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Health and Social Care Foundation Studies: Certificate of Higher Education
- CertHE
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 22/09/2025
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
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 Health and Social Care Foundation Studies: Certificate of Higher Education is a one year course that will give you the skills and confidence you need for a profession, job or academic study in health and social care.
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 will learn about the history and the contemporary context of health and social care and its relationship with health outcomes and wellbeing for individuals, families and communities.
You will be introduced to the professional responsibilities of those working within health and social care and look at the relevant professional frameworks, codes of practice, ethical concepts and legislation and explore the concepts of equality and diversity, and inclusion.
Career opportunities
Our Health and Social Care Foundation Studies: Certificate of Higher Education will give you the specific skills and confidence you need for a profession in health and social care or to prepare you for studying your undergraduate degree with us.
Modules
Examples include:
* Foundations of Health and Social Care Practice
- Professional Concepts in Health and Social Care
- Communication for Academic Purposes 1
- Communication for Academic Purposes 2
- Information Technology and Numerical Concepts
- Academic Inquiry and Exploration
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- CertHE • Full-time • 1 Years
Start dates
- 22/09/2025
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:
- L9FS
- 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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What does this TEF outcome mean?
How to apply
Apply by
29 January
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:
- L9FS
- 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
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16950 | Year 1 |
| International | £16950 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
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: https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/student-support/non-academic-and-academic-support/financial-support-and-guidance/
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