At the University of Roehampton, we welcome applications from academically qualified students worldwide.
Along with a complete application, EU and international applicants are required to submit various supporting documents. These include:
Find out more about specific academic entry requirements for your country on the international students homepage..
If you are considering studying at the University of Roehampton, either undergraduate (BA, BSc, BFA, LLB), postgraduate (LLM, MA, MSc, MBA, MFA) or research (MPhil, PhD, PsychD) you must demonstrate that you have at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency.
All applicants that require a Tier 4 visa must also meet the minimum English Language requirements before we can issue a Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS) that is needed to apply for a Tier 4 visa.
If otherwise stated, English Language test results are usually only accepted if they have achieved in the last two years. For Tier 4 applicants, the validity of the test must be no older than two years from the date of issue.
We run pre-sessional English courses for students who need to improve their English proficiency before starting an undergraduate or postgraduate course at Roehampton.
These courses can be taken instead of re-taking an English test, if you don’t meet the required levels listed below.
Visit the pre-sessional English course page for more information on entry requirements, start dates and course details. You can also see the list of accepted English language tests for entry to the online course.
Visit our English Language Test page for more about information and how to apply.
We also accept the English Language Test for entry to the online pre-sessional course.
*Refer to IELTS Acadmedic above
Kaplan Test of English (KTE)In partnership with Kaplan International, students can take the KTE test (formerly known as KITE test), an easy to access, online English Language test which can be taken anywhere at any time.
Note: The minimum requirement for component scores is B2. Current students and offer holders can claim a 25% discount.
KITE certificates are issued within five working days of completion. More information can be found on the test taker guide .
SL grade 4 or HL grade 3 (Language A - first language) or SL grade 6 or HL grade 5 (Language B – language acquisition)
This is mapped to IELTS scores, refer to IELTS Academic above.
Other accepted qualificationsYou can use on the following High School English results as proof of meeting our English Language requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate level, as they have been completed in the last five years.
Applicants from the countries listed below, who have successfully completed a degree taught and assessed in English in the last five years, will also be considered for admission.
This list is not exhaustive and other qualifications may be considered when you apply.
If you are a national of one of the countries below, you do not need to prove your English language ability for Tier 4 purposes. You may also be exempt if you have an academic qualification equivalent to a UK degree from one of these countries.
If you do not meet the entry requirements detailed above, you may be eligible to join our International Foundation Programme .
This course is specifically designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for undergraduate study.