Royal Holloway warmly welcomes students from Ghana.
We currently have a growing number of Ghanaian students at Royal Holloway. The most popular course choices amongst Ghanaian students are: Human Geography, Management, and Sociology.
The Regional Manager responsible for Ghana is Sam Gibson. For further information or assistance with making an application please contact samuel.gibson@royalholloway.ac.uk
The qualifications we accept
Applicants to Royal Holloway come from a diverse range of backgrounds and we accept a broad range of qualifications to our courses. Each applicant is considered carefully on their individual merits, but please see below for the standard minimum entry requirements for students from Ghana.
Undergraduate
West Africa Secondary School Certificate SSCE/WASSCE
Students who have completed their Diploma of Secondary Education will need to take our one year International Foundation Programme, or the equivalent from another institution, before beginning their undergraduate studies.
Bachelor's Degree
Students who have successfully completed one year of a Bachelor's degree in Ghana with good grades will be considered for direct entry to the first year of a Royal Holloway Bachelor's degree programme.
A levels & International Baccalaureate (IB)
If you have taken A levels or the IB, you will be considered for direct entry onto our undergraduate programmes. Specific grade requirements can be found in the course finder entry for your chosen course.
Our International Foundation Year, run by Study Group, is a programme of academic and English language study skills for international students who do not meet the direct entry requirements for undergraduate study.
Postgraduate
Bachelors Degree
If you have taking or have successfully completed a bachelor degree in an appropriate subject with good grades/GPA and at a reputable university you will be considered for entry onto a Royal Holloway Masters programme. Exact requirements will depend upon the programme, but most departments will ask for a Second Class Upper or Lower degree or equivalent.
English Language requirements
To apply to any of our courses, you need to prove a minimum level of English language proficiency.
Students who do not quite make the English language requirements may be able to take a pre-sessional English language programme.
How to apply
Undergraduate students applications are made online via UCAS. But if you are applying to a University preparation course or a postgraduate course, then apply to Royal Holloway directly. There is more application information in the Studying Here section of the Royal Holloway website.
Scholarships
You could be eligible for a scholarship. Find out about undergraduate scholarships here and go here to find out here if you are eligible for a postgraduate scholarship.
If you are considering postgraduate study at Royal Holloway, there may be external funding available to you.
Royal Holloway in Ghana
We make regular trips to Ghana to meet with prospective students and attend events. To find out more details about when we will be in Ghana in 2019, please get in touch with Sam Gibson at samuel.gibson@royalholloway.ac.uk
We also have permanent representatives in Accra
BCIE Accra
Off Oxford Street
Behind SSNIT Hospital
Next Door to Mama Mia Restaurant
Osu
Accra
Ghana
Tel: +233 0302 778748
Fax: +233 0302 786534
Email: ghana@bcie.co.uk
Website: www.bcie.co.uk
UKEAS Ghana
The Orangery
169/4A Otwe Street
Tedzii Ashieshi, La
Osu Ako-Adjei
Accra
Ghana
Tel: +233 (0)302 798 181
Email: accra@ukeas.com.gh
Website: www.ukeas.com.gh
Useful Links
The British Council provides comprehensive advice on many aspects of studying in Britain
The Ghanaian High Commission in London for assistance for Ghanaian citizens in the UK
The British High Commission in Ghana for advice on visas
UKCISA promotes and protects the needs of international students in the UK
