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ContentsExperience Richmond UniversityWelcome to Richmond University 2Why should I study at Richmond? 4Why choose a Liberal Arts University? 8London – live and study in the capital 12The University Campuses 16My life outside the classroom 18Where will I live? 22Preparing you for life after university 24Course Finder 28Department of Humanities,Social Sciences & Communications 30Department of Business & Economics 48Department of Arts & Sciences 66Forthcoming Undergraduate Programmes 70Helpful InformationHow do I apply? 74What grades do I need? 76Accreditation 77What about tuition fees? 77Can I get a scholarship? 78What other financial support is available to me? 82Can I visit the University? 83Where to find us 85Enquiries 88Further information 881

Welcometo RichmondUniversityRichmond is an International Universityin London committed to preparingstudents for global careers and postgraduatestudy both in the UK and overseas.We welcome students fromover 100 countries aroundthe world, presenting anopportunity for globalfriendships and interculturalexchange. Our excellentfaculty provide studentswith an exciting internationalcurriculum with the opportunityto specialise in a range of areasfrom International Relationsto Psychology.Richmond’s distinctionsinclude degrees which areaccredited in the US andvalidated in the UK. As suchwe emphasise the best of boththe US and UK educationsystems: the US focus on theliberal arts and the Britishsystem of specialisation.At Richmond Universitywe are devoted to offeringan outstanding quality ofteaching. This is made possiblethrough a high number ofcontact hours, small class sizes,and seminar style lectureswhere students are encouragedto interact and debate withtheir lecturers, many of whomhave recognition for researchwithin their specialist field.First and second year studentsare based at the RichmondHill Campus whilst third,fourth-year and MA studentsare based at our Kensingtoncampus, at the heart of whatis one of the most dynamicand cosmopolitan cities inthe world.I hope that you will findthis prospectus useful and,should you have the chance,I would encourage you topay us a visit at one of ourupcoming Open Days.Welcome to RichmondUniversity. We hope youwill consider becominga part our community.Professor John AnnettePresident2

Why shouldI study atRichmond?Teaching quality*Richmond is a UK Universityoffering small group teaching(average 18 students perundergraduate class and 13 forpostgraduate), and high contacttime (normally 15 taught hoursper week for undergraduates)to help students realise theirfull potential. Our facultyare well-qualified, experiencedand experts in their fields.Each student is assigned afull-time member of facultyas a personal academic advisor.Live and learn in topLondon locationsWe are based in Richmond andKensington, two of the mostattractive areas of London,and guarantee every studentin their first year a place inUniversity accommodationat our Richmond Campus,close to the capital’s wealthof historic sites, cultural andleisure facilities.Serious aboutgraduate employmentWe guarantee to find a relevantinternship, with academiccredit, for all of our studentswho want one, subject to gradeand reference requirementsbeing met. Internships areoffered in a variety of sectorsin London, China, India,South Africa and Argentina,subject to availability.Richmond graduates arenow working at well knowncompanies and organisationssuch as Goldman Sachs,the United Nations andthe European Commission,or have begun postgraduatestudy at universities includingHarvard, MIT, UCLA,Oxford, Cambridge, KingsCollege London and the LSE.Flexible programmesWe offer 4-year liberal artsand business BA degrees and1 year Masters programmes,each with dual US and UKrecognition. The undergraduateintroductory year allowsstudents freedom to explorea much broader-basedcurriculum than at manyother universities. As a result,undergraduates do not haveto commit to a particularprogramme when they enterthe University and are notlimited just to subjects studiedpreviously at school or college.Flexible undergraduate startdates and entry requirementsWe can admit newundergraduates in Autumn(Fall), Spring or Summer.Those holding good gradesin relevant A levels (andother qualifications) may beexempted from some coursesand complete the programmein 3 years. A wide range ofUS, UK and internationalqualifications and grades areaccepted for entry to the full4 year programme.An InternationalUniversity, by design‘Unity in Diversity’ is ourmotto; students come tous from over 100 countries.Our programmes and creditsare fully compatible withboth US and UK systems,allowing students to progressto further study and transfercredits internationally.We guarantee a semesterabroad for all undergraduateswho request it, includingat our own study centres inFlorence and Rome.*The above applies to completeRichmond BA or MAprogrammes running at ourLondon campuses. Class sizesand contact hours quoted arefor 2011–12 and may vary insubsequent academic years.Students benefit from individualattention, small group work,seminar-style discussion and plentyof student participation rather thanlarge, impersonal lectures.4 www.richmond.ac.uk5

Why choosea Liberal ArtsUniversity?The interdisciplinary LiberalArts approach offers not justbreadth but also depth of studyand encourages students tomake sound judgements andthink independently.A Liberal Arts education isone which encourages youto explore a wide range ofsubjects and programmes.It reaches across disciplines,building connections betweendifferent academic areassuch as literature, science,mathematics, writing, businessand psychology. Upon entryto Richmond University allstudents study the LiberalArts Core Curriculum beforespecialising in their chosenfield (see Course Finder p.28).“The value of an education in aliberal arts college is not the learningof many facts but the training ofthe mind to think something thatcannot be learned from textbooks”.Albert EinsteinWhat are the advantages?FlexibilityYou do not have to chooseyour specialisation at thepoint of entry. Typicallythe freshman (first) year ishighly individualised withstudents choosing manydifferent subject areas beforedeciding on their main areaof study (Major).ChoiceAt Richmond University youhave a choice of 15 Majors.Alongside your Major you canalso choose to study a Minor(a smaller specialisation).This allows you to diversifyyour degree, specialising inmore than one area of study.CareersEmployers today often lookfor the right skills rather thanthe right Major. Your LiberalArts degree from RichmondUniversity provides you withkey transferable skills – writtenand verbal communication,problem solving, culturalsensitivity, and flexibilityto work in a complex anddynamic environment.How long willI have to study for?The duration of yourundergraduate programmeswill depend on yourentry qualifications.Students entering withA Levels at grade C and aboveor equivalent qualifications,will normally be exemptfrom some courses in the firstyear and be able to completethe degree programme inthree years.Students entering with aUS High School Diplomaor equivalent will normallycomplete in four years.8 www.richmond.ac.uk9

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London—live & studyin the capitalRichmond University has twoLondon campuses and so its studentsexperience two sides of the capital– the beautiful green borough ofRichmond-upon-Thames and thecosmopolitan chic of Kensington.London has been placedsecond in the ‘QS TopUniversities Best StudentCities in the World 2012’.The city offers spectacularresources and opportunitiesfor learning outside of theclassroom and Richmondcourses actively bring thelife of the city – its people,institutions, politics andhistory – into lecturesand class projects.London, with its manymultinational companies,is also an excellent resourcefor the Internship programmeavailable to every Richmondstudent. Should you meetour minimum requirements(see p.24) you are guaranteedan internship, normally inyour final year. In additionto this, students studyingin London are able to takeadvantage of the wide varietyof museums, galleries, shopsand night life.12 www.richmond.ac.uk13

TheuniversityCampusesThe Main Building on the RichmondHill campus was opened in 1843,as the Wesley Theological Institution.Later known as Richmond College,it became part of London University,whose degrees it awarded until 1971.In 1972, it became RichmondCollege, an independent, international,not-for-profit, Liberal Arts College.Today, we are Richmond, TheAmerican International Universityin London.Richmond-upon-ThamesFirst and second-year studentsattend our Richmond HillCampus. The campus is setin a splendid six-acre site atthe top of Richmond Hill,next to Richmond Park,the largest of London’s eightRoyal Parks. An impressiveneo-Gothic buildingconstructed in 1843 anda modern five-level library,house classrooms, computerlaboratories, art andphotography studios and anauditorium. The campusalso accommodates studentresidences, a dining hall,student common room, andfaculty and administrativeoffices. After completing twoyears at our Richmond Hillcampus, students move toour campus in the Londonborough of Kensington fortheir last two years of study.The Sir Cyril Taylor LibraryRichmond has libraries onboth campuses includingthe purpose built Sir CyrilTaylor Library on theRichmond Hill Campus.The University Librarycontains over 90,000 itemsincluding books, e-books,DVDs, CDs, companyannual reports, and studenttheses. In addition there aresome 25,000 journal titlesavailable through the Library’ssubscription databases.KensingtonThird-year, fourth-year andMasters students attend ourcity campus in Kensington,one of London’s most beautifulresidential areas. Its severalbuildings house classrooms,computer laboratories,a library, a dining hall andUniversity offices. Studentslive in University buildingsor in off-campus housingof their choice. Within easywalking distance are theRoyal Albert Hall, the RoyalColleges of Music and Art,the Victoria and AlbertMuseum, the Natural HistoryMuseum, as well as a hostof cinemas, cafes, restaurants,clubs and department stores.Getting from Richmondto KensingtonStudents and faculty regularlytravel between the twocampuses. Richmond andKensington are convenientlylinked by the District Lineon London’s underground(tube) system (approximately30 minutes ride betweencampuses) as well as by Londonoverground train services.Students studying for full timeundergraduate degrees qualifyfor up to a 30% discount ontubes, trains and buses.Florence and RomeStudy CentresAs part of a four-year BAdegree programme, studentsmay spend a semester or ayear studying at one ofRichmond’s internationalstudy centres in Italy.16 www.richmond.ac.uk17

My lifeoutside theclassroomAt Richmond University you can enjoya traditional campus university experiencewhile having London, and everythingit has to offer, on your doorstep.Student GovernmentThe Student Governmentis comprised of members ofthe student body. Its purposeis to serve and represent theinterests of Richmond studentsin the areas of academic, social,and student life. The StudentGovernment also providessocial and educational activitiesto the entire student body.Parties, musical performances,competitions, charity events,and more are all organisedby students for students.Recreational SportsOn-campus facilities includea multifunctional sports courtand a Fitness Suite. Theseare available to all students.Local athletic facilities areabundant and offer competitivemembership rates for students.Sports activities are popularthroughout the year and areusually initiated by interestedstudents or student clubs.Honours NightThe University’s annualstudent awards ceremonyrecognises the outstandingachievement of studentsin both academic andco-curricular activities.International NightOne of the University’soldest traditions and themost popular social eventin the academic calendar.The event, organised entirelyby students, is a celebrationof Richmond’s culturaldiversity and brings the wholeUniversity together in theform of music and dance.Spring FestSpring Fest is an annualevent that celebrates theend of the academic year.Taking place on theRichmond Hill Campuslawn, activities includelarge inflatable games,competitions, and studentmusic performances.This event is enjoyedby students, staff, andfaculty alike.18 www.richmond.ac.uk19

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Wherewill I live?In keeping with the Liberal Artstradition, new students are encouragedto live on campus, to interact withfellow students who have cometo Richmond from far and wide,and to become active members ofthe University community.Both undergraduate andpostgraduate students areguaranteed a place in Universityaccommodation during theirfirst year. During year oneand year two, resident studentswill be based on the RichmondHill Campus in fully cateredaccommodation inclusive of18 meals a week. Third andfourth year students will havethe option of housing on ourKensington Campus.Richmond HillStudents have the option of avariety of rooms from traditionalUS style shared rooms to singleoccupancy rooms. Studentaccommodation is located inthe impressive Main Buildingand also in the surroundingbuildings on the RichmondHill Campus.KensingtonStudents in Kensington arespread across four residencieswithin close proximity to oneanother. Atlantic House is themain residence in Kensington.Facilities include:– 24 hour security/reception– Computer Lab– Dining Hall– Student Common Room– Wireless internet– Laundry facilities– Starbucks Coffee ShopFacilities include:– 24 hour security/reception– Dining Room– Computer Labs– Fitness Centre– Starbucks Coffee Shop– Student Common Room– Wireless internet– Tennis Court– Laundry facilities22 www.richmond.ac.uk23

Preparing youfor life afterUniversityA degree from Richmond is astepping stone to employmentand further study. Our internshipand study abroad programmesare just two of the ways in whichwe help you take the next step,towards a global career.InternshipsRichmond offers all studentsthe opportunity to take a nineweek, full-time work placement(subject to grade and referencerequirements being met) forwhich academic credit willbe awarded.During the internshipstudents learn to applytheoretical knowledge in theworkplace. In an increasinglycompetitive graduate careersmarket, practical experienceis an invaluable addition toclassroom learning, and canhelp you get that first footonto the career ladder.24 www.richmond.ac.uk25

Benefits of doingan Internship– It will help you decidewhether your chosensector is the right careerpath for you.– An internship may alsohelp to increase youremployability in an evercompetitive job market.The International InternshipProgramme is open toJunior and Senior degreestudents of any disciplinewith a minimum of 75completed credits. Your GPAmust be greater than 2.75(or 3.00 for Finance, Policyand International placements,3.2 for Psychology placements)at the time of application,and you must have the priorapproval of your Advisor.Recent InternshipDestinationsArt, Design andVisual Culture– DK/PenguinFinance and Accounting– International TransportWorkers Federation– Radisson Hotel ChainNon Profit/NGO– Operation Smile UK– Succeed FoundationArt and History– National Archives– National Gallery– National Portrait GalleryMedia, Journalismand Publishing– Associated Press TV News– CNN (Business Development)– Foreign Press Association– Pop MagazinePolitics, Governmentand International Relations– MP Constituency Offices– US Commercial Service,London and Washington D.C.Psychology and Research– Anna Freud Centre– UCL PsychologyDepartmentMarketing andMarket Research– RS Consulting– Way to BlueEvent Planning– Foreign Press Association– Radisson Hotel ChainPR and Communications– Fremantle– Halpern AssociatesFashion and Beauty– Jigsaw– Marion ThomasMusic– InternationalTalent Booking– M4 MediaTheatre– New End Theatre– Tabard TheatreWorld Internship ProgrammeWorking in partnership withCRCC Asia, Career JourneyInternational and Connect123 the Richmond InternshipOffice is now able to offerinternship programmes inBeijing, Shanghai, Bangalore,Mumbai, Cape Town andArgentina. In an increasinglycompetitive graduate jobsmarket, this is an opportunitythat is certain to help youstand out from the crowd.The placements are gearedto give you a very differentcultural experience to whatyou would find in London.They will involve a significantamount of responsibility,where you can make themost of skills acquired fromyour studies. The positionsare open to students ofdifferent disciplines. You willnot be required to speak thelocal language.Study AbroadRichmond students havethe opportunity to completea portion of their studiesoverseas at a partner University.This gives students the chanceto live and study in anothercountry whilst broadeningtheir cultural and academichorizons. Most of our partner-Universities are located inNorth America, althoughadditional partnerships arebeing planned in Europe,China, South America andSouthern Africa. The lengthof study is either one semesteror a full academic year.26www.richmond.ac.uk

CourseFinderDepartment ofHumanities, Social Sciences& Communications 30BA Communications 32BA Development Studies 34BA History 36BA InternationalJournalism & Media 38Department ofBusiness & Economics 48BA Business Administration:Entrepreneurship 50Finance 52International Business 54Marketing 56BA Economics 60Department ofArts & Sciences 66BA Art, Design & Media 68ForthcomingUndergraduate Programmes 70BA American Studies 70BA Business Administration:Fashion Marketing 70BA International Relations 42BA Financial Economics 62BA Film Studies 71BA Political Science 44BA Psychology 46BA International andDevelopment Economics 64BA Performance& Theatre Arts 7128 www.richmond.ac.uk29

Departmentof Humanities,Social Sciences& CommunicationsRichmond is aparticularly interestinguniversity in whichto study Humanities,Social Sciences andCommunications.Virtually every student is from adifferent country, often far from homeand wondering – perhaps for the firsttime – what it really means to be alivein an era of accelerating globalisation.When our students arrive in London,they have many questions whichrelate to issues of identity, culture,language, religion, society, citizenship,history and consumption – all ofwhich are addressed in the studyof the undergraduate programmestaught by the Department.Our students often comment on theready availability of our faculty. Averageclasses at Richmond are both muchsmaller and much more ethnicallydiverse than at most other universities.With a typical Junior or Senior levelclass size of between ten to twentystudents, we emphasise individualattention, small group work, studentparticipation, personal research paperwriting and seminar-style discussion,rather than large, impersonal lecturesand ‘multiple-choice’ styles of testing.Our aim as faculty is to ensurethat, by the time you graduate, youhave a really solid theoretical andmethodological grounding in yourchosen course of study, ending witha substantial piece of individualresearch. Our success here is one ofthe main reasons why Richmond’sCommunications, Humanities andSocial Science alumni have gainedentry to leading graduate schoolsall over the world.We invite you to join us and to addyour own creativity to the explorationof these rich and diverse disciplines.Dr Alex SeagoChair, Department of Humanities,Social Sciences and Communications30 www.richmond.ac.uk31

BA Degree inCommunicationsOpen University validated as BA (Hons.)Creative Arts and Communications:Communications with Combined Studies5 reasons to study Communications1. Study media and communications ina thoroughly international context.2. Explore the role of mass communicationin society.3. Develop strong communication skills fromwriting to presentations.4. A track record of alumni entering into leadinggraduate schools in the UK and the USA.5. Gain vital work experience throughan internship in a wide range of leadinginternational organisations in London,the USA and China.Career paths forCommunications graduates– Media– Marketing– Advertising– Corporate Communications– Music industry– Events ManagementWhere do Richmond’sCommunicationsgraduates go?*In the workplace– CNN– Coca-Cola, Middle East– Middle East Broadcasting– Ogilvy & Mather(Advertising)– Saatchi & Saatchi(Advertising)– McKinsey & CompanyGraduate SchoolThe majority of Richmondgraduates go on to pursuefurther graduate study atsome of the leading graduateschools across the UK andin the USA.– London School ofEconomics (LSE)– London College of Fashion– School of Oriental andAfrican Studies (SOAS)– King’s College– Cornell– Yale*Figures and informationsupplied by the Departmentof Alumni RelationsProgramme overviewCommunications preparesstudents to work withinthe technologically driven,global, communicationrevolution of the 21st Century.The degree provides aninterdisciplinary, multimediaapproach to the study ofcommunications throughthe study of the relationshipbetween communicationstheory and its practice.The student will study thethree main components ofcommunication: personal,corporate and mass. Thiswill be referred to throughthe concepts of globalisationand intercultural issues.Key areas of study– Cultural Theory– Visual Culture– InterculturalCommunications– Mass Communicationsand Society– Language and Society– Theoretical Modules– Corporate Communications– Public Relations– Contextual Studies– Practical Modules– Multimedia– Working in Mass Media– Senior Project32 www.richmond.ac.uk33

BA Degree inDevelopment StudiesPending Open University Validationas BA (Hons.) Social Sciences (DevelopmentStudies) with Combined Studies6 reasons to study Development Studies1. Develop an understanding of the problemsfacing policy makers, development agenciesand ordinary citizens in developing countries.2. Acquire insight into the impact of internationalactors such as UN agencies, national donorsand global civil society groups in thedeveloping world.3. Specialisation and emphasis is placed on therole of political economy and development.4. Develop a sophisticated grasp of policy issuesat the domestic, regional and internationallevels as they pertain to developing states.5. The programme is interdisciplinary focusingon Political Science, International Relations,Economics, Sociology, International Businessand History.6. Gain vital work experience in the marketplacewith an international internship.Career paths forDevelopment Studies graduates– International Aid Agenciesand Organisations– Non-Governmental Organisations,Charities and Think-Tanks– Public Administration (Government)– Law– Media / Journalism– Graduate Study / AcademiaWhere do Richmondgraduates go?*Development Studies is anew programme, so our SocialScience graduates give a goodindication of the potentialcareers and postgraduate studyoptions available to graduates.In the workplace– ABN AMRO– Cayman IslandsGovernment Office– KPMG LLP– International BarAssociation– Peace Child International– Union Bancaire Privee(UBP)Graduate SchoolThe majority of Richmondgraduates go on to pursuefurther graduate study atsome of the leading graduateschools across the UK andin the USA.– School of Oriental andAfrican Studies (SOAS)– London School ofEconomics (LSE)– King's College London– University of Warwick– University CollegeLondon (UCL)– Yale*Figures and informationsupplied by the Departmentof Alumni RelationsProgramme overviewDevelopment Studiesprepares students for work ininternational organisations,charities and aid agencies,government agencies, business,finance and the media. Thesefields require articulate, clearthinking individuals with agrasp of contemporary politicalissues, succinct writing styles,and the ability to presentcomplex arguments.The degree is built on threecore areas of DevelopmentStudies: development theory;development practices; andkey issues and problems indevelopment studies. Studentsalso take a range of relevantoptional courses in national,regional and globalisationstudies, or courses whichaddress thematic areas ofcontemporary interest inDevelopment Studies,allowing for specialisationwithin the major accordingto student interest.The degree focuses on theanalysis of a wide rangeof political, economic andsociological factors whichhelp students understand theproblems facing policy makers,development agencies andordinary citizens in developingcountries. This major requiresstudents to engage with thehistory, theory, and practiceof development, includinga focus on internationalactors such as UN agencies,national donors, and globalcivil society groups as well aspolicy makers, social coalitionsand civil society groups in thedeveloping world. Taught as aninterdisciplinary social science,students in DevelopmentStudies will take courses fromPolitical Science, InternationalRelations, Economics,Sociology, InternationalBusiness and History. Theprogramme places particularemphasis on the politicaleconomy of development.Key areas of study– Global Development Politics– Economic Problemsof a Developing World– Country Risk Analysis– InternationalPolitical Economy– Sustainable Development– Economics of Transition– Postcolonial Theoryand DevelopmentPlus optional thematiccourses such as– Democracy andDemocratisation– International Human Rights– Nationalism and Conflict– Security Studies– Conflict and Peace Studies– Cultures of Imperial Power– Gender, Politics andInternational Relations– Policy-Makingin a Globalised World34 www.richmond.ac.uk35

BA Degree inHistoryOpen University Validated as BA (Hons.)History with Combined Studies5 reasons to study History at Richmond1. Study History in an internationallydiverse classroom.2. Interdisciplinary programme combiningareas of study from the Humanities andSocial Sciences.3. Participate in exciting field trips to Turkey,parts of historical London, and Europe.4. Graduates of the History programme go onto further study at leading academic intuitions.5. Gain vital work experience in the marketplacewith an international internship.Career paths for History graduates– Research– Teaching– Museums / Galleries– Media / Communications Industries– Graduate Study / AcademiaWhere do Richmond’sHistory graduates go?*In the workplace– National Archives– V&A Museum– Bonhams Auction House– CNN– AcademiaGraduate SchoolThe majority of Richmondgraduates go on to pursuefurther graduate study atsome of the leading graduateschools across the UK andin the USA.– University of Oxford– University of Cambridge– London School ofEconomics (LSE)– School of Oriental andAfrican Studies (SOAS)– Royal Holloway,University of London*Figures and informationsupplied by the Departmentof Alumni RelationsProgramme overviewHistory demonstrates howthe past has impacted upon,and shaped, the present.The degree provides a broadbase of historical knowledgein the first year, upon whichis built a gradually morecomplex and more specificunderstanding of keyhistorical themes and periods.The curriculum emphasisesvaried methodologicalapproaches to the discipline,ranging historically fromthe ancient and medievalworlds to contemporarypolitical and culturalissues, such as imperialism,propaganda, fascism,racism and nationalism.In doing so it strives to fosterresearch and scholarship inhistorical enquiry.The History major beginswith a foundation overviewof Western and Non-Westernsocieties (studying everythingfrom the Incas of SouthAmerica to the Crusadesof the Middle Ages), and isfollowed by a more detailedanalysis of particular societies,themes, and/or regions.These can include: Fascism,Imperialism, Nationalism,the Enlightenment, Culture,US history, British Art andArchitecture, and China,amongst others. The majorculminates in a senior essayin which students researcha topic of their own choice.History is one of the mostexciting and useful degreesthat can be studied atuniversity, especially whentaken in London, which ishistorically rich. The subjectprovides practical applicationas it enables students tobecome proficient inskills such as researching,assessing different formsof evidence, and oral andwritten communication.A history degree teachescritical thinking, enhanceswriting skills as well as theability to develop a clearlyset-out argument.Key areas of study– World Cultural History– The Birth of theModern World– Cultures of Imperial Power– Myths and Monsters:A History of History– History, Image andPropaganda– Rise of the Right– Modern China– The History of London– Roman andMedieval Europe– Islam and the West– The Renaissance– Politics of the Middle East– Modern Japan36 www.richmond.ac.uk37

BA Degree inInternationalJournalism and MediaOpen University Validated as BA(Hons.)International Journalism and Mediawith Combined Studies6 reasons to study InternationalJournalism and Media at Richmond1. Learn how to write features.2. Participate in investigative journalism projects.3. Develop publication layouts.4. Study journalistic photography.5. Develop public relations skills.6. Gain vital work experience in the marketplacewith an international internship.Career paths for InternationalJournalism and Media graduates– Journalist– Media Relations– Public Relations– Feature Writer– Internal CommunicationsWhere do Richmondgraduates go?*International Journalism andMedia is a new programmewhose graduates will be wellplacedto follow the successof recent graduates from theCommunications major.In the workplace– CNN– MTV– Coca-Cola, Middle East– Ogilvy & Mather(Advertising)– Saatchi & Saatchi(Advertising)– McKinsey & CompanyGraduate SchoolThe majority of Richmondgraduates go on to pursuefurther graduate study atsome of the leading graduateschools across the UK andin the USA.– University of the Arts– University of Westminster– London School ofEconomics (LSE)– City University– School of Oriental andAfrican Studies (SOAS)Programme overviewInternational Journalismand Media with combinedStudies offers students an indepthengagement with boththe theory and the practiceof international journalismand media. The degreeemphasises interculturalcommunication and offersstudents the combinationof broad-based knowledgeof current communicationstheories with the opportunityto learn a variety of practicalskills. In the final year, studentsbring their acquired skills tocompletion in a Senior Seminar.Key areas of study– Introduction to Media– Beginning Social Research– Rich World Poor World– Mass Communicationsand Society– New Media– PR and Self Presentationin the Media– Senior Project in Journalism*Figures and informationsupplied by the Departmentof Alumni Relations38 www.richmond.ac.uk39

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BA Degree inInternationalRelationsOpen University validated as BA (Hons.)Social Sciences: International Relationswith Combined Studies5 reasons to study International Relations1. Access to leading non- and governmentaland political institutions.2. Acquire a sophisticated grasp of contemporarysocial, political and economic issues andproblems at the international and regional level.3. Understand who the main actors and institutionsare in the international system and their impacts.4. Learn from the leading research of facultyin their specialist areas.5. Gain vital work experience in the marketplacewith an international internship.Career paths forInternational Relations graduates– International Non-GovernmentalOrganisations, Charitiesand Think-Tanks– International Organisations– Government Agencies– The Diplomatic Service– International Businessand Finance– LawWhere do Richmond’sInternational Relationsgraduates go?*In the workplace– ABN AMRO– Cayman IslandsGovernment Office– KPMG LLP– International Bar Association– Peace Child International– Union Bancaire Privee(UBP)Graduate SchoolThe majority of Richmondgraduates go on to pursuefurther graduate study atsome of the leading graduateschools across the UK andin the USA.– King's College London– London School ofEconomics (LSE)– School of Oriental andAfrican Studies (SOAS)– University of Exeter– University of St. Andrews– University of Warwick*Figures and informationsupplied by the Departmentof Alumni RelationsProgramme overviewInternational Relations(IR) prepares the studentfor work in internationalorganisations, business,finance, the media andgovernment agencies. Thesefields require articulate, clearthinking individuals witha grasp of contemporarypolitical issues, succinctwriting styles, and the abilityto present complex arguments.The degree is built on threecore areas of InternationalRelations: theory and conceptsin IR; actors and institutionson the global stage, andcontemporary issues andproblems in internationalaffairs. Students also takea range of optional coursesin national, regional andglobalisation studies, oraddressing thematic areasof contemporary interest,allowing for specialisationwithin the major accordingto student interest.International Relationsat Richmond is a broadprogramme, which engageswith questions of security,conflict, nationalism andwarfare, but also goesbeyond this to address thepolitics of internationallaw and institutions, theglobal economy, and issuespertaining to developmentand developing states.The key difference betweenInternational Relationsand Political ScienceInternational Relationsfocuses on ensuring studentsengage with key issues andproblems in InternationalRelations, understand themain actors and institutionsin the international system,and have a strong grasp ofIR Theory. This reflectsthe unique mission of theInternational Relations degree.Key areas of study– Security Studies– Global Governance– The Politics ofInternational Law– InternationalRelations Theory– InternationalPolitical Economy– Global Development PoliticsPlus optional thematiccourses such as– International Human Rights– Conflict and Peace Studies– Diplomatic Studies– Global Energy Politics– Politics of EnvironmentalismPlus optional areastudies courses such as– US Grand Strategy– Politics in East andSoutheast Asia– European Union Politics– Politics of the Middle East42 www.richmond.ac.uk43

BA Degree inPolitical ScienceOpen University validatedas BA (Hons.) Social Sciences:Political Science with Combined Studies5 reasons to study Political Science1. Access to leading non- and governmentaland political institutions.2. Develop a sophisticated grasp of policy issuesat the domestic, regional and international levels.3. Increase your understanding of a broad rangeof social, political and economic phenomenathat affects business, government and civilsociety actors in the world today.4. Learn from the leading research of facultyin their specialist areas.5. Gain vital work experience in the marketplacewith an international internship.Career paths forPolitical Science graduates– Public Administration (Government)– Business, Corporate andCurrent Affairs– Non-Governmental Organisations,Charities and Think-Tanks– Law– International Organisations– Media/JournalismWhere do Richmond’sPolitical Sciencegraduates go? *In the workplace– European Union– Union Bancaire Privee(UBP)– London Stock Exchange– City of Philadelphia– Qatar National BankGraduate SchoolThe majority of Richmondgraduates go on to pursuefurther graduate study atsome of the leading graduateschools across the UK andin the USA.– King's College London– London School ofEconomics (LSE)– School of Oriental andAfrican Studies (SOAS)– University of Warwick– UCL*Figures and informationsupplied by the Departmentof Alumni RelationsProgramme overviewPolitical Science preparesthe student for work ingovernment, internationalorganisations, business,finance and the media,which require articulate,clear thinking individualswith a grasp of contemporarypolitical issues, succinctwriting styles, and the abilityto present complex arguments.The degree is built on threecore areas of Political Science:political thought, comparativepolitics and public policy.Students also take a range ofoptional courses in national,regional and globalisationstudies, or addressing thematicareas of contemporary interest,allowing for specialisationwithin the major accordingto student interest.Students enjoy a broadstudy of political thinkersand theories, whilst directlyengaging with a range ofpractical policy issues, inmany different national andregional settings. The BritishPolitics course, for example,is partially taught in theHouses of Parliament.The degree also recognisesthe international dimensionof political, economic andpolicy processes, and ensuresstudents are familiar with thepolitics of the developing world.The key differencebetween Political Scienceand International RelationsPolitical Science focuseson ensuring students buildexpertise in political theory,comparative politics andpublic policy. This reflectsthe unique mission of thePolitical Science degree.Key areas of study– Global Development Politics– Political Economy– Public Policy– Political Theoryand Concepts– British PoliticsPlus optional thematiccourses such as– International Human Rights– Globalisation– Ethnicity and Identity– Conflict and Peace Studies– Citizenship– Democracy andDemocratisationPlus optional areastudies courses such as– Politics of the Middle East– Chinese Politics– Islam and the West– Politics in sub-Saharan Africa– Russian Politics and History44 www.richmond.ac.uk45

BA Degree inPsychologyOpen University validatedas BA (Hons.) Social Sciences:Psychology with Combined Studies5 reasons to study Psychology1. Register with British Psychological Societyas an international student.2. Combine US/UK trends with Europeantraditions in Psychology.3. Scientific insights into human behaviourtransferable outside the field of Psychology intoareas such as Neuroscience, Law, Management,HR and Marketing Research.4. Excellent knowledge base for a career incounselling/therapy/psychiatry/forensic science.5. Excellent internship opportunities.Career paths for Psychology graduates– Graduate work– Counselling– Forensic Science– Marketing Research– Teaching– Other educational andmanagement careersWhere do Richmond’sPsychology graduates go?*In the workplace– NHS Foundation Trust– Cassel Hospital– Home Start Richmond– The Succeed Foundation– AccentureGraduate SchoolThe majority of Richmondgraduates go on to pursuefurther graduate study atsome of the leading graduateschools across the UK and inthe USA. Examples of recentgraduate destinations include:– Doctorate in CounsellingPsychology, RoehamptonUniversity– Doctorate in ForensicPsychology, NottinghamUniversity– MSc in PsychodynamicDevelopmental Neuroscience,UCL/Yale University– MA in CounsellingPsychology, ColumbiaUniversity– MSc in Research Methodsin Psychology, UCL– MSc at Anna Freud Centre– MSc in CognitiveNeuroscience, King’s College– MSc Criminology,City University– MA in PsychoanalyticStudies, Goldsmiths CollegeStudents have previouslyparticipated in the followinginternships at:– The Institute of CognitiveNeuroscience, UCL– Vision Lab, UCL– Anna Freud Centre– Mental Health Internshipat the NHS– Collingham Child andFamily Psychiatric Unit– The Tavistock ClinicProgramme overviewRichmond’s Psychologyprogramme promotes theacquisition and demonstrationof conceptual knowledge inthe core areas of the Psychologydiscipline such as development,language, phenomenology,personality theory andindividual differences,biological psychology, socialpsychology, psychopathology,cognitive science, and researchmethods. Psychology studentsare expected to progressivelyintegrate theoretical perspectivesand empirical findings, useappropriately a variety ofresearch approaches and applypsychological principles in avariety of professional settingssuch as clinical, counselling,educational and legal.Key areas of study– Social Psychology– Human Development– Psychopathology– Conceptual and HistoricalIssues in Psychology– Biological Basisof Human Behaviour– Quantitative Methods/Experimental Psychology– Existential-PhenomenologicalPsychology– Mind and Language– Cognitive Psychology– Human Sexuality– Psychoanalysis– DevelopmentalPsychopathology– Counselling Theoryand Practice*Figures and informationsupplied by the Departmentof Alumni Relations46 www.richmond.ac.uk47

Departmentof Business& EconomicsOur training andeducation in Businessand Economicsprovides our studentswith many excitingopportunities withinthe world of work as well as forfurther study at postgraduate level.The Department of Business andEconomics at Richmond Universityspecialises in offering qualityundergraduate programmes inBusiness Administration (with4 pathways, or concentrations),and in Economics, FinancialEconomics and Internationaland Development Economics.As part of a liberal arts environment,academic ties are strong with otherdepartments and programmes,including Sciences, Communicationsand Arts. Inter-disciplinary skills arebecoming an increasingly importantcomponent of education and a crucialpart of today’s workplace.Richmond is unique because ofits additional intercultural focus,enabling students to develop toolsfor understanding the relationshipsacross and between cultures.Average classes at Richmondare both much smaller and muchmore diverse than at most otheruniversities. With a typical Junioror Senior level class size of betweenten to twenty students, small groupwork and student participationis emphasised.Additionally, the Department hasstrong links with the University’sInternational Internship Programme.Dr Parviz Dabir-AlaiChair, Department ofBusiness and Economics48 www.richmond.ac.uk49

BA Degree inBusiness Administration:EntrepreneurshipPending Open University Validationas BA (Hons.) Business Administration:Entrepreneurship with Combined Studies6 reasons to study Entrepreneurship1. Acquire practical training in business,management and entrepreneurship with thevery latest academic thinking within the field.2. Equips students with the ability to understandall the complex facets of business managementfrom business start-ups to running ongoingnew ventures.3. Combine the study of Entrepreneurshipwith exciting Minors from other leadingacademic disciplines.4. Develop strategies to transform a start-upto a more mature concern.5. Obtain the necessary skills to work withina consultancy environment and provideadvisory services.6. Profit from practical workplace experience with aninternship in a leading entrepreneurial business.Career paths for Entrepreneurial graduates– Work in the family business– Manage start-up businesses– Consultancy– Participate with regeneration organisations– Sales and MarketingWhere do Richmondgraduates go?*Entrepreneurship is a newprogramme but the successof our Business and Economicgraduates at Richmond givea good indication of whereour graduates will progress to.In the workplace– ABN AMRO– British American Tobacco– Corporate Executive Board– KPMG LLP– Merrill Lynch– West LBGraduate SchoolThe majority of Richmondgraduates go on to pursuefurther graduate study atsome of the leading graduateschools across the UK andin the USA.– London School ofEconomics (LSE)– School of Oriental andAfrican Studies (SOAS)– University CollegeLondon (UCL)– Warwick University– Brunel University*Figures and informationsupplied by the Departmentof Alumni RelationsProgramme overviewEntrepreneurship combinesthe best elements of practicaltraining in business, managementand entrepreneurship with thevery latest academic thinkingwithin the field. Studentsgraduating from Richmond'sEntrepreneurship programmewill be ready to engage witha variety of activities such asthe taking on and developmentof successful commercialprojects for small, medium andlarge enterprises; or venturingout on their own successfulcommercial endeavours.Key areas of study– Introduction to Business– Introduction toEntrepreneurship– Corporate Finance– Organisational Behaviour– Legal and Ethical Issuesin Management– Entrepreneurship Strategy– Entrepreneurshipand Family Business– Country Risk Analysis– Human ResourceManagement– Global MarketingManagement– International Economics– Competition and Strategy– Senior Project50 www.richmond.ac.uk51

BA Degree inBusiness Administration:FinanceOpen University validated as BA (Hons.)Business Administration:Finance with Combined Studies5 reasons to study Finance1. Gain vital work experience in the marketplacewith an international internship.2. Interact with research active faculty andgain practical insights into the complex worldof finance.3. Combine the study of Finance with excitingMinors from other leading academic disciplines.4. Access to leading graduate schools in theUK and the USA.5. Acquire the skills to become a financial expertwho is quantitative, competitive, and articulate.Career paths for Finance experts– Risk Analysis– Accounting– Corporate Finance– Banking– ConsultingWhere do Richmond’sFinance graduates go?*In the Workplace– Accenture– Deloitte– Ernst & Young– PWC– Morgan StanleyGraduate SchoolThe majority of Richmondgraduates go on to pursuefurther graduate study atsome of the leading graduateschools across the UK andin the USA.– London School ofEconomics (LSE)– City University / CASSBusiness School– University of Warwick– Brunel University– New York University*Figures and informationsupplied by the Departmentof Alumni RelationsProgramme overviewFinance is an exciting andfast-changing field. Financialinstitutions are continuallyinventing new ways to manageand invest funds, and theyare seeking talented graduatesto meet these new demands.Successful financial expertsare quantitative, competitive,and articulate.Finance includes the studyof corporate financialmanagement as well asfinancial institutions, capitalmarkets, and the raisingand investing of funds.The Finance concentrationfocuses on concepts, principlesand practices that investigatethe ways in which risk,return, and value interact inthe global business world.Key areas of study– Financial Accounting– Managerial Accounting– Micro and Macro-Economics– Information Systemsin Management– Corporate Finance– Money and Banking– Principles of Investment– Competition and StrategyPlus optional courses– International Finance– Derivatives– The Global Investor52 www.richmond.ac.uk53

BA Degree inBusiness Administration:International BusinessOpen University validated as BA (Hons.)Business Administration: International Businesswith Combined Studies5 reasons to study International Business1. Develop insight into managing people,diversity through culture and the philosophiesthat govern international business practicesthroughout the globe.2. Acquire valuable research training throughcompleting the Senior Project.3. Work with research active faculty and gainpractical insights in the complex world ofinternational business.4. Gain vital work experience with an internshipin an international organisation.5. Access to leading graduate schools in theUK and the USA.Career paths for InternationalBusiness graduates– National / InternationalFor-Profit Organisations– Not-for-Profit Organisations– Consultancy– Sales and Marketing– BankingWhere do Richmond’sInternational Businessgraduates go?*In the workplace– ABN AMRO– British American Tobacco– Corporate Executive Board– KPMG LLP– Merrill Lynch– West LBGraduate SchoolThe majority of Richmondgraduates go on to pursuefurther graduate study atsome of the leading graduateschools across the UK andin the USA.– London School ofEconomics (LSE)– School of Oriental andAfrican Studies (SOAS)– University of Westminster– City University– University of Surrey*Figures and informationsupplied by the Departmentof Alumni RelationsProgramme overviewOn many different levelsbusinesses are international.Students planning a career inbusiness must understand theintricacies of doing businesswith partners throughout theworld. Culture, language,political systems, geography,finance and socio-economicfactors all shape and influencebusiness. In order to beprepared for a career in anyfacet of the business worldunderstanding and beingable to apply business toolsand theory is critical.The International Businessconcentration focuses onmanaging people, diversityin culture, and ways ofconducting business in aglobal marketplace. Thisprogramme prepares studentsfor managerial positions ininternational profit and nonprofitorganisations. Coursescover human-organisationsbehaviour in the workplace,global financial markets, globalmarketing, entrepreneurship,social responsibility, and multinationalmanagement strategy.Key areas of study– Micro and Macro-Economics– Principles of Marketing– Foreign Trade Policy– Country Risk Analysis– Financial/ManagerialAccounting– Legal and Ethical Issuesin Management– Managing the MultinationalCorporation– Organisational Behaviour– Competition and StrategyPlus optional courses– European BusinessEnvironment– Global MarketingManagement54 www.richmond.ac.uk55

BA Degree inBusiness Administration:MarketingOpen University validated as BA (Hons.)Business Administration:Marketing with Combined Studies6 reasons to study Marketing1. Learn the best practices in business thinking.2. Learn how to identify the true valueproposition of the products and servicesoffered by a business.3. Conduct Market Research applying themethodologies learnt.4. Benefit from the knowledge of researchactive faculty.5. Access to top graduate schools in the UK,USA and elsewhere.6. Gain vital work experience in the marketplacewith an international internship.Career paths for Marketing graduates– Marketing Professional– Market Research– Public Relations– Media– AdvertisingWhere do Richmond’sMarketing graduates go?*In the workplace– Bytes Software Services Ltd– HSBC– Seamark PLC– Tanner Krolle– Tetley GB LtdGraduate SchoolThe majority of Richmondgraduates go on to pursuefurther graduate study atsome of the leading graduateschools across the UK andin the USA.– Goldsmiths College– King’s College– London School ofEconomics (LSE)– School of Oriental andAfrican Studies– University of Westminster*Figures and informationsupplied by the Departmentof Alumni RelationsProgramme overviewThe Marketing concentrationhas been developed to assiststudents in understandingwhat the key value propositionsare within an organisation.The long-term influencersare then also studied andinterpreted, so that the bestuse of the companies offering(its products and services)can be best utilised formaximum profit. Requiredelements of the marketingmajor are courses inAdvertising, Management,Consumer Behaviour,Market Research, andMarketing Strategy.Our faculty are committed todeveloping and teaching thelatest in business thinking andpractice – the kind of facultywho create a stimulatingenvironment of spiritedinquiry and critical thoughtthat generates confidence andcreativity in our students.Working together andrespecting the talents andopinions of others is centralto our educational ethos.Emphasis is therefore placedon working with fellowstudents on group projects,presenting and reportingresults as a team.Key areas of study– Consumer Behaviour– Marketing Research– Quantitative Methodsfor Business– Marketing Planningand Strategy– Micro and Macro-Economics– Financial/Managerial– Accounting– Competition and StrategyPlus optional courses– Global Marketing– Internet Marketing– Distribution andRetailing Management56 www.richmond.ac.uk57

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BA Degree inEconomicsOpen University validated as BA (Hons.)in Economics with Combined Studies6 reasons to study Economics1. Strong students have the opportunityto co-publish in the research newsletterBriefing Notes in Economics.2. Analyse and apply Economic principles andtheories to real situations.3. Combine the study of Economics with excitingMinors from other leading academic disciplines.4. Complete the Senior Project providing valuableresearch training.5. Access to leading graduate schools in theUK and the USA.6. Gain vital work experience in the marketplacewith an international internship.Career paths for a professional Economist– Banking & Finance– Public Administration (Government)– International Financial Institutions– NGOsWhere do Richmond’sEconomics graduates go?*In the workplace– Financial Services firms(e.g. PWC)– National Audit Office (UK)– Bureau of EconomicAffairs (US)– National Banks (e.g. theNational Bank of Egypt,London Office)– Working for a regulatorybody (e.g. OFCOM)Graduate SchoolThe majority of Richmondgraduates go on to pursuefurther graduate study atsome of the leading graduateschools across the UK andin the USA.– London School ofEconomics (LSE)– School of Oriental andAfrican Studies (SOAS)– University CollegeLondon (UCL)– Tulane University– Boston University– Goldsmiths’ University*Figures and informationsupplied by the Departmentof Alumni RelationsProgramme overviewThe Economics programmeis created to develop instudents a sense of awarenessof economic issues thathave both national andinternational importance.An important feature ofthe degree is an opportunityfor students to engage in amajor individual researchproject. The senior project,normally around 8–10,000words in length, providesa solid base for gainingresearch experience ineconomics. Upper divisioncourses encourage thestudy of regional andinternational topics.The programme’s claimto currency is furtheraccentuated by the presenceof the editorial offices of theresearch newsletter BriefingNotes in Economics (http://www.richmond.ac.uk/bne/).Amongst other activities,students are regularlyco-opted to work withthis publication and thusgain valuable experience ofpublishing ahead of movingon to graduate school.Key areas of study– Micro and Macro-Economics– International Economics– Economics of aDeveloping World– Economics of Transition– Econometrics– Money and Banking– Research Methods– Managerial Economics– Senior ProjectPlus optional courses– Country Risk Analysis– International Finance– Political Economy– Public Economics60 www.richmond.ac.uk61

BA Degree inFinancial EconomicsPending Open University Validation as BA (Hons.)Financial Economics with Combined Studies5 reasons to study Financial Economics1. Explore the theory of Economics appliedto the practical application of Finance.2. Develop skills in Financial Risk Assessmentapplied through the theory of Economics.3. Acquire valuable research training throughcompleting the Senior Project.4. Profit from practical workplace experiencewith an internship in a leading financial firm.5. Combine the study of Financial Economicswith exciting Minors from other leadingacademic disciplines.Career paths for Financial Economists– Risk Analysis– Accounting Professional (oncesome further studies are completed)– Corporate Finance– Banking– Financial StrategyWhere do Richmondgraduates go?*Financial Economics is a newprogramme but the successof our Business and Economicgraduates at Richmond givea good indication of where ourgraduates will progress to:In the workplace– Accenture– Deloitte– Ernst & Young– Merrill Lynch– Morgan Stanley– UBSGraduate SchoolThe majority of Richmondgraduates go on to pursuefurther graduate study atsome of the leading graduateschools across the UK andin the USA.– London School ofEconomics (LSE)– City University– University of Warwick– College of Law– University of Westminster– Brunel University*Figures and informationsupplied by the Departmentof Alumni RelationsProgramme overviewFinancial Economics combinesthe best elements of a degreeprogramme in Finance withone in Economics. Ourgraduates receive educationin both theoretical andpractical aspects, and aretrained to be highly numerateand analytically skilful.The University's emphasis ongood writing and cultivationof research skills enablesour graduates in FinancialEconomics to be easilydistinguishable from thosefrom other institutions: fortheir breadth of knowledgeand expertise; their reportwriting and presentation skills;and their overall practicalapproach to problem solving.Key areas of study– Financial andManagerial Accounting– Micro and Macro-Economics– Corporate Finance– Econometrics– International Finance– Investment– Statistics62 www.richmond.ac.uk63

BA degree inInternational andDevelopment EconomicsPending Open University Validation asBA (Hons.) International and DevelopmentEconomics with Combined StudiesWhere do Richmondgraduates go?*International andDevelopment Economics is anew programme but the successof our Business and Economicgraduates at Richmond give agood indication of where ourgraduates will progress to.In the workplace– National Audit Office– PWC– EDF Energy– Bureau of Economic Affairs– Economic ConsultanciesGraduate SchoolThe majority of Richmondgraduates go on to pursuefurther graduate study atsome of the leading graduateschools across the UK andin the USA.– London School ofEconomics (LSE)– City University– University of Warwick– School of Oriental andAfrican Studies– Brunel UniversityProgramme overviewInternational and DevelopmentEconomics provides studentswith the opportunity to exploretheir interests in relation tothe operation of the worldeconomy in terms of keydevelopment issues.Today’s complex economicenvironment is captured bythe course content that seeksto integrate and combineelements of ‘international’economics with those from‘development’ economics.The international aspectsof economics deal withcommodities, trade, finance,international agreements, etc.Those aspects of economicsdealing with developmentgenerally focus on matterssuch as the role of internationalinstitutions in alleviatingpoverty; the connectionsbetween political instabilityand famine; the root causes ofmigration; and measuring theimpact of primary educationon economic development.These issues provide challengesto policy makers and studentswill be encouraged to thinkabout ways to assess and designsolutions to these challenges.Key areas of study– Micro and Macro-Economics– Development Economics– International Trade– International Economics– Econometrics– International Public Law– Politics of Development– Statistical Analysis6 reasons to study Internationaland Development Economics1. Explore the relationship between economicsand development and the tension between them.2. Measure the impact of economic developmenton poverty, education and migration.3. Analyse the influences on internationaleconomics such as commodities, finance andinternational trade agreements.4. Acquire valuable research training throughcompleting the Senior Project.5. Profit from practical workplace experiencewith an internship in a leading organisation.6. Combine the study of International andDevelopment Economics with exciting Minorsfrom other leading academic disciplines.Career paths for Internationaland Development Economists– International Banks– NGOs– Development Agencies– Government Service– International Financial Institutions*Figures and informationsupplied by the Departmentof Alumni Relations64 www.richmond.ac.uk65

Departmentof Arts &SciencesThe Departmentof Arts and Sciencesoffers a vibrant BA(Hons) Art, Designand Media degree andstimulating coursesin theatre, mathematics and science.The Liberal Arts element ofRichmond’s educational systemhas long term career benefits forstudents. Students are able tounderstand the basics of, and canintelligently reference fields, suchas marketing, scientific method,philosophy, and psychology.The context of studying atRichmond is one of the keys to itssuccess; you are situated in a classroomor studio with a relatively small groupof culturally diverse students andtaught by an international team ofprofessional specialists who utilise thevast resources of London’s galleries,museums, theatres, performancesand music activities.Working with and being guidedby such a group of people in such aculturally rich environment producesmature and confident thinkers andmakers who have developed a globalview. The friendships and workingrelationships you will have establishedfrequently yield life long internationalnetworking benefits.We invite you to come to London,study with us at Richmond and bepart of creating an interesting andproductive future.Professor Mary RobertChair, Department of Artsand Sciences66 www.richmond.ac.uk67

BA Degree inArt, Design and MediaOpen University validated as BA (Hons)Creative Arts and Communications:Art, Design, and Media with Combined Studies6 reasons to study Art, Design and Media1. Visit exciting art exhibitions and eventsin London.2. Go public in the Senior Art Exhibition.3. Access to leading graduate schools in the UKand the USA.4. Generalisation or Specialisation in oneof three areas:– Fine Art (Drawing, Painting,Printmaking, Book Art)– Lens Media (Photography, Video)– Visual Communication(Graphic Design, Web Design, Animation)5. Integration of Theory, Practice,and ‘real world’ skills.6. All faculty are practicing artists or designers.Career paths for Art, Designand Media graduates– Photography– Graphic Design– Video Production– Illustration– Museum/Gallery/Auction House– Creative ConsultancyWhere do Richmond’sArt, Design and Mediagraduates go?*In the workplace– Saatchi & SaatchiAdvertising– TT Jewelery Design– Artistic Coordinator –Rolex (Geneva)– Workshop Collective (NYC)– Urban Girl Squad– Galerie Daniel Besseichie(Geneva)Graduate SchoolThe majority of Richmondgraduates go on to pursuefurther graduate study atsome of the leading graduateschools across the UK andin the USA.– University of the Arts,London– Slade School of Art– Sotheby’s Institute– Cranbrook Academy of Art– University of Westminster– Goldsmiths’ College of Art*Figures and informationsupplied by the Departmentof Alumni RelationsProgramme overviewArt, Design and Mediawith Combined Studiesoffers students a rangeof contemporary, crossdisciplinaryand multi-mediacore courses which deal withconcepts in art, design andmedia and most importantly,in the interfaces betweenthem. Students are alsoschooled in professional skillsand techniques and relevanttheory, while being directedtowards ambitious creativegoals. During their finalsemester, students are requiredto produce a major piece ofartwork for exhibition.Teaching and learning areregarded as collaborativeventures between facultyand students. Effectivementoring of students isregarded as high priority.Students are guided to choosethe courses which will givethem the greatest opportunityto realise their potential.They are encouraged to explorethe rich offerings that Londonhas available. These includesome of the world’s majormuseums, art auction houses,hundreds of exhibitions ofcontemporary art, design andmedia, as well as music, danceand theatre performances.Our graduates generally workas practitioners in the fieldsof arts, design or media.Our degree comprehensivelyprepares students forpostgraduate study, for furthertraining in specific fields, orfor immediate employmentin a range of careers.Key areas of study– Installation Art– Digital Design– Going Public– Fourth Bridge: Art, Designand Media Projects– ContemporaryVisual Culture– Museums and GalleriesPlus optional courses– Studio Photography– Drawing On London– Communication Design:Type & Image– From Script to Screen– Internship in Art, Designand Media68 www.richmond.ac.uk69

forthcomingUndergraduateProgrammesRichmond University is continually developingnew and exciting programmes. Here are just a fewof the new programmes planned for future years.Please visit www.richmond.ac.uk/newprogrammesfor up to date information on our current programmes.BA degree inAmerican StudiesBA degree in BusinessAdministration:Fashion marketingBA degree infilm StudiesBA degree inPerformance andtheatre ArtsAs the UK’s only AmericanStudies programmebased in an AmericanLiberal Arts university,Richmond’s BA in AmericanStudies aims to develop anunderstanding of the UnitedStates of America from aninternational perspective.The programme enablesstudents to take courses inAmerican history, politicsand foreign policy alongsidecourses on film, literature,popular music, globalisationand contemporarypopular culture – sharingcourses with studentsmajoring in InternationalRelations, Politics, History,Communications, Journalismand other disciplines.Students studyingAmerican Studies willhave the opportunity tobenefit from the numerousexchange possibilitieswith universities andcolleges in the UnitedStates and Canada.BA in Business Administration:Fashion Marketing is a newconcentration with linksin business and marketing.Several new courses areplanned in such exciting areasas fashion communication,fashion retailing, fashionproduct development andalso in psychology of fashionand luxury goods.Students will follow thebusiness administrationprogramme but take aparticular focus in fashion.This means that thosegraduating will not onlyknow all that there is to knowabout the world of fashionand retailing, but will alsodevelop a strong grasp ofseveral other relevant areassuch as accounting, finance,economics and operations.What makes this concentrationparticularly strong are theopportunities for doing arelevant internship in eitherLondon, Beijing, Shanghai,Bangalore, Mumbai, CapeTown, Florence or Rome.The Film Studies major isa vibrant, cross-disciplinaryprogramme that focusesupon historical, critical andtheoretical approaches tothe study of film, includingtelevision and new media.Through a close analysisof particular national andinternational examples, andwith a specialist emphasison the history of film, thirdworld/postcolonial cinemaand particular themes(including gender, horror,fantasy and science fiction),the degree examines thehistorical, political, artisticand cultural aspects that gointo cinema production.A strong technical andpractical element of the degreecomplements the academiccomponent, with classes ona range of topics such as videoproduction, acting and screenwriting. The programmeprepares graduates for workin film criticism, journalism,teaching, writing for film, andfilm production and directing.BA in Performance andTheatre Art provides studentswith practical acting experienceand with a comprehensiveknowledge of theatre history,playwriting (for stage,television and film) and currentperformance and theatrepractices. The programme offersa balance between theoreticaland practice based classes.At the senior level, students willattend a series of workshops andclasses at Shakespeare’s GlobeTheatre in London, culminatingwith a showing of their workon the stage of The Globe. Thiswill afford students a superbopportunity to become part ofthe inspiring Globe community,as well as to participate incurrent practices and theoriesconcerning the performanceof Shakespeare’s plays.In the final year studentswill undertake a major playmakingproject in which theywill choose whether to perform,direct, produce or write (or acombination of these roles),a final project that will beperformed in a London theatre.70www.richmond.ac.uk71

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How do I apply?Students applying to Richmondmay do so with a Direct Applicationthrough the Richmond Universitywebsite, through the Universityand Colleges Admissions Service(UCAS), or through the CommonApplication (in the USA).Direct applicationHow to apply– Complete and submitan online applicationavailable at www.richmond.ac.uk/content/admissions/undergraduate-admissions.aspx– Pay the application fee(refundable against thefirst years tuition)Attach the followingsupporting documents– A personal statement ofapproximately 250 words– Official transcripts ofsecondary and post secondaryexaminations results– Confidential reference froma teacher or school counsellor– Official TOEFL scores(sent electronically via ETS),or IELTS*– Copy of the photo andsignature pages from yourvalid passport** (andprevious Tier 4 (GeneralStudent) Visa if applicable)** If applicable** Required of all students,including UK citizensDeadline for direct applicationsFor entry in Autumn (Fall)students should aim to completetheir Direct Application by1 March. Applications willstill be considered beyondthis point but priority willbe placed on those receivedby 1 March.What happens next?Your application will be givento an Admissions Officerand a decision will be madeon your application.The offerIf your application issuccessful, you will be sent anAcceptance Pack. The Packcontains your Offer Letter,which states the conditionsof your offer, and the StudentContract. If you wish to acceptthe offer, you will need to signand return the student contractand pay the relevant deposits(see p.77).UCAS applicationHow to applyApplications to all of our duallyaccredited/validated degreescan be made through UCAS.For further information callthe UCAS Customer ServiceUnit on +44 (0)870 1122 211,or visit the UCAS website atwww.ucas.comDeadlineUCAS can accept applicationsfrom 1 September and youshould aim to submit yourform by 15 January.Find Richmond on UCASYou will find all ourundergraduate degrees listedon the UCAS website or in theUCAS Directory. Alongsideeach programme is the UCAScourse code. Richmond’sinstitutional code is: R20.What happens next?Your application is forwardedby UCAS to Richmond.The offerMost offers are conditionalupon forthcoming examinationresults. You must accept ordecline the offer thoughUCAS and, in the case ofa conditional offer, awaityour results.NotesIf additional informationis requested from you andnot provided there may bea delay in the considerationof your application.If your final results are notas you expected please contactthe Admissions Office and yourapplication will be referred tothe Admissions Committee.The Common Application(US students)Applications to all of ourdually accredited degreescan be made through theCommon Application.Students in the USA wishingto apply via the CommonApplication may do so atwww.commonapp.orgFor questions about applyingto Richmond through thismethod, please contactRichmond’s US Officeof Admissions at +1 (617)450-5617, or the CommonApplication directly. You mayalso refer to their FAQ pageonline here www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/FAQ.aspx74 www.richmond.ac.uk75

What gradesdo I need?AccreditationWhat abouttuition fees?Academic RequirementsEvery undergraduatestudent will first enter theLiberal Arts programmebefore specialising. As suchthe entry requirements forall undergraduate programmesat Richmond are the sameregardless of your chosen Major,with successful applicantstypically accomplishing oneof the following:A Level*BBCInternational Baccalaureate*28BTEC National Diploma*DDMHigh School Diploma2.5 GPASAT1700ACT composite24French Baccalaureate*12 Assez bienAbitur (Germany)*2.5 – 2.7*Students meeting thisstandard in relevant subjectswill normally be givenexemption from introductorycourses and may completethe degree programme in3 years.Candidates with US HighSchool Diplomas or otherentry qualifications canbe considered for entry toyear 1 of the 4 year degreeprogramme. Please contactthe admissions departmentto check your eligibility.If your qualification isnot listed above contactthe Admissions Office.UK Border Agency(UKBA) English LanguageRequirementsNon-EU/UK citizens shouldreview the Home OfficeEnglish language examrequirements and submitthe appropriate test resultsto us as soon as possible.The UKBA has clearguidelines and requirements.All applicants must achievethe minimum requirementsin all 4 components (listening,reading, speaking and writing)at B2 level.NotesFor students that will needto apply for the Tier 4(General Student) visa, theAdmissions Office cannot providea Confirmation of Acceptancefor Studies (CAS) letter unless(a) an English Languageproficiency test certificate hasbeen submitted and (b) thefull tuition fee has been paidby the fees deadline. UKBAhas published a list of approvedEnglish Language tests.Up-to-date informationabout this is available on theUKBA website. Please seewww.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/applicationforms/new-approved-english-tests.pdfAt Richmond you will studyfor a degree which is jointlyrecognised by both the UKand US educational systemsfor easy student mobility,progression and credit transfer.Qualifications which areimmediately recognised, andrespected by employers andgraduate schools worldwide.This dual recognition ispossible because Richmondis accredited in the US by theMiddle States Commissionon Higher Education, 3624Market Street, Philadelphia,PA 19104 (267-284-5000),and validated by The OpenUniversity, in the UK.Richmond is registeredin the US as a not-forprofitcorporation.The fees listed here arefor students starting theircourse in 2013/2014.Richmond UniversityTuition fees 2013/14UK & EEA Students*Fees a year: £9,000International Students*Fees a year: £14,500Applications from the US*Fees a year: $27,000Which fees should I pay?UK & EEA (Home)Student FeesFor all UK and EEA passportholders who have residedwithin the EEA for three yearsor more. Non EEA passportholders may also be eligiblefor Home fees if they haveresided within the EEA forthree or more consecutiveyears prior to the first day ofstudy for reasons other thanfull-time education.International Student FeesFor all students holding apassport from outside of theEEA or students who havenot complied with the EEAresidency rules set out above.US Dollar FeesFor students applying toRichmond from the US.Deposits– EU/UK students pay £1,000Housing deposit (if takinghousing). No confirmationdeposit is required.– International students(non US), pay a £1,000confirmation deposit anda £1,000 housing deposit.– US students pay $1,000confirmation deposit anda $500 Housing deposit.*Fees are reviewed annuallyand are subject to changeat the discretion of theUniversity. Please visitwww.richmond.ac.uk/content/admissions/tuition-fees.aspxfor more information.Esame di Stato (Italy)*Overall average of 90or above76 www.richmond.ac.uk77

Can I get ascholarship?We offer different scholarships,aimed at a variety of studentsin terms of circumstances andacademic achievement.Richmond GI BillScholarship*Who can apply?Students must be eligiblefor education or trainingbenefits from the UnitedStates Department of VeteransAffairs or a dependent ofsomeone eligible.About the ScholarshipThe GI Bill Scholarship isworth $10,000 per academicyear towards the cost ofundergraduate tuition.This scholarship is open to alleligible students first enteringthe University in the Springand Fall 2013 semesters.Chancellor’s Scholarship forPrior Academic Achievement*Who can apply?Students who first enter theUniversity having achieveda minimum of 320 UCAStariff points*.About the ScholarshipA £1,500 fee waiver foreach full time year of theundergraduate programme,open to all students whoapply for the Scholarshipand have achieved at least320 UCAS tariff points*on entry to the University.Where GCEs are includedin this calculation, theapplicant must have achievedat least 320 points from3 distinct A level subjects.Other ScholarshipsWe also offer variousscholarships worth between£1,500 to £3,000 p.a. to arange of students, includingcurrent or former UKservicemen and womenand their dependents, localresidents, and recipientsof SFE maintenance grants,together with discretionaryscholarships in a varietyof circumstances.Provost’s Richmond &Kensington Access Scholarship*Who can apply?Students who are normallyresident in the boroughs ofRichmond upon Thamesor Kensington and Chelsea.About the ScholarshipA £3,000 fee waiver for each fulltime year of the undergraduateprogramme, open to all studentsin receipt of a MaintenanceGrant from Student FinanceEngland who apply for theScholarship and are normallyresident in the boroughs ofRichmond upon Thames orKensington and Chelsea.Presidential Scholarship*Who can apply?Students who are new entrantsto the University, paying thefull Richmond Internationalor US tuition fee. To qualify,students must provide a finalofficial transcript with acumulative GPA of at least 3.60*.However, scholarships will beprovisionally awarded based onthe student’s cumulative GPAat the time of application.International feepaying studentsAward: £6,000US fee paying studentsAward: $12,000Dean’s Scholarship*Who can apply?Students who are newentrants to the University,paying the full RichmondInternational or US tuitionfee. To qualify, studentsmust provide a final officialtranscript with a cumulativeGPA of at least 3.00*.However, scholarships will beprovisionally awarded basedon the student’s cumulativeGPA at the time of application.International feepaying studentsAward: £4,000US fee paying studentsAward: $9,000The Phi ThetaKappa Scholarship*The Phi Theta KappaScholarship is made availableto US Transfer students whoare outstanding members ofthe Phi Theta Kappa HonoursSociety. More informationcan be obtained by contactingthe US Office of Admissionsusadmissions@richmond.ac.uk*Entry requirements arecalculated according to theUniversity’s methodology.Award of scholarship andfinancial support are subject toterms and conditions laid outby the University. Continuationof the award is dependent onthe ongoing academic standingof the student, who must alsoremain in good standing withthe University and makea positive contribution toUniversity life. Scholarshipsare only valid for completeacademic years. Normally,scholarships may not be heldin conjunction with any otherform of financial support fromthe University. Scholarshipsare subject to change at thediscretion of the University.For more information pleasevisit www.richmond.ac.uk/scholarships78 www.richmond.ac.uk79

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What other financialsupport is available to me?Can I visitthe University?Full time students(UK & EEA)The cost of studying comprisestuition fees and living costs.Full time students from Englandstudying for their first degreecan benefit from student loansarranged through StudentFinance England (SFE).Student loans for tuitionfees through SFE– As a private not-for-profitUniversity the maximumtuition loan granted tostudents by SFE is £6,000per annum. As such Studentswill be expected to pay£3,000 per annum (in twoinstalments) to RichmondUniversity towards tuition.– After accepting yourplace at Richmond, andbefore commencing study,students are expected topay £1,500 towards tuition(second instalment of£1,500 due 1 December).– The repayment processfor your student loan issimple as it will be deductedautomatically from paythrough the tax system.Support for living coststhrough SFE– Loans, and in some casesgrants, are available tohelp with living costs suchas food, accommodationand travel.– Contact Richmond aboutScholarships (see p.78).– For information onstudent loans please visitStudent Finance Englandat www.direct.gov.uk– Before commencing study,Richmond Universitystudents will be expectedto pay a £1,000 HousingDeposit and the firstHousing fee instalment(second instalment due1 December).Full time students(US Citizens)United States GovernmentLoans (FAFSA)US citizens are eligible forFederal Stafford and PLUSloans. These loans coverbetween 30% and 100% ofthe Richmond tuition fees.To apply you must completethe Free Application forFederal Student Aid (FAFSA).In the US you can also call1-8004FED AID to requesta form. The US Departmentof Education number forRichmond, The AmericanInternational University inLondon is: G10594.Current federal legislationprohibits US citizens enrolledin a college outside theUnited States from receivingPell Grants, SEOG, PerkinsLoans and Federal Work Studyfunds even though they maybe eligible for such assistance.The exception to this is avisiting student currentlyenrolled in a US institutionwho will be returning to thatinstitution after their semesteror year abroad.Our Open Days will giveyou a feel for the Universityand help you make Richmondyour first choice.Open Days 2012–2013– 23 November 2012– 5 April 2013– 29 June 2013– 29 November 2013Open Days include– Guided tours of thecampus and a visit tohalls of residence.– A Q&A session withthe lecturers who willbe teaching you.– A student panel onstudent life on campus.– A reception to meetcurrent staff, lecturersand students.Booking is essentialBook online atwww.richmond.ac.uk/opendayWhat if I can’tmake the Open Day?We give personal campustours. You can organiseto visit and meet a memberof the admissions staff bycontacting the admissionsdepartment via the websiteat www.richmond.ac.ukSchool visitsThe Recruitment Officeregularly visits schools,sometimes with a lecturerto hold a ‘taster session’.If you would like to discussRichmond Universityvisiting your schoolthen please contact theRecruitment Office.82 www.richmond.ac.uk83

Whereto find usRichmond Campusfrom the airportHeathrow AirportHeathrow Airport is 12 milesaway, approximately half anhour by car or taxi, dependingon traffic.Buses run from all terminalsat Heathrow to Felthamstation every 10 minutes.From Feltham there aredirect trains to Twickenhamand Richmond. The 490 bustakes you from Terminal 5to Richmond.Alternatively, you could takethe Piccadilly undergroundline from Heathrow toHammersmith, then changeonto the District Line andtake the next tube directlyto Richmond.Gatwick AirportGatwick Airport is 30 milesaway and takes approximately45 minutes by car or taxi,depending on traffic.Alternatively, take the trainfrom Gatwick direct toClapham Junction (NOT theGatwick Express which goesto London Victoria). FromClapham Junction there aredirect trains to Richmond.Richmond Campusfrom the train stationWalking from Richmondtrain stationBefore climbing the stairsto the front of the station,take the exit marked ‘SideExit’ to your right. Turn rightonto Church Road. Continuealong Church Road forapproximately seven minutesuntil it turns into FriarsStyle Road. You will pass StMatthias Church on your left.Several yards beyond this turnleft onto Marlborough Road.At the end of MarlboroughRoad turn right onto QueensRoad. Turn right and walkfor approximately 300 yards.The University entrancewill be on your right handside. This journey takesapproximately 15 minutes.By taxi from Richmondtrain stationFrom the taxi rank ask to goto ‘Richmond, The AmericanInternational University,at the top of Queens Road’.The journey time isapproximately 6 minutes.By bus from Richmondtrain stationOutside the station take the371 bus destined for Kingston.Get off at the bus stop at thetop of Queens Road before the‘Lass O’ Richmond Hill’ Pub.The University Entranceis opposite.By roadFrom the A316 join ManorRoad which becomes QueensRoad. Follow Queens Roaduntil you reach the entranceof Richmond University on theright hand side, opposite the‘Lass O’ Richmond Hill’ Pub.8485

ichmond’s two campuseskensington campusPALACE AVEExpress trains fromRichmond to Waterloo Stationin less than 14 minutes.HOLLAND STREETHOTELKENSINGTONGARDENSTo Heathrow Airport(6 miles)KEWGARDENSKEWGARDENSGUNNERSBURYTURNHAMGREENPUTNEYHEATHHAMMERSMITHKENSINGTONCAMPUSHIGH STREETKENSINGTONEARLSCOURTHYDE PARKGLOUCESTERROADSELFRIDGESKNIGHTSBRIDGEBATTERSEAPARKBUCKINGHAMPALACEPIMLICOLEICESTERSQUARELONDONEYEWATERLOODistrict Line tube fromRichmond to Gloucester Roadaverages 20 minutes.HORNTON STREETHIGH STREETKENSINGTONWRIGHT’S LANEKENSINGTON CHURCH STKENSINGTON HIGH STREETDERRY STREET16 YOUNGSTREETYOUNG STREETKENSINGTON SQ17 YOUNGSTREETTHACKERAY STANSDELL STREETASABRIGGSHALLKENSINGTON COURTKENSINGTON COURT PLACEA315 KENSINGTON ROADATLANTICHOUSEST ALBANS GROVEELDON ROADVICTORIA ROADB325 PALACE GATEB325 GLOUCESTER ROADRICHMONDRICHMONDHILL CAMPUSRICHMONDPARKWIMBLEDONCOMMONR IV ER THA MESWIMBLEDONALL ENGLANDTENNIS CLUBCLAPHAMJUNCTIONTrains toGatwickAirportrichmond hill campusRIVER THAMESB322 FRIARS STILE ROADA307 PETERSHAM ROADSIR CYRILTAYLORLIBRARYSPORTSCOURTREDHOUSERICHMOND HILLCAMPUSORCHARDHOUSEOAK TREELODGELONGLEYHAMPTONCOURT PARKB321 RICHMOND HILLHOTELMAINBUILDINGGEORGEHOUSELOWERCOTTAGECARPARKB353 QUEEN’S ROADHAMPTONCOURTPALACETo KingstonROYALSTAR & GARTERUPPERCOTTAGEPUBRICHMONDPARK86 www.richmond.ac.uk87

enquiriesfurtherinformationEnquiries worldwide(except in the USA)UK Admissions OfficeRichmond, The AmericanInternational Universityin LondonQueens RoadRichmond-upon-ThamesTW10 6JP EnglandT +44 (0)20 8332 9000F +44 (0)20 8332 1596E enroll@richmond.ac.ukEnquiries in the USAUS Admissions OfficeRichmond, The AmericanInternational Universityin London343 Congress StreetSuite 3100, BostonMA 02210-1214 USAT +1 (617) 450 5617F +1 (617) 450 5601E usadmissions@richmond.ac.ukGraduate Admissions OfficeRichmond, The AmericanInternational Universityin LondonQueens RoadRichmond-upon-ThamesTW10 6JP EnglandT +44 (0)20 8332 9000F +44 (0)20 8332 1596E ma@richmond.ac.ukRichmond is an equal opportunityuniversity. It does not discriminatein admissions, employment or accessto programmes. The policy of theUniversity is that students, applicantsor employment candidates areconsidered without regard to race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,national or ethnic origin, or age.The University complies with theUK Disability Discrimination Act.The original Richmond College,founded in 1843, was a constituentinstitution of the University of Londonuntil the founding of the presentuniversity which bears its name andoccupies its campus, evolving tobecome Richmond, The AmericanInternational University in London.Richmond’s degrees are accredited inthe United States by the Middle StatesCommission on Higher Education.In Britain, Richmond is accreditedand its undergraduate and mastersprogrammes degrees validated byThe Open University.Richmond is accredited by theBritish Accreditation Council forIndependent Further and HigherEducation as an independent highereducation institution.The University is incorporated as anot-for-profit educational institutionin the State of Delaware, USA,and is a recognized 501(c)(3) publiceducational charity under US law.Richmond is accredited by theMiddle States Commission on HigherEducation, 3624 Market Street,Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The University is licensed toaward the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelorof Science, Associate of Arts, Associatein Applied Science, Master of BusinessAdministration, Master of Arts andMaster of Science degrees by theDepartment of Education of theState of Delaware. Richmond’s degreesare designated by the Department forEducation and Skills (DfES) of HerMajesty’s Government in the UnitedKingdom (Recognized Awards)Statutory Order 2006 (SI 3121)dated November 23, 2006.The university holds “Highly TrustedSponsor” status from the UnitedKingdom Border Agency (www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk). This Sponsor’sLicence permits Richmond to issueCertificates of Acceptance for Studies(CASes) to prospective students.A CAS is required by the UKBA forany non-EEA international studentseeking to obtain entry clearance tothe UK.Richmond is independent and notaffiliated with other institutionsincluding The American University,the University of Richmond,The American University in London,The American IntercontinentalUniversity in London nor with otherAmerican Universities throughoutthe world.88

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