Entry requirements Applicants to Royal Holloway come from diverse backgrounds and we accept a broad range of qualifications for our courses. Whilst we cannot list all the possible qualifications accepted, those listed below indicate the typical academic requirements for admission. GCSEs
Applicants who have completed their schooling in the UK will normally be expected to have gained at least five GCSE passes at grades A*-C (or grades 9-4 for reformed GCSEs) including English and Maths. Some courses may have additional GCSE requirements and these are listed on our online course finder.
GCE A-levels
Entry requirements for each course are listed on individual course pages. Offers are made on the basis of the grades achieved in three subjects at A-level. There is no general requirement that subjects must have been passed at the same time or on a specified number of occasions. Most subjects are acceptable, although some of our degrees do have preferred subjects.
International Baccalaureate
Entry requirements for each course are listed on individual department pages. Offers are made on the basis of gaining specific Higher Level grades with a total number of points overall. Students taking the International Baccalaureate Certificate in combination with other international qualifications equivalent to A-levels may be considered for entry. For specific enquiries about potential combinations please contact our Admissions Team. Students taking only the International Baccalaureate Certificate should consider applying to a foundation course. For further information about the International Foundation Year run by Study Group at Royal Holloway visit our website.
Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers
We welcome applications from students with Scottish qualifications. Entry requirements for each course are listed on individual pages on our website.
Cambridge Pre-U
We are pleased to consider applicants taking the Cambridge Pre-U, whether as the full diploma or individual principal subjects combined with A-levels or other qualifications.
BTEC qualifications
Entry requirements for each course are listed on our website. We accept the QCF and RQF BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma for entry on to most of our degree courses, although this should be in a subject area related to the degree course you are applying for. Students taking separate subjects in the QCF or RQF BTEC National Level 3 Diploma or Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma can be considered when taken in combination with A-levels.
Access to Higher Education Diploma
Applications are welcomed from mature students studying a QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma. Access offers are usually conditional upon the candidate passing the Diploma and achieving grades of Pass, Merit or Distinction in individual units.
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
Royal Holloway welcomes applications from students taking additional qualifications while at school or college. Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required.
UPDATES
Occasionally it may be necessary for the university to make changes to the entry requirements stated here after the prospectus is published. We do endeavour to keep any changes to a minimum, but all applicants are advised to visit royalholloway.ac.uk/ prospectus-updates for any changes before making an application.
ADMISSIONS POLICY
Royal Holloway has a comprehensive Admissions Policy which sets out how your application will be dealt with. For further information visit royalholloway.ac.uk/ admissionspolicy
CONTACT DETAILS
If you would like further help or advice, please contact our Admissions team +44 (0)1784 414944
study@royalholloway.ac.uk
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