Foundation years
Get the most out of your chosen degree.
Our degrees with a foundation year will help you progress towards a higher-level qualification in a subject area you're interested in.
During a foundation year, you'll gain the academic and practical experience you need to help you get the most out of your chosen degree. The subject-specific modules will give you a strong introduction of what you’ll learn.
The foundation year takes place at the beginning of a degree and extends your studies by a year.
We welcome applications from students of all ages and backgrounds, with or without work experience.
Teaching and learning
You'll be taught over two semesters in the year: autumn and spring.
You’ll complete four modules in total, all worth 30 credits each. The modules will build your confidence and give you the key skills you need to complete your chosen degree.
The modules include:
- Academic Skills and Communication - where you will develop your core academic and integrated English language skills
- Data Analysis and Research Skills - where you will develop your research, numeracy and information technology skills
- Subject-area modules – which will be related to the course you are studying
The whole course is taught in a way that can fit around your other commitments.
Once you’ve completed the modules, you’ll be able to move into your first year of your undergraduate degree.
Foundation Scholarship
Our Foundation Scholarship will automatically be awarded to all home foundation students enrolling in September 2025 for the foundation year.
It will be awarded during every year of degree study, if you complete the course and choose to continue onto a Roehampton full undergraduate degree the following year.
"The foundation course was the best option for me. I wanted to live the university experience and acquire the knowledge before going into my first year. I definitely learned a lot of new things, things I might have learned in Portugal, but more in depth for sure during my foundation year."
Raul, BSc Cyber Security
Courses
We offer the following undergraduate courses with a foundation year.
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