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Humanities and Social Sciences Foundation Studies: Certificate of Higher Education CertHE

University of Roehampton

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Course options

  • Qualification

    Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Years

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.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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UCAS Points : 48

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University information

University of Roehampton

University of Roehampton

  • University League Table

    93rd

  • Campus address

    University of Roehampton, Erasmus House, Roehampton Lane, Wandsworth, SW15 5PU, England

Roehampton offers the best of both worlds: an inspiring campus community in the heart of southwest London, plus the culture and opportunities of a global city.
A wide range of affordable accommodation options on campus, with all-inclusive bills, dedicated flat reps and wellbeing support.
Excellent resources include an award-winning library, modern teaching facilities, and health and wellbeing support services.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    52nd out of 91 7

    60th out of 101

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    115 51%

    80th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    29th

    6
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    53rd

    18
  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    110 53%

    81st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    38th

    12
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.91 73%

    78th

    19

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