Course summary
Why this course? • Once you complete your CertHE, you can progress onto studying a degree • #8 in England for undergraduate student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2024) • Top 3 modern university in London (Complete University Guide 2025) About this course 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. Skills 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. Career opportunities 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.
Modules
Examples include: • Invitation to Social Sciences • Crime, Law and Society • Communication for Academic Purposes 1 • Information Technology and Numerical Concepts • Academic Inquiry and Exploration
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L5FS
- Institution code:
- R48
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Roehampton
Erasmus House
Roehampton Lane
Wandsworth
SW15 5PU