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Humanities and Social Sciences Foundation Studies: Certificate of Higher Education

Cert HE

Start date:

September 2024
September 2025

Entry tariff:

2024/25 entry: Call 0300 303 8320 to find out if you are eligible for this programme in Clearing

UCAS code:

L5FS

Our Humanities and Social Sciences Foundation Studies: Certificate of Higher Education is a one year course that will give you the skills and confidence you need to succeed in a career in humanities and social sciences, or prepare you for a full degree in the field.

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You'll learn in an exciting environment that champions individuality, encourages collaboration and supports you every step of the way.

Once you complete the course, you can progress onto studying a degree.

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Modules

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

  • Communication for Academic Purposes 1
  • Communication for Academic Purposes 2
  • Information Technology and Numerical Concepts
  • Academic Inquiry and Exploration
  • Invitation to Social Sciences
  • Crime, Law and Society

Skills

Gain the skills that matter most to employers.

You’ll 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 

Career

We will prepare you for your career from day one.

Our Humanities and Social Sciences Foundation Studies: Certificate of Higher Education will give you the subject-specific skills and confidence you need for a profession in humanities and social sciences or to prepare you for studying your undergraduate degree 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.

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Get a real taste of our campus, community and what it’s like to study at Roehampton

Full-time UK undergraduate students apply through UCAS.

Entry tariff

2024/25 entry: Call 0300 303 8320 to find out if you are eligible for this programme in Clearing

September 2024 entry tuition fees

Year one fees

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

September 2025 entry tuition fees

To be confirmed.

International undergraduate students apply through our direct application system.

Entry tariff

2024/25 entry: Call 0300 303 8320 to find out if you are eligible for this programme in Clearing

September 2024 entry tuition fees

EU and International: £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.

September 2025 entry tuition fees

To be confirmed.

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Continuing Education

Our range of vocational qualifications will provide you with alternative pathways into your chosen career.

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