroad student you will be selecting three to four modules (courses) per semester for a total of 40 - 60 Roehampton credits (12 - 18 U.S. credits). Roehampton's flexibility allows you to choose modules within different disciplines so you can fulfill both your elective and major requirements.

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Accommodation


Due to the strong College traditions at Roehampton, all of the residences belong to one of the four Colleges. They offer students self-catered (no meals) accommodation and are located directly on or nearby the campuses. All rooms are single occupancy. Each College's residence halls have communal kitchen facilities, furnished rooms, lounges and utility rooms for your convenience. On both the Whitelands and Roehampton Lane campuses there are cafeterias, coffee and snack bars, Students' Union facilities and shops selling essentials.


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Student life



The International Centre offers a "Meet and Greet" service which includes meeting you at Heathrow airport as well as giving you a full orientation (city tour included) to life at Roehampton and London. Even though Roehampton may seem large at 7,000 students, the collegiate structure ensures that you will never be overwhelmed by the size. You will become a member of one of the four Colleges and, as such, will become a part of that community and privy to its services. You will find facilities on campus such as a modern, technology driven Learning Resource Center, computer suites at each College available for word processing, Internet and email access and an on-campus medical center.

You will be encouraged to take part in the many activities sponsored by the Student Union. Clubs, societies, and entertainment are all part of the social life that the Union provides to students. In addition, the Roehampton Recreation Committee is the organization in charge of managing sports and recreation opportunities including cricket, tennis, aerobics, basketball, rowing, soccer and rugby.

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Testimonials

"My semester at Roehampton University was everything I hoped it would be and so much more. By throwing yourself into something so completely different from anything you have ever known, you find that you do actually know how to survive on your own. It was liberating." Elizabeth B. at Roehampton Spring 2006


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Subject areas

Listed below are some of the more popular areas of study and links to the university websites for more details about their offerings.

Semester/Year Abroad: You will have the opportunity to choose courses from the following areas: Anthropology, Art History, Biology, Business Studies, Childhood Studies, Consumer Studies, Cultural Studies, Dance, Drama and Theater, Early Childhood Studies, Ecology, Education, English / Literature, Environmental Science, Film and Television, French, Health Studies, History, Human Sciences, Journalism, Leisure Management, Marketing, Music, Nutrition, Philosophy, Psychology, Retail Management, Sociology, Spanish, Sports and Exercise Studies, Theology, Zoology.

A complete list of subjects and descriptions could be found here
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After clicking on this link you will have two choices. If you are looking for introductory level courses (Level C - no prerequisites) click on the link “Undergraduate Program Details for New Students” and then on the subject area in which you are interested. If you are looking for more higher level courses, click on the link for “Continuing Students” and select courses (level H). In both instances, you will choose courses according to the time of year they are offered. Those ending “A” are in the autumn (fall), those ending in “S” are spring and those ending in “Y” are only for full year students.

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Creative Writing Option


For the Creative Writing enthusiasts Roehampton University offers a unique Creative Writing Program. This program provides you with the opportunity both to write and to study writing.


Click here for more information about the Creative Writing option...


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Program Fee

 

Click here for the program fees. Included in this fee are the following:
Full-time tuition and housing
CIS administrative fees, alll CIS advisory services, personal pre-departure orientation
Airport reception
H ost university orientation
Academic transcript
Student union/association fees
Health, travel and accident insurance
Cell phone
Two excursions

CIS is committed to helping students study abroad and as such has developed the CIS Go Global Scholarship Program. These scholarships are modest, merit based awards that are intended to provide the incentive academically qualified students need to study abroad.

Click here for more information about the Go Global program.

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Other resources at Roehampton University


London

Student Union

Living at Roehampton

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Apply



To apply simply download an application, and submit it to CIS. You can also apply via InstaAccept™ which will tell you the outcome of the application in 48 hours provided you meet the eligibility criteria. Please take into account the deadline when applying, but the sooner you apply the better the chance you will have in securing on-campus housing, the more time you have to save money and the better prepared you will be for your study abroad experience.

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CIS - Center for International Studies

25 New South Street # 102, Northampton, MA 01060
Toll-free phone 877 617-9090, Phone: 413 582 0407
Fax: 413 582 0327, Request More Information
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