Law Foundation Studies: Certificate of Higher Education

About the course

Law Foundation Studies: Certificate of Higher Education is a one year programme designed to prepare you for undergraduate study or a career in law. It introduces you to key legal concepts while helping you develop the academic skills required for degree level study.

This course is ideal if you do not yet meet the entry requirements for direct entry onto a law degree. You will strengthen your study skills and gain an understanding of the English legal system, legal methods and the relationship between law and society.

What you’ll study

You’ll build a solid foundation in law, while gaining professional skills valued across legal, public and private sectors, including academic writing, legal research, critical analysis, data interpretation and an understanding of public and private law.

Modules offered can vary each year but may include:

• Academic Skills and Communication

• Data Analysis and Research Skills

• Introduction to English Legal Systems and Legal Methods

• Crime, Law and Society

How you’ll learn

You will learn through:

• Lectures, seminars and workshops delivered by experienced academic staff

• Case based discussions to develop legal reasoning and analytical skills

• Practical exercises that build competency in legal research and interpretation

• Coursework, reports and essays that strengthen written communication

• Regular meetings with your academic guidance tutor for feedback and academic support

You will also have access to digital learning resources, including online legal databases, journals and virtual learning tools.

Future opportunities

On successful completion, you can progress onto an undergraduate law degree at Roehampton. The course also supports entry into roles where legal knowledge and analytical skills are valued.

Example career areas include:

• Legal support roles

• Public sector and government services

• Compliance and regulatory roles

• Criminal justice services

• Further study in law

The transferable skills you develop, including critical thinking, research and structured argument, support progression to degree level study and a wide range of professional pathways.

Facilities

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

• Contemporary teaching rooms and seminar spaces

• Library resources including legal texts, journals and online databases

• Dedicated study areas for individual and group work

• Careers and employability support services

These facilities support your academic development and help you apply law 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.