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Humanities and Social Sciences International Foundation Pathway

Cert HE

Start date:

September 2024

Entry tariff:

Foundation Year entry: 64 UCAS points (or equivalent)

UCAS code:

L4FS

Get ready to succeed in a humanities and social sciences related degree, and learn core academic and professional skills, while also developing your English language skills.

Did you know

You will develop your English language skills and gain the academic skills and knowledge you need for your chosen undergraduate degree.

We achieved silver in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for delivering high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for our students.

Modules

Year 1

These modules are those we currently offer and may be subject to change.

Communication for Academic Purposes 1
Communication for Academic Purposes 2
In-Sessional Integrated English Skills
Information Technology and Numerical Concepts
Academic Inquiry and Exploration
Invitation to Social Sciences
Crime, Law and Society

Skills

You will develop your English language and academic skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) and gain a basic understanding of using English for academic purposes and a thorough grounding in academic study skills, such as essay structure, exam technique, referencing, journal and library research.

You’ll be introduced to the concepts of sociology and how sociologists conduct their research. Topics will be drawn from current affairs to highlight how sociology is a subject that responds to what is going on in the world around us and how it often challenges our own assumptions on various issues.

You'll gain a broad and critical understanding of the relationship between crime and its social and legal context.

Learning

You’ll be taught via lectures, seminars and workshops by our passionate and committed academic staff.

You’ll have regular contact with your academic guidance tutor to help you develop as well as face-to-face and online careers and study support.

As our courses are taught over no more than three days per week, you’ll have the flexibility to take on paid part-time work, placements, or internships – helping you gaining real-world experience.

Assessment

Benefit from assessments that prepare you for life beyond university.

You’ll experience a wide range of assessments that enhance your understanding, explore ideas in depth and express your creativity.

This includes:

Coursework
Reports
Essays

Degree pathways

Once you’ve completed your IFP, you can progress onto your chosen undergraduate degree here at Roehampton.

Courses include:

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

Applying

International Students

International undergraduate students apply through our direct application system.

How to apply

Apply directly

Entry requirements

Specific entry requirements

IELTS: 4.5 / 5.0 / 5.5
UCAS International Equivalents (64 entry tariff)
5 GCSE / GCSE passes at grade C/4 or in an international equivalent

We welcome applications from students studying T Levels.

For all courses we also accept a wide range of other qualifications and experience. Contact us to find out more.

When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements. Find out more about our Contextual Offer scheme.

General entry requirements

International students

Tuition fees and funding

September 2024 entry tuition fees

£14,500

We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our 2024 financial support pages for international students.

We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.