Humanities and Social Sciences International Foundation Pathway - CertHE
University of Roehampton
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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 courseGet ready to succeed in a humanities and social sciences related degree and learn core academic and professional skills while also developing your English language skillsSkillsYou will ...Read more

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 courseGet ready to succeed in a humanities and social sciences related degree and learn core academic and professional skills while also developing your English language skillsSkillsYou 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 Youll 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 issuesYoull gain a broad and critical understanding of the relationship between crime and its social and legal context Career opportunitiesOnce youve 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

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53/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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60th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
115th
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Monica
01 Feb 24

I find the course well thought out and ready to adapt when needed. I find the quality of supervision to be..Read more

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

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£16,950 per year

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01 Feb 24
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University of Roehampton
University of Roehampton , Wandsworth

Located in 54 acres of picturesque parkland in southwest London, the University of Roehampton offers a full range of undergraduate...

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University of Roehampton
Erasmus House Roehampton Lane London Wandsworth SW15 5PU United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: East Putney  0.9 miles away Nearest train station: Barnes  0.4 miles away
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