Social Sciences - Offer Holder

Congratulations on your offer to study at Roehampton!

If you choose to join us, you'll become part of a vibrant community fueled by passion and commitment to guide you through your studies, ensuring your academic success.

Engage with academics who bring real-world expertise as expert advisers, policymakers, researchers, and campaigners to enrich your learning experience.

Make sure to come along to one of our open days, connect with programme teams, and delve into the exciting array of modules waiting for you to explore.

Your academic adventure begins here!

Welcome to Roehampton Hear from our Dean!

There’s so much to look forward to as a Roehampton student.

Last year our politics students visited Parliament, and met with the Shadow Middle East Minister. 

We hosted a "Roehampton Crime Festival", where our expert staff spoke about their research, true crime, the origins of crime fiction and more. 

We also regularly hold workshops, seminars and screenings across campus.  

Look beyond your degree! Our students delve into various engaging activities, from academic excursions to enriching study abroad programmes. Immerse yourself in engaging workshops, seminars, and events happening on campus. Discover the vibrant Roehampton Student Union (RSU) and its exciting array of societies.

Why not join the join our Amnesty International Society?

Go along to on-campus events, join off-campus demonstrations, and stand-up for issues that are important to you!

 

Make sure you check out Growhampton - our sector-leading food and environmental sustainability project run by RSU, based right here at the University.

Since Growhampton’s inception in 2013, we grow seasonal and ethically-grown produce on campus throughout the year and have supported our local community. 

If you’re interested in learning how to grow your own food, developing your cooking skills, exploring our campus’s wonderful biodiversity, looking after our chickens or just meeting new people and connecting with nature, Growhampton has a volunteering opportunity to suit every student at Roehampton.

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Build transferable professional skills and graduate career-ready

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Make a positive impact in your local and global community

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We offer a range of support, including a Student Hardship Fund, scholarships and advice.

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Useful Information

Student support services

24/7 support

As a Roehampton student, you will have access to our 24/7 student support service, Nest. The friendly team will be on hand to answer any questions or concerns - from accommodation issues to wellbeing queries - in person or online.

We also offer bepsoke study, careers, wellbeing and financial support, all designed to suit your needs. This includes mental health support, professional counselling, an on-campus medical centre, a multi-faith chaplaincy, as well as online resources available. Find out about our support

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Cost of Living

We know that the cost of living is a concern so we're committed ensuring there is a range of support available to you. Almost all our courses are taught on no more than three days per week, so you still get loads of contact time with your lecturers, plus time for part-time work, family commitments and internships.

You can also benefit from a wide-range of cash-in-hand scholarships that will help support your study. Find out more about our cost of living support.

Travelling to us

Whether you're living on or off-campus, you'll be able to make use of our free student-only bus service which runs between Putney Bridge, Barnes Station, our campus and Wimbledon.

We also offer free on-campus parking to our students and are one of the first London universities to do so.

Live on campus

By choosing to live on our leafy London campus, you'll have access to some of the most affordable accommodation in London (Which? Student Budget Calculator 2023.)

You'll also benefit from utilities, internet and contents insurance being included within your fee!

Freshers week

Your Students' Union offers a huge range of events to welcome you to university life at Roehampton.

This include club nights on campus and across London, our annual Freshers Fair, on-campus picnics and funfairs and more!

Part of the RSU

As a Roehampton student, you’ll automatically become part of the Roehampton Students’ Union (RSU).

The RSU is here to support your time at university, both academically and socially. Find out more.

Join a society

No matter your interests, you'll be able to find a wide range of student societies that you can become a part of!

Passionate about sustainability? Join Growhampton! Want to try roller skating? Join Roey Rollers! There are over 50 societies for you to join and if you can't see something that peaks your interest, you can start your own!

Sport at Roehampton

From competitive sport to social activities, there’s loads of ways to get involved!

Whether you want to compete for the University, meet new people for social-sports, or workout at the on-campus gym, there’s so much to offer. Find out more.