Biological Sciences is a dynamic and friendly department, recognised for high quality teaching and research that is addressing global challenges, from plant molecular and biomedical sciences, to ecology and conservation. Our degrees develop an understanding of the complexity of the natural world around us today and explore how advances in our ability to treat illness and disease will help improve the quality of life for people the world over.

There are a wealth of career opportunities available to you once you graduate with a Biological Sciences degree from Royal Holloway. We’ll support your skills development through workshops, industry contact and careers fairs to help get your career off to the best possible start.

• Degrees are accredited by the Royal Society of Biology
• Top 20 in the UK for graduate prospects (The Times and Sunday Times University Guide, 2024)
• 100% research impact is rated world-leading or internationally excellent (REF, 2021)

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Welcome to our AACSB-accredited School of Business and Management. We are here to help you realise your ambitions and develop your potential as a manager and leader of the future.

Studying here will give you the skills to cultivate business environments that work collaboratively and inclusively, you will learn the ability to use technology creatively and analyse data critically and all our degrees are available with a Year in Business. Having experienced a state-of-the-art education, our graduates have the foundations to become the best leaders they can be.

We have a friendly and diverse school community, allowing you to meet with fellow students from all around the world and you’ll leave with skills and knowledge that not only make you attractive to employers in a broad spectrum of careers, but prepare you for further advanced study.

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Classics matters because what came before can show what’s to come.

We’re a passionate, friendly department where individuality and diversity is championed - all united by a fascination with the ancient past and how exploring that can help you better understand the world of today – and your career of tomorrow!

• We’re 2nd in the UK for student satisfaction in Classics (Complete University Guide 2024)
• We’re 2nd in the UK for student experience in Classics (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)

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Internationally-renowned academics in Computer Science bring their cutting-edge research and experience of industry into their teaching. Our courses explore advances in computing, AI, cyber security and software engineering, and each degree can include a year in industry. Through hands-on projects, you’ll learn to innovate and solve problems, gain technical skills and knowledge ready to go out and transform global society and the economy.

We’ll support your skills development through workshops, industry contact and careers fairs to help get your career off to the best possible start.

• Degrees are accredited by the British Computer Society, the Chartered Institute for IT
• 17th in the UK for research quality (The Times and Sunday Times University Guide, 2024)
• 93% graduates in employment or further study in 15 months (The Times and Sunday Times University Guide, 2024)

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Drama, Theatre and Dance matters because an expression can convey a thousand words.

Whether you fancy a career on the stage or not, studying Drama, Theatre and Dance with us could be for you. You’ll gain skills that will be invaluable, discover passions you didn’t know you had, and join a diverse community united by their love of the arts.

• We’re 2nd in the UK for research quality (Complete University Guide 2024)
• We’re top 15 in the UK for Drama (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)

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A leading centre of Earth Sciences research and teaching in the UK, our expertise in earth and environmental sciences is making an impact across the globe. Our degrees will inspire and challenge you, complemented by fieldwork experience at exciting field sites in the UK and beyond. With our extensive industry links, and first-class facilities you’ll acquire the knowledge, practical and technical skills that will lead you to a rewarding career.

• Degrees are accredited by the Geological Society
• Top 10 UK Earth Sciences Department (The Guardian University Guide 2024)
• 8th in the UK for student satisfaction (The Complete University Guide 2024)

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Join our Department of Economics at Royal Holloway, University of London, and you’ll be part of a department that’s been placed 5th in the UK for student experience (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024).

You’ll benefit from great teaching and join a friendly department community.  All our degrees are developed with your future employment in mind; you’ll learn employability skills that you can use in your future career on our dedicated employability modules and most degrees are available with a Year in Business option. Some degrees also offer exemptions by CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants).

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Study Electronic Engineering with a young, dynamic, and highly creative department delivering the latest research and teaching from a state-of-the-art building. Project-led activities are at the heart of our degree courses to encourage entrepreneurship and group working in all stages of your learning. We place an emphasis on creativity as the root of all great engineering inventions, combined with practical industry knowledge and innovative teaching. You’ll develop the skills to become part of the global teams of electronic engineers finding solutions to improve lives in our technological world.

• Degrees are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
• First for teaching quality (The Times and Sunday Times University Guide, 2024)
• First for student experience (Complete University Guide 2024)

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English matters because the words we use show the world who we are.

We’ve got over a thousand years of the English language to share with you, and we’d love for you to explore your love of this far-reaching subject with us. Join us to discover how diverse a study of English can be, and how it can help you live your own story.

• We’re 4th in the UK for career prospects (Guardian University Guide 2024)
• We’re 4th in the UK for Creative Writing (Complete University Guide 2024)

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Geography provides an exceptional environment to study this diverse and vital subject. Staff are passionate about teaching and making a difference in the world through innovative research and collaborative projects. Our culture of support and adventure is reinforced by exciting fieldwork to UK and international locations. Together we explore social, political and economic aspects of geography and environmental issues that impact us all.

We’ll support your skills development through workshops, industry contact and careers fairs to help get your career off to the best possible start.

• Degrees are accredited by the Royal Geographical Society with the Institute of British Geographers
• First for research impact in the UK (THE, REF Institutions ranked by subject, 2022)
• 11th in the UK for student experience (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024)

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The value of good health in people and the environment is what motivates the Department of Health Studies. We build on world-class research and collaborations to develop new research and teaching with experts in health and environmental sectors. These include the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and the Planetary Health Alliance. Our students will become leaders, innovators and influencers across boundaries to build healthy and resilient societies.

We’ll support your skills development through workshops, industry contact and careers fairs to help get your career off to the best possible start.

• Top 25% in the UK for world-leading research impact (Research Excellence Framework, 2021)
• Challenge-led placements to build career skills
• Shaping healthy and resilient societies for an evolving world

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History matters because the lessons of the past can shape the decisions of the future.

If the past is another country, consider our department your passport. Join us to study History at Royal Holloway and you’ll have centuries to explore, crossing continents and traversing themes - giving you access to a wide and fascinating range of historical topics, places and eras.

• We’re Top 25 in the UK for research quality (Complete University Guide 2024)
• 100% of our research impact is world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021)

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Languages, Literatures and Cultures matter because our world isn’t just ours, it’s everyone’s.

Studying Languages, Literatures and Cultures with us isn’t just about learning a language. It’s about discovering new ideas, new ways of looking at the world. It’s about taking what you know and giving you a whole new perspective on it to explore. Join us to see how this far-reaching subject could open up your world.

• We’re top 10 in the UK for student satisfaction in French, German and Italian (Complete University Guide 2024)
• We’re top 10 in the UK for research quality in French, German, Italian and Hispanic Studies (Complete University Guide 2024)

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The Department of Law and Criminology is a multidisciplinary department offering a range of programmes including law, criminology, psychology, sociology, forensic psychology, health care and social work. We are a diverse, dynamic and vibrant community sound intellectual and policy aims and outcomes.

Our department is built on strong traditions in law, criminology, psychology, sociology and social work. Our law courses, and combined honours courses offer a mix of opportunities within the broad framework of our key disciplines and when it comes to employment most of our degrees are offered with a Year in Industry placement year.

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The compact size of our Mathematics department creates a friendly and inspiring atmosphere where students are known as individuals. Our research extends across pure, applied and applicable mathematics, and teaching promotes the intrinsic value and beauty of a subject that leads towards excellent job prospects. Our flexible approach to study means you can follow your strengths and gain a portfolio of skills that set you apart in future careers.

We’ll support your skills development through workshops, industry contact and careers fairs to help get your career off to the best possible start.

• Degrees are accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA)
• Top 25 for teaching quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)
• Degrees that develop the skillset that employers seek

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Media Arts matters because changing how we tell stories can change the way we view the world.

From video games to film production, digital media and film studies - we’ve got so much to offer you in our department. Whether you’re interested in creating stories, or in how they’re created, joining us will give you the chance to explore, learn and understand everything you need to launch yourself and your career.

• We’re 5th in the UK for film production (Guardian University Guide 2024)
• We’re 7th in the UK for research quality (Complete University Guide 2024)

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Music matters because a single sound can inspire a symphony.

Whatever your career goals, and whatever your musical passions, our Music department has something to offer you. Breaking free from traditional music norms, we want to offer you the chance to explore the subject how you want to, to discover the music that matters to you, and to use what you learn to take on the world.

• We’re 5th in the UK for Music (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)
• We’re 1st in the UK for research quality (Complete University Guide 2024)

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Welcome to Philosophy, part of our Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy. Philosophy at Royal Holloway is a truly interdisciplinary and collaborative venture, with both contributing academic staff and students coming from subject areas across the University.

In philosophy, we are one of the few centres in the UK that allows students to study across the divide between Anglo-American analytic and European/Continental traditions in contemporary philosophy and we also have strengths in the history of philosophy and applied philosophy.

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Our degrees provide a very special educational experience: learning with inspiring staff, courses that offer practical science training and smaller class sizes, all delivered within an inclusive community. Your degree will be enriched by the international quality of our research environment, with access to outstanding facilities and research at the cutting-edge of physics. You will develop skills in complex data analysis, logical and critical thought, problem solving and effective communication skills; all of which are highly regarded by employers.

We’ll support your skills development through workshops, industry contact and careers fairs to help get your career off to the best possible start.

• Degrees are accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP)
• 2nd in the UK for graduate prospects (The Complete University Guide 2024)
• 100% research environment rated world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework, 2021)

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Welcome to the Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy. We live in a period of rapid change in all areas of life - political, cultural, economic and social. Studying politics and international relations with us you’ll gain a understanding these changes and the fundamental challenges linked to them.

Our courses will teach you to approach problems in a rigorous, analytical and critical way, and to communicate clearly and concisely in both speech and writing. We have a broad range of courses with a range of optional modules, meaning that you can tailor your degree to fit your own interests. As a student here, you’ll enjoy a supportive learning environment and be taught by internationally recognised experts in their fields.

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Staff in Psychology are as passionate about teaching as they are about making a difference in our world through innovative research that changes lives. You will study in a lively and supportive community at the frontier of psychological knowledge and contribute your own findings to this leading research culture in your final year research project. With access to outstanding campus facilities and some of the best research equipment in the UK, our inspiring degree courses develop a portfolio of transferable skills and prepare you for a rewarding career.

We’ll support your skills development through workshops, industry contact and careers fairs to help get your career off to the best possible start.

• Degrees are accredited by the British Psychological Society as the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership
• Top 20 UK Psychology department (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)
• 3rd in the UK for Research (Research Excellence Framework, 2021)

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Heading to university is exciting. Finding the right place to live will get you off to a good start.

There are lots of options for you, both on and off campus so you can find a place that’s ideal for every stage of your studies. You can take a look at some of our on-campus accommodation options below.

All new undergraduate students who firmly accept their offer to study at Royal Holloway and apply for accommodation before our deadlines are guaranteed a place in halls.

Royal Holloway is ideally placed for travelling to and from if you live in the south east of England and we provide plenty of support and opportunities to help make commuting to university an alternative to living in student accommodation. We've established a number of 'Commuter hubs' for you to study, socialise and eat when you visit campus, and our library is open 24/7. If you decide you would like to occasionally stay overnight, rooms are available on campus at The Hub. You can hear from one of our commuting students, Naveen, in the video below.

We’re a friendly and supportive community, here to offer you all the support you need to get the best out of life at university. Hear Deon's experience by watching the video below.

University is packed full of exciting opportunities and new adventures to be had, but it can also be quite daunting, especially if you’re moving away from home for the first time. To enable you to make the most of your time at Royal Holloway, we have a variety of services and initiatives in place to assist you in making your new life just that little bit easier. Click below to find out more.

Sports and an active lifestyle

Keeping active is easy at Royal Holloway with our on-campus sports centre and extensive range of clubs and recreational sport opportunities. One of our sporting highlights of the year is competing against other universities for the Varsity cup, as you can see in the video above. We've got all the traditional sports teams that you'd expect, from men's and women's football, rugby, netball and hockey, to Waterski, Eton Fives and Motorsport. 

Along with 40 competitive sports clubs, we also offer a recreational sports programme, Active, where you can drop in across a number of sports or join an on-campus social league. If sports aren’t your thing, but you still want to keep fit and healthy, you can make use of our 60- station gym or join one of our group exercise classes, such as Zumba, Yoga or Spinning.

Societies

Want to have a go at acapella singing? Or writing for a student magazine? Or debating? Or maybe you want to speak up for human rights through Amnesty International? Our Students' Union runs more than 100 different clubs and societies including our own book club and gospel choir. We even have an App Society for entrepreneurial students keen to develop the latest must-have mobile software. So take your pick and meet others who share your passion - you can even set up a brand new society if nothing takes your interest!

University is so much more than just studying, and our active Students’ Union (SU) is here to ensure you have the best possible time whilst at Royal Holloway.

Making your student voice heard

The Students’ Union and its five-strong elected sabbatical officer team play an important role on campus ensuring issues that matter to students are raised at the highest levels in the university and local community.

A packed social scene

Our Students' Union organises a great array of social events throughout the year, from a Freshers’ Festival and annual Summer Ball, to puppy therapy sessions and a weekly food market.

Supporting you throughout your degree

Whether it's help finding a house in the private sector or impartial advice regarding an academic issue, the Students’ Union offers you the opportunity to chat with a team of experienced and professional advisers about any concerns you may have.

Say yes to your ambitions with an Integrated Foundation Year course at Royal Holloway. If you’d like to join a top-tier university and want some extra support to make the transition, then one of these dedicated courses could be for you.

Have you ever felt like university isn’t for you? Perhaps you’re worried that you may not get the grades you’re hoping for? That’s where our Integrated Foundation Year comes in.

We firmly believe that university is for you, that it can be and should be for anyone who has a drive and ambition to learn. Our courses will provide you with an amazing first step on your university journey, packed full of skills to empower you and build your confidence in academic studies at university level. You’ll join a friendly and welcoming community of staff and students, passionate about learning and about helping you fulfil your ambitions. The courses are available to UK students and students from the EU who meet the English language requirements.

Scholarships and bursaries

Our range of scholarships and bursaries will help remove some of the financial stress of coming to university.

“When I first received the scholarship, I was in shock. It wasn’t until a day or two later that I spoke to my mates and said ‘Wait, I’ve just got a scholarship’. This scholarship is helping me to stay focused and engaged with my Computer Science course, because I have to maintain at least a 2:1 to keep it! Having the scholarship has been a massive confidence boost and a constant reminder that if I apply myself there’s nothing I can’t do.”

Shaw, BSc Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) with a Year in Industry, Red Rose Future Leaders Scholar