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Psychology International Foundation Pathway

Cert HE

Start date:

January 2025
September 2025

Entry tariff:

Foundation Year: 64 UCAS points (or equivalent)

UCAS code:

C2FS

Get ready to succeed in your psychology 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 psychology knowledge you need for your chosen undergraduate degree.

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#8 in England for undergraduate student satisfaction

National Student Survey 2024

Modules

Year 1

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

  • Communication for Academic Practice 1
  • Communication for Academic Practice 2
  • In-Sessional Integrated English Skills
  • Information Technology and Numerical Concepts
  • Academic Inquiry and Exploration
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Scientific Thinking in Psychology

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 many aspects of applied psychology alongside key theories and models. You'll also explore psychological methods of scientific thinking and reasoning.

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.

Course subject to curriculum review and validation.

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 

September 2024/January 2025 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.

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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