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At Roehampton, we change lives by helping our students to develop the confidence, knowledge and adaptability they need for a successful graduate career and fulfilling life. Our academics conduct research that informs policy, enriches culture and improves people's lives, so you will benefit from being taught by leading thinkers from your first year of study.
Whether you choose to live in accommodation on our beautiful parkland campus, or commute to Roehampton, are a recent graduate or are returning to study after a break, we will provide you will the support you need to succeed.
Further down this page you will find information about careers, student life, facilities, accommodation options and our student support. You will also be able to click through to our subject specific landing pages.
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Roehampton aims to be an inclusive and welcoming community for all students, whether you're living on-campus, somewhere nearby or further afield. We are dedicated to continuously improving the student experience, whether that means providing a secure place to lock up your bike or round the clock access to academic advice.
All four of our colleges have spaces specially designed for commuting students to relax, study and eat. These include College Kitchens, which have lockers and comfortable seating, along with fridges and microwaves to store and reheat food, and Pocket Lounges, areas with soft furnishings and powerpoints for you to charge your laptop or phone. There are are also Touchdown Spaces, with powerpoints for laptops, and chairs and tables.
We have a free bus service which runs between Hammersmith Bridge (south side) and our Whitelands campus, there are also plenty of places to lock up your bike, and parking in local area.
Being a student at a campus university in the heart of south-west London gives you the best of both worlds. We are lucky enough to have a 54-acre parkland campus to call home, and are only 30 minutes from central London.
We offer plenty of opportunities for you to get involved through playing sport, music, volunteering, or joining one of over 50 student societies. We also have catering outlets, across campus, and each College has social spaces where you can meet up with your friends and relax.
We have a great London location with excellent transport links. South-west London is an exciting place to be, with plenty of green spaces and parks, and loads of options for shopping, entertainment and nightlife. Our campus is close to Putney, Hammersmith and Wimbledon, which each have wide a range of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. With central London so close, you can easily access the wealth of culture, entertainment and dining options the capital has to offer.
You can find out more about our location here.
Our University is comprised of four historic Colleges: Digby Stuart, Froebel, Southlands and Whitelands, which were all formed in the 19th century. When you join Roehampton as a student, you will become a member of one of them.
Our Colleges help us provide the friendly, welcoming community that makes Roehampton unique in London. They provide social events, welfare support and opportunities to compete in sport and other activities – including the annual Roehampton College Cup.
Almost all of our students have the option of studying abroad as part of their degree. If you choose to join us, and you are on a participating programme, you will have the opportunity to study with one of our global university partners.
Our partner institutions are based across the world, and currently include universities in New York and California in the US; Melbourne and Sydney in Australia, and in cities in Canada, China, South America and continental Europe.
Studying abroad has a huge number of benefits, including helping you develop new employability skills, gaining self-confidence and independence, making new friends and discovering new cultures and new language skills.
We offer a wide range of sport, e-sports and physical activity opportunities for all students. Competitive sport for more experienced students to social activities for those wanting to try something new, we have something to meet the needs of all our students.
Roehampton Students' Union (RSU) offers a variety of opportunities for students, from student societies, volunteering, through to the College Cup and Summer Ball. There are over 55 societies at Roehampton and the RSU also run over 200 events every year for students, such as club nights, Theatre Tuesdays, de-stress events (puppy days), Summer Ball, formal dinners and more.
There is also the opportunity to get involved with the RSU's own environmental social enterprise, Growhampton. Student volunteers can grow vegetables on campus allotments, help run the Hive Café, look after the campus chickens or assist with Market Day on Thursdays.
At Roehampton all of our courses are designed with the job market in mind, many of them include optional work placements and regularly feature guest lectures and talks from industry experts. 93% of our graduates are in work of further study six months after graduation* and we’re proud that our graduates earn £130 more than the average UK graduate and £1,150 more than the average graduate from a modern London university**.
Careerlink is our online careers resource exclusively for Roehampton students and graduates, and we also run a Career Mentoring Scheme, which links students with an experienced Roehampton graduate.
* Destination of Leavers of Higher Education 2018 results
**Earnings per year for 2017 graduates, (Longitudinal Education Outcomes Survey, 2018)
At Roehampton we are focused on ensuring you succeed, and have a wide range of support services to help you at every step of your journey.
Wellbeing – our team are able to provide personal wellbeing support, professional counselling and mental health support. Each college has a Student Wellbeing Officer and a College Warden, the latter is available after hours for all on campus students.
Medical – we have an on-site NHS medical centre which provides doctor and nurse-led services.
Disability and dyslexia – we encourage students to let us know about specific needs so we can work with you to tailor our support.
Financial – we have a wide range of scholarships, and a student hardship fund for those students in financial difficulty.
Chaplaincy – our diverse community is reflected in our multi-faith chaplaincy and we have a number of spaces for worship.
Study support – all students have an Academic Guidance Tutor, as well as access to library support and online study resources.
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