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.
Why study one of our integrated Foundation Years?
If you're looking for a way to boost confidence, grow skills and feel fully prepared for everything that studying a degree at university involves, then our Integrated Foundation Year could be for you.
We firmly believe that university 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 Home students and international students who meet the English Language requirements.
What kind of support is offered on the course?
Our highly-qualified staff are at the heart of what we do, and their expertise will be your guide throughout your journey. You’ll benefit from lectures and small group sessions to build your confidence in class, as well as a personal tutor who’ll be on hand to discuss any challenges as well as your triumphs.
Click here to get to know our team of staff better, and see who will be teaching you during your time on the course. They're all passionate about supporting your development – both personally and academically. We’ve also built in opportunities to help enhance your employability – after all, once your fantastic university experience is over, we want you to go out into the world and progress into your dream career.
What will my campus experience be like?
We treat all our students equally, and your campus experience whilst studying the Integrated Foundation Year will be as exciting and packed full of opportunities as that of any other student from any other degree. You’ll have full access to all of our services and facilities – both academic and social – ensuring you can enjoy the absolute best that Royal Holloway has to offer right from the moment you enrol. Sports, clubs and societies will all be there for you to explore and be part of, and by the time you join the first year of your full degree course, we’re confident you’ll be feeling right at home!
Available courses
Choose from:
BSc Biology with Integrated Foundation Year
BSc Biomedical Sciences with Integrated Foundation Year
Classical Studies with Integrated Foundation Year
Comparative Literature and Culture with Integrated Foundation Year
Computer Science with Integrated Foundation Year
Computer Systems Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year
Drama and Theatre Studies with Integrated Foundation Year
Electronic Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year
English with Integrated Foundation Year
Film, Television and Digital Production with Integrated Foundation Year
Geology with Integrated Foundation Year
BSc Health and Social Care with Integrated Foundation Year
Health Studies with Integrated Foundation Year
History with Integrated Foundation Year
Law with Integrated Foundation Year
Liberal Arts with Integrated Foundation Year
Mathematics with Integrated Foundation Year
Music with Integrated Foundation Year
Music and Sound Design for Film, Television and Interactive Media with Integrated Foundation Year
Philosophy with Integrated Foundation Year
Physics with Integrated Foundation Year
Once you have completed your Foundation Year, there may be flexibility to move on to a degree in another department. For more detail, please see each individual course entry via the links above.
Guaranteed accommodation
As a student starting the Integrated Foundation Year with us in 2025, you will have guaranteed accommodation under the same terms as other new undergraduates, for both the academic year 2025 and for 2026.
Find out more about our halls of residence and accommodation options.
International students
We welcome applications to our Integrated Foundation Year courses from international students who meet our English Language requirements.
For international students who don't reach the English Language requirements of the Integrated Foundation year, we also offer an International Foundation Year, run by Study Group at the Royal Holloway International Study Centre. This option offers a combination of English language and study skills training. Upon successful completion, you may progress on to selected undergraduate degree programmes at Royal Holloway, University of London. The International Foundation Year is also open to all international students, including those from the EU who do not reach the English Language requirements for the Integrated Foundation Year.
Tuition fee reduction
Students taking the Integrated Foundation Year (starting in 2025) benefit from a 10% discount off the Year 1 tuition fee for their full degree.
Find out more
If you have any questions, you can contact us using our enquiry form or call us on +44 (0)1784 414944.
Alternatively, you can sign up for more information about studying a Foundation Year at Royal Holloway, including the courses we offer and what our current students are saying about us.
