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You've already built a strong foundation at Royal Holloway and postgraduate study lets you progress further.

Whether it’s the connections formed with friends and academics or the content of our courses, there are so many reasons to continue your education with us.

Find Your Way Forward by studying a postgraduate degree right here where you belong and save 20% on your tuition fees on courses starting September 2026.

Why stay at Royal Holloway for a postgraduate degree?

  • Earn more. Data shows 79% of postgraduates are in highly-skilled employment, compared to 67% of graduates. You’re also likely to earn more, with the median average salary for postgraduates being £45,000, against £40,000 for graduates.
  • Continue with the societies, networks, job opportunities and communities you loved as an undergraduate.
  • Further your studies at our beautiful Egham campus or choose the metropolitan experience by studying one of the courses taught from our Central London campus.
  • Access careers guidance and support from our expert Careers Team, during your degree and for two years after you graduate.
  • Be a part of our future. Every year we welcome new postgraduate students from all over the world. Who better to help people find themselves in our academic community than you - the people who know it best!

Get money off your fees

As a Royal Holloway graduate, you’ll receive an automatic 20% tuition fee reduction on all our postgraduate courses starting in September 2026.

Don't forget to also check out our postgraduate scholarships for money off your fees or a cash award.

Hear from our students

"There's such a community at Royal Holloway and the lecturers always have such enthusiasm and passion for what they're teaching. The support I've had from the careers team has been really beneficial for me... Allowing me to understand what I want to do after my education."

Lily, MA Ancient History

Join our Summer Celebration

Thursday 4 June

If you’re considering postgraduate study this September, please come along to our BBQ and Summer Celebration in Founder’s South Quad this June. Immediately following the Careers Fair, we’ll have a talk and Q&A about postgraduate study, then head over to the Quad for a free burger and drink.