Pathway programmes
Start your journey to a degree at Royal Holloway
Here at Royal Holloway International Study Centre, our aim is to enhance the higher education experience of international students through subject-focused programmes, designed to facilitate the smooth transition to a degree at Royal Holloway, University of London. Preparing individuals from all around the world for study in one of the UK's top universities, we allow students to make the leap to studying a degree they are passionate about in a new, vibrant environment, and give them the academic and linguistic skills they will need to thrive in the British education system.
Pathway programmes are a great place to start for international students that want to study an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Royal Holloway but would benefit from extra support. Taught at the International Study Centre, the pathway programmes are a mixture of subject-specific and core modules, including boosting your English language and academic skills, to help prepare you for university level learning.
Taught by industry professionals and academic experts on campus, our programmes are designed specifically for an international audience, with the inclusion of insightful modules that will expose students to the University's unique syllabus. We offer pathways to both undergraduate and postgraduate study, covering a range of subjects for both options, to ensure our students will achieve their full potential at Royal Holloway. The successful completion of a pathway programme, achieving the required grades, allows you to progress to your chosen undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Royal Holloway.
International Foundation Year
The International Foundation Year is your pathway to an undergraduate degree at Royal Holloway. Study with other international students and get the essential academic and English language skills to enter the first year of university.
International Year One
Prepare to join the second year of an undergraduate degree with the International Year One pathway programme. With four varied subject pathways to choose from, you can study at Royal Holloway, University London.
Pre-Masters Programme
For progression to postgraduate level-study at Royal Holloway, this programme will prepare you with the required knowledge and academic technique. Our Masters preparation course is taught in three different subject pathways.
Online pathway
Our Online Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme allows students to prepare for postgraduate study without having to travel to the UK. Experience expert teaching and high-quality learning materials and gain the skills for success at Royal Holloway.
Pre-courses
Boost your English skills and prepare for your academic journey with our online courses.
Scholarships
Explore the scholarship options available for students studying at the International Study Centre.