Study abroad

“The exchange programme provided me with a fantastic opportunity to see things from a diff erent perspective, learn in a diff erent culture and meet people with a diff erent mindset. I was exhilarated to pursue my fi eld of study in Japan, exploring the rich culture and history of the country while at Keio University. Royal Holloway’s Japan Society off ered 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

Discover the world and your potential through international study.

There are many benefi ts to international study, including: • increased independence and self-confi dence • widened network of friends and contacts • better overall knowledge and understanding of your subject • experience of another culture • potential to improve language skills • standing out to employers with an international CV. Integrated and optional study abroad

We off er 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). International Exchange

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 benefi t from a year abroad. European study opportunities

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. Students studying the following subjects can take advantage of these opportunities*: • Classics: The Netherlands, Greece, Austria, France • Drama, Theatre and Dance: Ireland • Economics: Italy • European Studies: France, Italy • History: France, Germany, Hungary, Italy • Liberal Arts: Denmark • Business and Management: France • Languages, Literatures and Cultures: Belgium, France,

Austria, Germany, Spain, Italy • 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