Introduction to Royal Holloway
From 3-3.25pm, join Emma and Claire from our Student Recruitment teams, as they welcome you to our Online Open Day and Royal Holloway. Discover why we might be the right university for you, and how we can help you achieve your goals, your way.
Academic subject sessions
From 3.30-4.10pm, join a live session with the subject area you're interested in. Find out more about what it's like to study with us and ask any questions you have about your course. Click below to select the area you'd like to hear from.
Living and learning at Royal Holloway
We welcome students from around the world every year. Join us from 4.15pm and hear about the range of support on offer to help our students settle in and successfully study and thrive here. We'll discuss accommodation, the Students' Union, Careers Service and student support.
Student Q&A and Egham campus tour
Join us from 4.45pm for an interactive campus tour of our Egham campus and Q&A with our students and a member of our Student Recruitment team.
If you're interested in one of our accelerated degrees in Business and Management or Law, taught at our central London campus, watch our video to explore Stewart House.
Clearing at Royal Holloway
Join us from 5.15-6pm if you're thinking of applying, or switching, to Royal Holloway for this September. We'll discuss what Clearing is and how to apply through this process.
Is our Integrated Foundation Year for you?
A number of our courses offer a foundation year and this can be a great way to prepare you for university level study. We've put together some useful information for you to find out more about life as an Integrated Foundation Year student, so scroll through the information below and discover what your first year with us could look like.
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POV: a typical day in the life
We asked some of our current foundation year students what a typical day looks like for them on the STEM and Arts/Humanities pathways and here's their responses. Please note modules can be subject to change.Â
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POV – You’re a STEM Integrated Foundation Year student at Royal Holloway
Time Activity 8.30am
Grab a quick coffee and pastry from the Boilerhouse Cafe
9-10am Â
Lecture: ‘Gene expression’
11am
Catch up with Sam, maybe grab an iced coffee from Social Bite in the library?
12noon-1pm
Workshop: ‘Science communication’
1pm
Lunch with Cat Soc crew
2-3pm
Lecture: ‘Referencing managing software’
3-4pm
Seminar: ‘Climate change and ecosystem’
5-6pm
Optional chemistry session
6.30pm
Curry for dinner at home with housemates, then Stranger Things marathon
POV – You’re a SHAPE (Arts and Humanities) Integrated Foundation Year student at Royal HollowayÂ
Time Activity 9am
Cooked breakfast in Crosslands cafe
10-11am Â
Lecture: ‘Textual cultures’
11am-12noon
Workshop: 'Cultures of thinking'
12noon
Lunch at The Hub, probably grab some katsu curry with friends
1-3pm
Seminar: 'Ethics in theory and practice'
3pm
Quick gym session
4pm
ArtSoc get together - take new paints
6pm
Pizza night in the flat, might watch a movie
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Frequently asked questions
Is it just a repeat of A-level?
No, we teach you the skills you need to study at university, and increase your subject knowledge so that you can cope with your degree programme.
How will I be assessed?
You will have the type of assessments that you will face in your degree, so coursework for Arts and Humanities, exams and other assessments for STEM subjects
How many hours of teaching do I have a week?
11-15 hours a week, depending on which course you are studying
What type of teaching sessions will I have?
You will have a mix of lectures, seminars, workshops and practical sessions
Will we be based on the University campus?
Yes, you are a university student with access to all the facilities, societies and clubs that all other students have
What is the best thing about a Foundation Year?
Our staff are trained to give you a very supportive learning environment as we guide you towards your degree, building your confidence and making sure you are ready to study at university level.