School of Continuing Education
Helping you succeed in your chosen career.
Intro
The School of Continuing Education offers a wide range of academic, technical and professional development courses.
Founded from four historical colleges, including one of the five oldest institutions for training educators in England, Roehampton has a long history of providing vocational education.
Our range of vocational qualifications will give you an alternative pathway into your chosen career. We work alongside other schools and faculties within Roehampton to provide entry routes into higher and degree level learning.
Our close relationships with businesses and relevant organisations ensures that our courses will give you the knowledge, skills and behaviours that employers are looking for.
Why the School of Continuing Education?
We offer a range of flexible courses that are recognised within UK higher education and professional bodies.
You will:
- Be taught by experts in the field and meet like-minded people
- Learn at a pace that works for you
- Develop new skills that will help you take the next step in your career
- Be part of a learning community and uncover new opportunites
- Get access to career support and industry connections
Pathways towards studying a full degree.
Our courses are designed with you in mind, which is why we have a range of options to help you study towards a full degree.
Gain the knowledge, skills and support needed to gain employment across multiple industries.
If you are looking to upskill, retrain or gain a recognised Level 4 and 5 qualification, our one-year and two-year Higher Techinical Qualifications are an alternative route into higher education.
Pathways towards studying a full degree in the UK.
We have a range of options for international students looking for pathways to study in the UK.
We offer a range of degree and higer degree apprenticeships.
Apprenticeships are structured training programmes that combine on-the-job training with study for a higher-level qualification.
They are a great opportunity to develop skills and knowledge alongside earning.
We teach these courses in a number of ways.
Our professional and short courses are ideal if you are looking to further your career, move into a new one, or just have an interest in a particular area.
Careers
In addition to your study, you’ll have access to a range of extra events and opportunities throughout your time with us.
Our careers support team is available to support you from the start of your studies. They will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers.
Open days
Get a real taste of our campus, community and what it’s like to study at Roehampton
Team
Our management team have a diverse range of backgrounds in education and take pride in creating an inclusive school environment for all.
Gianina Harvey-Brewin
Dean of the School of Continuing Education and Executive Director of Roehampton Education Services Ltd
Gianina Harvey-Brewin leads Foundation, Apprenticeship, Short Course, Online and Partnership provision, combining academic leadership with commercial and regulatory oversight.
With over a decade of experience in higher education, she has held senior roles spanning employability and regulated apprenticeship delivery, guiding provision through external inspection and national reform. Her work focuses on strengthening the bridge between education and employment, with a particular emphasis on inclusive practice and building equitable pathways into skilled work.
Leah Smith
Head of Continuing Education
Leah is responsible for leading the foundation programme.
This involves supporting both students and foundation lecturers to ensure a smooth delivery of the programme and that staff and students get the best experience possible.
In her spare time Leah loves meditating, travelling and all things Chinese.
Scott Carter
Curriculum Manager
Scott, supports Leah in the management of all Foundation programmes and pathways, providing learner and tutor support throughout the year and convening a number of modules on the Life Sciences and Education courses.
His previous experience includes Programme Leader for HN Sport and Exercise Science at University Centre Colchester in Essex, as well as teaching across a variety of courses in Education, including the BA Education and PGCE in Lifelong Learning. Prior to working in Higher Education, Scott worked in professional sport primarily as a Sport Scientist and Student Placement Supervisor within a Premier League football academy.
Away from Roehampton, Scott enjoys spending time with friends and family, watching sports, keeping active, and going on weekends away (usually as far away from London as possible!)
Stacy Gambrell
Short Course Manager
Stacy joined the School of Continuing Education after 15 years in the museums and heritage sector.
She is a passionate advocate for lifelong learning and skills development, with a particular interest in creative and experiential learning. She enjoys working collaboratively to create learning experiences that are inclusive, meaningful, inspiring and fun.
Courses
