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First Year Abroad in London

The University of Roehampton is known for its commitment to making education accessible to all as one of the first higher education institutions to admit women. Situated in southwest London, the University of Roehampton is a U.S. university-style campus with easy access to the city and the outdoors. Nearby is Richmond Park, the largest of London's parks, and Wimbledon Common, the site of Wimbledon stadium.

Program Highlights

Relevant coursework

The University of Roehampton offers more than 50 courses to first-year students across all majors and areas of interest.

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Student housing

Students will stay in on-campus housing with other local and international students. The dorms have shared kitchens and laundry.

Academic success

Courses across all fields of study will help students work towards their degree goals and set them up for success upon return to their home campus.

Courses

The courses below are a sample of what is offered at University of Roehampton and are specifically chosen for first-year programming. Not all courses are available during both fall and spring semesters. Please ask your representative for more information regarding course availability and additional course options.

We offer a range of introductory business and computing courses available to first-year students. See below for a sample of the courses offered:

Business

Business Organizations in a Global Economy
Organizational Behavior
Business Data Analysis
Introduction to Management
Introduction to Sports Management

Marketing

Principles of Marketing
Principles of Sports Marketing
Consumers of Sport

Computing

Software Development I & II
Computer Systems
Mathematics for Computer Science
Computing and Society
Databases
Networking and Security Practice

If your students are looking to begin their coursework in the field of education, see a sample of the courses offered:

Babies and Toddlers
Contemporary Issues in Education
Lifespan Development and Practice
Becoming an Education Practitioner (Professional Practice I)
Froebelian Perspectives: Play and Outdoor Learning
Being a Professional in Early Childhood: Inclusive Practice
Understanding Inclusion (Special and Inclusive Education I)
Engaging Learners (Applying Froebel I)

We offer several different opportunities for first-year students interested in humanities and social sciences. These are also great options to fulfill general education requirements. See below for a sample of courses offered:

English

Discovering Literature
Questioning the Canon
Global London in Literature

History

American History from Columbus to Cold War
Diversity in Europe and its Neighbors c. 1000-1700
Making History
Renaissance to Abstraction: A History of Art in London Museums
Art and Life in the Ancient World
Introduction to Ancient History
Cities and Empires
Modern Revolutions in Global Perspective

Politics, Philosophy & Religion

Scripture I & II
History of Christian Thought (Available fall & spring semester)
Introduction to Christian Doctrine
What is 'Doing' Philosophy
The Study of Religion
Political Concepts
An Introduction to Political Studies and Skills
Ethical Theory
Early Modern Thought
Being Human: Global Religious Perspectives
An Introduction to International Relations
Comparative Government and Politics
Contemporary British Politics

Psychology

Psychology of Resilience and Success
The Evolution of Psychology
Psychology in a Changing Society
The Foundations of a Helping Relationship
Introduction to Psychological Research
Understanding human Behavior
Applying Psychology
Equity, Diversity, and Ethics

Social Sciences

Criminological Theories
Youth Crime and Justice
Introduction to Sociology
Popular Culture and Society
Life, Learning and Citizenship
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Understanding Criminology
Homicide: An Interdisciplinary Approach
Sociology and Everyday Life
Global Sociology
Sociological Activism and Social Justice

Reach out to us

Want to learn more? Connect with our Campus Partnerships team!

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On-Site Support

Students will receive weekly academic advising for the first six weeks of their program. In these sessions, our on-site team will monitor academic success and adjustment into a new learning environment, social integration, and help them navigate culture shock.

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Engagement Opportunities

Choose from a variety of activities to build community and share all there is to do in London with your students. Options include visits to Camden Town, a show at The Globe Theatre, River Thames boat tour, a stroll through Borough Market, a tour of the Tower of London, and more.

What’s Included

Our holistic approach means first year students will have access to the same support all our students enjoy, including one-of-a-kind support before departure, on the ground while they are abroad, and when they return home. Below is a list of what is included: