Welcome to the Department of Education

The Department of Education has a long established international reputation for high-quality teaching and research and it is positioned as one of the principal providers of Initial Teacher Education nationally and houses highly successful provision in the areas of Education Studies and Early Childhood Studies.

We are one of the largest education departments in the London and the South East, a large and vibrant 'community of practice' with staff and students working with colleagues from schools, colleges and local authorities to improve education provision. Our enthusiastic and dedicated staff are involved in research and publication and in the provision of professional development and consultancy on- and off-site and overseas, as well as in teaching at all levels. Research in the Department of Education was given a resounding endorsement by the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. 30% of the research submitted is regarded as world leading or internationally excellent and 70% as internationally or nationally recognised. It also showed that of all post-1992 university Departments of Education, Roehampton University had the highest percentage of academics submitted for the exercise.

The Department offers a challenging, supportive and positive learning environment and as a result, the student experience is exceptional as are the career prospects for graduates. Our facilities are bespoke and our events provide additional opportunity for staff, students and partners to participate in stimulating lectures, workshops and conferences to extend their knowledge and understanding of education issues and to participate in educational debate.

Marilyn Holness OBE
Head of Department, Education