Our Sustainable Engineering and Technology 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 engineering.
Entry Tariff
48 points
UCAS Code
TBC
Duration
1 year
Start date
September 2024
Degree Type
Cert HE
Modules
These modules are those we currently offer and may be subject to change.
- Introduction to the Built Environment
- Applied Knowledge and Skills in the Built Environment
- Communication for Academic Purposes 1
- Communication for Academic Purposes 2
- Information Technology and Numerical Concepts
- Academic Inquiry and Exploration
Why this course
2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Silver Award for delivering high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for students.
Once you complete your CertHE, you can progress onto studying a degree.
You’ll learn in an exciting environment that champions individuality, encourages collaboration and supports you every step of the way.
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 essential information technology and numerical concepts through Microsoft Office tools and gain an understanding of business terminology, concepts and ideas.
You will explore a number of broad themes, in terms of the context of the built environment, which include the:
- Design, construction and use of buildings and the surrounding infrastructure
- Structure and nature of the industry
- Ethical considerations
- Commercial and financial issues
- Professional roles and responsibilities
- Legislation
- Sustainability and carbon emissions
How you'll learn
You’ll be taught via lectures, seminars and workshops by our passionate and committed academic staff.
Project-based learning will give you the practical experience of working in engineering.
You’ll have regular contact with your academic guidance tutor to help you develop as well as face-to-face and online careers and study support.
How you'll be assessed
You’ll be assessed using a wide range of theory and practical assessments that replicate the world of engineering today.
This includes coursework, reports and online tests.
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Career options
Our Sustainable Engineering and Technology Foundation Studies: Certificate of Higher Education will give you the specific skills and confidence you need for a profession in engineering or to prepare you for studying your undergraduate degree with us.
Our careers support team is available to support you from the start of your studies. They will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers.
Application Info
How to apply
Undergraduate programmes
- September 2024 entry: Home (UK) students – apply through UCAS (Roehampton UCAS institution code is R48)
Apply now for September 2024 entry through UCAS
- September 2024 entry: International students- apply using our direct application form
Apply now for September 2024 entry
If you need any help or advice with your application, or just want to ask us a question before you apply, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We welcome applicants with a wide range of qualifications, including BTECs, A-levels and T Levels.
When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential. In some cases, we will make you a contextual offer. Contextual offers ensure that all applicants have a fair opportunity of gaining a place with us, regardless of their background. Find out more about contextual offers.
Detailed advice on applying for an undergraduate degree is available on our How to apply page.
Tuition fees and funding
| UK | EU and International |
| £9,250 | £14,500 |
We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our 2024 financial support pages for UK students, and for international students.
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.
48 UCAS points (or equivalent)
General entry requirements
Contextual offers
When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements.
Find out more