Aim is to provide new routes into further education particularly in performing arts
University of Roehampton
The University of Roehampton and Richmond upon Thames College (RuTC) have formed a partnership to provide new routes to higher education for students in the College
The initial focus of the arrangement will be on the performing arts. The partnership will see other activities, including curriculum development and student placement opportunities, expand between the two institutions.
The partnership will have a particular focus on establishing formal progression pathways for students studying a range of arts subjects at RuTC to higher education through top-up degrees. These include developing opportunities in the performing arts, computing, digital media and communications.
Students at RuTC will benefit from the University of Roehampton’s Schools and Colleges Engagement programme to support their education and career development. This will include subject talks with University of Roehampton academics, workshops and personal statement support.
There are further plans to provide continuing professional development to staff at RuTC through the University’s School of Education. The partnership will also open opportunities to explore the shared use of facilities at the College and University and facilitate skills development to support local employers.
Professor Anna Gough-Yates, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost at the University of Roehampton, said, “This new partnership further cements our commitment to providing opportunities to people from all backgrounds. The partnership with Richmond upon Thames College will provide new opportunities for people to access further and higher education, and will support employers across south-west London, including in the arts and cultural sector”.
Dr Jason Jones, Deputy Principal/CEO (Curriculum & Quality) at Richmond upon Thames College, said, “We are delighted to be working with the University of Roehampton in this way and we are excited about the wide range of opportunities that this partnership will offer. With our brand new campus and significant increase in student numbers at RuTC over the last two years, this partnership further strengthens the development, progression and employability opportunities for our students”.
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February 2, 2021
