“The exchange programme provided me with a fantastic opportunity to see things from a different perspective, learn in a different culture and meet people with a different mindset. I was exhilarated to pursue my field of study in Japan, exploring the rich culture and history of the country while at Keio University. Royal Holloway’s Japan Society offered a beginner Japanese language course and I was able to continue learning the language whilst studying there. My advice to students considering studying abroad would be to be open-minded and be prepared to step out of your comfort zone as it’s a chance to try something you’ve never experienced before.”
Henry, BA Geography
Study abroad Discover the world and your potential through international study. There are many benefits to international study, including:
European study opportunities
• increased independence and self-confidence
You can spend up to a year at one of our European partner universities. Your time abroad is an integral part of your studies and counts towards your degree. You may be able to receive a grant to help with the costs.
• widened network of friends and contacts • better overall knowledge and understanding of your subject • experience of another culture • potential to improve language skills
Students studying the following subjects can take advantage of these opportunities*:
• standing out to employers with an international CV.
• Classics: The Netherlands, Greece, Austria, France
Integrated and optional study abroad
• Drama, Theatre and Dance: Ireland
We offer a range of courses with a year abroad as a formal requirement, making your course a four-year degree. Read through the department pages later in the prospectus for more information on these courses. You can also spend up to a year studying abroad through our university-wide optional Placement Year scheme (see p.36).
• Economics: Italy
International Exchange
• Languages, Literatures and Cultures: Belgium, France, Austria, Germany, Spain, Italy
You can choose from a number of worldwide partner institutions under our International Exchange programme such as Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Korea and USA. For the full list visit royalholloway.ac.uk/internationalpartners There is a competitive selection process. Exchange students act as ambassadors for Royal Holloway and we look for students who are academically able and culturally adaptable – people who will derive maximum benefit from a year abroad.
• European Studies: France, Italy • History: France, Germany, Hungary, Italy • Liberal Arts: Denmark • Business and Management: France
• Music: Ireland, The Netherlands • Physics: Denmark *List correct at as of February. See our website for updates.
Overseas summer school If you can’t commit to spending a year abroad, an overseas summer school is a great way to get a taste of what it’s like to study overseas. Visit royalholloway.ac.uk/internationalsummer-schools
royalholloway.ac.uk/studyingabroad
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