Humanities and Social Sciences International Foundation Pathway
- CertHE
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 22 September 2025
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Why this course?
• Develop your English language skills and gain the academic skills and business knowledge you need for your chosen undergraduate 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
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.
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.
Career opportunities
Once you’ve completed your IFP, you can progress onto your chosen undergraduate degree at Roehampton. Courses include:
• History
• History and English
• International Relations and Economics
• Journalism
• Liberal Arts
• Philosophy, Religion and Ethics
• Politics and International Relations
• Politics, International Relations and History
• Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Modules
Examples include:
• English for Academic Practice 1 and 2
• In-Sessional Integrated English Skills
• Invitation to Social Sciences
• Crime, Law and Society
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- CertHE • Full-time • 1 Years
Start dates
- 22 September 2025
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L4FS
- Institution code:
- R48
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Roehampton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
29 January
Application codes
- Course code:
- L4FS
- 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
UCAS Tariff64 points
English language requirements
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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