Study in London (in English) - ISEP Exchange
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Vibrant and diverse, London is the perfect study abroad destination! Take in a show, explore a world-class museum, spend an evening in the local pub, explore one of the many green spaces, try curries and other cuisines from around the world, or just enjoy a good book and a cup of tea!
• Take advantage of Roehampton’s unique London Studies program! The immersive classes take students out of the classroom and into the city, using one of the world's greatest capitals as the backdrop for learning.
• Enjoy all that London offers while enjoying campus life at Roehampton! The traditional, park-like campus offers exceptional, community-focused residential life, and the Roehampton Student Union organizes events and activities on campus and throughout London each week.
• Take a break from the hustle of London in Richmond Park, London’s largest park and green space, which is just a few steps from the Roehampton campus, or explore nearby Richmond, a riverside community featured in Ted Lasso!
LIFE ABROAD
Study in southwest London at the park-like campus of the University of Roehampton! A wide variety of academic options are available in addition to the popular London Studies program. The campus is dedicated to cultivating a supportive learning environment and close-knit campus community, and past ISEP students rank the Roehampton team among the best staff of ISEP’s programs! Join one of Roehampton’s four colleges—they each offer support services and social activities, and they compete against each other each year for the college cup.
LIVE
Live right on campus and walk to your classes! Choose from three housing categories, each with single occupancy bedrooms and shared facilities, typically with six local and international students. Your accommodation includes a bedroom and kitchen pack with all the essentials. Residential college membership offers activities and support to help you settle into campus life. Each residence includes on-site resident assistance, 24/7 security, and internet access. For an additional cost, choose between housing upgrades featuring private bathrooms, queen beds, and balconies.
DINE
Cook with friends in your residence hall, grab something on campus, or enjoy one of the many nearby neighborhood restaurants. The Hive Café, an ethical and environmentally friendly coffee shop, is a popular place to meet up with friends right on campus. Each of Roehampton’s four colleges offers its own dining option, and South London is brimming with street food, restaurants, coffee shops, pubs, and more. If you're seeking traditional British fare, be sure to try fish and chips, pie and mash, Cornish pasties, or a full English breakfast!
ISEP Exchange
As an ISEP Exchange student, you'll receive a catering package that covers all your meal costs for the semester. You'll be allocated credit that can be spent at various on-campus dining locations, ensuring your meals are taken care of throughout your stay.
ISEP Direct
ISEP Direct students should plan to budget for their meals, as no meal plan is included. Grocery stores, including Tesco and the Roehampton Supermarket, are conveniently located within 1-2 miles of campus. You can opt to purchase an optional meal plan from the University of Roehampton, which allows you to use your credit on anything, at any time, across campus. Sample dishes include Caribbean jerk veggie curry, katsu pork with sticky rice, and grilled chicken with mustard and cola glaze.
EXPERIENCE
Wander through art and history exhibits at nearby South London museums like the Victoria and Albert, or cheer on the local team at various sporting venues. For nights out, join the Roehampton Student Union on organized trips to spots like Le Fez in Putney or The Grand in Clapham (transportation provided!). On campus, it’s easy to get involved! Yoga classes, roller skating, film screenings, gardening, game nights, swing dance, writer’s nights, and religious fellowship are all part of the weekly schedule. Roehampton also boasts excellent facilities for esports and gaming, and an active esports society that competes nationally.
ISEP Direct students are automatically enrolled in the Roehampton Abroad Social Programme, offering highlights of London and the UK, including a weekend away, a night out in the West End theatre district, or a cruise along the Thames. ISEP Exchange students can choose to opt in to the Social Programme for an additional fee.
EXPLORE
Living in London means there’s always something new to do or see, but it’s also easy to travel throughout the British Isles and Europe. Low-cost airlines make it affordable and fast to fly to popular destinations like Barcelona, Rome, and Prague. Trains and buses keep the rest of England, Scotland, and Wales accessible too. Spend a weekend hiking in the Cotswolds or relaxing seaside in Brighton!
THRIVE
UR provides a welcoming environment for under-represented student groups. On campus, you’ll find gender neutral toilets, disability services, and resources for mature (non-traditional) students. Find mental health support with on-campus counseling and therapy services, plus an NHS medical center with general health services. Relax in a peaceful and academically focused environment in designated non-alcoholic spaces and quiet residences. Bond with other students in a variety of student groups and sports/activity communities. Holistically support your needs, and the needs of the community, through the UR Students’ Union, which promotes programming including wellbeing support, financial support & advice, and community pantries/refrigerators. Stay active through fitness facilities, team sports, and group exercise options.
London Studies Program
Roehampton’s popular London Studies program offers credit-bearing coursework exploring the history, culture, and legacy of London. These courses are included for ISEP Direct students, ISEP Exchange students will pay an additional fee to the university directly.
What We Love About Roehampton
London is such a fun and vibrant city! It’s easy to imagine it as a traditional, historic British city, which it certainly is, but everywhere you go you hear a different language and witness an incredible mix of cultures, cuisines, and religions. Plus, the welcoming and supportive campus environment at Roehampton is perfect for anyone a bit nervous about going abroad!
View the ISEP Direct budget and estimated expenses.
Course Description
Study with students from around the world and learn from academics who are both passionate about what they teach and are experts in their fields. Roehampton’s extensive catalog of classes makes it possible for a broad spectrum of students to find classes to meet academic requirements. Study the life sciences or psychology through a new lens or diversify teaching practices by studying education from a British perspective. The options are expansive.
And while you’re there, take advantage of Roehampton’s unique London Studies program! The immersive classes take students out of the classroom and into the city, using the one of the world's greatest capitals as the backdrop for their studies.
The chart below reflects some of the more popular classes ISEP students have taken in the past. Use this to get started on planning your own study abroad program at the University of Roehampton!
Credits Earned
Students who complete the program in good standing can expect to earn 60 UK credits which ISEP recommends is the equivalent of 15 U.S. Credit Hours. Each course is usually worth about 20 UK credits.
If you use financial aid, please speak with a qualified financial aid advisor to understand your academic obligations and the requirements for using financial aid.
Sample Classes Available:
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Business |
Communication & Journalism |
Sports Studies |
Psychology |
Education |
Anthropology |
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Consumer Behavior (SM1) |
Intro to Digital Media (SM1) |
Physiology of Exercise (SM1) |
Understanding Mental Health (SM1) |
Inequalities in Education (SM1) |
Human Ecology and Adaptation (SM1) |
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Global and Int’l Business (SM1) |
News Media and Web Journalism (SM1) |
Applied Biomechanics (SM1) |
Cognition and Emotion (SM1) |
Well-being in Education (SM1) |
Kinship (SM1) |
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Digital Marketing (SM2) |
Filmmaking Portfolio (SM1) |
Clinical Nutrition (SM1) |
Neuropsychology (SM1) |
Multiculturalism and Education (SM1) |
Humans and other Primates (SM1) |
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Principles of Marketing (SM2) |
Strategic Digital Communication (SM2) |
Psychology of Peak Performance (SM2) |
Perspectives on Consciousness (SM2) |
Research Methods in Early Childhood (SM2) |
Cultural Politics on Tour (SM2) |
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Cross Cultural Management (SM2) |
Travel Journalism (SM2) |
Sport and Exercise Nutrition (SM2) |
Social and Developmental Psychology (SM2) |
Atypical Learners: Diversity & Inclusion (SM2) |
Paleoanthropology (SM2) |
For detailed instructions on how to search for all available courses, please click on the "other academic conditions" dropdown link below.
University of Roehampton
The University of Roehampton is a campus university in the heart of south-west London. Studying at Roehampton gives you the best of both worlds: the community feel of a traditional...
Academics
Other Academic Conditions
Classes are called “modules” at the University of Roehampton and majors are called “subject areas”.
Students are able to study a maximum of 60 credits per semester (equivalent to 30 ECTS) and the credit value per module (10 or 20) is indicated by the first set of numbers in the module code.
Go to the Study Abroad Module Catalogue and select 8 modules in order of preference. We do not guarantee module availability so the additional courses act as a backup.
Students must meet any prerequisites detailed in the module description, and the International Office at Roehampton will validate module selection. London Studies modules have been developed specifically for study abroad students. Students may take a maximum of two London studies modules each semester.
There is a tuition fee charge of £1920 per module for London Studies modules for Exchange students. This fee is not charged to Direct students as it is rolled into the direct tuition fee. London Studies modules attract a supplementary charge in the region of £80-£150 to cover the costs of field trips and excursions.
**Students are responsible for staying until the end of the semester and may not leave before the final date of their semester exams. Neither ISEP nor Roehampton can guarantee an early departure; leaving early may result in a failing exam grade and/or forfeit of credit.
University of Roehampton will also accept the following English proficiency tests:
-Cambridge Proficiency Certificate (C2) and Cambridge Advanced Certificate (C1)
Undergraduate: 169 overall with minimum of 162 in each component
Graduate: 176 overall with minimum of 162 in each component
A full list of English language requirements can be found here. Test scores must be no more than two years old. In the case of students who do not require a Student Visa, English language qualifications that are up to 5 years old can be accepted.
Students from certain EU/EEA countries can usually submit their high school transcripts as proof of English proficiency if they are only coming for one semester.
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