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Start date:
September 2024
Entry tariff:
48 UCAS points (or equivalent)
UCAS code:
TBC
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.
Did you know
You'll learn in an exciting environment that champions individuality, encourages collaboration and supports you every step of the way.
Once you complete the course, you can progress onto studying a degree.
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
Skills
Gain the skills that matter most to employers.
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 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
Learning
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.
Professor Stephen Pretlove
Hello, I am Stephen Pretlove, Director of Sustainable Engineering, and I have been at Roehampton since July 2023. I have an educational background in construction, engineering, architecture and environmental design, and I have worked as an academic for over 30 years in a number of large built environment departments across the UK.
My role at Roehampton is to lead on the development of our new sustainable engineering and technology centre, and to establish and deliver a suite of innovative engineering and built environment programmes, focusing on sustainability, green skills, and meeting the zero carbon targets set by the UK government.
My research focuses on sustainability in the built environment, and the need to take a holistic approach to how buildings are designed, how they are constructed, and how they are occupied. Failure in any of these areas results in buildings that are not sustainable and much of my work involves Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE) of buildings, particularly social housing, to evaluate how a building performs in relation to the design intentions.
Lilian Martins da Silva
Hello, I am Lilian Martins da Silva and I have been at Roehampton since January 2024. I have a background in architecture and sustainable building technology, I have been practicing both for over 20 years in Brazil and in the UK. I have been responsible for delivering environmental design solutions towards net zero, working with design teams to provide innovative solutions at all design and planning stages in a challenging and fast-moving market. I have experience of working on a wide range of projects where I have integrated technical analysis and environmental policies into coherent recommendations and developed a strong consultative and client service approach. My areas of expertise include architecturally driven whole-life carbon strategies, environmental design, low-energy building design, daylight and thermal modelling, planning, and environmental certifications (BREEAM, LEED, and WELL).
I am a chartered engineer in the UK and a chartered member of CIBSE and a LEED educational programme reviewer. My role at Roehampton is to integrate sustainability into teaching to enable students to work on projects with real case scenarios.
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Assessment
Benefit from assessments that prepare you for life beyond university.
You’ll experience a wide range of assessments that enhance your understanding, explore ideas in depth and express your creativity.
This includes:
- Coursework
- Reports
- Essays
Career
We will prepare you for your career from day one.
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 career 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.
Open days
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Applying
Full-time UK undergraduate students apply through UCAS.
Entry tariff
48 UCAS points (or equivalent)
We welcome applications from students studying T Levels.
For all courses we also accept a wide range of other qualifications and experience. Contact us to find out more.
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 about our Contextual Offer scheme.
General entry requirements
September 2024 entry tuition fees
UK: £9,250
We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our 2024 financial support pages for UK 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.
International undergraduate students apply through our direct application system.
Entry tariff
48 UCAS points (or equivalent)
We welcome applications from students studying T Levels.
For all courses we also accept a wide range of other qualifications and experience. Contact us to find out more.
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 about our Contextual Offer scheme.
General entry requirements
September 2024 entry tuition fees
EU and International: £14,500
We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our 2024 financial support pages 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.