Education Foundation Studies: Certificate of Higher Education

About the course

Education Foundation Studies: Certificate of Higher Education is a one year programme designed to help you develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in higher education. It prepares you either to progress onto a full undergraduate degree in education or to begin building a career in the sector.

This course is suitable if you do not yet meet the entry requirements for direct entry onto a degree. You will strengthen your academic study skills while gaining an introduction to key areas of education, child development and policy.

What you’ll study

You’ll build a solid foundation in education studies, while gaining professional skills valued across schools, early years settings and wider education sectors, including academic writing, research skills, data analysis, critical thinking and subject specific terminology.

Modules offered can vary each year but may include:

• Academic Skills and Communication

• Data Analysis and Research Skills

• Learning and Child Development

• Education Policy and Professional Ethics

How you’ll learn

You will learn through:

• Lectures, seminars and interactive workshops led by experienced academic staff

• Structured activities that develop academic writing, communication and research skills

• A range of assessments including essays, presentations and online tests

• Regular meetings with your academic guidance tutor to review progress and set targets

• Access to careers and study support services, both in person and online

You will also benefit from digital learning resources through our virtual learning platform and online library services.

Future opportunities

On successful completion, you can progress onto an undergraduate degree in education or a related subject at Roehampton. The course also supports entry into education related roles where introductory level knowledge and academic skills are required.

Example career areas include:

• Early years settings

• Teaching assistant roles

• Education administration

• Youth and community services

• Further study in education

The transferable skills you develop, including communication, analysis and independent learning, support both further study and long term career development.

Facilities

You will study in a supportive academic environment with access to modern learning facilities.

• Contemporary teaching rooms and seminar spaces

• Library resources including books, journals and online databases

• Dedicated study spaces for individual and group work

• Careers and employability support services

These facilities support your academic development and help you apply education knowledge with confidence.

Roehampton offers something genuinely distinctive: a supportive campus community in Southwest London, combined with the opportunities of one of the world's great cities. It's the perfect balance, giving you access to exciting career opportunities, world-class culture and industry connections, alongside a real sense of belonging.

Students choose from a wide range of undergraduate subjects, taught by expert academics with real-world experience built in. With a thriving Students' Union, competitive sport and a campus that feels like home, there's a rich life beyond the lecture hall too.

Live where everything happens. With on-campus halls, affordable prices and bills included, you’ll enjoy a hassle-free place to call your own - while stepping straight into a friendly, ready-made community. Plus, Roehampton is ranked the best-value student accommodation in London (Monzo), so you get more for your money.

With generous scholarships, bursaries, and a dedicated commuting bursary, Roehampton is committed to making sure finance is never a barrier. Whatever your background or responsibilities, Roehampton is designed to help you thrive.