University of Roehampton, January 2027 intake: scholarships up to £5,000 a year, no interview

A January intake matters to two groups: those who missed September, and those who need a few more months for English or finances. Roehampton has now confirmed its terms for January 2027.

Scholarships up to £5,000 a year

Eligible students enrolling in the January 2027 intake can receive scholarships of up to £5,000 per year. That is a maximum — eligibility and the actual award depend on your profile and programme, so have the figure confirmed before you budget for the full course.

The ceiling is higher than for the September 2026 intake VNIS reported earlier; see the September 2026 scholarship details for comparison.

No interview required

The January 2027 intake requires no interview. It sounds procedural, but it removes a step that materially slows applications — and the one that worries many otherwise strong applicants who are simply less confident speaking.

Two routes for applicants who fall short

This is the practical part, because most applications stall at exactly these two points:

• Pre-sessional English — for applicants who need to raise their English before the main programme.
• Extended Master's — designed specifically for applicants who do not meet direct entry requirements, academic or English. Instead of a rejection, you enter a longer route with preparation built into the front of it.

The second deserves emphasis: many applicants rule themselves out of a UK master's because their bachelor's is in a different field or their grades fall short, without knowing the Extended Master's route exists.

Programmes

A wide range of programmes across levels is open for January. The exact list changes by intake — VNIS confirms availability directly with the university for your specific field rather than relying on lists that are often years out of date.

Why consider a January start

• No lost year. Missing September means waiting four months, not twelve.
• More preparation time for English, finances and the visa file.
• Less competition on some programmes than at the main intake.

Against that: some programmes do not run a January start, and your first year may sit slightly out of step with the university's main cohort rhythm.

What to prepare

• Transcripts and qualifications with certified translations.
• An English certificate — or a decision to take the pre-sessional route.
• Financial evidence for the UK student visa.

See study in the UK for the full picture.

Next step

January deadlines fall earlier than most people expect once visa processing time is subtracted. Request a free consultation so VNIS can check your profile against the scholarship criteria, or see the University of Roehampton profile.