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The lecturers are great and the support for assessments is effective
18-24 years
First gen student
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Great Library, Nice area (situated in a green area), okay course (could be better) and other good aspects. Although some things could be improved, for example: modules offered on a course, more opportunity to meet friends (for commuting students) more parking availability for commuting students and more student events.
18-24 years
The campus is a great community with great facilities and nature. The student support services are extensive and there is always someone to talk to. This year the new team for coordinating this services was launched: the Nest. This service answers all queries and signposts relevant teams/offices. The university has a strong focus on sustainability and volunteering. For example, there are recycling bins everywhere, a wormery for food waste from the catering team, and a vegetarian cafe. The Growhampton initiative allows students to volunteer with the community allotments, look after the chickens and go on enriching trips to growing initiatives around London. The security here is 24/7 365 days of the year and can support in emergencies or non-emergencies. This makes it a very safe place to study and live. The societies and sports list is extensive with opportunities for everyone to get involved. I go to about 8 societies each week. Lastly, the library is phenomenal. The building is modern, with great facilities and resources: journals, subject magazines, computers, moving shelves, laptop loans, cafe, study rooms, and the Academic Achievement Team.
Roehampton is a university which I have studied at for 4 years now due to doing my foundation degree here. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as a student at Roehampton and believe that it is a great option for prospective students. The university has a fantastic library, which has amazing team members who are always happy to help. They offer support for students with studiosity, the academic achievement team and many other great services to ensure students are supported when writing assignments. The lecturers, in my experience have been majorly supportive, and always at hand via email or telephone when in need of assistance for any queries. On the nursing course, we have two incredible simulation centres which consists of teaching spaces, realistic settings (ward/community rooms) and also state of the art equipment to practice the required skills. The university also have the best disabilities team to support those with extra learning requirements, my study skills tutors have always been very professional, friendly and understanding of my needs. The university also has amazing cafes especially the hive who use sustainable ingredients within their tasty vegan dishes, and also offer the best coffee and hot drinks at Roehampton. There is also multiple diners, coffee shops, an on campus shop, the student union etc all within a beautiful parkland campus which boasts spectacular views as the seasons change through the year.
Roehampton University never supported me with my disability since in any way shape or form despite being granted disability allowance too. No arrangements, No contact, No support.
18-24 years
First gen student
I have loved the people I met at the University, I feel everyone has been friendly. The campus is beautiful and I like the location.
18-24 years
This University has an excellent arsenal of professors who are very knowledgeable in their respective fields. It is shame therefore that this University has let them and the students down so badly this year. It appears the university is perfect if you want to complete a course that isn’t what was advertised when you applied. Studying at Roehampton was very enjoyable during my first year. However, going into my second year, all of the option modules, bar a very small number that I’m completely disinterested in, have been cancelled. This has caused me to deeply regret settling for this University. Presently, I am desperately attempting to contact a call center that doesn’t appear to be manned to arrange a transfer off of the course... To add to this pain, the Students Union is sub-par when compared with other similar universities. Societies are limited, and club nights and similar are declining in frequency. While the location of the University is excellent and my experience during my first year was enjoyable as far as the teaching is concerned, the transition into my second year has been hellish, and I expect that I will not enjoy the This University is perfect if you want to complete a course that isn’t what was advertised when you applied. Studying History at Roehampton was very enjoyable during my first year. However, now, going into my second year, all of the option modules bar a very small number that I’m completely disinterested in have been cancelled. This has caused me to deeply regret settling for this University. To add to this pain, the Students Union is comparatively poor when compared to other similar universities. Societies are limited, and club nights and similar are declining in frequency. While the location of the University is excellent and my experience during my first year was enjoyable, bar the social side of things, the transition into my second year has been difficult.
18-24 years
First gen student
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18-24 years
First gen student
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18-24 years
Facilities are good but substandard when compared to other Universities
18-24 years
First gen student
I love the support that is available and the effort they put in for events.
I would never usually leave a review on these sorts of Websites but I had an incredibly bad experience at this university and I wouldn’t want others to go through the same thing! Roehampton is a Very isolated area, it’s hard to do your weekly shop, there’s nothing especially to do on campus or in the area, I felt that societies were unwelcoming to freshers and there wasn’t a huge range of activities for all. The Union and other facilities are incredibly run down and outdated and small in comparison to other universities. I made the decision to transfer from roehampton to another university and I can’t believe how much better everything is. I’ve been offered endless contact and support without asking for it and I’ve been to a wide range of societies which are so welcoming. Roehampton is a very lonely and isolating experience (especially on the weekend). The teaching is unorganised and overall poor quality, the lectures are more interested in personal research. I hate to give bad reviews but I just can’t believe how different my new university is compared to Roehampton and for the same price and a lot cheaper rent !! I had too many issues at Roehampton and if you want a full university experience I would not recommend it!!
The University of Roehampton has been an incredible experience for me, I don’t think I could have chosen better! I LOVE the course I’m on and think that (especially during COVID) our lecturers really care about us learning and achieving our best. I have never been taught by people who want us to do as well as our course leaders do.
Avoid this uni if your IQ is higher than 80. They take everyone just to fill the places and to get as much money as they can. The student is treated as a number not an individual. Some students in my group are from the UK and cannot write properly and without mistakes. Because they take everyone, the uni has to adjust their modules and assignments as well, so they make they very easy to pass, so they don't lose any students. If you really want to study and gain knowledge this is not the right uni for you. But if you just want to get a diploma and gain a huge debt with student finance then it's the perfect choice :) Overall the studying quality is poor, and to charge £9250 for such quality is just greed. I would pay around £2000 per year, but not more.
Full of stress but good one :) still enjoyed learning and gaining new skills


For me the best thing about this uni is the diversity. Coming together all from different cultures in a room studying. It’s not only about studying as well, you get to learn about the real world. The worst aspect is probably the communication between students and the uni. Example I had my lecture today but find out the professor did not come and I had no idea about that.
Best is probably the whole market of business I could dive into for my career. Worst is probably the less context they teach us about in lecture so you have to go outside the box to learn about actual stuff.
I honestly like everything except for the WiFi.