Entry requirements, how to apply and terms and conditions

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements

We usually ask for a UK Second Class Honours degree and in some cases additional professional experience but we do accept applications from applicants with nonstandard qualifi cations, or in an area diff erent to the one you are applying for. Visit royalholloway.ac.uk/courses for more information.

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Before you apply

Find out everything you can about the course you’d like to join, from the website. You are encouraged to speak to the Disability & Neurodiversity team if you have any medical or disability needs that require reasonable adjustments. You may also wish to contact the department you are looking to study with, or our Admissions team.

When to apply

If you are applying for a course that starts in September 2023, you can apply up to 31 July. If you apply by 1 June, we’ll be able to give you a decision by 23 July. Otherwise we will let you know by 17 September. If you wish to apply for fi nancial support and/or a student visa, ensure you are also aware of the relevant deadlines.

Terms and conditions Royal Holloway’s Admissions Policy provides comprehensive details of all aspects of admission to Royal Holloway, University of London, and is available on our website. This document provides you with all the important information you need about our admissions procedures and how your application will be considered. You are advised to read through this document prior to submitting your application. When you accept an off er of a place to study at Royal Holloway, a legal contract is formed between you and the university. At the point of off er, we will provide you with the Terms and Conditions associated with your admission to Royal Holloway, including links to all relevant policy documents and your rights should you wish to withdraw acceptance of your off er. We advise you to read these carefully before you accept your off er. If you would like to give us any feedback on your experience as an applicant to Royal Holloway, or if you have any cause for complaint about the way your application was

If you are interested in applying for a postgraduate research course, please note diff erent requirements and deadlines may apply. You can contact our Admissions team by visiting royalholloway.ac.uk/applicationquery or phone +44(0)1784 414944.

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Apply online

You will need to set up a profi le on our online application system, Royal Holloway Direct, and upload all your relevant documents. Once you have submitted your application, you can track its progress on Royal Holloway Direct. You should expect a decision from us within four to six weeks.

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Decision and off er

You may be invited to an interview before we make a decision, otherwise we will consider the information supplied in your application, plus your references and any relevant supporting materials. If we’re able to make you an off er, we will let you know by email, making clear any conditions that may apply. To guarantee your place, before you can join us, you must have met Royal Holloway’s entry requirements and paid the required deposit.

dealt with, details of who to contact are provided in our Admissions Policy which can be found at royalholloway.ac.uk/admissionspolicy This prospectus was edited and produced by Royal Holloway’s Marketing and Communications team. It was published in October 2022 and the information given was correct at that time. It is intended primarily for those considering admission to Royal Holloway as postgraduate students in September 2023. As described in our terms and conditions (found online), occasionally it may be necessary for the university to vary the content and delivery of programmes. The university endeavours to keep such changes and disruption to a minimum, but there is a possibility that changes may occur before or after admission, and diff er from what is printed in this prospectus. We advise all applicants to visit royalholloway.ac.uk/ prospectus-updates prior to making any application for entry in 2023.