University of Roehampton

The University of Roehampton offers programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. For education consultancy counselling, it is useful to classify courses by qualification level so students can identify options based on their previous education.

1. Undergraduate Programmes

Undergraduate programmes are primarily for students who have completed secondary education, such as Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification. They generally lead to a bachelor's degree and combine academic study with subject-specific skills.

Programme Description

• Business Management

Business operations, leadership, strategy, organisational behaviour, and management.

• Business Management and Marketing

Business strategy, branding, digital marketing, consumer behaviour, and market research.

• Business Management and Finance

Business operations, financial planning, budgeting, and financial decision-making.

• International Business

Global markets, international trade, cross-cultural management, and international business strategy.

• Accounting and Finance

Financial reporting, accounting principles, auditing, taxation, and financial management.

• Economics

Markets, economic policy, business decisions, and economic development.

• Human Resource Management

Recruitment, employee relations, training, and workforce management.

• Entrepreneurship

Business planning, innovation, startup development, and enterprise management.

• Computer Science

Programming, algorithms, software development, databases, and computing systems.

• Artificial Intelligence

Intelligent systems, AI applications, automation, and machine learning-related concepts.

• Cyber Security

Network protection, digital threats, information security, and risk management.

• Law (LLB)

Legal systems, criminal law, contract law, public law, and legal research.

• Criminology

Crime, criminal behaviour, social factors, and criminal justice.

• Psychology

Human behaviour, cognition, emotions, personality, and psychological research.

• Biological Sciences

Living organisms, genetics, ecology, cells, and biological processes.

• Biomedical Science

Human health, disease processes, laboratory science, and biomedical investigation.

• Nursing

Patient care, clinical practice, health promotion, and professional nursing.

• Education Studies

Educational theory, learning, educational policy, and social influences on education.

• Early Childhood Studies

Child development, early learning, safeguarding, and childhood education.

• Graphic Design and Digital Design

Visual communication, typography, branding, digital design, and creative practice.

• Film Production

Filmmaking, production planning, editing, sound, and visual storytelling.

• Journalism and Media

Reporting, media communication, news writing, and digital media.

• Politics and International Relations

Political systems, international affairs, diplomacy, and global policy.

History and English Literature

Historical research, literary analysis, culture, and written communication.

• Sport and Sport Management

Sports organisations, event management, sports marketing, and sporting activities.

• Dance and Choreography

Performance, movement, creative expression, and choreography.

Typical duration: Most bachelor's degrees take three years full-time in England, although some courses take longer because of placements, professional requirements, integrated foundation years, or other course structures.

Undergraduate entry pathways

• Bachelor's degree: Direct entry for students who meet the academic and English-language requirements.

• Foundation Year: An additional preparatory year before progressing to the relevant bachelor's degree, subject to progression requirements.

• International Foundation: A pathway for eligible international students who need preparation for undergraduate study.

• International Year One: A supported route into selected degree programmes, subject to the course's entry and progression criteria.

• Top-up degree: A shorter route for students who already hold an eligible relevant qualification.

2. Postgraduate Programmes

Postgraduate programmes are generally designed for students who have completed a bachelor's degree or meet the relevant entry requirements. They include taught master's degrees, research master's degrees, and professional qualifications.

Programme Description

• AI for Business

Explores how AI and data-driven technologies can improve business operations, productivity, and strategic decisions.

• Artificial Intelligence

Covers AI systems, machine learning concepts, intelligent applications, and advanced computing.

• AI and Digital Media

Combines digital media production and creative practice with emerging AI technologies.

• Business Analytics

Develops analytical skills for interpreting business data, understanding performance, and supporting decisions.

• Banking and Finance

Focuses on financial markets, banking, investment, financial management, and risk.

• Advanced Biomedical Science

Studies advanced biomedical concepts, disease processes, scientific investigation, and laboratory research.

• Applied Sciences (MRes)

Develops research skills across scientific areas, potentially including healthcare, biodiversity, nutrition, and sport science.

• Art Psychotherapy

Explores the use of art-based approaches in therapeutic practice and psychological wellbeing.

• Clinical Neuroscience

Studies brain function, neurological conditions, and scientific approaches to clinical neuroscience.

• Children's Literature

Examines literature for children, literary criticism, reading, and the relationship between books and childhood.

• Choreography

Develops advanced creative practice, movement composition, and performance-making skills.

• Computing

Covers advanced computing concepts and their applications in software, technology, and digital systems.

• Cyber Security

Focuses on information protection, cyber threats, security technologies, and risk management.

• Data Science

Combines data analysis, statistical methods, programming, and techniques for extracting insights from data.

• Web Development

Develops advanced knowledge of website creation, web technologies, and application development.

• Cyber Security Technology (Conversion)

Provides a route into cybersecurity for eligible students transitioning from another academic background.

• Data Science Applications (Conversion)

Introduces data science and analytical methods for eligible students moving into the field.

• Choreography and Performance (MRes)

Combines research with creative investigation in choreography and performance.

These are examples of current or listed postgraduate courses, not a complete catalogue. Some options may have specific intake dates or temporary availability restrictions.

Other postgraduate subject areas

Roehampton's postgraduate portfolio also covers subjects including:

• Business, management and marketing

• Accounting, economics and finance

• Computing, AI and technology

• Education and childhood

• Psychology and neuroscience

• Nursing and allied health

• Law and criminology

• Media, communications and journalism

• English, humanities and theology

• Art, design, dance and performance

• Sport and related sciences

The specific degree titles and available specialisations should be confirmed in the official postgraduate directory.

3. PhD and Doctoral Programmes

Doctoral programmes are intended for students who want to conduct advanced independent research, contribute new knowledge to their field, or develop specialist professional expertise. Entry to a PhD normally requires a relevant master's degree or equivalent qualifications and experience, along with an acceptable research proposal and suitable supervisory support.

A. PhD programmes by research area

Roehampton offers PhD research opportunities across the following subject areas:

Research area/ Description

• Business

Research into management, marketing, business strategy, entrepreneurship, finance, and organisational performance.

• Computing

Research in software, computing systems, AI, cybersecurity, and related technologies.

• Dance

Advanced research into dance practice, movement, choreography, and performance.

• Drama, Theatre and Performance

Research into performance, theatre, creative practice, and performance theory.

• Education

Research into teaching, learning, educational policy, leadership, and educational development.

• Engineering

Research into engineering technologies, systems, design, and related technical challenges.

• English and Creative Writing

Research in literature, writing, literary criticism, and creative practice.

• Humanities

Research into culture, history, philosophy, religion, and other humanities disciplines.

• Law

Research into legal systems, legal theory, policy, and specialised areas of law.

• Life Sciences

Research into biological processes, health-related science, and relevant life-science disciplines.

• Media, Culture and Language

Research into media industries, communication, cultural studies, language, and digital society.

• Psychology

Research into human behaviour, cognition, mental processes, and psychological science.

• Social Sciences

Research into society, social relationships, institutions, and social change.

These are research areas rather than guaranteed separate PhD course titles. A student's proposed topic must match available academic supervision.

B. Professional Doctorates and other doctoral qualifications

Programme/ Description

• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

An advanced professional qualification focused on business leadership, management challenges, applied research, and organisational improvement.

• Doctor of Education (EdD)

Focuses on advanced educational research and professional practice in education, leadership, and policy.

• PhD (Professional) Education

Combines professional experience in education with research aimed at contributing knowledge to educational practice.

• PsychD Counselling Psychology

Advanced professional training and research in counselling psychology, subject to the programme's professional and entry requirements.

• Doctor of Practical Theology (DTh)

Advanced study and research relating to theology, religious practice, and the application of theological ideas.

• PhD by Published Works

A research degree route that assesses a body of previously published work against the university's academic requirements.