15013 Royal Holloway ISC 13 Summary LR

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2013-14

International Study CentreInternational Foundation Programme

rhul.ac.uk/isc


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Royal Holloway is unique. We are part o the

University o London, but or many students

one o our great attractions is our location away

rom central London itsel, yet within easy reach

o the capital.

Teaching and research excellence

Royal Holloway is widely recognised on theworld stage as one o the UKs leading teaching

and research university institutions. Our 9,000

students work with internationally-renowned

scholars in 18 academic departments.

The University of London

Royal Holloway is one o 19 University Colleges

which orm part o the University o London,

the largest and most diverse ederal university

organisation in Britain and one o the largest

in Europe. Students graduating rom Royal

Holloway will obtain a degree awarded by the

University o London which has a reputation

or excellence across the world.

London

London is so easily accessible, only 40 minutes

by direct train, that going there can be a regular

occurrence or a whole range o activities trips

to the theatre, night-lie, concerts, sport, or

visits to the shops, galleries and other amous

attractions.

Campus life

Royal Holloways campus is a lively and riendly

place where you will fnd a strong sense o

community. Surrounded by Surreys beautiul

countryside, it is home to an impressive range

o modern academic and social acilities. The

splendour o the Founders Building greets

you as you enter the grounds and it is widely

recognised as one o the most spectacular

university buildings in the world.

Royal Holloway, University of London

Why choose Royal Holloway

TheInternationalFoundation

Programmeisapathwaytoa

UniversityofLondondegree

Rankedamongthetopresearch-led

universitiesintheUK

Academicstaffworkingatthe

frontiersoftheirsubjects

Avibrantcommunityofstudentsfrom

over100countries

Abeautiful135acrecampuswith

state-of-the-artstudyfacilities

Afriendlyandsupportiveenvironment

withhighqualitystudent

accommodation

EasyaccesstocentralLondonbuta

relaxedandmoreaffordablelocation

Athrivingculturalscenewithavery

activeStudentsUnion

The International Foundation

Programme is designed to prepare

international students with thenecessary academic skills and English

language level to undertake an

undergraduate degree at Royal

Holloway, University o London.

I am impressed by all Royal Holloways acilitiesand how they are ocused on students needs.

I am really enjoying my time here.

Asaad, Saudi Arabia Business StudiesInternational Foundation Programme


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I you would like to study at Royal Holloway, but

do not meet the requirements or direct entry

to an undergraduate degree, you can take the

International Foundation Programme at the

International Study Centre, which will ensure

you gain the skills and knowledge to succeed.

International Foundation Programme

The International Foundation Programme is a

three-term programme which aims to provide

you with the academic and English language

skills you require to succeed at undergraduate

level. It has been developed by Royal Holloways

academic sta and is delivered by the

International Study Centre to ensure you receive

the best possible preparation or the range o

degree programmes the College has to oer.

Direct progression to your degree

Joining the International Foundation Programme

guarantees that you will receive a conditional

oer o a degree place at Royal Holloway.

On successul completion o the programme and

having met the required grades, you will proceed

directly to your preerred degree programme.

International Foundation Programme

Key facts

Entry requirements*

Academic: Students normally need to have

a minimum o 12 years o schooling with

good grades.

English language: IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL or Pearson

Test o English equivalent

Entry dates

September 2013 or January 2014

Age on entry

Students must be at least 16 years old at the

start o the International Foundation Programme.

*For ull details o country specifc entry

requirements and tuition ees,

visit rhul.ac.uk/isc

Study structure

On the International Foundation Programme

(IFP), you can choose one o fve streams.

On each stream, you will study three modules

in total, o which two are compulsory and

one is an elective.

Programme structureStreams

Students can choose rom one o fve streams

on the IFP:

Sciences*

Economics

Arts

Social Sciences

Business Studies

*Please note: The Sciences stream does not prepare you

or study in the areas o Biological Sciences or Physics

Universitystyle teaching

The International Foundation Programme

introduces you to the style o teaching that

you will experience when you progress onto

your degree. You will experience small group

and individual tutorials, seminar style classes

and larger group lectures.

Access to university facilities

The International Study Centre is based on Royal

Holloway, University o Londons campus within

easy reach o the on campus accommodation,

IT services, the Library and the Students Union.


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Progression to degrees

Economics

Leading to degrees in:

BSc (Hons) Economics and Management

BSc (Hons) Economics and Mathematics

BSc (Hons) Economics, Politics and InternationalRelations

BSc (Hons) Finance and Mathematics

BSc(Econ) (Hons) Economics

BSc(Econ) (Hons) Economics with French

BSc(Econ) (Hons) Economics with German

BSc(Econ) (Hons) Economics with Italian

BSc(Econ) (Hons) Economics with Music

BSc(Econ) (Hons) Economics with Political Studies

BSc(Econ) (Hons) Economics with Spanish

BSc(Econ) (Hons) Financial & Business Economics

Arts


BMus (Hons) Music

BA (Hons) Comparative Literature and Culture

BA (Hons) Drama and Theatre Studies

BA (Hons) EnglishBA (Hons) European Studies (Spanish)

BA (Hons) Film Studies

BA (Hons) Media Arts

BA (Hons) Multilingual Studies

BA (Hons) Multilingual Studies withInternational Relations

BA (Hons) Ancient History

BA (Hons) Classics and Philosophy

BA (Hons) Latin

Social Sciences


BA (Hons) Geography

BA (Hons) History

BA (Hons) History and International Relations

BA (Hons) History and MusicBA (Hons) History and Philosophy

BA (Hons) History with an International Year

BA (Hons) Human Geography

BA (Hons) Modern History and Politics

BA (Hons) International Relations

BA (Hons) Politics

BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations

BA (Hons) Politics and Philosophy and Economics

BA (Hons) Politics with Philosophy

BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology

BSc (Hons) Geography

BSc (Hons) Geography, Politics andInternational Relation

Sciences


BA (Hons) Mathematics and Music

BSc (Hons) Computer Science*

BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Management

BSc (Hons) Computing and BusinessBSc (Hons) Environmental Geology*

BSc (Hons) Geology*

BSc (Hons) Geoscience*

BSc (Hons) Mathematics

BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Ma nagement

BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Statistics

BSc (Hons) Petroleum Geology

BSc (Hons) Physical Geography

BSc (Hons) Psychology

Business Studies


BSc (Hons) Management*

BSc (Hons) Management and Spanish

BSc Management with Accounting*

BSc Management with Entrepreneurship*

BSc Management with Human Resources*

BSc Management with International Business*

BSc Management with Information Systems*

BSc Management with Marketing*

BSc Management with Sustainability*

BSc (Hons) Management with Mathematics

The International Study Centre is helping meto develop and prepare or a degree and has

been an enriching experience.

Sheyla, Azerbaijan Business StudiesInternational Foundation Programme

I chose Royal Holloway as it is widely regarded as ahighly respected institution and I had received many

positive recommendations rom riends.

Mohammad, Jordan EconomicsInternational Foundation Programme

*Year in industry option available

More progression degrees are listed online.

Degree subjects and grades are subject to change.

Visit rhul.ac.uk/iscor up-to-date inormation.


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Student insurance

For more inormation, visit

rhul.ac.uk/isc/studycare

About this programme

The International Foundation Programme,

delivered by Study Group, has been developed

by Royal Holloway teaching sta, working incollaboration with Royal Holloways academic

departments, and is taught on-campus at the

Royal Holloway International Study Centre.

The International Foundation Programme is

validated by Royal Holloway. The University

holds responsibility or the academic standards.

Study Group is a global leader in private higher

education, language and career education,in the United States, Canada, the UK and

Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Study

Group provides the highest quality educational

opportunities or 50,000 students rom more

than 130 countries in over 48 campuses across

the world. opportunities or 50,000 students

rom more than 130 countries in over 48

campuses across the world.

Disclaimer

The inormation in this prospectus is issued or general

guidance o students entering the University rom

September 2013, and does not orm part o any contract.

The University and Study Group hope to provide the

programmes and acilities described in the prospectus,

but reserve the right to withdraw or make alterations

to programmes i necessary.

Your application will need to include copies o all

relevant academic transcripts and certifcates o

English language qualifcations, plus a personal

statement and academic reerence.

To apply directly

You can apply online at rhul.ac.uk/isc

To apply through your localrepresentative

An application orm is available rom your

local representative.

Information and advice

I you need urther inormation, our expert

student enrolment advisers are available or

help and advice.

You can contact them online or on the

telephone number below:

T: +44 1273 339333

I you are applying through your local

representative, please contact them directly with

any queries.

Fees and accommodation

For more inormation, visit

rhul.ac.uk/isc

How to apply

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