Roehampton University Postgraduate Prospectus 2009/10

postgraduate PROSPECTUS 10/11
open spaces. open minds.

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open spaces. One of the leading new universities in the UK
for research and number one for Dance and
Biological Anthropology – RAE 2008
open minds. 78% of research of international standing and

33% internationally excellent or world class
– RAE 2008
More National Teaching Fellows than any

other London university
In the past five years applications to taught

postgraduate programmes have increased by 34%
A beautiful parkland campus featuring historic

buildings and lakes, and on-site student residences
Ranked first among London universities for

the environment on and around campus
– Times Higher Education 2009 Student Experience Survey
Four historic Colleges dating back to the 1840s,

creating a strong sense of community on campus
…all this only 30 minutes

from central London
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Contents
5 Welcome from the Vice-Chancellor International More than study Programmes
6 Choose Roehampton 19
An international university
34
Explore central London
38 Entry requirements/
How to apply
8 Stunning London campus

20
Student profiles
35
Explore the local area
40 Index of programmes
Academic life
22

Reasons to study in the
UK/London 36

Activities/Volunteering/
Welfare services 41 Programme pages
11 Research Assessment Exercise/

37
Sports
108 Location: London map
25
Research Centres University preparation
programmes
12 Research publications/Recent
staff successes
Student support
14 Visiting experts/News from the

academic Schools
27
A historic tradition/Colleges
16 Research degrees/Graduate School 28

Student services
and advice
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Finance
Welcome
to the Roehampton University
postgraduate community
As a postgraduate student, you will be part of a friendly, modern, lively community, dedicated to
providing the best possible opportunities for learning and research. Our postgraduates and research
students enjoy close contact with academics working at the cutting edge of their subjects and you will
find yourself both challenged and supported in this next stage of your academic career.
Roehampton University has a very strong and growing international reputation for its teaching and
research. The results of the UK government’s 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) showed that
we have one of the strongest research profiles of any modern university in the UK. Overall, 78% of our
research was “internationally recognised”, with 33% rated “internationally excellent” or “world class”.
Two of our departments, Biological Anthropology and Dance, were assessed as being the very best in
the UK.
Our beautiful and historic campus in south-west London provides a wonderfully stimulating
environment in which to pursue your studies, with great research resources on your doorstep.
I hope you choose Roehampton and look forward to welcoming you in person.
Professor Paul O’Prey,

Vice-Chancellor
Roehampton
CHOOSE Join our growing
postgraduate
The on-campus facilities and support services,
including our highly praised Graduate School, mean
that our students leave Roehampton prepared for a
successful career. With a tradition of undergraduate
community and you education that stretches back to the 1840s, Roehampton
will benefit from is now enjoying a reputation as one of the strongest
outstanding academic performers of the newer universities in research terms,
staff working at the achieving excellent results in the 2008 Research

Assessment Exercise, including being rated number
cutting edge of one in the UK for Dance and Biological Anthropology.
their subjects. As a
postgraduate you can
choose from taught
masters and research
“ Roehampton jumps
immediately to the
top of the class of
degree programmes
modern universities
across the arts,
business, education,
”
for research strength.
—The Sunday Times social sciences, and
human and life sciences.
“ Significant proportions
of Roehampton students
are mature or from an
”
ethnic minority.
—The Guardian
Stunning London campus
Enhanced career
prospects
Roehampton is an ideal environment in which to learn.
Our students are taught at our beautiful campus, set in
54 acres of parkland yet close to London’s many world-
class academic facilities. The University boasts an In the current difficult economic climate, postgraduate
study is an excellent option for those wishing to enhance
impressive combination of modern architecture and their career prospects, or even change the direction of their
listed 18th-century mansions, complemented by career. Whether you are progressing to postgraduate study
landscaped grounds and lakes. Richmond Park is just a directly after gaining your undergraduate degree, or you are
returning to study after a period of work, our programmes will
short walk away with its 2,500 acres of woodlands and
equip you with the skills you need to succeed in a highly
grasslands, and hundreds of free-roaming deer. competitive job market.
Research conducted by the British Council indicates that

for overseas students a UK qualification has a direct impact
upon their future employability with recognition of the value
Excellent facilities
of language fluency, cross-cultural sensitivity and independent
thinking that studying in the UK equips a student with.
Our state-of-the-art campus facilities are central to your The University has an excellent record of students
success as a postgraduate student. The well-resourced progressing to fulfilling and relevant employment; just
Library is staffed by helpful and knowledgeable librarians. one example is Chiaki Matsubayashi, an MA Audiovisual
The campus also features a range of amenities for specific Translation graduate who immediately found employment
subjects, such as dance studios and sport and bioscience as a Project Manager at Technicolour, an international
laboratories. We have recently refurbished all our teaching digital media company that offers translation services.
rooms and we are progressing an ambitious programme
of estate development.
Comprehensive
support services “ The University has a fantastic
campus, the dance studios are
very well equipped and the
”
In addition to campus facilities we understand the specific
needs of postgraduate students and have set up a strong ambience is very pleasing.
network of support services to help you get the most out of
your experience at Roehampton. In the most recent Quality
Assurance Agency inspection, our Graduate School, which — Shrikant Subramaniam, MA South Asian
supports the needs of research students, was especially Dance Studies student from Mumbai, India
praised. For full details of the University’s support services,
see pages 28–31.
Academic life
High-quality research
Roehampton has a rapidly developing research culture and
Research Centres
many of its professors are internationally renowned for their
work and have an impressive track record of publication. School of Arts
• Centre for Dance Research
Research is carried out within the University’s Schools and • Centre for Hearth Tax Research
we only recruit students to active Research Centres, ensuring • Centre for Interdisciplinary Music Research
that research students receive the support and stimulation • Centre for Language Assessment Research
• Centre for Research in English Language and Linguistics
of a team of colleagues, both staff and students, working
• Centre for Research in Film and Audiovisual Cultures
in similar fields. The University’s impressive reputation for
• Centre for Research in History and Theory
research attracts students from all over the world. • Centre for Research in Modern Literature and Culture
• Centre for Research in Postcolonial and
Transcultural Studies
• Centre for Research in Renaissance Studies
• Centre for Research in Romanticism
2008 Research •
•
Centre for Research in Sex, Gender and Sexuality
Centre for Theatre Research in Europe
Assessment Exercise (RAE)

• Hispanic Research Centre
• National Centre for Research in Children’s Literature
• ReWrite: Centre for Research in Creative and
Professional Writing
The RAE rates the research output of universities across

School of Business and Social Sciences
Alongside other enthusiastic and diverse postgraduate students the UK every seven years, and the 2008 results cemented
• Centre for Organisational Research
Roehampton’s position as one of the leading new universities • Centre for Research on Nationalism, Ethnicity and
you will study under the guidance of excellent, and in some cases for research. The University was rated number one for its Multiculturalism (joint centre with University of Surrey)
research in Dance, which had the fifth highest concentration • Centre for the Study of Voluntary and Community Activity
world-renowned, academic staff. At Roehampton we are committed of world-class activity of any department in the country • Roehampton Social Research Centre
in any subject. We also achieved first place in the UK in
to high-quality teaching and to ensuring that our curriculum is relevant to Biological Anthropology. School of Education
• Centre for International Research on Creativity
today’s issues. All of our research staff teach, so you benefit from the Roehampton’s other impressive scores in the RAE included and Learning in Education
• Centre for Research in Education Policy
achieving top position among London’s new universities in
latest thinking in your discipline. In addition, we regularly host highly Drama, History, Theology, Spanish and Anthropology;
and Professionalism
• Centre for Research in Beliefs, Rights and
respected guest lecturers from around the world, giving you access second in Education, English, Sociology, Psychology and Values in Education
Sport; and fifth in Communication, Culture and Media • Early Childhood Research Centre
to international experts in your field. Studies. There were also strong performances at a national
level in Education; Communication, Culture and Media School of Human and Life Sciences
Studies; Theology; and Sociology. • Centre for Applied Research and Assessment in Child
Our teaching staff publish regularly in academic journals, and are and Adolescent Wellbeing
• Centre for Research in Cognition, Emotion and Interaction
The RAE classed over a third of submitted research at
also actively engaged in the issues of the day, featuring regularly in Roehampton as internationally excellent or world class
• Centre for Research in Ecology
• Centre for Research in Evolutionary Anthropology
(3* or 4* – the highest classifications available). When 2*
the media, and helping to shape policy as advisers to government, ranking is included, 78% of research submitted is regarded
• Centre for Scientific and Cultural Research in Sport
• Clinical and Health Psychology Research Centre
NGOs and industry. as being of an internationally recognised standard. • Health Sciences Research Centre
• Research Centre for Therapeutic Education
Academic life
The Tabloid Culture Reader The Future of Multicultural Britain
Research publications Edited by Dr Heather Nunn, Reader in Media and Cultural Dr Pathik Pathak, Academic Assistant at Crucible –
Studies, and Dr Anita Biressi, Reader in Media Cultures Roehampton’s centre for excellence in education in
The cutting-edge research undertaken at Roehampton not This book provides a useful introduction to the historical and human rights, social justice and citizenship
only furthers knowledge in the respective subject areas, contemporary debates about the values, ethics and pleasures This book calls for new progressive politics that confront
it also feeds directly into the teaching on postgraduate of tabloid news, entertainment and culture. recent concerns about diversity and secularism. Dr Pathak
programmes. Numerous research projects are currently under argues that cultural identity must be placed at the centre
way at the University and recent examples of publications by Music for Children and Young People with Complex Needs of our political imagination.
staff include: Adam Ockelford, Professor of Music
Revenge in Athenian Culture
There are around 40,000 children and young people in the
A Feminine Cinematics: Luce Irigaray, Women and Film Dr Fiona McHardy, Senior Lecturer in Classical Civilisation
UK alone with severe or profound and multiple learning
Dr Caroline Bainbridge, Reader in Visual Culture difficulties, yet despite the widely held belief that music is Revenge was an all important part of the ancient Athenian
This groundbreaking study intervenes in the debate around beneficial, provision is at best patchy. This book aims to mentality, intruding on all forms of life. Through a close
women and film, analysing films such as The Piano, Orlando, foster progress in this young discipline by identifying key examination of the texts, Dr McHardy reveals a complex
Antonia’s Line and The Silences of the Palace in order to issues and providing practical advice for practitioners. picture of how the Athenian people viewed revenge.
make the case that a feminine cinematics is now emerging
through the scene of women’s filmmaking. Why History Matters
Justice and Equality in Education: A Capability
John Tosh, Professor of History Perspective on Disability and Special Educational Needs
Out of Now
This book about the practical rationale of historical Dr Lorella Terzi, Senior Lecturer in the School of Education
Adrian Heathfield, Professor of Performance and Visual Culture knowledge in contemporary Britain makes two
In this work of applied philosophy, Dr Terzi employs a
The first extensive critical account of the complete body of connected arguments. First, thinking historically
version of liberal egalitarianism in her research, and
artworks of the elusive Taiwanese–American performance has a crucial part to play in the intellectual equipment
makes a unique contribution to the current debate
artist Tehching Hsieh from 1978 to 1999. of the active, concerned citizen. Second, at present
on education provision by presenting a philosophical
this civic role is ill served by the media, by the schools,
analysis of disability and special educational needs.
The Reality Street Book of Sonnets and by historians themselves.
Edited by Jeff Hilson, Lecturer in Creative Writing
This anthology of sonnets written from 1945 to the present
day shows how modern poets have re-invented the 14-line
form. There are contributions from 84 poets, ranging from
Edwin Denby (born in 1903) to those currently in their 20s.
Against and For CBT: Towards a Constructive Dialogue?

Edited by Dr Richard House, Senior Lecturer in Psychotherapy,
Recent staff successes
and Professor Del Loewenthal, Director of the Research
Centre for Therapeutic Education (RCTE)
Zachary Leader, Professor of English Literature, was one of Dr Aisha Gill, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, was the
In line with the research that both academics pursue in the only four people based in the UK to receive a Guggenheim only UK expert to be called upon to attend the UN's
RCTE, this book is the first to engage with systematic critical Fellowship, which he will use to fund his biography of the expert-group meeting on good practices in legal reform.
perspectives on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) from writer Saul Bellow. She advised the group on the issue of harmful practices
philosophical, clinical and cultural–political perspectives. against women.
After 25 years of teaching musical savant Derek Paravicini,
Sex and the City Professor of Music, Adam Ockelford, assisted Derek in his
Deborah Jermyn, Reader in Film and Television in the School first full concert with an orchestra, held at the Southbank
of Arts Centre. Derek has an extraordinary memory, which makes it
In the first academic monograph to explore the landmark TV possible for him to play anything on the piano after hearing it
series, Jermyn investigates the show’s critical and popular just once.
success as well as its lasting cultural impact.
Academic life
Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs; education, Professor Francis worked in collaboration with the
Visiting experts News from the and a volunteer from ActionAid India. In their studies many of
the students focused on violations within their home countries,
Department and academics from the University of London and
the University of Birmingham to produce two new booklets
Roehampton has strong links with leading experts in academic Schools and topics such as genocide, ethnic cleansing and deportations
were analysed from a cross-cultural perspective.
for schools.
their fields, who visit the University to enhance the
learning experience for students. Examples include: School of Human and Life Sciences
School of Arts Approved by the EU, the programme was developed at Dr Nat Milton, Senior Lecturer in Biological and Health
In her capacity as Professorial Fellow, Dame Jacqueline Roehampton by the School of Business and Social Sciences, Sciences, continued his internationally renowned research
Dame Jacqueline Wilson, Professorial Fellow Wilson gave a lecture titled From Tracy Beaker to Hetty
Award-winning children’s author whose books Crucible (a centre of excellence in education in human rights, on Alzheimer’s disease. He discovered a novel group of
Feather: Writing for Children Nowadays. One of the social justice and citizenship), and the Research and Business compounds that prevent neurodegenerative changes in brain
have sold 20 million copies in the UK and have country’s most successful children’s authors, Dame
been translated into 34 languages. Development Office. With a number of human rights courses, cells caused by the Alzheimer’s amyloid-beta peptide, which
Jacqueline discussed a range of topics, including how Roehampton University continues to go from strength to is thought to be the cause of the memory loss experienced
she became a professional writer, the challenges of strength as an education leader in this area. in patients. This discovery could have a significant impact
Professor J Allan Hobson of Harvard Medical writing for a pre-teen audience and tips for budding
School, Professorial Fellow on treatment and the cost of care.
authors who wanted to emulate her remarkable School of Education
Among those to discover and define rapid eye success. She also recently worked with postgraduate
movements (REM) and the REM-sleep generators Two staff members, Dr Carrie Winstanley (who lectures on The School hosted two major conferences that attracted
Children’s Literature and Creative Writing students, Education) and Sue Robson (who lectures on Early Childhood delegates from around the world. The Centre for Scientific
in the brain stem. On this basis he provided a offering them an insight into the requirements of a
brain-based explanation of the nature of dreams. Studies), were awarded prestigious National Teaching Fellowship and Cultural Research in Sport hosted the third International
highly successful writer. Scheme Awards by the Higher Education Academy. There are Conference for Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise.
Michael Nyman, Honorary Visiting Professor now six National Teaching Fellows associated with Roehampton, The Centre for Applied Research and Assessment in Child
In a reflection of the excellent international reputation of more than any London university. and Adolescent Wellbeing hosted the third International
of Film and Music dance research at Roehampton, 12 of our postgraduate
Celebrated composer (including film scores for Conference on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology.
students attended the prestigious course Seminars Three alumni of the Erasmus Mundus Special Education Needs
The Piano and several Peter Greenaway films), for New Ethnochoreologists as part of the Erasmus
musicologist and music critic. programme, Marie May Leon from the Seychelles and Michelle The School has initiated two awards to recognise student
Intensive Programme in Norway. The group of students Braithwaite and Agnes Jenny Johns from Grenada, were awarded excellence. The Bullock Prize, yet to be awarded, will
joined Dr Andrée Grau and Dr Ann David on the trip to €250,000 to work in collaboration with Roehampton University to recognise the best student research project methodology.
Colin Glass, Industry Fellow the Norwegian University for Science and Technology.
Co-founder of Europe’s biggest online printing set up training in inclusive education in their island nations. The The Congreve Prize recognises student projects with notable
company, PhotoBox Ltd, and former head of project is being funded by the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group potential for practical benefits to public health or welfare.
Students and academics from the University’s Hispanic of States and European Union Cooperation Programme in Higher It was recently given to MSc Clinical Neuroscience student
companies such as PC World, Dixons and 4D Research Centre launched www.justmessaging.com
Interactive. He also runs a computer literacy Education. It will join Roehampton with teacher training colleges in Mary Bamgbade for her dissertation project on Cognitive
– the first interactive audiovisual website to give voice the Seychelles and Grenada as well as their ministries Effects of Reminiscence Therapy in Elderly Adults
programme throughout ASEAN. to the plight of Saharawi refugees in south-western of education. with Dementia.
Algeria. The refugees are natives of the Western
Sahara and have been in Algeria since the mid- Becky Francis, Professor of Education, co-authored an innovative Four MRes Primatology students were recently awarded fully
1970s. Separated from family members who live in the set of evidence-based gender and educational resources, funded PhD positions: Chris Young at the Courant Research
Moroccan-controlled parts of the Western Sahara, the
“
commissioned by the Department for Children, Schools and Centre for Evolution of Social Behaviour at Gottingen
Saharawi are calling for a referendum to vote on their Families as part of its "Gender Agenda". Working to address University; Tabitha Price at the Cognitive Ethology Research
Guest lectures provide a real-world independence. boys’ underachievement in literacy, and to debunk some of Group at the German Primate Centre; Kathryn Shutt at the
insight into the theory, which makes School of Business and Social Sciences
the many myths that have grown up around gender gaps in Anthropology Department at Durham University;
and Jackie Ellis at the Atlantic Veterinary College,
Students hailing from 14 nations completed the world’s
the information easier to understand first Erasmus Mundus Human Rights Practice masters
University of Prince Edward Island.
”
programme, which is run by Roehampton University, the
and process.
University of Gothenburg in Sweden and the University
of Tromsø in Norway.
— Bas Michielsen, MSc Information Systems student
from the Netherlands Among the 21 culturally and professionally diverse
students who completed the programme were an
Albanian human rights lawyer; a member of Zimbabwe’s
Academic life
Research degrees
MPhil/PhD subject area list
Roehampton University is able to support
Graduate School
research degrees across an impressive
The Graduate School is the centre of the research student
Roehampton University offers a number of research degrees and a breadth of subject areas. The University also
community at Roehampton. It provides support for research
number of different routes to gaining a Doctoral level qualification. welcomes interdisciplinary research. A list
students in many ways but particularly through its Personal
The MPhil/PhD programme is for students who wish to devise an of subject areas is given below but this is by
Development Programme and Research Methods Training
independent research project, which will result in an original contribution no means exhaustive. For a more detailed
Programme. The Graduate School provides an opportunity for
to knowledge in the subject area. The professional doctorate may breakdown of individual areas of expertise,
research students from different disciplines and backgrounds
be considered a professionally oriented equivalent to the MPhil/PhD; please visit www.roehampton.ac.uk/
to meet, share ideas and socialise. Members of the Graduate
although there is a substantial research component, much emphasis is graduateschool
School also benefit from:
placed on the skills and training needed for professional practice in the
field. For further information on Professional Doctorate courses, please Art History - an online portal where research students can communicate
see pages 78, 94, 96 and 101. Arts and Play Therapies with one another through profiles, forums, blogs,
Business and Social Sciences noticeboards and shared documents
Children’s Literature
Every research student is assigned to at least one specialist Research Classics
- regular email bulletins advertising research events, seminars
Centre or Cluster based within an academic School. This model ensures Cultural Studies and funding opportunities
that Roehampton’s students receive the support and stimulation of a Dance - a common room, teaching space, dedicated PCs, laptops
team of research-active colleagues, both staff and students, engaged in Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies and lockers
similar areas of investigation. In addition, every research student benefits Ecology
- the maintenance of a library of past theses both for
from a dedicated team of supervisors whose joint wealth of expertise Education
English Language and Linguistics information and as a research resource.
provides individually tailored support for our students’ research projects.
English Literature
Evolutionary Anthropology In addition to the dedicated facilities of the Graduate School,
Students who undertake a postgraduate research degree at Roehampton
Film and Television Studies the University offers the well-resourced Library (see page 31),
usually register for a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in the first instance
Health Sciences which spans four floors and includes quiet study rooms, a
and later transfer to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). As an MPhil/PhD History state-of-the-art IT and media services centre and a new
student, you will devise your own project which will result in an original Journalism cybercafe. For information about the applications and
contribution to knowledge in your subject area. Your Director of Studies Language Testing and Assessment
admissions process, please visit the Graduate School website:
and Co-Supervisor(s) will guide you in the development of your research Life Sciences
www.roehampton.ac.uk/graduateschool
proposal and help steer your programme according to your needs. Modern Languages (French, Spanish and/or Translation)
Neurobiology
Nutrition If you have any queries about studying for a research degree at
The University offers a comprehensive programme of research methods
Philosophy Roehampton University, please email enquiries@roehampton.ac.uk
training and research students may take research methods training courses
Psychological Therapies
from any of the academic Schools. Students in the School of Business and
Psychology
Social Sciences and the School of Education benefit by taking modules from
Social Anthropology
“
a specially designed Social Research Methods programme. Social Policy and Administration
Sociology I’m a fairly ambitious person and I
The University also provides a range of professional and personal Sports-related Studies
development programmes to equip all of our graduates for a successful Theology and Religious Studies dream of being a neurologist. I was
future. All research students are encouraged to take the Postgraduate
Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education free of charge. The following doctoral programmes are drawn to this neuroscience course
The University is also excited to announce the new Introduction to also available:
Supporting Learning and Teaching course, which is offered to research • Doctorate in Education (EdD) (see page 78) because of the opportunity to work
students with teaching/demonstrating responsibilities. This programme is • Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (PsychD)
jointly accredited by the Staff and Educational Development Association (see page 94) with such impressive international
”
• Doctorate in Forensic Psychology (PsychD)
(SEDA) in conjunction with Roehampton University. Those who complete
the programme successfully will be able to apply for professional recognition
(see page 96) experts and researchers.
• Doctorate in Psychotherapy and Counselling (PsychD)
from the Higher Education Academy. Other opportunities for personal and (see page 101).
professional development include software support courses, academic — Masud Anwar, MSc Clinical Neuroscience student
writing support and a well-equipped student careers service.
International
The International Centre Post-study work
The Centre plays an active role in helping students A “staying on” scheme enables international students who
with their aspirations to study abroad. Staff coordinate have acquired a bachelor degree or higher qualification
a network of international representatives and travel in any subject from a recognised UK higher education
to education fairs around the world to meet students institution to apply to stay on to work in the UK for up to
considering study in the UK. This ensures that the two years. This is an ideal way for international students to
transition from overseas to studying at Roehampton gain both academic and work experience before returning
is made as easy as possible. home and thus greatly enhance their career prospects.
Home away from home

The University’s 1,100 international students come from
countries as varied as Ecuador, Japan, Norway, Sri Lanka,
“ My time living in London and studying at
Roehampton has allowed me to grow
academically through attending lectures and
Turkey and the United States. These students enrich the completing assignments. I’ve also experienced
learning and social experience at Roehampton and enable
discussions to take on an international dimension. other cultures, explored the UK and Europe
on the long weekends, and grown in
An international university English language support

If English is your second language, the English Language
Unit offers a range of courses to help you prepare for your
postgraduate degree (see page 25 for more information).
independence.
”
— Chelsey Merlo from the US (pictured overleaf)
The Unit also offers support during your programme.

With over 1,000 international students from We provide courses in essay and dissertation writing for Find out more on our website:
postgraduate students in specific subject areas. We also www.roehampton.ac.uk/international
129 countries, Roehampton has a vibrant run general English courses for postgraduates and provide
and diverse University community. individual support to students. Watch international student profile videos on our YouTube
channel: www.youtube.com/RoehamptonUniversity
Most masters programmes at Roehampton

University can be completed in one calendar
year. This allows you to gain an internationally
recognised qualification, improve your fluency
in English as well as your career prospects in
an affordable and time-efficient way. The
University’s location in London provides a
wealth of opportunities for you to undertake
research vital to the successful completion of
your dissertation.
International
Student profiles
“ When I arrived in London, transportation from the

airport to the school was already arranged and that was
a big relief for me. The facilities on campus are good
Chelsey Merlo with spacious living arrangements and there are several
activities that international students can get involved in
to meet other people. I feel at home here even though
”
I am thousands of miles from the US.
Elizabeth Hayes Doane Aira Helen Planting
— Adrian Thomas from the US
“ While working on my MA in Children’s Literature
“ Making the decision to study abroad was
“
at Roehampton, I had the chance to learn from certainly the best decision I have ever made.
Having worked in engineering-based areas for Turkish brilliant and accomplished instructors … Roehampton offered a creative environment
and international companies, I wanted to broaden my Of course, London also offered constant surrounded by beautiful greenery, in contrast
Adrian Thomas
vision to take on a global perspective … The Roehampton opportunities for educational development and to many other universities in town. The learning
MBA attracts a mixture of British and international an exciting social life. I am now a member of the facilities were very good and after receiving my
students and my experience on the programme helped English Language and Literature faculty at degree in Film and Television back in 2003, I
me to gain a better understanding of other cultures. I Clayton State University in Atlanta, Georgia. was determined to continue within the same
also learnt more about myself and made an extraordinary Each day I try to give my students the same field and pursue a career in TV production. A
network of friends and contacts. I’m currently working thoughtful and encouraging educational few months later I got my first job in TV. I now
”
for a Japanese corporation in London, Itochu Europe experience I received at Roehampton. live in Oslo, Norway, where I work as Head of
Plc, where I have the chance to put into practice many Production for the video department of a major
” ”
of the skills I acquired on the Roehampton MBA. online company.
— Elizabeth Hayes Doane, former MA Children’s
Literature student
Metin Denizsever — Metin Denizsever, former MBA student from Turkey
— Aira Helen Planting, former Film and Television student
International
Gateway to the UK and Europe
London’s many airports, and coach and train stations provide inexpensive
and easy access to the rest of the UK and Europe. The historic university
cities of Oxford and Cambridge and the vibrant seaside resort of
Brighton are an hour away by train. Many international students take the
opportunity to explore Europe during their summer holidays. For many
this will be a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity before pursuing their chosen
Reasons to study in the UK career. The cities of Barcelona, Amsterdam, Paris and Rome are all within
a few hours of London by plane. Travel agents offer competitive prices to
Ranked among the best in the world, higher education students, allowing even those on a tight budget to travel across Europe.
institutions in the UK attract thousands of international
students from all corners of the globe. Postgraduate degree
programmes in the UK are shorter and more intensive than
in most other countries and teaching is underpinned by a
strong research ethos.
The outstanding reputation of the education system in

the UK greatly enhances graduates’ future employment
prospects as well as their intellectual and personal
development. For more information about working in
the UK during and after your studies, see page 19.
Reasons to study in London

Roehampton University is just half an hour from central
London; this advantageous location allows students
to engage with the city’s major organisations, from
multinational businesses to cultural bodies, and benefit
from the links that Roehampton staff have established
with them.
With more than 350,000 students from more than 200

countries, London offers an energetic and vibrant learning
environment. As one of the world’s greatest knowledge
capitals, London offers students a wealth of internationally
renowned facilities such as libraries and museums.
The city is also an international cultural centre for film,

music, sport, nightlife, theatre, fashion and art. London’s
many districts, each with their own distinctive character,
provide opportunities for an extraordinary range of social
and cultural experiences. Covent Garden, South Bank,
Soho and Westminster are all within easy reach of the
University. Even closer to the campus, students will
find a wide variety of places of interest, shopping
areas, bars and restaurants, many ideally suited
for those looking for cheaper prices.
International
University preparation programmes Pre-masters Certificate

The one-year Pre-masters Certificate is for students who
The Roehampton University Preparation Programmes are want to develop both their academic English skills and
designed to prepare students for higher education studies their subject knowledge before beginning a postgraduate
at the University by developing their academic English and degree. They will choose modules from one of the
study skills. On the Pre-masters programme you will also following pathways, taking classes with British students
have the opportunity to develop your subject on degree programmes:
knowledge before starting your postgraduate degree.
Students have the same access to the University’s • Business
facilities and resources as degree students and are taught • Children’s Literature
by experienced academic staff who are specialists in their
• Media and Cultural Studies
subject area.
• TESOL
• Open pathway (this pathway is tailored to suit students
University pre-sessional programmes who aim to take any other postgraduate degree).
The University offers pre-sessional English programmes
for students about to begin their studies at Roehampton.
The programmes are open to all students whose first International Foundation Certificate
language is not English. You gain the confidence and skills The one-year International Foundation Certificate is
necessary to progress on to your chosen postgraduate suitable for students who need more time to develop
programme. The pre-sessional programmes also provide their level of English than is available on the
a route of entry for students holding a conditional offer to pre-sessional programme.
study at Roehampton but whose English language skills
are below the level required in the conditional offer. Various For more information and entry levels, visit the website:
start dates are available: short intensive programmes are www.roehampton.ac.uk/admissions/englishlanguageunit
held at the end of the summer for students with advanced
English skills, while longer summer programmes are
suitable for students with a slightly lower level of English.
For more information and entry levels visit the website:

www.roehampton.ac.uk/admissions/englishlanguageunit
Student support
A historic tradition
The University has its roots in the traditions of its four constituent Colleges – Digby Stuart, Froebel,
Southlands and Whitelands – which now share a single campus. All four Colleges were formed to address
the needs of poor and disadvantaged children and to provide education of the highest quality. They were all
pioneers in their fields and have had a profound impact on the education of generations of children in this
country and abroad. In 1975 the four historic Colleges joined to form the Roehampton Institute of Higher
Education and added a wide variety of degree programmes in the arts, social sciences and sciences.
The Institute became a constituent college of the University of Surrey in 1984 and soon gained university
powers for taught and research programmes before the two institutions became federated partners in 2000.
Roehampton University was awarded its independent university title in 2004.
Being part of a collegiate university

Students at Roehampton benefit enormously from belonging to one of its four Colleges. Studying at a
collegiate university gives students a sense of community; you are not only part of the University, but will
also have an instant identity within the smaller world of the College. The four Colleges serve as the focal
points for the University’s vibrant social scene. On-campus accommodation is centred on the Colleges
and there are healthy intercollegiate rivalries in sport and other traditional celebrations.
Colleges
Digby Stuart College Whitelands College
Digby Stuart was established in 1874 as a teacher training Founded in 1841, the College is one of the five oldest higher
college for Roman Catholic women. The College owes its education institutions in England. The flagship women’s
existence to the vision of the Society of the Sacred Heart, college for the Church of England, it was the first college of
whose members continue to support the College and higher education in the UK to admit women. It occupies a
the University. 14-acre site overlooking Richmond Park and is currently home
to the School of Human and Life Sciences.
Froebel College
Founded in 1892, the College was established to further the
values of Friedrich Froebel, the German educationalist who
pioneered a holistic view of child development. It is home to the
University’s School of Education and is one of the UK’s major
centres for initial teacher training. Roehampton University, known for
Southlands College its high-quality student experience,

Founded in 1872, the College offers an open, valuing, achieved a rating of 4.0 out of 5.0 in the
challenging and learning community for all of its members.
The College ethos derives from and is sustained by its most recent National Student Survey.
Methodist foundation. It offers a range of events and activities
to help build and support the community.
Student support
We offer a range of services and
Academic advice
Student services and advice advice to help you make the most Academic Advisers provide information on issues such
as the Academic Regulations and the University’s Credit
of your time at Roehampton. Accumulation and Transfer Scheme.
If your university experience Catering

Whether you want a quick snack or a hearty meal,
presents any challenges, we the University has a range of catering facilities to suit all
tastes. There are 12 cafes, restaurants, and bars (some
have a strong support network with late opening hours at the weekends) spread across
all four Colleges. There are also 24-hour vending areas
and a shop that stocks an array of everyday groceries.
in place to help you.
Chaplaincy
The three Colleges with church foundations each have
their own chapels and chaplains who work to build
On-campus accommodation a sense of community. The University also has two
mosques, a Muslim Faith Adviser, a Hindu Faith Adviser
Accommodation is reserved for postgraduate and
and a Rabbi.
mature students in Whitelands College and Froebel
College. All rooms are grouped in self-contained flats
with shared kitchens and offer internet access via data
cabling or wireless network.
Counselling
The University offers a range of counselling services to
support students throughout their time at Roehampton.
For information about on-campus accommodation
either see the website www.roehampton.ac.uk/
accommodation or contact the Enquiries Office:
Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 3232
Medical Centre
Email: enquiries@roehampton.ac.uk It is recommended that all new students living in halls
register with the on-campus Medical Centre. The Centre
is a branch surgery of a Putney-based practice and
Living off campus offers appointments both during and out of University
hours. The medical staff are trained to deal with a wide
Many postgraduate students choose to live off
range of physical and mental concerns.
campus in one of the vibrant local communities of
Roehampton, Putney, Sheen or Barnes. Roehampton’s
Accommodation Office helps students to find off-
campus accommodation and has an online list of local
available properties on its StudentPad website: www.
studentpad.co.uk/roehampton/accommodation-search.asp
Roehampton Accommodation Office

Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 3166
Email: offcampusaccomm@roehampton.ac.uk
Website: www.roehampton.ac.uk/accommodation
Student support
“ The facilities at Roehampton

were very good. The Library
had everything I needed;
IT facilities
also the service provided by Students have access to PC suites 24 hours a day,
7 days a week. You can also access the internet from
the Postgraduate Office your own laptop in the designated wireless zones on
”
campus. Free software training is available for those
was excellent. needing help.
— Amanda Hallot, MSc Clinical Nutrition

student from Alfreton, Derbyshire University Library
The University Library is the key resource for study
at Roehampton. It is open seven days a week in
term time, and the PC suites are normally open
24 hours a day, every day of the year. Our helpful
Student services and advice staff include a team of Academic Liaison Librarians
dedicated to supporting your specific subject needs.
Through our catalogue and website you can access:
- over 350,000 books, DVDs and CDs
- over 11,000 electronic journals
- a wide range of bibliographic and citation databases
Disability Services Employability - a growing collection of over 36,000 e-books.
The Disability Services team offers students with The University has an excellent record of preparing All our e-resources are available to Roehampton
dyslexia, disabilities and long-term medical conditions students for employment in a wide range of interesting students over the internet. In addition, London has
specialised services that are private and confidential. careers. Most students move directly from studying to more libraries than any other city in the world and
Most sessions are arranged on a one-to-one basis employment while others choose to further their they are all within easy reach of Roehampton.
and are either run via a drop-in service or education. The Employment and Careers Service
bookable appointments. offers comprehensive advice about career options,
The University Library building also houses:
skill enhancement, employability and volunteering.
Disability Services may be able to provide students Students also have full access to these services for - bookable individual study spaces
with the following support: alternative examination up to three years after they have finished their studies
arrangements, support in the Library, liaison with - group study spaces
at Roehampton.
academic School/College, dyslexia assessments, - the eLearning Team, which supports our
assistance to apply for the Disabled Students’ virtual learning environment StudyZone
Allowance, and access to dyslexia tutors and other
support workers. This is not an exhaustive list of - IT and Media Services, who support
services; for further information, please call reception computer use and multimedia work
on +44 (0)20 8392 3113. - laptop loan service
Portable hearing loop systems are available for - archive collection, containing resources for
installation in individual teaching rooms. specialist research in dance, early childhood
education and children’s literature.
Student support
Fees at Roehampton University Scholarships
Fees for each programme are set out on the programme Roehampton offers a generous package of scholarships
pages on the website: www.roehampton.ac.uk/ specifically designed for international students. Full
postgraduate-courses/finance/bands.html details of awards and entry criteria are available on the
University’s international webpages at www.roehampton.
You can either pay the full amount on registration, for
ac.uk/international
which you receive a two per cent discount, or in two
instalments: the first upon registration with a credit/debit The University has a long-standing relationship with
card and the second by direct debit in January. If you pay the Society of the Sacred Heart – the Roman Catholic
your fees in instalments, you will not be charged interest. organisation that established Digby Stuart as a
women’s teacher training college in 1874. The Society
recently made a generous donation of £650,000 to
Support with financial management the University for student scholarships. The University
Roehampton, in association with the Financial Standards intends to use the gift primarily to fund competitive
Authority, has pioneered the Money Doctors scheme to scholarships for postgraduate students who have been
help students to manage their finances. For more educated in a school, college or university with a Roman
information call +44 (0)20 8392 3199. Catholic foundation, based on academic performance
and financial need. For more information visit www.
roehampton.ac.uk/postgraduate-courses/finance
Finance Deposits
International applicants are required to pay a deposit to Professional and career
Other sources of funding
A range of foundations, charities and trusts also award
secure a place.
development loans partial funding for postgraduate study, from the world’s
largest medical charity the Wellcome Trust, which awards
A career investment Funding options
These loans can be taken out by UK and EU students for
between £300 and £8,000 to help fund up to two years of
hundreds of studentships each year, to the British Federation
of Women Graduates, which offers a small number of cost-
Most postgraduate taught students at Roehampton are self- study (or up to three years if the programme includes one of-living bursaries for female postgraduates in the second
Postgraduate study is funded. Finance can be a significant factor when choosing year of relevant practical work experience). Repayment year of their research degree. Grants and scholarships
to embark on postgraduate study and there are several ways on these loans begins a minimum of one month after are also awarded by companies, trade unions, arts
becoming more and more that you can fund your studies. the student has stopped studying as the Learning and organisations and even wealthy individuals in their wills.
Skills Council pays the interest on the loan until that time.
attractive in a recruitment Teachers with Qualified Teacher Status and who are resident Repayments on the loan are then made over an agreed
in England are eligible to apply to Roehampton University period at a fixed rate of interest. This type of loan is offered Useful funding websites
market saturated with first School of Education for a subsidy to significantly reduce by Barclays Bank, the Cooperative Bank and the Royal
the cost of undertaking professionally relevant masters- Prospects, the UK’s official graduate careers website:
degree holders. There are level study. Find out more at www.roehampton.ac.uk/
Bank of Scotland. For more information visit: www.direct.
www.prospects.ac.uk
gov.uk/cdl
currently more than 530,000 postgraduate-courses/education Educational Grants Advisory Service:
A Professional and Career Development Loan is a personal
postgraduates studying at www.family-action.org.uk/section.aspx?id=1037
loan from the bank and you are therefore responsible for
“
repayments. Before taking out a loan, you should ensure Student Money: www.studentmoney.org
UK institutions. Roehampton has provided me with that you will be able to manage the monthly repayments.
Association of Charitable Foundations: www.acf.org.uk
everything I need to embark upon a Charity Commission for England and Wales:
Employers www.charity-commission.gov.uk
career in teaching. The support and Some students receive full or partial funding from their
British Council funding your studies website for overseas
”
employer throughout their studies. Employers value
advice given to trainees is outstanding. postgraduate study as it can bring additional skills and
students: www.britishcouncil.org/learning-funding-your-
studies.htm
knowledge to their organisation.
— Rachel Taylor, former PGCE Secondary (English)
student from Twickenham, now works as an English
teacher at Overton Grange School
More than study Explore the local area
Barnes – This beautiful area next to Roehampton has a peaceful village
atmosphere with a green, duck pond and traditional pubs, as well as a
farmers’ market, boutique shops and cafes. Its overground rail station
provides a link to Waterloo station in central London.
The foundation of university life is the academic
Hammersmith – In addition to a huge range of shops, there is excellent
experience, but there’s more than study on offer nightlife in the many pubs, bars and clubs, and the London Apollo, where
at Roehampton. You’ll be living in London, one of top international bands and comedians perform. The Riverside Studios
contemporary arts centre incorporates a gallery and a cinema.
the world’s most exciting and cosmopolitan Kingston – In the area surrounding the historic market place of this Royal
cities, and the areas close to Roehampton Borough there are many shops as well as pubs, clubs and a cinema.
You will also find bars, restaurants and cafes along the riverside.
provide a wide range of social and cultural
Putney – This classy riverside district features a cinema, an arts theatre and
experiences. Also, our campus has a thriving a high street packed with shops, cafes and restaurants. The annual Oxford
and Cambridge Boat Race begins at Putney Bridge.
social scene, with many societies to join and
Richmond – With plenty of shops, traditional pubs and a green, Richmond
sports to take part in. has the feel of an upmarket town. It offers one of the most picturesque views
of the river Thames and is a great place to enjoy a long summer evening.
Richmond Park – This is the largest of London’s Royal Parks and is only
a 10-minute walk from the campus. It features 2,500 acres of woodlands,
ponds, gardens and grasslands, and around 650 free-roaming deer.
Explore central London Shepherds Bush – You can shop at Westfield (the largest in-town shopping
Roehampton is only 30 minutes away from the centre of London, mall in Europe), watch your favourite TV show being recorded at BBC TV
where you will find the best in: Centre or catch a gig at the Shepherds Bush Empire.
Architecture – from old (Houses of Parliament, St Paul’s Wimbledon – Home of the international tennis tournament, Wimbledon
Cathedral) to new (the “Gherkin”, Canary Wharf) has a village-style centre with restaurants and fashion boutiques.
Art – National Gallery, Tate Modern, Royal Academy of Arts
Fashion – from Bond Street boutiques to Camden Market stalls
Film – Leicester Square cinemas, National Film Theatre,
international film festivals
Hammersmith
Museums – British Museum, Natural History Museum, Science Westminster Canary
Museum, V&A Museum The Wharf
London Eye
Music – 0² Arena, Wembley Stadium, Brixton Academy Fulham Tower Bridge
Nightclubs – Fabric, Ministry of Sound, Koko

Richmond Greenwich
Shopping – Oxford Street, numerous markets such as Spitalfields
and Borough Food Market
Twickenham Putney
Sport – 2012 Olympics, Football (Wembley, Chelsea FC, Roehampton
Arsenal FC), Rugby (Twickenham), Cricket (Lord’s, the Oval)
Wimbledon
Theatre – West End theatre district, National Theatre,
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
For a more detailed map see page 108.
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More than study
Sports
In 2012, the Olympic and Paralympic games come to
London; as a Roehampton student you will be well
positioned to enjoy all the excitement of the build up
to the biggest sporting events in the world.
The University competes in nationally organised

student sports competitions and our coaches and
sport scientists work alongside the RSU to ensure that
athletes and teams achieve their full potential. We offer
support to individual sportsmen and women who wish
to represent the University in national championships.
We also award a number of students with Scholarships
for Sporting Excellence, and we have excellent links
with a number of professional sports clubs.
There are extensive opportunities for students to gain

experience and qualifications as coaches and leaders
Activities Volunteering in sport. The University’s own sports coaching in the
There are many short-, medium- and long-term community project, “Move”, recruits sports
The Roehampton Students’ Union (RSU) organises
volunteering opportunities available through Roehampton ambassadors at the start of each year.
a huge range of activities, meaning you will never be
wondering how to fill your time outside your studies. Community Action (RCA), the University’s volunteering
You can raise money for charities in the annual Raising centre. Volunteering can help you to gain work
experience, test out vocations, develop office skills Sports clubs include:
and Giving (RAG) Week and get involved in events
valued by employers, meet requirements of your athletics • badminton • basketball • cheerleading •
related to Black History Month, LGBT History Month
programme of study, and fundraise for charities. cricket • football • gymnastics • hockey • kickboxing
and Go Green Week.
RCA has established links with more than 60 charities • lacrosse • martial arts • netball • rowing • rugby •
If you have a specific interest, join one of the many societies: and community projects, including Age Concern, squash • swimming • table tennis • tennis • triathlon
Clic-Sargent, Girl Guides, Samaritans, St John • Ultimate Frisbee • volleyball.
Afro-Caribbean • Alpha • American Football • Anthropology • Beer
Appreciation • Big Band • Buddhism • Christian Union • Dance • Ambulance, the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability,
Deviant • Education • Fair Trade • Film • Human Rights and Victim Support. On-campus sporting facilities include:
• International • Islamic • Japanese Culture • Jewish Resource n ROEActive – a state-of-the-art fitness centre with
Centre • LGBT • Mature Students • Music • Muslim Women rowing and running machines, weights and
• Nutrition • People and Planet • Philosophy • Roehampton
other cardiovascular fitness equipment
Adventurers Guild • Roehampton Entrepreneurs • Roehampton
Players • St John Ambulance • Whitelands Choir n Multi-Use Games Area –
Welfare services a flood-lit, all-weather surface suitable for football,
The RSU makes student wellbeing a priority by offering netball, tennis and basketball
a range of personal support and advice on issues from n grass football pitches
academic matters and accommodation to sexual health
n studio facilities for aerobics, circuit training and
and quitting smoking.
martial arts.
RSU officers are elected by students every March. In Our teams also use excellent nearby facilities,
addition to those dealing with general issues of student such as the Bank of England Sports Centre,
welfare, we have specialist officers for women, disabled for hockey, rugby and football matches, and the
students, international students, LGBT students, and National Tennis Centre for home tennis fixtures.
also officers dealing with issues such as Cultural and
Race Relations, and Fair Trade.
Entry requirements Entry requirements
Each postgraduate programme has specific entry requirements but students
are usually expected to hold a good honours undergraduate degree from a
recognised university in the UK, or an approved equivalent qualification from
overseas. Non-graduates with appropriate professional qualifications and/or
relevant experience will also be considered on an individual basis.
Programme-specific entry requirements can be found on the University’s website:

www.roehampton.ac.uk/postgraduate-courses. As the whole application is taken
into account, applicants are encouraged to submit an application form in order for
their full suitability for the programme to be assessed.
Applicants who do not meet the usual entry criteria may be admitted as associate
students in the first instance. Progression to registration on the full award will then
depend on successful completion of one or two modules, as determined by the
Programme Convener.
EU/international students
English language requirements
Taught postgraduate programmes typically seek students with a strong English
language level who have achieved (or are expected to achieve prior to the start of
the course) IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 or above in each band of the test or a score of 100
in the TOEFL IBT (Internet Based Test). Please note that some programmes have
higher English language requirements; applicants should check the individual
programme webpage.
How to apply
Postgraduate applications are accepted from October. Applicants are
encouraged to submit their applications through the University’s website at:
www.roehampton.ac.uk/postgraduate-courses/apply/apply.html
For further information about the University, making a postgraduate application

and advice on entry requirements, please contact Enquiries at the Welcome Centre
(tel: +44 (0)20 8392 3232, email: enquiries@roehampton.ac.uk).
Students who are unable to apply online should contact Enquiries for a hard
copy of the application form.
London’s only
campus university
Index of programmes
Advanced Studies for the Christian Ministry......................................42 Historical Research............................................................................53
Applied Linguistics and TESOL..........................................................42 Human Rights and International Relations.........................................58
Applied Music Education...................................................................72 Human Rights and Society.................................................................59
Applied Music Psychology.................................................................86 Human Rights Practice (Erasmus Mundus)........................................59
Applied Psychological Research........................................................86 Information Systems..........................................................................60
Art, Craft and Design Education.........................................................72 Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy.......................................98
Art Therapy.........................................................................................87 International Management.................................................................61
Attachment Studies............................................................................87 International Management of Information Systems...........................61
Audiovisual Translation.......................................................................43 International Management with Finance............................................62
Ballet Studies.....................................................................................43 International Management with HRM.................................................62
Biodiversity and Conservation...........................................................90 International Management with Marketing.........................................63
Bioentrepreneurship...........................................................................90 Literature and Material Culture...........................................................53
Children's Literature (on-site).............................................................45 Marketing...........................................................................................66
Children's Literature (distance-learning)............................................45 MBA (Business Administration)..........................................................66
Choreography MFA............................................................................48 Media, Culture and Identity................................................................54
Clinical Neuroscience.........................................................................91 Music Therapy....................................................................................98
Clinical Nutrition.................................................................................91 Non-profit Management.....................................................................67
Counselling and Psychotherapy.........................................................94 Obesity: Risks and Prevention...........................................................99
Counselling Psychology ....................................................................94 Performance and Creative Research.................................................54
Creative and Professional Writing......................................................48 PGCE Primary (full-time)....................................................................80
Dance Anthropology...........................................................................49 PGCE Primary (part-time)...................................................................80
Dance Movement Psychotherapy......................................................95 PGCE Secondary...............................................................................81
Dance Studies....................................................................................49 Play Therapy.......................................................................................99
Documentary Practices......................................................................52 Primate Biology and Conservation...................................................100
Diabetes.............................................................................................95 Primatology......................................................................................100
Dramatherapy.....................................................................................96 Psychotherapy and Counselling.......................................................101
Early Childhood Studies.....................................................................73 Social Research Methods............................................................ 67/82
Early Modern Literature and Culture..................................................52 South Asian Dance Studies................................................................55
Education...........................................................................................74 Special and Inclusive Education........................................................82
Education (Professional Doctorate)....................................................78 Special Education Needs (Erasmus Mundus)....................................83
Education, Leadership and Management..........................................78 Sport and Exercise Biomechanics...................................................103
English Education...............................................................................79 Sport and Exercise Physiology........................................................103
Forensic Psychology..........................................................................96 Sport and Exercise Science.............................................................106
Health and Community.......................................................................97 Sport Psychology.............................................................................107
Health Sciences.................................................................................97 Stress and Health.............................................................................107
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School of Arts
The School offers a broad spectrum of
taught postgraduate programmes and
research degrees spanning literature,
history, the media, religion, philosophy,
linguistics, translation, film, performance
and dance. It also has a high reputation
for the research it conducts across these
subject areas. With its diverse programmes
and ambitious research projects, the
School has much to offer its
postgraduate students.
Programmes
Advanced Studies for the Christian Ministry
Applied Linguistics and TESOL
Audiovisual Translation
Ballet Studies
Children’s Literature (on-site)
Children’s Literature (distance learning)
Choreography MFA
Creative and Professional Writing
Dance Anthropology
Dance Studies
Documentary Practices
Early Modern Literature and Culture
Historical Research
Literature and Material Culture
Media, Culture and Identity
Performance and Creative Research
South Asian Dance Studies
MTh/PGDip MA/PGDip MA/PGDip MA/PGDip
Advanced Studies for the Applied Linguistics and TESOL Audiovisual Translation Ballet Studies
Christian Ministry Number of credits: MA: 180, PGDip: 120 Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120 Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120
Programme duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2 years Programme duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2 years Programme duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–3 years
Number of credits: MTh: 180; PGDip: 120
Programme duration: MTh: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–4 years;
PGDip: full-time: 2 semesters part-time: 1½ years
General programme information

General programme information General programme information
This programme is designed to offer English language teaching
This programme aims to address the growing demand for This programme celebrates the richness and breadth of
professionals the opportunity to engage with the theories and
translators with skills in translating audiovisual media and ballet and develops an in-depth understanding of the form within
General programme information practices of language learning and assessment with a view to
familiarises students with the socio-cultural, linguistic and broad cultural and artistic contexts. Through an interdisciplinary
The aim of this taught masters programme is to produce highly developing and enriching their own teaching and furthering their
technical dimensions that characterise this type of translation. and politically informed study of theory and practice, you
educated scholars – engaged in Christian ministry in all its forms careers in the field of language education.
It places significant emphasis on accessibility to the media and consider ballet in terms of the urgent debates that are found
– capable of adapting to, and shaping, the intellectual needs of offers grounding in translation theory and research methods. currently among the other arts.
the church in the 21st century. We live in an age when the central Key areas of study: Through your work with dedicated software and high-tech
intellectual challenge for academics in this field is to provide a • principles and practice in language teaching industry-standard equipment, you are equipped with the Since its inception in 1994 the programme has been highly
credible and persuasive theological world-view for those working necessary skills to enter the professional market and the successful, appealing to a wide variety of students coming from
within the church. This programme provides vital resources • theories of second language learning
knowledge to pursue further research in this field. the profession and a traditional undergraduate background.
for sustaining a self-confident church in both theological and • language testing
It is at the forefront of the field of dance studies and has played
biblical studies. It also encourages students to integrate skills • issues in applied sociolinguistics a radical role in developing scholarly thinking in ballet.
and knowledge into an overall ministerial perspective to enable Key areas of study:
• linguistic analysis for language teaching
informed reflection on what makes for practical expertise • subtitling and surtitling
– especially best communicative practice – in the context of • research methods and dissertation. Key areas of study:
• dubbing, voice-over and video games translation
the pastoral and missiological dimensions of the church. • ballet styles in class and performance and across history
• live subtitling by respeaking
Special features • ballet companies as national institutions
Holders of the DELTA will receive a credit transfer of 40 credits • audio description for the blind and the visually impaired
Key areas of study: • ballet and popular culture
and so be exempted from the module Principles and Practice • subtitling for the deaf and the hard-of-hearing
• Old and New Testaments as canonical scripture for the church in Language Teaching and one optional 20-credit module. • racism, sexism, ageism and the ballet world
• translation theories
• theological, pastoral, and missiological reflection on ministry Lecturers on the programme are members of two Research Centres: • transnationalism and ballet.
• translation tools and localisation.
• great theological ideas for the church today • The Centre for Language Assessment Research (CLARe) offers Research methods are integrated into the compulsory core
• research methods: theory and practice. scholars, examining boards and government organisations a modules and research skills are developed further through the
centre for training and consultancy. It is currently engaged on Special features
self-directed, individually tutored dissertation.
MTh students submit a masters dissertation (15,000 words) on a test development and research projects worldwide. The programme is taught by academic staff and by experts from
topic related to ministerial, pastoral, and/or biblical theology. the industry who bring their professional experience into the
• The Centre for Research in English Language and Linguistics classroom. The University’s location in London is ideal as the city Special features
(CRELL) is a focus for a range of linguistic and applied linguistic has established itself as one of the main centres for translation in This is the only postgraduate programme of its kind currently
Special features research and runs a seminar series open to students with key the world. available in Europe and in the English-speaking world. You
This programme is unique in offering advanced studies in speakers in a variety of areas in English language, linguistics benefit from the close links Roehampton staff have with the
theological and biblical scholarship in the context of ministry and TESOL. Royal Ballet and other dance professionals. You also benefit from
and mission. Research areas: contact with those on other MA dance cluster programmes and
Subtitling; dubbing; respeaking; audio description; subtitling for those studying for research degrees (MPhil or PhD), and from the
Research areas:
the deaf and the hard-of-hearing; lexicography. The programme excellent material facilities for dance at Roehampton.
Research areas: Second language acquisition; task-based language learning;
can accommodate a variety of student research interests in the
Biblical theology; systematic theology; ministerial practice; sociolinguistic and applied linguistic perspectives on TESOL;
translation discipline. Research areas:
theological reflection on ministry; pastoral theology. cross-cultural issues in teaching and testing; second language
test development; validation; perspectives and challenges Aesthetics; politics; philosophy as pertaining to dance; dance
associated with benchmarking and standardisation. analysis; dance–music relationships.
MA/PGDip MA/PGDip
Children’s Literature (on-site) Children’s Literature (distance-learning)
Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120 Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120
Programme duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–6 years Programme duration: part-time: 2–6 years
This programme is run by the award-winning National This programme is run by the award-winning National Centre for
Centre for Research in Children’s Literature (NCRCL). Research in Children’s Literature (NCRCL).

This internationally acclaimed programme involves the study of This popular programme involves the study of children’s books,
children’s books in all forms and their broader cultural influence. in both written and visual forms, and their broader cultural
You explore the relationships between the adults who produce, influence. Distance learning students are not required to travel
publish and introduce books to children, and the children who to the University at any point in the programme, although many
are meant to read them. The programme introduces critical enjoy visiting Roehampton for conferences or NCRCL “cluster
theories and methods, enabling you to analyse the sign systems talks”. For taught modules, you work through written
employed in children’s literature and so to identify and evaluate programme materials and online resources, with self-
the messages and value systems encoded in them. administered learning exercises and assignments to submit to
a designated tutor. Tutorial support, by telephone or email, is
available throughout and you can also interact with your peers
Key areas of study:
through the University’s virtual learning environment. You are
• early children’s literature assessed through coursework and a dissertation.
• British children’s literature 1900 to the present
• children’s literature in translation Key areas of study:
• creative writing for children • British children’s literature from 1900 to the present day
• critical and theoretical perspectives • critical and theoretical perspectives
• illustrations/picture books. • origins and development of children’s literature
• poetry written for children
Special features • visual texts.
Roehampton houses the National Centre for Research in
Children’s Literature (NCRCL), which runs the annual MA/IBBY
Special features
Conference and helped establish the Marsh Award for Children’s
The academic team is internationally acclaimed for its work
Literature in Translation and the post of Children’s Laureate.
in children’s literature and regularly hosts major conferences.
Dame Jacqueline Wilson, who is a Professorial Fellow at
The MA programme allows you to combine an overview of the
Roehampton, offers insights on how to write for children. The
subject with the opportunity to specialise in a field where original
programme is supported by the specialist Children’s Literature
research is flourishing.
Collection (including the Richmal Crompton Collection) in the
University Library and librarians with an extensive knowledge of
the subject. Research areas:
Translation studies; alternative forms of narrative; contemporary
adolescent literature; Jungian studies; visual texts; Victorian
Research areas: children’s literature; children’s reading habits and choices.
Translation studies; alternative forms of narrative; contemporary
adolescent literature; Jungian studies; Victorian children’s
literature; visual texts; children’s reading habits and choices.
MFA MA/MRes/PGDip MA/PGDip MA/PGDip
Choreography Creative and Professional Writing Dance Anthropology Dance Studies
Number of credits: 240 Number of credits: MA: 180; MRes: 180; PGDip: 120 Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120 Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120
Programme duration: full-time: 2 years; part-time: 4 years Programme duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–4 years Programme duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–3 years Programme duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–3 years
General programme information General programme information General programme information General programme information
This unique programme’s focus on choreographic investigation This programme allows you to explore a particularly broad The premise of this programme is that all dance genres – be This programme explores the key issues, approaches and
encourages the integration of creative, technical and intellectual scope of writing disciplines. In addition to traditional creative they aboriginal dances, ballet, ballroom, or Bharathanatyam methods of enquiry in dance studies. The focus is on dance as a
skills. You can maintain and develop your technical expertise writing pathways such as fiction and poetry, the programme – say something about the human beings who engage in theatre art, explored from a variety of perspectives, in the context
by choosing from a range of contemporary dance styles and offers modules on writing for children, screenwriting, creative them. It explores the social construction of dance and of the of other dance practices and the increasing interdisciplinarity
classical ballet, as well as developing studies in improvisation nonfiction (a very rare option in the UK), narrative journalism, and dancing body cross-culturally and emphasises the different of dance scholarship. The programme equips students – dance
and dance composition. Two routes are available; one writing and editing for the internet. You improve your writing skills conceptualisations that exist in different parts of the world. graduates, practitioners or other dance professionals – with the
emphasises the role of the choreographer as a performer and through detailed and specialised encounters with writing theory The programme equips you, whether you are a dancer or an knowledge, current awareness and research skills to work at the
the other examines the role of the choreographer as a director. and practice that expand awareness of the context and the skills anthropologist, with the knowledge, awareness and research forefront of this relatively young, thriving academic discipline.
needed for contemporary writing. skills to work at the forefront of this new academic discipline.
Key areas of study: Key areas of study:
Key areas of study: Key areas of study: • dance and the politics of identity
• choreography and improvisation
• creative nonfiction and narrative journalism • dances as socio-cultural practices and transnational commodities • dance in philosophical perspective
• dance as socio-cultural practice
• screenwriting • dance, globalisation and the multicultural debate • dance as a socio-cultural practice
• dance technique and performance
• writing fiction • dance, identity and ethnicity • looking at dance (dance analysis).
• looking at dance (dance analysis).
• writing for children • fieldwork as a key investigative tool. Optional modules include dance practice as research, and music
You prepare and perform original work in each semester of your
first year of study and produce a sole-authored thesis concert at • writing poetry Research methods are integrated into the compulsory core and dance.
the end of your final year. • writing and editing for the internet. modules and research skills are developed further through the Research methods are integrated into the compulsory core
self-directed, individually tutored dissertation. modules and research skills are developed further through the
Special features Special features self-directed, individually tutored dissertation.
All teaching staff are practising writers with links to professional Special features
This is the only postgraduate programme of its kind currently
publishing and other media. Dame Jacqueline Wilson, who is a You benefit from contact with those on other MA dance cluster Special features
available in Europe. It offers a breadth of study including
Professorial Fellow at Roehampton, offers insights to students on programmes and those studying for research degrees (MPhil You benefit from contact with those on other MA dance cluster
options that explore dance and technology, and music and
how to write for children. The qualification and skills gained from or PhD) and from the excellent material facilities for dance programmes and those studying for research degrees (MPhil or
dance. You are offered a portfolio of technique classes (ballet,
this programme offer a number of career possibilities, including at Roehampton. PhD), as well as from the excellent material facilities for dance
Contact, Cunningham, Graham, Limón and Release), choreography
workshops, laboratory sessions, lectures, seminars, tutorials and working as a professional writer, working in the publishing industry, at Roehampton.
mentored workplace learning. You also benefit from the close in the media, or continuing to study for a PhD at Roehampton. Research areas:
links Roehampton staff have with dance professionals in the Western theatre dance; Australian Aboriginal, Indian and Indonesian Research areas:
UK and overseas. Research areas: dance; identity; diasporic movements; nationalism; politics as Dance analysis, politics, philosophy; music and practice as
Children’s literature; creative nonfiction; fiction; journalism; pertaining to various dance genres; dance analysis. research. This broad-based programme can accommodate and
literary/narrative journalism; poetry; screenwriting; the internet. develop a variety of student research interests relevant to the
Research areas:
current concerns of the discipline.
Choreographic processes; choreo-musical relationships; dance
and technology; improvisation and performance.
“ I love that the MFA at
Roehampton is a two-year
course because you get to
build a whole support system
around you. Your tutors and
peers really get to know your
style as a choreographer so
you receive wonderful and
individual guidance.
”
— Kelly Sangiuseppe, MFA Choreography
student from London
MA MA/MRes/PGDip MA/MRes/PGDip MA/PGDip
Documentary Practices Early Modern Literature and Culture Historical Research Literature and Material Culture
(1500–1700) 1750–Present
Number of credits: 180 (also available by distance learning)
Programme duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2 years Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120
Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120
Number of credits: MA: 180; MRes: 180; PGDip: 120 Programme duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–4 years
Programme duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–4 years
Programme duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2 years
General programme information General programme information General programme information

This is a programme in the theorised practice of documentary The programme offers a unique combination of modules Concentrating on literature from the 18th century to the present,
General programme information this programme considers a diverse range of canonical, popular and
through digital video, photography and journalism. It draws on a training you in a variety of historical approaches. Some modules
Roehampton has a distinguished tradition of research in forgotten texts in relation to key aspects of the study of material
range of disciplines such as film studies, documentary photography, are theoretical, others focus more on analysing primary sources.
Renaissance studies, with a number of internationally recognised culture. It draws on tutors’ considerable research expertise in
journalism and human rights, to contextualise the processes of Skills are taught through the study of key social, political and cultural
scholars producing high-profile work in this field. Based in this area to create a lively atmosphere for investigation, dialogue
researching, developing, writing, shooting, editing and exhibiting issues in a historical context (eg classical, medieval, early modern
the Centre for Research in Renaissance Studies (see www. and debate. The programme covers an exciting range of topics,
the documentary. and modern history). Together the modules reveal some of the
roehampton.ac.uk/researchcentres/renaissance), the MA including space, the body, consumption, the everyday, and the
most influential theoretical positions and methodologies in historical
provides an opportunity for the interdisciplinary study of materiality of the text. It explores the culture of reading, the
The programme is intended for those looking to enhance and scholarship today. In addition to the general MA in Historical
European and English Renaissance culture. Core modules development of popular genres, and the complex and shifting
develop their production and critical skills in direct relation to Research, you may choose from one of three specialised pathways:
engage you in conversations about the most important texts interrelationship between objects, texts, and the culture that
documentary practices in their chosen medium but there is also Classical History, Local History (also available in distance learning
and issues of the period, while training you in the theories, skills produces them. Specific subjects that may be explored include
an option in documentary history and theory. mode), and Social and Cultural History.
and practical knowledge needed for MA-level work. Optional the history of reading, working-class fiction, sex, food, violence,
modules enable you to develop your own interests. death, the city, domestic space, adolescence, and addiction.
Key areas of study: Sample areas of study:
• independent documentary production Key areas of study: • theory and methods (compulsory) You are introduced to a range of methodologies and
• documentary photography • theories and texts • microhistory and crime theoretical approaches to enable you to explore different ways
• research methods: skills and theories • gender and crime in Ancient Greece of relating literary and cultural materials and perspectives.
• documentary and journalism
• documentary research • authorship controversies • oral history
Key areas of study:
• documentary and human rights • Renaissance bodies • dissertation of 15,000 words (MA only).
• literature and material cultures
• film studies • the big house and estate c.1480–1750
Special features • literature and the history of the everyday
• production management, promotion and distribution • court, city and theatre in early modern London
The programme is unusual in focusing on methods, skills and • the culture of reading
• histories and theories of documentary. • cultures of early modern food concepts, rather than specific periods or places. It covers a • the literature of war, punishment, crime, addiction, food, pain, sex,
• media Shakespeare very broad scope of history, from ancient to contemporary, and work, travel, the family, religion, race, childhood, adolescence, death
Special features • Ovid in the Middle Ages and Renaissance incorporates diverse cultures and regions. You will be taught by
• popular literatures including biography, detective fiction,
This project-based MA requires you to develop a nationally and internationally renowned historians with broad
• early modern drama in performance. dystopian literature, cookery books, working-class fiction.
documentary project in your chosen medium and while doing so interests. Field trips and visits to museums and record offices
reflect on your practice in relationship to issues of human rights, Please note, not all options are available every year. are included in many modules.
journalism, documentary photography and film studies. All of the Special features
lecturers and associate lecturers teaching on the programme are Special features Research areas: Methodological and theoretical approaches include the history
either practising film makers or researchers active in the field, This interdisciplinary MA degree allows you to explore The poor and marginalised in 19th- and 20th-century London; of reading; theories of high and popular literature; cultural
and include visiting lecturers from the industry. Renaissance literature and culture from many angles and to historical writing and theory; local history; gender and crime; the materialism; historicism; and theories of the middlebrow.
pursue your intellectual interests with support from tutors. history of the family; microhistory; early modern cultural history;
MA students at Roehampton are perfectly positioned to take medieval archeology; Iberian and Latin American history; oral Research areas:
Research areas:
advantage of London’s wealth of archives, art, theatre, playing history; classical history. 18th-, 19th- and 20th-century English and American literature;
Documentary research; documentary production; documentary
spaces and architecture in their explorations of the Renaissance. postcolonial literature; literature of war; food writing; travel narratives;
ethics; international documentary production; producing;
literature of addiction; dystopian fiction; crime fiction; working-class
documentary cinematography; editing; sound design; human rights;
writing; literature and race; biography; sensation fiction; literature and
journalism; film studies; documentary photography; exhibition. Research areas: religion; middlebrow fiction; material cultures; the history of reading.
English literature; history; drama; art history; classical civilisation.
MA/PGDip MA/MRes MA/PGDip
Media, Culture and Identity Performance and Creative Research South Asian Dance Studies
Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120 Number of credits: 180 Number of credits: MA: 180, PGDip: 120
Programme duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–4 years Programme duration: full-time: 1 year Programme duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–3 years

This new and innovative programme combines media and cultural This programme provides you with the opportunity to engage This unique programme explores the history, theory, aesthetics and
“
studies in an interdisciplinary way. Drawing on critical theoretical in performance as an interdisciplinary and connective practice, practice of South Asian dance forms, including Bharatanatyam
methodologies from the broad spectrum of the humanities, this spanning the fields of live art, theatre, visual art, dance and and Kathak, from a global modernities, interdisciplinary and The University has a fantastic
masters programme is distinct in its exploration of the relationship new media. Exploring performance as creative research, the comparative perspective. Its premise is that all dance genres
between media, culture and identity. programme moves fluidly between practice-based and theory- – be they traditional or modern – reflect the larger, cultural campus, the dance studios are very
oriented approaches and deploys a diverse set of critical and political world-views of nationalism, internationalism,
Key areas of study: paradigms and methods associated with Performance Studies interculturalism, postmodernism, multiculturalism, and well equipped and the ambience is
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• contemporary cultural and political issues – the politics of to examine performance as a cultural phenomenon. diasporic movements in which they are articulated.
identity and mediatisation very pleasing.
Drawing from several disciplines including cultural studies,
• advanced theoretical and methodological developments in Key areas of study: performance studies, gender studies, postcolonial studies,
cultural and media studies • interdisciplinary performance practices — Shrikant Subramaniam, MA South Asian Dance
ritual studies, and dance anthropology, the programme prepares
• cultural theories such as Marxism and post-Marxism, dance students, choreographers and scholars to work at the Studies student from Mumbai, India
• live art, experimental theatre, dance-performance, new media
feminism, psychoanalysis and post-colonialism forefront of this new academic discipline.
• paradigms of Performance Studies, visual and cultural theory
• media and cultural industries such as TV, film, print media,
• the artist as cultural agent/producer and public display.
indy media and the internet
Key areas of study:
• debates on the formation of social and cultural identity, Special features
emotion, visual culture, everyday life, public sphere and • South Asian dance in a transnational perspective
This programme enables you to research, conceive and realise
imagined communities. creative projects in performance. You are also asked to develop • South Asian dance in the global diasporas
critical interrogations, reflecting on your own practices and • nationalism, culture, and politics in South Asian dance
Special features the artistic, social and political frameworks of performance
You become a member of the Centre for Research in Film and • South Asian dance and the multicultural debate
making and reception. There is a strong emphasis on creative
Audiovisual Cultures (CRFAC), giving you access to a diverse collaboration, critical dialogue and practices of public display. • ritual in South Asian dance and performance.
programme of research seminars, symposia and special events The programme offers opportunities for exchange with practising
organised in collaboration with institutions such as the British performance makers and theoreticians active in the field, and Special features
Film Institute. For international students, a dedicated pathway may include residential work abroad. This is the only postgraduate programme of its kind currently
on the International Foundation Certificate feeds directly on available in Europe and in the English-speaking world. You
to this programme. benefit from the close links that Roehampton staff have with
Research areas:
Performance making; creative research methodologies; the South Asian dance organisations in the UK and with overseas
Roehampton’s location in London is ideal for media and culture institutions. You also benefit from the excellent material facilities
formulation, composition and realisation of ideas; performance
students. There is a multitude of relevant conferences and for dance at Roehampton.
theories and histories; visual and cultural theory; performance
research seminars, and of course there is an abundance of cultural
and live art; experimental theatre; dance and new media; public
institutions and media companies in London, unrivalled by any other
intervention, reception and display. Research areas:
city in the UK.
Western theatre dance; Indian dance history, theory and practice;
Research areas: culture and nationalisms; postcolonial theory and identity; history
Media studies; cultural industries; cultural and critical theory; and aesthetics; ritual-performance; cultural and spectacle
gender; race; ethnicity; cultural politics and policy; psychoanalysis; performances; transnationalism; diasporic movements; ethnicity
globalisation; television industry; television histories. and identity formations; dance, gender and politics.
and Social Sciences
School of Business The School’s advantageous
location allows you to engage with
placement learning, and applied research
into these areas. The Roehampton MBA
London’s world-renowned business and masters management programmes
and commerce, not-for-profit and are fully recognised by the Chartered
voluntary sectors, and cultural and Management Institute (CMI).
historical heritage.
You also benefit from the real-world

experience of staff who are involved
Programmes
Human Rights and International Relations
in research and applied consultancy
Human Rights and Society
nationally and internationally.
Human Rights Practice (Erasmus Mundus)
Information Systems
The fusion of social scientists with International Management
management and computing staff International Management of Information Systems
International Management with Finance
has led to the School developing a International Management with Human
unique profile in the areas of social Resource Management
International Management with Marketing
justice, citizenship, and management Marketing
in the not-for-profit sector. MBA (Business Administration)
Non-profit Management
The School has attracted national Social Research Methods
recognition and funding for its centre

for excellence in citizenship, human
rights and social justice (Crucible),
which was awarded £4.5 million to
develop innovative approaches to
curriculum design, work-based and
Human Rights at Roehampton MA/PGDip/PGCert MA/PGDip/PGCert MA
Roehampton offers a distinctive suite of masters Human Rights and International Human Rights and Society Human Rights Practice – Erasmus Mundus
programmes in human rights. While the programmes Relations
Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120; PGCert: 60 Number of credits: 120 compulsory ECTS credits
concentrate on various discipline-specific aspects of
Programme duration: MA: 1–1½ years; PGDip: approx. 1 year; Programme duration: 2 years
human rights, they are also located within a broader, Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120; PGCert: 60 PGCert: approx. 10 months
multidisciplinary perspective through shared modules Programme duration: MA: 1–1½ years; PGDip: approx. 1 year;
PGCert: approx. 10 months General programme information General programme information
from the suite. Through these shared modules,
This programme focuses on the use of sociological methods and The programme is taught by three universities: Roehampton
primarily in the first semester, you have the chance to theory to investigate human rights standards and abuses. The University (UK), Gothenburg University (Sweden) and Tromsø
exchange information and opinions with other students “sociology of human rights” is a relatively new but significant University (Norway). The programme prepares you to:
General programme information area of study within sociology. This programme is therefore • work effectively with the protection, promotion and implementation
from various backgrounds. In the
This programme deals specifically with understanding the role of ideally suited to students with a social science background of human rights in a changing global context
second semester, you will specialise in your chosen human rights in world politics, and involves a critical discussion (for example, sociology, social anthropology, social psychology)
• take up careers in human rights work in civil society organisations,
area, via dedicated modules, and students on the MA of the structures and institutions of global governance. It is wishing to focus on this emerging subdiscipline.
governments and the public sector, and business
ideally suited to students with a background in politics or
programme will further develop this specialist expertise • develop analytical expertise in human rights perspectives,
international relations wishing to focus their disciplinary
Key areas of study: contexts and organisations
through their dissertation. knowledge on this timely and contested area of study.
PGCert, PGDip and MA: • evaluate and apply this knowledge to different cases and practices
Key areas of study: • interdisciplinary approaches to human rights • develop programmes of action and policies
Special features • research methods
Roehampton is home to Crucible, the only recognised centre PGCert, PGDip and MA: • compare analytically human rights practice across different
of excellence in human rights and social justice education in • interdisciplinary approaches to human rights • human rights from a sociological perspective cultures and nation-states, recognising that interpretations and
the country. The University also has a number of internationally • rights, citizenship and social justice. practices vary in different regions of the world.
• research methods
recognised scholars in the area of criminology, human rights and
• global governance and citizenship MA:
social justice, and you have the opportunity to attend regular Key areas of study:
research seminars. This provides excellent preparation for • global political economy and social justice. • dissertation.
• human rights practice: an interdisciplinary approach
interdisciplinary study at a higher level (MPhil or PhD), and for MA:
the workplace as well as for your ethical engagement Research areas: • human rights practice: legal perspectives
• dissertation.
with the world. The application of social theory to human rights; the study of • globalisation: challenges to human rights
genocide; globalisation; “race” and ethnicity; gender; social • human rights: society and social structure
Research areas: justice and equal opportunities; work and employment; political
• human rights and organisational management: civil society,
The study of genocide; human rights in international relations; sociology; citizenship.
the state and market.
not-for-profit and voluntary sector management; citizenship.
Special features
This is perhaps the most practice-oriented programme of its
kind currently available in Europe. You benefit from its close
“
affiliation with Crucible – Roehampton’s centre for excellence
for education in social justice, human rights and citizenship –
Roehampton University is proud to be leading the way in the academic and its placement schemes.
study of human rights, through its internationally respected research
Research areas:
profile, its innovative and multidisciplinary taught programmes, and its Theories of human rights; indigenous rights; sociology of rights;
”
human rights law; genocide; political communication; children’s
centre of excellence in human rights education, Crucible. rights; war and peace; reconciliation initiatives; globalisation;
culture and ethnicity; NGOs; organisational management.
— Dr Darren O’Byrne, Principal Lecturer in Sociology and Human Rights
MSc/PGDip MSc International MSc/PGDip MSc/PGDip
Information Systems Management programmes International Management International Management of
Information Systems
Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120 The MSc/PGDip International Management portfolio Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120
Programme duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time 2–4 years aims to produce managers and leaders who can do Programme duration: full-time: 1 year
Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120
business across time zones, cultures and languages.
This programme has been developed to address a new era of It offers students a grounding in key areas of business and The increasing globalisation of the world economy, the expansion of
management practice and allows those with particular interests General programme information
information systems that support companies whose leaders world trade, the accession of many eastern European countries to
in marketing, human resource management (HRM), finance or The modern global economy requires a new breed of managers
and core operations are dispersed across the globe. It aims the European Union, and the dramatic growth in the development
information systems to gain a named award in these areas. and leaders equipped with flexible, transferable skills and a
to produce managers and leaders who have a practical and of market-led economies of China, India and Russia have created
You can either follow a general programme in International global vision. The programme aims to produce managers and
theoretical understanding of business information systems and a demand for managers who can operate in global and diverse
Management or study for one of the following named awards leaders who have a practical and theoretical understanding of
technology within a strategic and operational context. multicultural contexts. This programme aims to produce managers
in these specialist areas: business information systems and are able to apply this in the
and leaders who can do business in these challenging contexts.
context of global business.
Key areas of study: International Management of Information Systems
Core modules: International Management with Finance Key areas of study: Key areas of study:
International Management with Marketing Core and optional areas of study include:
• database management systems Core and optional areas of study include:
International Management with HRM
• international management • research methods and skills • information systems organisation and management
• research methods and skills This suite of named awards shares a common first semester • international business environment • international business environment
• information systems organisation and management allowing you the flexibility to change your area of specialisation • international management • international management
within the first semester.
• project management • project management • project management
• dissertation (summer period). Applicants must have a minimum of a second-class honours degree • ethics and professional standards in international management • research methods and skills
Optional modules: in any discipline, or equivalent. Graduates for whom English is not • dissertation (summer period) • dissertation (summer period)
their first language must satisfy the University’s requirement for • international financial management
• e-business and commerce • database management systems
IELTS, currently 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in each band of
• international marketing the test. • e-business and commerce • e-business and commerce
• software engineering. • international marketing • international marketing
Choice of languages to be taken concurrently. • international human resource management. • software engineering.
Special features Choice of languages to be taken concurrently.
Special features
(of all International Management programmes)
You gain in-depth knowledge via case studies and assessments
With tutors’ agreement, students can choose the Special features
of the importance of designing and managing information
global organisations and topics of special interest You gain in-depth knowledge via case studies and assessments
systems at a strategic level within an organisation. This prepares
on which to focus their coursework assignments of the importance of designing and managing information
you for a career in a global business environment.
and research projects. systems within a global organisation. This prepares you for a
career in a global business environment.
Research areas: Research areas:
Outsourcing of information systems; virtual project management; Organisational behaviour; business ethics; career Research areas:
computer ethics; organisational behaviour; business ethics; development; outsourcing of IT provision; brands Outsourcing of information systems; virtual project management;
career development; brand management. and brand management; international capital and computer ethics; organisational behaviour; business ethics; career
financial markets; international banking; social development; brand management.
enterprise; accounting.
MSc/PGDip MSc/PGDip MSc/PGDip
International Management International Management with International Management
with Finance Human Resource Management (HRM) with Marketing
Businesses and governments rely on sound financial knowledge The business context for managing human resources has changed This pathway helps students analyse the marketing context
to underpin their strategies for economic growth. This programme significantly in recent years due to economic, political, social and in which international brands operate and to evaluate their
provides the theoretical structure for an understanding of the technological forces. Competition in global business has led to operational options. Students investigate current research
operations of the finance function of organisations and key significant interest and research into which HRM policies and in marketing, brands and brand management, and apply
elements of corporate financial management. practices lead to enhanced organisational performance. Another branding concepts to non-traditional areas, including
area of strategic focus for HRM, within multinational companies non-profit organisations and the public sector.
There is a particular focus on international capital markets and in particular, is the ease and speed at which knowledge can be
developed and disseminated. The Marketing pathway includes optional modules in
international banking. This pathway develops students for a “international marketing” and “brands and brand management”.
management career where the raising and managing of capital in For the dissertation, students choose a research problem
This pathway is designed to engage students in a critical dialogue
mixed financial environments is a fundamental feature that must be with a marketing focus and are supported by a specialist tutor
about the strategic importance of HRM in international firms as
factored into any business decision making and is especially critical in this area.
well as competing perspectives of international HRM, drawing on
in the international context.
current research and practice.
Key areas of study:
Key areas of study: Core and optional areas of study include:
The programme exposes students to advanced finance concepts,
Core and optional areas of study include: • international marketing
knowledge and skills that are academically rigorous and have
practical application in the workplace. It is delivered by highly • international HRM • brands and brand management
qualified teaching staff with practical experience of financial • cross-cultural management • dissertation (summer period) – marketing focus.
management and research, and consultancy expertise in credit, • dissertation (summer period) – HRM focus.
banking and financial services.
Key areas of study:

Core and optional areas of study include:
• international financial management
• international capital markets and banking
• dissertation (summer period) – international finance
or banking focus.
“ Roehampton is gearing its students
for the real world. The academics are
all so passionate about their subjects,
so knowledgeable, and somehow
balanced by the thriving social justice
programme here. The opportunities
for students are amazing. There is a
vibe here – the diversity of the
students and the passion of the
students makes it feel a very
happening place to be.
”
— Dr Gopal Kutwaroo, Microsoft, Head of UK
Forefront Security Marketing
MSc/PGDip MBA MSc/PGDip/PGCert MA/PGDip/PGCert
Marketing* Master in Business Administration Non-profit Management Social Research Methods
Number of credits: 180 Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120; PGCert: 60 Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120; PGCert: 60
Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120
Programme duration: full-time: 1 year Programme duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2 years Programme duration: full-time: 12 months; part-time: 2 years
Increasing globalisation of trade and the development of a The Roehampton MBA is designed to prepare those with a This programme prepares you for employment in local, national The programme is distinctive in providing students with an exciting
global consumer economy requires marketing professionals minimum of two years’ experience of the workplace for the and international non-profit organisations. It is suitable for recent opportunity to develop expertise in a range of both quantitative
that can engage with the challenges and opportunities that challenges of senior strategic management in an international graduates wanting to develop a career in the sector, for those and qualitative research methods of data collection and analysis
this presents. This programme provides you with a systematic environment. Graduates of the programme often progress wishing to change sectors and for those in the sector wishing with a focus on their application to real-world issues.
understanding of and critical reflection on current theories, to more fulfilling and better-paid employment. On the MBA, to develop their understanding and broaden their skills. You
models and concepts and professional practice in marketing. students from around the world explore and debate important are prepared for leadership and managerial roles in non-profit
Key areas of study:
The programme is designed for graduates that wish to develop issues in contemporary professional management. Study is organisations by analysing the complex environment in which
a specialism in marketing within an international context. guided by a committed team of tutors who have both practical these organisations work and making appropriate responses to • research skills and skills needed for employment in the
experience and expert knowledge. You develop personal the distinctive challenges faced by these organisations. research field
managerial knowledge and sophisticated interaction and • philosophy of social research
Key areas of study: intercultural skills that are of interest to employers worldwide. Key areas of study: • the design of social research
• international marketing
• the nature of civil society and understanding the environment of • quantitative research methods of data collection and analysis
• marketing management Key areas of study:
non-profit organisations (including use of SPSS)
• A foundation in the key operational and functional areas of
• international business environment. • applied organisational theory and behaviour
business and management (for example, finance and accounts, • qualitative research methods of data collection and analysis
marketing, human resource management and organisational • applied management skills – financial management, marketing (including use of CAQDAS)
Optional areas of study: analysis) together with an appreciation of the contemporary and managing volunteers • discipline-specific knowledge and skills: education or
• consumer behaviour context of business. • options from either human rights and global governance or social science.
• brands and brand management • A personal development programme that includes activities international development The certificate programme addresses core features of social
aimed at enhancing managerial skills and the opportunity to take • reflective (service) learning and practical experience through a research methods, focusing on different forms of data and how
• technology marketing
an optional course to develop specific managerial knowledge in work placement. they can be collected and analysed. MA-level study is aimed at
• e-business and commerce depth; for example, in the fields of marketing, corporate ethics, or students who either want a discrete research-based MA or want
• international consultancy project. e-learning. to run a pilot study for an MPhil/PhD research project.
Special features
• A strategic and integrative appreciation of management challenges,
You go on a work placement organised by the University, for
Special features including an exploration of senior managerial decision making, Special features
two days a week with a non-profit organisation. Roehampton’s
The programme offers you an opportunity to engage in and the implications of change and innovation. External assessors rated the innovative “general research skills”
Centre for the Study of Voluntary and Community Activity
an international consultancy project overseas. This is a • The application of knowledge to a personally selected management holds regular seminars that you are encouraged to attend. The module very highly and commented favourably on the
supervised project undertaken with a client and coordinated project, reported as a dissertation and supported by a business University is also home to Crucible, the only recognised centre assessment mix.
by the University. There are additional costs associated with research methods module. of excellence in human rights and social justice education in
this option. the country. Research areas:
Research areas:
Research areas: Education policy; social justice – class, race and gender; education
Organisation leadership; organisation behaviour; career management; Research areas:
Technology marketing; brands and brand management; of professionals; early childhood – history and policy; music
business ethics; brand management. Volunteering; voluntary organisation impacts; independence of
political marketing. education; art education; human rights education; citizenship
voluntary action. education; physical education; classroom ethnography; crime, social
*Subject to approval policy, ethnicity and multiculturalism; domestic violence; human
rights; food; childhood; human–animal relations; globalisation;
citizenship; New Labour; women in science; kinship in South Asia.
The programme has 1+3 recognition from the Economic and
Social Research Council. Only three Education Departments in
post-92 universities have this prestigious kitemark.
School of Education
The School has a strong international
reputation in the fields of education studies Programmes
and early childhood studies and is one of Applied Music Education
the principal providers of initial teacher Art, Craft and Design Education
education in the UK. Early Childhood Studies
Education
Education (Professional Doctorate)
We have established partnerships with Education Leadership and Management
education institutions in the Netherlands, English Education
Czech Republic, Greece, Ireland, Singapore PGCE Primary (full-time and part-time)
and Malaysia to deliver masters-level PGCE Secondary
Social Research Methods
programmes off site and we support our
Special and Inclusive Education
alumni on various educational projects in Special Education Needs (Erasmus Mundus)
countries such as India, the Seychelles,
Grenada, Botswana, Swaziland, Kenya
and Uganda.
Research is a strongly supported, central

element in the School of Education.
Publication and dissemination to academic
and professional communities are integral
parts of our activity. The School is
committed to increasing its contribution
to research in the field of education and
to extending its involvement in education
provision in general. It is receptive to
national change and responds positively
and appropriately to new initiatives.
MA/PGDip/PGCert MA/PGDip/PGCert MA/PGDip/PGCert
Applied Music Education Art, Craft and Design Education Early Childhood Studies
Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120; PGCert: 60 Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120; PGCert: 60 Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120; PGCert: 60 Research areas:
Programme duration: full-time: 12 months; part-time: 3–8 semesters Programme duration: full-time: 12 months; part-time: 3–8 semesters Programme duration: full-time: 12–18 months; part-time: 3–8 Effective environments for early learning and development; historical
semesters. Normally taught in evening aspects of early childhood education; policy development in the
sessions. Some modules are taught in early childhood field; principles and practice of work with children
intensive day and weekend sessions. under three; the development of the professional role in the early
childhood sector; social relationships and children’s creative
General programme information thinking; health issues in early childhood.
This new postgraduate programme offers you the opportunity to This programme provides opportunities to investigate and
This programme aims to develop a deep understanding of the
work towards the degree of MA in Applied Music Education or analyse the role of art, craft and design in education. It attracts
factors that promote the wellbeing of young children and their
through one of two pathways leading to the award of: teachers, lecturers and other professionals from a range of
families by critically examining the diverse contexts of their
• MA in Applied Music Education (Psychology) educational contexts, from Early Years settings through to
lives. The programme content deliberately crosses different
primary and secondary schools and initial teacher education.
• MA in Applied Music Education (Special Educational Needs) disciplinary and professional boundaries. You become part of the
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Depending on the pathway selected, the programme is By critically reflecting upon your professional practice and research community and by providing an academically rigorous
studying its location within a theoretical framework, you develop postgraduate programme we draw on your professional and
designed to enhance your professional knowledge, skills and
a broader knowledge and deeper understanding of your field. personal experiences to further develop your ability to critically
I studied for my initial degree at
understanding of the respective subject area within a broad
You also undertake a practical project through which you consider issues in early childhood and their implications on
educational context.
develop your own art practice in an educational context. pedagogy, policy and provisions.
Roehampton and enjoyed the
Key areas of study: experience so much that it was my

Key areas of study: Key areas of study:
• developmental psychology of music • concepts and issues in art, craft and design education • critical reflections on early childhood first and only choice for my MA.
• comparative and international music education • museum and gallery education • play, representation and communication The flexibility of the modules allowed
• music and special educational needs • critical and contextual studies in art, craft and design education • wellbeing in the earliest years
• curriculum theory, context and practice in music • practice-based work in art, craft and design. • historical approaches to early childhood me to do as little or as much as
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• dissertation/performance project
• research methodology and enquiry
• learning and cognition in music Special features I could manage.
• dissertation.
• social psychology of music The programme is taught by highly qualified and experienced tutors
• using and learning ICT in music education. who are recognised as specialists in their selected areas. Teaching
staff encourage you to adopt innovative approaches to coursework; Special features
• The programme builds on Froebelian principles, which stress the — Carlene Bremner, MA Early Childhood Studies
several modules (including, by negotiation, the dissertation) offer student from Balham, London
Special features opportunities for you to exhibit practical work alongside your written value of play in the care and education of young children.
This is the first graduate programme of its type in the UK and it work. The “Learning through Art in the Museum” module is taught • With its association with Froebel College and its internationally
attracts students from all over the world. The programme entirely at Tate Britain and Tate Modern. renowned Froebel Archive for Childhood Studies, the programme
operates in full collaboration with the Department of Psychology has developed an international reputation in the field and has
in Roehampton’s School of Human and Life Sciences. You also benefit from the University’s Centre for International
Research in Creativity and Learning in Education (CIRCLE) by attracted students at postgraduate level from around the world.
attending regular seminars featuring internationally respected • Our focus is on raising critical awareness of early childhood
Research areas: guest lecturers. issues from various global perspectives by integrating practice,
Comparative international music education; music and special theory and research.
educational needs; music and inclusion; social psychology of music; Research areas: • The programme is designed for professionals from a variety of
musical identity; psychology of musical performance; psychology of Creative development in the early years; assessment in art backgrounds who work with young children, including those
music education; informal and formal music education. education; museum and gallery education; cultural diversity and involved in education, health and social services as well as for
teachers’ contemporary art practice. those who are involved in developing the early years workforce
such as further education college lecturers, and for non-
professionals who have a particular interest in the early
childhood field.
MA/PGDip/PGCert
Education
If you would like to follow a qualification that leads to Qualified Teacher Special features theories and practices in primary science. Each of these themes Theories of Second Language Learning
Status, please see the PGCE programmes on pages 80 and 81. The programme allows you either to specialise in a particular area is considered both theoretically and in relation to the individual’s This module is designed for MA Education students who
Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120; PGCert: 60 of interest or design for yourself a wide programme of study to beliefs and classroom practices. have a language-teaching background and/or an academic
Programme duration: full-time: 12 months; part-time: 3–8 semesters reflect on the varied but linked aspects of education in today’s and background in TESOL or Applied Linguistics. The module aims
tomorrow’s world. Secondary Science to develop such students’ critical understanding of the processes
This module is designed to extend the knowledge and improve of second language learning by introducing them to a range of
Research areas: the practice of professionals working within secondary science theoretical approaches as well as more practically orientated
General programme information Science and technology education; teacher education in policy; education. It enables you to develop a critical understanding of research findings.
The programme has been designed to provide flexible opportunities social justice; education management and leadership; education of the ways in which learning and teaching science have changed
for practising professionals working in education, and in related professionals; music education; art education; language; social and over time and how these changes have an impact on Linguistic Analysis for Language Teaching
professions, to widen and deepen their theoretical perspectives cultural studies; human rights education; early childhood studies; classroom practice. This module aims to provide such students with theoretical and
and critically reflect on the implications for their practice. citizenship education; religious education; physical education; analytical tools that will enhance their understanding of both
mathematics education; multiculturalism and education. Teaching Physical Education how language is structured and of how it is used in a range of
Within the MA Education, you can specialise in a range of
This module aims to develop your understanding of holistic communicative events. Students apply these insights to practical
curriculum areas including:
A sample of our most popular modules on the MA Education approaches to effective teaching and learning in physical tasks of language analysis in an educational setting.
• Literacy education. The context examined is primarily school-based,
Literacy, Culture and Media
• Mathematics This module aims to encourage participants to develop a but wider links to other educational environments will be made For information on the range of further modules available within
• Science critical understanding of the teaching of literacy in the 21st where appropriate. Key elements are the synthesis of disciplinary the taught postgraduate scheme, visit www.roehampton.ac.uk/
century through exploring print and multimedia texts within conceptual frameworks and their application to your own postgraduate-courses/education
• ICT professional context. You will engage in critical appraisal of
a socio-cultural perspective.
• Physical Education. current approaches to teaching and learning in the subject and
Other pathways include Management and Leadership, and Language in Action explore the potential for developing physically educated learners.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). This module considers children’s use of language both in and
out of the school environment. Through close exploration and Primary Mathematics
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Alternatively, you can select from a range of options that gives analysis of children’s use of language, you are encouraged to This module offers development opportunities for those with an
interest in primary maths education, including practising teachers,
the award of MA Education. A selection of examples of masters- develop an understanding of children’s language
curriculum leaders, advisory teachers and consultants, and focuses
The course has enabled me to
level modules available within the taught postgraduate scheme is development in action.
on a range of issues concerning pedagogy, subject knowledge,
listed below.
curriculum policy, innovation and teacher development.
pick out issues for debate; to form
Reading: Politics and Pedagogy
Key areas of study: This module provides an informed and critical understanding of arguments; to understand different
the complexities, issues and debates that surround the teaching Leading and Managing Teaching and Learning
• dissertation
This module aims to explore the place of leaders and managers
• research methodology and enquiry in education
of reading both in the past and present, enabling you to gain a
in the discourse surrounding the quality of teaching and learning.
perspectives to the argument; to
thorough understanding of the reading process.
• international perspectives on professional practice in education, It will involve a consideration of the debates about what makes
which uses both reflective and comparative methods. a successful learning culture and what it means to enable pupils
counter-argue; to develop skills
International Perspectives on Professional Practice in Education
and students to become effective, enthusiastic and independent
In addition, other modules are available: This module encourages you to use literature as an evidence in arbitration and to become a
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base in your chosen field when applying reflective and learners.
• Independent Study in Education
• APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning)
comparative methods. You reflect on personal and practical
Design and Technology: Designing and Making
detailed researcher.
education experiences and then examine and analyse similarities,
• Context of Professional Practice differences and alternatives from contemporary and relevant This module encourages you to identify and critically evaluate
books, journal articles and web sources. examples of good practice. You devise, develop and implement
• IPPPE: International Perspectives in Special and
your own brief, and analyse and evaluate your work within the — Marlon Moncrieffe, former MA Education student
Inclusive Education.
Primary Science contexts of classroom practices and the management of design
For your dissertation, you may select from a broad range of and technology in schools.
possible research areas (see below). This module provides a rationale for the inclusion of science
within the primary curriculum, analyses the history and
philosophy of science education, and reflects on curriculum
EdD (Doctorate) MA/PGDip/PGCert MA/PGDip/PGCert
Education Education Leadership and Management English Education
Programme duration: part-time: 5 years Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120; PGCert: 60 Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120; PGCert: 60
Programme duration: full-time: 12 months; part-time: 3–8 semesters Programme duration: full-time: 12 months; part-time: 3–8 semesters
The School of Education is based
in the historic Froebel College,
This innovative part-time programme leading to the award of This programme is underpinned by a model of critically This programme provides opportunities for primary and secondary founded in 1892 on the principles
Doctor of Education (EdD) is aimed at busy professionals who reflective practice. It is designed to offer professionals the teachers to explore and analyse the centrality of English in education.
wish to undertake a substantial investigation into an area of opportunity to engage in the processes of systematic and The programme covers the teaching and learning of English in all of Friedrich Froebel, who created
current professional practice in education or training. It aims to analytical enquiry into the theories and practices of education age phases and modules offered cover a breadth of relevant areas
provide you with a thorough grounding in theory and practice of leadership and management, with a view to improving their own and are assessed in a range of ways. the kindergarten and introduced
educational research, professional competence, and transferable practice. The programme provides a range of flexible opportunities
employment skills. for professionals working in education. It is primarily aimed at all Key areas of study:
the training of women teachers
those in leadership, management and administrative roles and
The EdD is offered jointly by Roehampton University and those aspiring to such roles across the whole range of educational
• reading: politics and pedagogy for young children.
Kingston University, and builds upon the existing successful settings and levels. • literacy, culture and media
programmes at masters level and extensive PhD work. Between
• language in action
them, the two universities can offer a range of knowledge which
extends from pre-school learning to educational gerontology, in Key areas of study: • teaching texts
public and private sectors, together with nationally recognised • the educational organisation in its environment • teaching phonics: issues and debates
expertise in research methods training. • leading and managing people in education • children as readers.
• change strategy and implementation
Key areas of study: • leading and managing teaching and learning Suggested dissertation topics:
Stage 1 (years 1 and 2) • research methods and enquiry. • teaching literature through drama
All students take the following three core modules: • cultural influences on literacy learning
• Professionalism in Education Special features • the teaching and learning of reading
• Perspectives on Teaching and Learning The programme allows you to specialise in particular areas • gender and literacy
of interest to reflect the work you do in your professional
• Educational Research Philosophy and Practice. • EAL and literacy
role in education leadership/management so your study
In addition to the core modules, students complete a pathway has an immediate relevance and also prepares you for your • the teaching of poetry
module in Teaching and Learning. future development. • developmental spelling
Stage 2 (years 3–5) • teaching the bilingual child.
You undertake a research project reported in a thesis Research areas:
(or equivalent) of approximately 45,000 words. These include education policy, enhancement and quality,
Special features
inspection and review systems. The programme has links with a
Sessions are taught in a dedicated teaching space, which
variety of Research Centres within the School of Education such
Entry qualifications houses a collection of children’s books, academic journals and
those for policy and professionalism; beliefs, rights and values;
Typically, applicants will have completed M-level study in Education relevant theoretical reading.
early childhood; and creativity and learning.
or a related field, and be in a professional role in education with
at least two years’ experience. You should also be looking Research areas:
forward to contributing to the development of theoretically Children’s literature; poetry; drama; phonics; reading and response
informed reflective practice in your particular professional setting. at Key Stages 2 and 3.
Applications should be directed to the Research Office.
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Primary Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Secondary
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Primary Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Secondary
These qualifications lead to Qualified Teacher Status. These qualifications lead to Qualified Teacher Status. Key areas of study
interview. We also expect applicants to have broader experience
Number of credits: 120 of diverse groups of children of the relevant age range, both Number of credits: 60 M-level + 90 P-level or 60 HE3 + 90 P-level The programme has two components: school-based experience
Programme duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 18 months/5 terms inside and outside the classroom. Programme duration: full-time: 1 year and university-based studies. School-based work includes
observation of experienced teachers at work, team teaching,
GTTR codes: see webpage GTTR codes: see webpage
School experience and taking increasing responsibility for teaching whole classes.
Age phase: full-time: Foundation Stage/Key Stage 1 or
Full-time University-based work is mainly subject-focused but is
Key Stage 2
The practical experience in school includes a preliminary school supported by Professional Studies common to all subjects,
part-time: Foundation Stage/Key Stage 1 only observation (which is arranged by students) and two blocks of which are taught in mixed subject groups. The time spent in the
school experience. University gives you time to prepare for and evaluate school-
based work. It also allows the sharing of experiences with other
General programme information Part-time General programme information trainee teachers.
For full details of this programme, please see the Roehampton This element of the programme requires full-time commitment. For full details of this programme, please see the Roehampton
University Teacher Education Prospectus. The practical experience in school is organised into three blocks, University Teacher Education Prospectus.
including an introductory school experience in the first year and Special features
The PGCE Primary programmes, full-time and part-time, are for two main placements in the second year. Two qualifications are available for graduates intending to teach
graduates intending to qualify as primary school teachers. The their specialist subject within the secondary age range: the Whichever subject you follow, you benefit from the strong links
programmes lead to PGCE qualifications at either of two levels The school experience total for both full-time and part-time Postgraduate Certificate in Education at masters level (HE4) and that exist between the University and local secondary schools.
the Postgraduate Certificate in Education at masters level (HE4) students is a minimum of 90 days; block placements are the Professional Graduate Certificate in Education at honours Practising teachers contribute to all the programmes and staff
or the Professional Graduate Certificate in Education at honours organised by the University in its partnership schools. level (HE3). Both qualifications carry the recommendation for are involved in both research and in-service work with local
level (HE3). Both qualifications carry the recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). schools. You gain extensive experience of teaching in two
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Special features different schools, building on the work done in the University
The programmes cover all subjects and areas of learning within The programme is for graduates intending to teach their with the support and guidance of school subject mentors.
The PGCE aims to prepare primary teachers who can organise the National Curriculum for KS1 and KS2 and the Early Years specialist subject within the 11–19 age range. When applying
their pupils’ learning appropriately and effectively and who are Foundation Stage Curriculum. for a place, you select a single subject of study which will qualify
reflective practitioners, committed to continuous improvement you to teach it in secondary schools. The subjects on offer
in their professional practice. Roehampton is one of the largest providers of initial teacher currently are:
education in the UK and recent Ofsted inspections of primary
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In particular, the programme aims to foster the following qualities provision have been extremely positive, with management and • Art and Design Roehampton has provided me with
in student teachers: quality assurance rated as outstanding. • Business Education
everything I need to embark upon a career
• a recognition of cultural and linguistic diversity and their • Design and Technology
implications for teaching and learning in teaching. The support and advice given
• English
• an awareness of the active nature of learning to trainees is outstanding and I would
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• History
• an understanding of the different needs of individual learners The friendly, expert tuition on offer at
• Mathematics recommend the course to any future
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• respect for children. Roehampton combined with two fantastic
• Modern Foreign Languages trainee teachers.
The full-time programme starts in September and the part-time school placements have given me the • Music
programme starts in January with completion in the following
July. Due to high demand for these programmes, it is confidence to take on what is a challenging • Religious Education — Rachel Taylor, PGCE Secondary (English) graduate from
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Twickenham, now works as an English teacher at Overton
recommended that applications are made as early as possible. yet ultimately rewarding job. • Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics). Grange School
All applicants must have spent a minimum of two weeks in a
mainstream state UK primary school in a relevant key stage or
early years setting, and be able to discuss this experience at — Jerome Marshall, former PGCE Primary student from
Rochester in Kent, now works as a teacher at Glenbrook
Primary School in Clapham, London
MA/PGDip/PGCert MA/PGDip/PGCert The programme allows for selection of: MA
• three optional modules to make up a Certificate award to
Social Research Methods Special and Inclusive Education support practice-based knowledge and skills or to support Special Education Needs (SEN)
leadership and management in the field of SEN and Inclusion
• six 20-credit modules to make up a Diploma in Special and
– Erasmus Mundus
Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120; PGCert: 60 Number of credits: MA: 180; PGDip: 120; PGCert: 60
Programme duration: full-time: 12 months; part-time: 2 years Programme duration: full-time: 12 months; part-time: 3–8 semesters Inclusive Education
OR
• three optional modules plus all modules from the “MA Required Number of credits: 90 ECTS
General programme information General programme information modules” to make up the full MA award. Programme duration: full-time: 12 months
The programme is distinctive in providing you with an exciting The concept of Special and Inclusive Education requires a new
opportunity to develop expertise in a range of both quantitative and breed of professionals equipped with both a secure knowledge
qualitative research methods of data collection and analysis with a and understanding of special and inclusive practice while Research areas:
Professional development and inclusion; promoting inclusion: General programme information
focus on their application to real-world issues. having due regard for the political, legislative and social inclusion
principles, practices and provision; perspectives and challenges; This one-year full-time programme is taught by Roehampton
agenda that is driving inclusion in the local and international
autistic spectrum disorders; developmental dyslexia; sociology of University in the UK, Fontys University of Applied Sciences in the
Key areas of study: context. This innovative programme reflects on these key themes.
education (policy sociology); the capability approach to impairment; Netherlands and Charles University in the Czech Republic. The
• research skills and skills needed for employment in the It examines approaches used to meet personalised needs and
the development of the socio-political and human rights approach three partners equally contribute to the programme and share
research field to manage special and inclusive provision while reflecting on the
to disability; cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary research. responsibility for its delivery. You are based in the Netherlands
influences and potential tensions between practice and the wider
• philosophy of social research for most of the programme, but are also taught in the UK and
socio-political and legislative inclusion agenda.
the Czech Republic for short periods of time. The programme
• the design of social research
is taught in English. The programme is designed for students
• quantitative research methods of data collection and analysis The programme attracts local and international teachers and
within the UK, Europe and the wider international community.
(including use of SPSS) multi-professional agencies working in the field of Special and
Applicants must successfully complete 90 ECTS (Roehampton
Inclusive Education. It offers participants the opportunity to
• qualitative research methods of data collection and analysis equivalent is 180 credits at masters level).
complete a Certificate (60 credits), a Diploma (120 credits) or a
(including use of CAQDAS)
full MA award (180 credits) in Special and Inclusive Education.
• discipline-specific knowledge and skills: education or Key areas of study:
social science. • dissertation (compulsory)
Key areas of study:
The certificate programme addresses core features of social • international perspectives on professional practice in education
research methods, focusing on different forms of data and how MA, required modules: (compulsory, co-taught by all three partner universities)
they can be collected and analysed. MA-level study is aimed at • dissertation (60 credits) • research methodology and enquiry in education (compulsory,
students who either want a discrete research-based MA or want • international perspectives on professional practice in taught in the UK and the Netherlands by Roehampton
to run a pilot study for an MPhil/PhD research project. education 1 (20 credits) University tutors)
Special features • research methodology and enquiry in education 1 (20 credits) • students choose to do two of the following three modules:
External assessors rated the innovative “general research skills” • research methodology and enquiry in education 2 (20 credits). inclusion (the Netherlands), inclusive society – inclusive
module very highly and commented favourably on the education (Czech Republic), and APEL (Accreditation of Prior
Optional 20-credit modules:
assessment mix. Experiential Learning).
• autism: principles and practice
Research areas: • dyslexia: principles and practice
Education policy; social justice – class, race and gender; education • behaviour management: support for learning
of professionals; early childhood – history and policy; music • leading and managing special and inclusive education
education; art education; human rights education; citizenship
education; physical education; classroom ethnography; crime, social • teaching and learning in special and inclusive education
policy, ethnicity and multiculturalism; domestic violence; human • context of professional practice.
rights; food; childhood; human–animal relations; globalisation;
citizenship; New Labour; women in science; kinship in South Asia. Special features
The programme has 1+3 recognition from the Economic and The MA programme is delivered in a variety of international
Social Research Council. Only three Education Departments contexts, which enhances its currency and the experience
in post-92 universities have this prestigious kitemark. of tutors involved in its delivery.
and Life Sciences
School of Human The School boasts state-of-the-art
laboratory and teaching facilities on
Programmes
Applied Music Psychology
the University’s beautiful Whitelands Applied Psychological Research
Art Therapy
site. The staff includes a number of
Attachment Studies
internationally renowned academics Biodiversity and Conservation
as well as professionally accredited Bioentrepreneurship
and experienced consultants Clinical Neuroscience
and trainers. Clinical Nutrition
Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counselling Psychology
Dance Movement Psychotherapy
Diabetes
The School has recently attracted external Dramatherapy
research funding from:
Forensic Psychology
• Natural Environment Research Council
Health and Community
• Economic and Social Research Council
• European Union
Health Sciences
• Training and Mobility of Researchers Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy
• EU CONNECT Music Therapy
• NHS Obesity: Risks and Prevention
• Novartis Play Therapy
• Numico
Primate Biology and Conservation
• Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
Primatology
• Prince’s Trust
• PPP Medical Healthcare Trust
Psychotherapy and Counselling
• LSB Leakey Foundation Sport and Exercise Biomechanics
• Freshwater Biological Association Sport and Exercise Physiology
• Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust. Sport and Exercise Science
Sport Psychology
Stress and Health
MSc/MA MSc/PGDip/PGCert MA MSc
Applied Music Psychology Applied Psychological Research Art Therapy Attachment Studies*
Number of credits: 180 Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120; PGCert: 60 Number of credits: 240 Number of credits: MSc: 180
Programme duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2 years Programme duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 1–5 years Programme duration: full-time: 2 years; part-time: 3 years Programme duration: full time: 18–24 months;
part time 2–3 years
Music Psychology is an exciting subdiscipline of psychology, The programme is distinctive in enabling you to develop The programme provides theoretical and practice-based The programme offers practical and theoretical training in Patricia
which combines a number of theoretical approaches and research expertise in the application of quantitative and qualitative knowledge together with supervised clinical placement. Crittenden’s Dynamic Maturational Model (DMM) of attachment. You
methodologies to answer interesting and important questions on research to real-world issues. It also provides a sound basis Theory is underpinned by Jungian analytical psychology, and you will be able to learn two validated attachment assessments, for use
the relationship between music and human perception, cognition for further training in doctoral-level research and the are encouraged to continue to develop your identity as an artist with infants and children up to the age of five years. In addition you will
and emotion. Insights into the way in which we listen to, perform psychology professions. while training to be a therapist. This programme is approved receive an introduction to attachment assessments for older children
and compose music help us address important issues in the areas by the Health Professions Council and leads to a nationally and adults. The programme will suit clinicians and practitioners from
of brain function, language processing, memory, problem solving Key areas of study: recognised professional qualification. In addition Roehampton a wide range of health and social care disciplines as well as students
and creativity. At the same time, music fulfils important social University provides a range of opportunities for qualified arts interested in attachment research at masters or PhD level.
The PGCert programme includes modules on: therapists to continue studying in the areas of research as well as
functions, which have been subject of much research and debate.
• quantitative data collection and analysis attending continuing professional development (CPD) courses. Key areas of study:
Music Psychology has many practical applications (eg in the • experimental design, data collection and analysis • competing theories in attachment studies
areas of retail and media). In addition, the ever-increasing use • qualitative data collection and analysis. Key areas of study: • using and coding the CARE-Index (adult-child interaction
of music as a healing and therapeutic medium makes it even
• art therapy training group suitable for children aged 1 day to about 3 ½ years)
more important for experts to understand psychological and
The PGDip programme builds on this by allowing you to • art therapy workshops • using and coding the Preschool Assessment of Attachment
neurological mechanisms and processes that underpin our
choose from a range of research methods and applied (Strange Situation Procedure with Children aged 19 months
experience of music. • art therapy clinical placements (and supervision)
topics and thereby develop more specialist expertise. to 5 years)
.
• introduction to other arts therapies
Key areas of study: • current trends and approaches in neuroscience and attachment
Examples of applied topics include adult psychopathology, • theory and practice of art therapy: assessment, evaluation
• theoretical perspectives in music psychology autism, child psychopathology and cognitive neuroscience. • overview of other procedures such as Narrative Stems,
and research
• research methods (quantitative and qualitative) the School Aged Assessment of attachment and the Adult
• theory and practice of art therapy: perspectives from Attachment Interview
• music perception and cognition Examples of applied methods include ANOVA, conversation
developmental psychology and psychodynamics
analysis, correlation analysis, discourse analysis, multiple • clinical intervention seminar
• commercial applications • theory and practice of art therapy: Jungian analytic psychology.
regression analysis, narrative analysis and phenomenology. • forensic use of attachment assessments
• social and developmental psychology of music You remain in personal therapy throughout your training.
The MSc programme builds on this by enabling you to • research.
• i ntroduction to clinical and therapeutic applications
• psychology of musical performance investigate issues of particular relevance in a research Special features
dissertation using a method of your choice. Special features
• neuropsychology of music. Part-time students complete an intensive week at the beginning This programme is unique in teaching the uses and analysis
of the training. All students follow a course of study that features: of specialist assessment procedures as part of a mainstream
Special features • an emphasis on a Jungian analytic psychology model of MSc programme. The DMM is the only truly developmental
Special features Topics will be taught by experts in the area (eg clinical, art therapy model of attachment currently available and particularly
The programme brings together expertise of psychologists, developmental and health psychologists) and depending on • an exploration of the unconscious through symbols sensitive to variations in cultures and to the attachment
educationalists, musicians and special needs experts and the the choice of optional modules and selection of dissertation
• child developmental psychology, psychoanalytical and strategies of distressed and atypical populations of people.
focus is on applying theoretical insights in real-life settings topic, you will be eligible to chose a named endorsement (eg
including commercial, media, clinical, educational, community child development, cognitive neuroscience, psychopathology). philosophical theories.
and special needs. This will highlight your commitment and expertise in the Research areas:
particular area. Research areas: There is a wide research base to draw on, including children who
Art therapy and deficits of imagination in children with autism; art are fostered or adopted; the assessment of parenting; adult and
Research areas: therapy and schizophrenia; the relationship between drawing style child mental health; adult attachment and neuro-imaging; the
Music perception and cognition; emotion and music; and selfconcept in primary school children; the use of mandala forensic use of attachment studies in child protection and the
musical identities; music and the brain; psychology of images in art therapy. penal system.
musical performance; music and special needs.
*Subject to validation
MSc/MRes MSc/PGDip/PGCert MSc/PGDip/PGCert MSc/PGDip/PGCert
Biodiversity and Conservation Bioentrepreneurship Clinical Neuroscience Clinical Nutrition
Number of credits: MSc/MRes: 180 Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120; PGCert: 60 Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120; PGCert: 60 (also available by distance learning)
Programme duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–4 years Programme duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2 years Programme duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–4 years Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120; PGCert: 60
A PGCert Bioentrepreneurship programme by distance learning is Programme duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–4 years
also available.
This programme takes a cutting-edge, practical approach to This programme is designed for students with a background The programme offers an exciting opportunity to study This was the first MSc in Clinical Nutrition to be established
biodiversity and conservation where you consider the ecological in medicine, life sciences or technology who wish to work with modern neuroscience with a focus on clinical implications. in the UK (in 1995) and has gained an international reputation,
principles and methodologies fundamental to biodiversity development of new products and services for research, drug It gives an insight into recent advances in neurosciences relevant attracting students from around the world. The programme
management and the conservation of species and habitats. discovery, or diagnostics and treatment of disease. to neurological and neuropsychiatric diseases. The development considers the patient’s journey from birth to extreme age in
It provides the skills needed to participate in this challenging of research skills is central to the programme and a research the context of the metabolic response to injury, to surgery or
area and is intended for new graduates and for those who are Bioentrepreneurship is a relatively new field of knowledge, project is the core of the full MSc training. to chronic disease. Effective nutrition assessment and the
already working in fields such as nature reserve management bringing together discoveries and inventions in biomedicine, organisation of nutrition support teams is considered in relation
and local government. life science and technology with processes in innovation and The PGDip option is particularly suitable for health professionals to all techniques of artificial nutrition support. The programme
business. The purpose is to transfer ideas into products and who are interested in updating their knowledge without is designed for all members of nutrition support teams and is
Assessment is by submission of practical reports, essays services that ultimately improve people’s health. This programme conducting a research project. The option of a PGCert also suitable for students who wish to pursue clinically based
and seminars, and by examination. MRes students conduct a will give you a theoretical and practical basic competence in (60 credits) contributes towards a well-balanced suite of nutrition research. The programme does not offer a qualification
substantial research dissertation (120 credits) that provides an core areas of bioscience-based business. programmes. This programme can accommodate students in dietetics.
introduction to PhD-level research, enabling development of from a range of backgrounds including new graduates from life
key skills in project design, planning and data analysis. MSc Key areas of study: sciences or psychology as well as health professionals who Key areas of study:
students also undertake a research project (60 credits) • identifying commercial potential hold non-traditional qualifications, giving them an opportunity
• macronutrient and micronutrient metabolism in health
combined with a greater number of taught courses. to advance their theoretical knowledge and to develop their
• intellectual property and disease
academic skills.
Key areas of study: • what is required to set up a business? • nutrient digestion and absorption and gastrointestinal disease
• critical assessment of methods for surveying and monitoring • how existing bioscience businesses, from the small health Key areas of study: • nutritional support in paediatric, adult, older adult and
the impact of global change centre to the multinational pharmaceutical giants, are set up • clinical relevance of recent developments in neuroscience critically ill patients
and run • the effect of disease on nutrition status and of nutrition status
• evaluation of the role of theory and the application of scientific • brain imaging techniques and their applications in neurology
strategies in biodiversity management and species and • the importance of patents and psychiatry on outcome
habitat conservation • application of practical bioscience skills in a commercial setting. • neurobiological mechanisms of brain disorders • research methods.
• research methods including statistical analysis, literature • effects of nutrition and addiction on brain function
review and project management. Special features Special features
• research methods.
Teaching and supervision is provided by academic researchers with Guest lecturers eminent in their field of study and external
Special features international reputations and considerable business experience. The collaborators from well-known medical schools and nutrition
You enhance your expertise in current issues through programme leader has an international reputation in drug discovery, Special features departments contribute to the programme. You experience
attendance at a regular seminar series and interaction has taken inventions through the patent process and has managed The programme is delivered in a student-friendly way using interactive lectures and seminars, work in small groups,
with experts from institutions of international significance. the research teams in biotechnology companies he founded. a wide variety of teaching methods. You benefit from and practical classes. The MSc is accredited with the
Roehampton’s proximity to cutting-edge facilities in London the contribution of expert guest speakers and access to our Nutrition Society.
such as Kew, the Kew Library and the British Library greatly Research areas: high-specification modern biomedical and computer laboratories.
enhance the student learning experience. The programme is focused on strategic and operative issues Research areas:
in the biomedical sector. The 60-credit Research Project gives Research areas: Dietary management strategies in women with polycystic ovary
the opportunity to carry out an individual project, under the Brain, health and illness; brain neurochemistry; health psychology; syndrome; RNA turnover in different patient groups; the role of
Research areas:
supervision of a leading expert, in a range of biological science models of human brain disorders. brain–gut interaction in obesity, eating disorders, and irritable
Canopy ecology; environmental effects on plant development;
areas including diabetes, neuroscience, nutrition, obesity and bowel syndrome; the role of the enteric nervous system in known
soil ecology; aquatic ecology.
stress biology. The Research Report will allow you to look at a intestinal diseases; vitamin E status in health and disease.
biological problem and to consider the commercial potential of
your own research.
“ Roehampton is unique in
providing professionally
recognised training in the
cognate disciplines of
Psychotherapy, Counselling,
Counselling Psychology and the
Arts and Play Therapies under
one roof.
— Janek Dubowski,”
Head of Psychological Therapies
MSc/PGDip/PGCert PsychD MA MSc/PGDip/PGcert
Counselling and Psychotherapy (UKCP) Counselling Psychology (BPS) Dance Movement Psychotherapy Diabetes
Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120; PGCert: 60 Number of credits: D-Level: 360; M-Level: 240 Number of credits: 240 Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120; PGCert: 60
Programme duration: part-time: 3 academic years over 6 semesters Programme duration: full-time: 3 years; part-time: 4 years Programme duration: part-time: 3 years, full-time: 2 years Programme duration: part-time: 2–4 years; distance learning:
2–4 years
The MSc is designed as both a stand-alone programme This programme equips you for chartered status as a counselling This innovative programme is designed to prepare you This innovative multi-professional programme is dedicated to
and as part of and progression to the PsychD award. The psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS). All for professional practice as a dance movement psychotherapist. meeting the learning needs of those providing clinical services
programme offers you a clear path to United Kingdom Council candidates must have the graduate basis for registration (GBR) The unique training comprises an integrated range of theoretical, to patients with diabetes within primary healthcare and in
for Psychotherapy (UKCP) registration as a psychotherapeutic with the BPS, a 2:1 in psychology or equivalent, and experience experiential and clinical areas combined with cutting-edge hospital. It is delivered by a partnership of the School of
counsellor and/or psychotherapist. The PGCert year focuses in an emotionally demanding helper role. research. The philosophical framework of the training promotes Human and Life Sciences and clinicians practising within
on practice, the PGDip year on theoretical implications and a social constructionist approach to dance movement diabetes and endocrinology at St Bartholomew’s Hospital
the MSc year on relational research. This three-year PsychD programme is an integrated, psychotherapy. The social construct model actively promotes and the Royal London Hospital’s Department of Diabetes
competence-based programme that construes the therapeutic embodied performance practices, mutual influence and the and Metabolic Medicine.
encounter as relational. This unifying theme runs throughout construction of social and power differentials between client and
Key areas of study:
the three years. therapist. You are encouraged to develop a self-reflexive practice All clinical members of the teaching team are actively
• integration of relational approaches through exploration and the ability for critical reflection on creative processes. On engaged within the National Health Service, either in hospitals
of phenomenology through the main therapeutic Key areas of study: successful completion of the programme, you are entitled to or in the community.
modalities (humanism, existentialism, psychoanalysis register as a member of the professional body, the Association
and postmodernism) • the relational model, an integrative framework for
for Dance Movement Psychotherapy (ADMP UK). This programme is suitable for healthcare professionals (nurses
psychological therapy incorporating person-centred
• ethical and professional issues in relation to practice and doctors) working in the field of diabetes. All students must
and psychodynamic approaches
and supervision hold a post where they can show that they have principal
• cognitive behavioural approaches Key areas of study:
• evidence-based practice and relational research responsibility for the care of people with diabetes.
• research training • contemporary and historical approaches to dance
• phenomenology, and developments such as postmodernism movement psychotherapy
• personal development Key areas of study:
• time-limited (short- and long-term) and open-ended therapy. • the social construction of meaning in relation to the body,
• placements and supervision. • background to diabetic complications
gender, class, ethnicity and culture
• managing diabetes and the organisation required to provide
Special features Special features • embodied performance practice high-quality care
This is a practitioner programme. In all years use is made of This programme is well established, has an excellent • dance/movement improvisation • people as patients and future developments.
learning communities and, within these, therapeutic groups, reputation and is taught by experienced practitioners and • fieldwork placements and supervision
practice sessions on the implications of theory for practice, researchers. Teaching and learning takes an interactive form,
case presentations and academic group supervision. • the body, play and child development
with an emphasis on participation in skills sessions, seminars Special features
and workshops. The subject area is multidisciplinary and • client embodiment: clinical placement and supervision The programmes are available on a part-time attendance basis
trainees join a community of practitioners in training including (one to two days a week). as well as through distance learning. You may elect to mix both
Research areas:
This programme is attached to the Research Centre for psychotherapists and counsellors. modes of study within your individual programme. As well as
Therapeutic Education at the University and benefits Special features attending lectures from those eminent in the field of diabetes
from its wide-ranging and innovative research base and If you wish to exit the programme with an MSc there is an option care, you refine your communication and practical skills.
The programme offers opportunities for you to explore and
seminar programmes. to do an MSc dissertation rather than a doctoral-level thesis. The expand movement preferences, ways of interacting with others,
MSc does not confer practitioner status in the UK, but may be of belief systems, prejudices and values. Emphasis is placed Research areas:
interest to overseas applicants in particular. on you developing your own style as a dance movement Research carried out by students has included experiences
psychotherapist. You also have the opportunity to perform and of type II diabetes within the South Asian community in the
Research areas exhibit your ongoing work in a yearly Arts Therapies Exhibition. UK; “Living with diabetes”, which covers aspects such as
This programme takes place within the Research Centre in professional patient relationships and negotiating healthy
Therapeutic Education. Examples of research areas include Research areas: lifestyles; evaluation of education sessions for people with type
existential analytic psychotherapy; heuristic enquiry; conversation Staff are involved in seminal research in the field and have links I diabetes; diabetic autonomic neuropathy: mechanisms of
and narrative analysis; group psychotherapy; diversity and anti- with various Research Centres across the University. neurophatic changes.
oppressive practice.
MA PsychD MSc/PGDip MSc/PGDip
Dramatherapy Forensic Psychology Health and Community Health Sciences
Number of credits: 180 Number of credits: 360 Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120 Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120
Programme duration: part-time: 3 years Programme duration: minimum 30 months, maximum 40 months Programme duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–4 years Programme duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–4 years
Based on the ritual theatre model of dramatherapy, this unique This is a unique opportunity for Chartered Forensic Psychologists This programme reflects current shifts in health and healthcare The programme is designed to provide a biopsychological
programme provides opportunities for the theoretical, practical to obtain a doctoral degree specifically relating to their work toward the community setting. It aims to examine what is meant perspective on the nature and study of human behaviour and
and clinical exploration of ritual and drama for healing and as practitioners. Student research is undertaken in the School by community together with the organisation and practice of health, with an emphasis on the contemporary developments in
change. The part-time structure includes monthly weekend of Human and Life Sciences, which runs a number of highly health in the community in relation to long-term conditions and the social and biological sciences.
attendance and one intensive week per year. The programme innovative professional doctorate programmes and is well specific client groups.
is approved by the Health Professions Council and leads to a placed to provide support to those pursuing the PsychD in A social context is provided for these studies through
nationally recognised professional qualification. Forensic Psychology. Drawing on the disciplines of sociology and psychology, you anthropological, psychological and sociological perspectives
develop and broaden your understanding of the practice of on health and healthcare. The broad spectrum of biological
Key areas of study: healthcare. You also develop professional knowledge and skills approaches from molecular to evolutionary studies also presents
Key areas of study:
relating to health and healthcare in the community from an a diverse range of theories and methods for the study of human
• clinical governance You are expected to produce a research dissertation, which could
organisational and practical level. behaviour and health.
be undertaken in your place of work. The dissertation may focus
• clinical placement and supervision on issues of psychological relevance within the criminal justice
• therapeutic stories The programme is designed for professionals wishing to broaden You develop your research skills through the study of research
system (eg in prison settings), the nature and social context of the
their experience toward health in the community and for those methods, a research project (MSc students only) and contact
• individual and group process forensic psychologist (eg the specific needs of certain offender
who wish to enter the field from other disciplines. with active researchers.
populations) or within legal contexts or other domains where
• ritual theatre
the work of a forensic psychologist is pertinent. Other areas of
• working with myths research may be possible providing there is relevant expertise Key areas of study: Key areas of study:
• paratheatrical explorations within the School. • community and health in a changing society • assessment of health and wellbeing
• individual dramatherapy • sociology/psychology of long-term chronic illness • evolution and genetics
• crafting theatres of the psyche Special features • principles of neurobiology
• communication in healthcare
You can expect a supportive research culture with regular
• therapeutic theatre • ethics and the law • rhythms, mood and sleep
seminars and workshops. Relevant modules from the MSc
• the art of structure in Applied Psychological Research can be taken to enhance • social issues in health • social, psychological and biological approaches to health
• dramatherapy and closure. methodological skills in qualitative and/or quantitative methods. and disease.
• food diets and society
There is also an opportunity of an SPSS refresher course for
those interested in engaging in quantitative research. • qualitative approaches to health research.
Special features Special features
You are trained to facilitate an in-depth therapeutic process and This programme deals with a wide range of health issues from
Research areas: Special features
devise therapeutic performances. You also undertake an original stress to sleep, and looks at the aetiology and symptomology
Sex offending; child abuse; domestic violence; addictive The programme addresses issues of community development
piece of research into dramatherapy practice. of what can be complex processes. The programme is supported
behaviours; anxiety and psychopathy; psychology and the from a qualitative perspective that considers the role of the
by a strong academic staff team of biological and health
legal system. voluntary and local authority sectors. The programme draws
scientists. The School of Human and Life Sciences’ active
Research areas: on your prior experiences and encourages interaction and
Health Sciences Research Centre holds regular seminars.
Individual dramatherapy in schizophrenia; perception and discussion of healthcare in a modern society.
evaluation of therapeutic outcomes from therapist and
Research areas:
client perspectives; the role of race, culture and gender; Research areas: The biological basis of behaviour is an increasingly important
the use of roleplay in dramatherapy with borderline Health, food and diet; medical knowledge/medical education; aspect of understanding health and illness. Research is central
personalities; therapeutic scenarios and resistance; qualitative methods; relationships between community and health; to clinical practice in this area and previous students have
creativity and destructiveness. social aspects of diabetes; sociology of health, food and diet. done research on subjects ranging from attitudes to medication
to insomnia.
MA MA MSc/PGDip/PGCert MA
Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy Music Therapy Obesity: Risks and Prevention Play Therapy
Number of credits: 180 Number of credits: 240 Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120; PGCert: 60 Number of credits: 180
Programme duration: 3 years (attendance one Programme duration: full-time: 2 years; part-time: 3–4 years Programme duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–4 years Programme duration: full-time: 18 months; part-time: 3 years
day a week in the first year)
This innovative programme draws on the 20 years of This programme aims to help individuals to develop skills and Obesity has now reached pandemic proportions, affecting Based on a person-centred model of therapy, the programme
accumulated teaching and practice experience of the staff team self-understanding through a primarily non-verbal relationship populations as well as individuals in developed and developing emphasises the use of play within a therapeutic relationship
to offer academic progression and professional training in the in music. Work takes place individually or in groups. Music countries. Understanding what the major risk factors are for to facilitate therapeutic change. It prepares you for clinical
field of psychological therapy. The MA takes three academic is viewed as an expression or manifestation of ourselves. obesity is a complex issue and is an important aim of this practice, predominantly with children, as a professional therapist
years to complete, with attendance at the University for one day Through the use of improvised music the therapist facilitates exciting new programme. A solid scientific base on obesity within the public and private sectors. The programme leads to
a week. From the second year, you are required to spend the the individual’s move towards increased wellbeing in the form of risks as well as important prevention strategies will enable you a qualification that allows you to apply for registration with the
equivalent of another day a week in one or more counselling specific therapeutic aims. The programme leads to a qualification to design interventions and research projects for combating British Association for Play Therapy. The modules are designed
placements. The programme includes all the training necessary that allows you to apply for registration with the Health obesity for all ages. As the challenges surrounding this to train you for therapeutic practice that is theoretically sound
for eligibility to apply for individual practitioner accreditation Professions Council, which confers legal status for practice contemporary issue are greater now than ever before, graduates and emotionally aware.
with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy as a music therapist in the UK. of this programme will have extremely good opportunities of
(BACP). Applications for BACP accreditation may only be made employment within health services (including the National Key areas of study:
after at least one year of independent supervised counselling Key areas of study: Health Service in the UK), the food supply industry and
• developmental psychology and play
practice following graduation. research institutions.
• clinical context for music therapy • play therapy methods
• music studies: clinical improvisation Key areas of study: • play therapy practice (and supervision)
Key areas of study:
• mother/infant observation • obesity as a risk for chronic disease • working with loss and trauma
In response to recent developments in the field, an integrative
• music therapy theory • how does culture and lifestyle lead to obesity? • young child observations
relational model is taught and you are encouraged to learn about
different approaches to counselling and psychotherapy. • clinical case work and supervision • the role of diet and exercise • the therapeutic process
Teaching includes: • personal therapy • basic metabolic principles • research and clinical efficacy
• i ntroduction to research • planning interventions and evaluating their effectiveness • personal development.
• life-span developmental theories
• dissertation • communication, coaching and ethics in dealing with
• therapeutic skills practice in small groups
• research project. chronic conditions. Special features
• supervision of client work in small groups
The programme encompasses theoretical, practical and
• critical analysis of approaches to counselling Special features experiential learning. You also consider attachment theory,
Special features
and psychotherapy. Guest lecturers eminent in their field of study and external trauma and the psychology of child development.
The programme emphasises the emotional development of the
You are required to be in personal therapy throughout student practitioner together with clinical exploration through collaborators from well-known medical schools and nutrition
the programme. critical enquiry. The practitioner is constantly observing on an departments contribute to the programme. You experience Research areas:
intuitive and empirical level, and forming initial hypotheses that interactive lectures and seminars, work in small groups, practical Child-centred play therapy and the use of therapeutic
are then tested for their validity in the light of clinical evidence. classes, and computer-based exercises. boundaries; play therapy and unresolved bereavement issues;
Special features
play therapy in schools; the efficacy of play therapy; play therapy
All members of staff are qualified, experienced counselling and
Research areas: Research areas: and different cultural beliefs.
psychotherapy practitioners and teachers in higher education.
The programme has links with a variety of Research Centres Cultural and lifestyle issues relating to obesity; diabetes and
The programme takes a critical look at person-centred,
within the School of Human and Life Sciences. Staff who teach depression; polycystic ovary syndrome; bariatric surgery; regulation
psychodynamic and cognitive models of theory and practice.
on the programme are active researchers with strong publication of appetite; development of food preferences; school-based
records within the field. interventions; variations in energy intake and expenditure in
Research areas: response to eating or skipping breakfast; activity-specific
The programme is attached to the Research Centre for energy expenditure.
Therapeutic Education, in which opportunities exist for
researching many areas of clinical theory and practice.
MSc MRes PsychD
Primate Biology and Conservation Primatology Psychotherapy and Counselling (UKCP)
Number of credits: 180 Number of credits: 180 Number of credits: 360
Programme duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2 years Programme duration: 1 year Programme duration: part-time: 5 years minimum
(including MSc years)
General programme information General programme information General programme information Special features
The programme combines the study of primate biology with its This unique opportunity to study primate biology in depth In addition to the aims of the MSc in Counselling and This is a practitioner-based programme taking you to high levels
application to conservation issues in primatology. Work in the provides the skills needed to undertake research in primatology Psychotherapy, this Professional Doctorate programme offers an of practice and research as well as a deeper understanding
laboratory and in the field, as well as theoretical investigations and an ideal qualification for anyone wishing to study for a PhD exciting and innovative opportunity that further develops practice of the issues in this field. In all years use is made of learning
equip students from biological and/or environmental in this field. The programme encourages you to carry out original and research within an ongoing professional training with a clear communities and, within these, therapeutic groups, practice
backgrounds with the intellectual and practical skills required research through laboratory analysis and fieldwork, and to put path to United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) sessions on the implications of theory for practice, case
for advanced research in conservation (eg a PhD) and for your findings into a theoretical context. registration as a psychotherapist. presentations and academic group supervision.
consultancy work.
Key areas of study: The programme is also suitable for experienced counsellors and
Key areas of study: Research areas:
psychotherapists who are already qualified and wish to advance
• behavioural ecology This programme is attached to the Research Centre for Therapeutic
• primate conservation issues (habitat loss and alteration, their development both academically and as practitioners and
hunting, conservation genetics, ex situ and in situ • fieldwork methods Education at the University and benefits from its wide-ranging and
supervisors. Furthermore, there is the opportunity to carry out
conservation, human–wildlife conflict, attitudes to primates, innovative research base and seminar programmes.
• life-history evolution a piece of original research, which forms an integral part of
ecotourism, conservation strategies) • analysis of physical and behavioural adaptations this programme.
• ecology and behaviour (methods used in surveying and • phylogenetic reconstructions and comparative analysis
gathering biological information, methods of recording Key areas of study:
behaviour in the field) • reproductive biology (including practical laboratory work)
• exploration of phenomenology providing a grounding and
• reproduction (laboratory techniques for gathering data and • zoos and museums as resources for the study of primates. continuing development in the integration of relational
analysing reproductive hormone data in wild and captive approaches to counselling and psychotherapy through
primates; the evolution of mating strategies) Special features humanistic, existential and analytic psychotherapy
• zoos and museums as a resource for the study of primates A key part of the programme is a substantial research project. • an opportunity to study European philosophy and consider
and the ethics of studying captive primates You generally spend several months carrying out field and/or this in the light of contemporary 21st-century practice
laboratory work on wild or captive primates or using museum • a comparative study of research methods, with an emphasis
• ecological principles and their application to biodiversity
collections. Previous students have worked at field sites in a number on qualitative and relational approaches, and the opportunity
management and species conservation.
of countries, including Nigeria, Uganda, Madagascar, Puerto Rico, to carry out an in-depth research study in a chosen area
Borneo and Gibraltar. We have a large number of contacts with
Special features • a consideration of ethical and professional issues in
suitable field sites but you are also encouraged to make your own
You carry out behavioural investigations on captive and semi- psychotherapy and counselling as applied to practice,
contacts when appropriate.
free-ranging animals in zoos and monkey parks; learn how research and supervision.
to interpret and use GIS data; and carry out analyses in our Research areas:
hormone laboratory. An in-depth study of conservation and Socio-ecology; reproductive biology; communication; cognition;
ecology looks at general conservation questions (eg the impact life-history evolution; human–wildlife interactions.
of climate change) and specific issues related to primates (eg
the bushmeat trade). You also undertake a substantial piece of
original research.
Research areas:
Socio-ecology; human–wildlife interactions; ecotourism;
reproductive biology; communication; cognition;
life-history evolution.

Sport at Roehampton MSc/PGDip MSc/PGDip
Well-established, successful masters programmes Research-active staff Sport and Exercise Biomechanics Sport and Exercise Physiology
Roehampton University has been successfully Sport Science staff are engaged in the research of a
Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120 Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120
delivering quality masters programmes across the wide range of subject areas that relate to performance
Programme duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–4 years Programme duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–4 years
Sport Science disciplines for over 10 years. This enhancement, including the biomechanics of running
wealth of experience has been used to develop high- gait and injury; amputees, prostheses and the disabled
level academic, yet practical, degree programmes athlete; heat acclimatisation; sports nutrition; career
that enable students to develop the knowledge and transitions; overtraining/burnout; and the psychology of This pioneering programme offers you the opportunity to focus Through this innovative programme you make a critical
skills required for the sport science professions in a injury. A diversity of research method experience also your study on the theoretical and practical aspects of sport and examination of the theoretical bases of physiological assessment
exercise biomechanics. It addresses the biomechanist’s need to and intervention methods, as well as develop the knowledge and
stimulating and enjoyable environment. allows staff to supervise an array of innovative and high- appreciate how theoretical biomechanics can enhance technique practical skills required to meet the specific needs of the client,
calibre dissertations. All students are invited to attend and to develop an understanding of the mechanics of injury be it optimal performance or improved health.
Consultancy-active staff seminars held by the University’s Centre for Scientific and development and rehabilitation.
For information on the special features of the sport programmes
All Sport Science staff are actively engaged in providing Cultural Research in Sport (CSCRS). For information on the special features of the sport programmes at Roehampton, see the previous page.
consultancy support and many are accredited by at Roehampton, see the previous page.
professional bodies such as the British Association of State-of-the-art laboratory facilities Key areas of study:
Key areas of study:
Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) and the British The Sport Performance, Assessment and Rehabilitation • physiological assessment
• biomechanical assessment
Psychological Society (BPS). Recent contracts include Centre (SPARC) is a state-of-the-art laboratory facility for • physiology of sport and exercise performance
• the musculoskeletal system in health, injury and disease
providing support to West Ham, Chelsea and Fulham biomechanics and physiology. It is the best laboratory of • nutritional aspects of sport and exercise performance
• advanced biomechanics of gait
football clubs, various Olympic athletes, the Lawn Tennis its type in London and gained BASES re-accreditation • professional practice
• professional practice
Association, British Fencing, the All England Netball in 2008. As we are keen for students to gain high-level • research dissertation (60 credits: MSc only)
• research dissertation (60 credits: MSc only)
Association, and Hampshire County Cricket Club. • research methods.
assessment skills, modules ensure you are taught how to • research methods.
You benefit greatly through these links due to the use these facilities and are given open access to further
An optional module can be taken in physiology, psychology An optional module can be taken in biomechanics, psychology or
opportunities for internships, scholarships and assisting develop your skills. sport injuries.
or nutrition.
with consultancy/research projects.

MRes MSc/PGDip MSc/PGDip MSc/PGDip
Sport and Exercise Science Sport and Exercise Science Sport Psychology Stress and Health
Number of credits: 180 Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120 Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120 Number of credits: MSc: 180; PGDip: 120
Programme duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–4 years Programme duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–4 years Programme duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–4 years Programme duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–4 years
This programme is ideal for students who are interested in This unique programme gives you the opportunity to examine This programme is designed and taught by BASES-accredited/ Interest in stress is increasing in terms of scientific research
focusing on a specific research area at masters level as two- critically the theoretical bases of assessment methods and BPS-chartered sport psychologists and aims to provide the as well as the rapidly growing commercial stress management
thirds of the programme is based around the completion of their practical application within at least two disciplines from knowledge and practical skills that they have found to be sector. This programme provides an academically respectable
an extended research project. Each student is supervised by physiology, psychology and biomechanics. It is suitable if you are essential. Specifically, the programme critically examines the and science-based qualification in the study of stress, dealing
a member of staff experienced in research to ensure a high aiming to develop your skills and enter the consultancy, research philosophical and theoretical basis of assessment, support specifically with the mechanisms by which psychological stress
standard of work. Potential areas of research are highlighted or lecturing professions, and offers you a means of studying and intervention, to give an informed and holistic perspective can induce illnesses and examining issues of measurement,
in the ‘Research-active staff’ section on page 102, along with sport and exercise from a multidisciplinary standpoint in an on the profession. It is delivered in a manner that supports prevalence and management.
information on other special features of the sport programmes exciting, practical, yet academic way. and stimulates your active engagement in your professional
at Roehampton. development and provides invaluable experience of aspects You look at how psychological states can affect physical
For information on the special features of the sport programmes of being a sport psychologist. wellbeing, in particular the role of stress in the development of
Key areas of study: at Roehampton, see page 102. various diseases, such as coronary heart disease (the biggest
For information on the special features of the sport programmes killer in the west) and metabolic disorders including diabetes
• research dissertation (120 credit) – this is predominantly
at Roehampton, see page 102. and mental illnesses. It is important to emphasise that this
supported through individual supervisory tutorials Key areas of study:
programme is not intended to be a general counselling course
• research methods (20 credits) • modules relating to assessment and providing scientific as it focuses specifically on the psychobiology of stress.
Key areas of study:
• two of the three following 20-credit modules from the MSc support within:
• psychological assessment
programmes: Psychological Assessment, Physiological • physiology Key areas of study:
Assessment, Biomechanical Assessment. • approaches to psychological support
• biomechanics • health and stress assessment
• practical interventions in sport psychology
• psychology • stress management: methods and issues
• professional practice
• research dissertation (60 credits: MSc only) • the effect of psychological states on organic function
• research dissertation (60 credits: MSc only)
• research methods. • the role of stress in changing patterns of disease
• research methods.
• types of stress and responses to stress.
Optional modules can be followed in nutrition or sports injuries.
Optional modules can be followed in sport psychology, nutrition,
physiology, biomechanics or sports injuries. Special features
This programme deals with the specifics of how stress affects
particular illnesses and includes a practical module on the problem
of assessing stress levels. It also looks at various approaches to
reducing stress, particularly in the workplace.
Research areas:
Stress medicine and psychoneuroimmunology are growth
areas in modern medicine. Research into occupational stress
is increasingly important in the modern context.

Location
Tr
afalgar
Square The London Close to the heart
of London
Eye
Buckingham St Paul's
Palace Cathedral
Central
Harrods London
Roehampton University is just half an hour from central
Tower Bridge London; this advantageous location allows students to
Barnes KENSINGTON engage with the city’s major organisations, from multi-
Sheen
High Street Earls Court
Knightsbridge Waterloo national businesses to cultural bodies, and benefit from
Hammersmith ROTHERHITHE
WESTMINSTER the links that Roehampton staff have established with them.
BRENTFORD CHELSEA
KEW VAUXHALL We have links with Natural History Museum • National
FULHAM Gallery • V&A Museum • London Zoo • Royal Botanic
ISLEWORTH King’s Road
Chelseaa BATTERSEA Gardens, Kew • 30 St Mary Axe (aka the Gherkin) •
Richmond Park The Houses of
Barnes Parliament
MORTLAKE
Putney
Putney Bridge Clapham Junction Museum of London • Canary Wharf • Wimbledon
HOUNSLOW Richmond RIV
ER THAMES
Common • Houses of Parliament • Royal Opera House
WANDSWORTH
Brixton
• Theatre district • Hampton Court Palace • Imperial
Twickenham EAST
Balham DULWICH War Museum • BBC • Wimbledon tennis • Bevis Marks
Synagogue • Buddhapadipa Temple • Westminster
Abbey • London Central Mosque • Shri Swaminarayan
Mandir • Richmond Park
Twickenham HAM
Stadium Battersea
Power Statio n
Roehampton
Village Carling Academy
Teddington Brixton
HAMPTON Wimbledon
Kingston
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time of going to print and the University will use all reasonable efforts to deliver the programmes as
described. However, the University reserves the right, without notice, to withdraw or change the
programmes or programme combinations included in this prospectus, to alter tuition fees, entry
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One of the leading new universities in the UK
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Biological Anthropology – RAE 2008
78% of research of international standing and

33% internationally excellent or world class
– RAE 2008
More National Teaching Fellows than any

other London university
In the past five years applications to taught

postgraduate programmes have increased by 34%
A beautiful parkland campus featuring historic

buildings and lakes, and on-site student residences
Ranked first among London universities for

the environment on and around campus
– Times Higher Education 2009 Student Experience Survey
Four historic Colleges dating back to the 1840s,

creating a strong sense of community on campus
…all this only 30 minutes

from central London
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open spaces. open minds.

open minds. 78% of research of international standing and

More National Teaching Fellows than any

In the past five years applications to taught

A beautiful parkland campus featuring historic

Ranked first among London universities for

Four historic Colleges dating back to the 1840s,

…all this only 30 minutes

8 Stunning London campus

11 Research Assessment Exercise/

14 Visiting experts/News from the

16 Research degrees/Graduate School 28

Professor Paul O’Prey,

staff working at the achieving excellent results in the 2008 Research

Research conducted by the British Council indicates that

Assessment Exercise (RAE)

The RAE rates the research output of universities across

Against and For CBT: Towards a Constructive Dialogue?

Home away from home

An international university English language support

The Unit also offers support during your programme.

Most masters programmes at Roehampton

“ When I arrived in London, transportation from the

— Adrian Thomas from the US

“ While working on my MA in Children’s Literature

“ Making the decision to study abroad was

The outstanding reputation of the education system in

Reasons to study in London

With more than 350,000 students from more than 200

The city is also an international cultural centre for film,

University preparation programmes Pre-masters Certificate

For more information and entry levels visit the website:

Being part of a collegiate university

Southlands College its high-quality student experience,

If your university experience Catering

Roehampton Accommodation Office

“ The facilities at Roehampton

— Amanda Hallot, MSc Clinical Nutrition

Nightclubs – Fabric, Ministry of Sound, Koko

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The University competes in nationally organised

There are extensive opportunities for students to gain

Programme-specific entry requirements can be found on the University’s website:

For further information about the University, making a postgraduate application

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You also benefit from the real-world

recognition and funding for its centre

— Dr Darren O’Byrne, Principal Lecturer in Sociology and Human Rights

Key areas of study:

Research is a strongly supported, central

Key areas of study: experience so much that it was my

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78% of research of international standing and

More National Teaching Fellows than any

In the past five years applications to taught

A beautiful parkland campus featuring historic

Ranked first among London universities for

Four historic Colleges dating back to the 1840s,