2021 Postgraduate prospectus Why choose us?

Worldwide collaborations University of London degree Successful partnerships and A qualifi cation recognised the sponsorship from governments world over, leading to fi rst-rate and industry around the world. career opportunities.

Learn from world-leading experts: Beautiful campus in a safe location in the top 25% of UK universities with plenty to experience in the for research local area and easy access to (Times Higher Education, REF 2014, central london. Overall ranking of institutions) (‘The 10 most beautiful universities in the UK’ Times Higher Education, 2018) Vibrant and active community with strong student involvement: 110 clubs and societies plus quality music, media and performing arts opportunities. TOP 25 IN THE UK FOR INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK (Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2020/21)

TOP 25 A wide range of courses UNIVERSITY with fl exibility to specialise IN THE UK in areas that interest you. (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2021) Where we are Travel directions By car Use postcode TW20 0EX; visit our website for parking information. By rail Via Egham station, which is on the Reading to Waterloo line. The station is a 20-minute uphill walk from campus. By bus University-run buses for students travel regularly between the station and campus (7-12 minutes). There is a public bus stop just outside our main entry. By air A car/ taxi will take around 20 minutes to travel between campus and London ROYAL Heathrow airport; HOLLOWAYHOLLOW a public bus will take approximately 45 minutes (to Terminal 5).

Royal Holloway: response to Covid-19 pandemic The health and safety of our entire community the delivery of many of our support services, is our highest priority. In response to the ongoing facilities and social activities, to enable them to Covid-19 pandemic, for the academic year 2020/21 be accessed safely. For information about the we have adapted all our courses to include a measures we have taken to-date to respond to combination of face to face and online teaching the circumstances, please visit our website. This and learning. This blended approach builds in prospectus contains general information about fl exibility to both accommodate social distancing what we expect to provide during a typical year. We and ensure that if further restrictions or lockdowns will update our website over coming months with are imposed, our current students can continue more detail about what study at Royal Holloway will uninterrupted, and new students can confi dently look like in 20201/22, as we continue to respond to plan to begin their studies. We have also adapted the changing nature of the Covid-19 situation. Please note that some photography that appears in this prospectus was taken prior to the pandemic.

4 royalholloway.ac.uk/admissionspolicy Welcome

I’m delighted that you are considering advanced study with us, one of the UK’s leading research Contents universities, and in the top 25 in the country*. 2 Why Royal Holloway? By choosing Royal Holloway you’ll join a close-knit 4 Where we are community where you’ll have direct contact 6 Our history with world-leading academics and industry 8Our research profi le professionals. Through the dedication of our 9 Our centres of excellence teachers, discoveries that change the world, and 10 What is postgraduate study? the unique Royal Holloway experience, we will 12 Being a research student inspire you to succeed academically, socially and personally. 14 Campus map 16 Local area 2020 was a tumultuous year in which all universities 18 Central London campus have had to adapt. Royal Holloway’s response 22 Accommodation has focused on maintaining our high standards of academic rigour, support for our community and, 24 Study facilities importantly, the direct interaction with staff and 25 Academic support peers that we know matters most to our students. 26 Personal support However the situation develops over the coming 27 Student life year, you can be confi dent to plan to begin your 30 Your future career studies with us. 32 Working while you study Royal Holloway has always had a strong sense of 33 How much does it cost? purpose, and it’s this clarity around what we do 34 Funding your studies and why we do it, that gives us the confi dence 36 Scholarships to challenge ourselves and seek answers to the 37 Departments and courses question ‘why?’. It’s also why we can support you to 124 Entry requirements and how to apply do the same within your own area of interest. 126 Terms and conditions I hope that I will welcome you to Royal Holloway in 127 Our global alumni community September 2021. 128 Guide to Masters and Postgraduate Diplomas Professor Paul Layzell, Principal

*Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2021 5 Our history

Royal Holloway and Bedford Colleges combine over 150 years of historic discoveries, notable alumni and academic innovation. Here are some of the milestones along the way. royalholloway.ac.uk/virtual-timeline

1849181 BedfordB College is founded by ElizabethE Jesser Reid as the UK’s fi rst higherh education college for women 18861 EarlyE students include the novelist Royal Holloway College is George Eliot, famed for Middlemarch, openedo by HM Queen Victoria and the fi rst woman doctor Dr Elizabeth Blackwell, who trained nurses in the American Civil War 1894 StudentsS include the suff ragette martyr 1860 EmilyE Wilding Davison, who died at the Sarah Parker Remond,the EpsomE Derby in 1913, the pioneering woman slavery abolitionist and early surgeon,s Dr Louisa Martindale CBE, and African American female hher sister, Hilda Martindale CBE, who physician, is a student aargued for equal pay and rights for women

1900 1912 Both Bedford and Royal Holloway Margaret Benson becomes Colleges are admitted as Schools Professor of Botany at Royal of the University of London Holloway College, the fi rst female science professor in the country

1914 1942 Richmal Crompton, the Eunice Timberlake, Geography lecturer author of the Just William at Bedford College, develops new books, is a student as is techniques in air navigation to aid air Ethel Watts, the fi rst rescue after attackattacks on Atlantic convoys woman to qualify as a chartered accountant

1922 1944 Students include Dame Kathleen Sir William Hunter Lonsdale DBE FRS,one of the McCrea FRS becomes Head of fi rst two women elected to the Mathematics at Royal Holloway. His Royal Society and Sylvia Scaff ardi, discovery that the sun is composed co-founder of the Council for Civil mainly of hydrogen leads to the Liberties, now known as Liberty development of the Big Bang Theory 6 2019 20032 Professor Dame Ann CommunityC Action is founded Dowling, President of the toto enable students to volunteer Royal Academy of Engineeringg inin the community offi cially opens the Beatrice Shilling Building, a fantastic 2018 technology-led facility ComedianC and actor designed to develop a SirS Lenny Henry CBE creative approach to study, 19981 gainsg a PhD in collaboration and research TheT Information MediaM Arts SecurityS Group wins the Queen’sQ Anniversary PrizeP for Higher and 20172 FurtherF Education The Princess Royal visits to offi cially open the Emily Wilding Davison Building, containing our 1995 2012 Library and Student Professor Euan We are the Olympic Services Centre Nisbet begins Village for Rowing, and monitoring the rising our graduate Sophie levels of atmospheric Christiansen OBE wins 2013 methane, a highly three Paralympic Gold Our Music department potent but neglected Medals. Our particle is awarded a prestigious greenhouse gas physicists contribute Regius Professorship by to the discovery of the HM The Queen to mark 1985 Higgs Boson particle her Diamond Jubilee Royal Holloway and Bedford New College opens following the merger of the two colleges. HM Queen Elizabeth II inaugurates the new College theteoow following year 1977 Baroness Catherine Ashton, who will become the EU’s fi rst ever foreign minister, graduates in Social Science

1982 Students include Emma Freud OOBEBE, Director of Red Nose Day, Dr Simon Thurley CBE, former CEO of English Heritage and Jayne-Anne Gadhia, former CEO of Virgin Money

1969 Professor Samuel Tolansky receives samples of moon dustt from NASA, brought back by Apollo XI, for his diamond research at Royal Holloway

1966 1965196 Students include Baroness Diana Warwick, former Both colleges become Chair of the Human Tissue Authority and Baroness fully co-educational Jean McFarlane, one of nursing’s great pioneers and England’s fi rst Professor of Nursing

royalholloway.ac.uk/aboutus 7 “Royal Holloway’s collegiate atmosphere Ourencourages collaboration.research I love getting profi le students involved in both industry and Ouracademic research, research taking these profi le experiences and using them in my teaching. My research explores the ways in which fi lm and immersive technologies are exposing innovative content to fresh audiences on new platforms. I’m part of the Royal Holloway StoryFutures AHRC Cluster, creating partnerships with creative and tech companies to develop new story experiences using next generation technologies.” Professor Victoria Mapplebeck, Director of MA Documentary by Practice and winner of the 2019 Short Form Programme BAFTA

Our research profi le Research and teaching excellence We are acknowledged worldwide for pioneering work across all sectors of the arts, humanities and sciences. We continue to invest in fi rst-class academic staff and facilities, with innovative partnerships in Higher Education, Government and industry in the UK and abroad. The research-led nature of our postgraduate courses off ers exciting intellectual challenges. National Research Assessment Exercise Our position as one of the UK’s leading research intensive institutions is confi rmed by the results of the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF), 2014. Its scoring system measures research quality in four categories, with the top score of 4* indicating quality that is world-leading and of the highest standards in terms of originality, signifi cance and rigour.

*Times Higher Education, REF 2014, Overall ranking of institutions **Research Excellence Framework (REF), 2014

8 royalholloway.ac.uk/research Our centres of excellence

Royal Holloway is a member of several Doctoral The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Training Partnerships (DTPs) and Centres for Cyber-Security is also based at Royal Holloway. Doctoral Training (CDT) within the south east of Its main objective is to develop cohorts of England that are funded by one of the seven UK multidisciplinary researchers with a broad Research Councils. understanding of cyber security and a strong Techne, a DTP of nine universities, funded by the appreciation of the interplay between technical Arts Humanities Research Council, is managed and social issues. from Royal Holloway. Each year Techne off ers StoryFutures is a research and development up to 60 postgraduate research studentships to outstanding students pursuing the ‘craft’ of collaboration into the future of story form research through innovative, interdisciplinary and and immersive audience experience, made creative approaches across the arts and humanities. possible by a £6.85M grant from the Arts and Humanities Research Council’s Creative As well as supporting students during their degrees, after completion of a PhD, it nurtures supportive Industries Clusters Programme. StoryFutures exchanges and collaborative opportunities with combines higher education with the region’s a range of partner organisations, including the creative businesses and tech sectors to drive National Trust, Historic Royal Palaces and the growth and enable innovative new products, National Archives, as well as off ering a careers content, services and experiences in digital programme delivered by The Careers Group. storytelling innovation.

“I started my PhD in 2017 in partnership with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, studying the large collections of 18th and 19th-century Cinchona bark, from which quinine comes. I was commissioned by Kew to write a book on the natural and social history of tonic water and the origins of the gin and tonic. Just the Tonic was published last November and won ‘Best Debut Drinks Book’ at the Fortnum and Mason Food and Drink Awards 2020. The support from AHRC Techne NPIF and Royal Holloway made this possible, and I really recommend both the scheme and the university, which have been very supportive.” Kim AHRC Techne-funded doctoral researcher on a National Productivity Investment Fund (NPIF) Studentship

9 What is postgraduate study? © MHK Photography © MHK

Postgraduate degrees be able to progress to a Masters programme by completing a dissertation. A Postgraduate Certifi cate Masters (taught courses) is an exit award for students who complete some Masters by Research specifi c modules, but not all of the taught modules, Postgraduate Certifi cate or Diploma and also do not complete a dissertation. Graduate Diploma Graduate Diplomas Taught courses A Graduate Diploma is usually thought of as As the name suggests, taught courses include a a conversion course for graduates of diff erent set amount of contact time with a tutor. They vary disciplines or for those with non-standard greatly in terms of content. Many are closely linked to qualifi cations, but they are also qualifi cations in their research specialisms – from Artifi cial Intelligence in own right. If you successfully complete a Graduate Computer Science to Holocaust Studies in History. Diploma, you may be able to go on to study for a Others off er research in a particular discipline, for taught Masters or a Masters by Research. example the MMus in Music. Topics are not always confi ned to departmental boundaries, so taught Duration of study courses off er an ideal opportunity for interdisciplinary work. Some taught courses integrate university Most Masters degrees can be taken over one year study with professional, commercial or industrial full-time or between two and fi ve years part-time. applications, such as the MSc in Information Security. For full-time students, degrees will be extended if the course includes a year in industry option Postgraduate Diplomas and Certifi cates (see individual department pages for where this We award Postgraduate Diplomas to students who is off ered). Our Social Work Masters is unusual – complete all of their taught modules, but decide not it takes place full-time over two academic years. to complete a dissertation. A limited number Postgraduate Diplomas usually take nine months of departments off er Postgraduate Diplomas full-time or 20 months part-time. as awards in their own right. Upon successful Please refer to each department’s pages for full details completion of a Postgraduate Diploma, you may on duration of individual courses.

10 Year in business or industry unseen examinations, while others rely solely on assessed coursework such as a portfolio of essays. Some of our Masters level courses off er an option of A dissertation or project based on independent taking a year in business or industry. We have strong research is a feature of most Masters degrees. links with companies in the local area plus you can take advantage of wider opportunities; there are 50,000 businesses based in Surrey, 300 of them Masters by Research premier blue-chip multinationals. You will need to These research degrees involve writing an extended source the placement, with support from us. dissertation of up to 40,000 words demonstrating your ability to design and carry out an independent Teaching and assessment research project. You’re expected to apply your Teaching methods for postgraduate taught degrees knowledge of the subject or discipline to a research and diplomas are as varied as the courses themselves. problem, question or hypothesis; to provide a critical Signifi cant emphasis is placed on private study discussion of relevant major theories, debates and and assessed work. Full-time students might only concepts; to undertake a clear analysis of the results be required to attend two or three timetabled of the project; and to show informed and critical use sessions per week. Some degrees take place at our of theories and concepts to interrogate these results. central London location rather than on the main Some courses also include a taught component which campus. Assessment is also varied. Some courses must be passed. The Masters by Research provides a and diplomas have a mixture of coursework and good preparation for study at PhD level.

Gerhard Leubner, Professor of Plant Biochemistry and a supervisor on the MSc by Research in Biological Sciences, researches crop and weed seed germination and seedling performance in stressful environments, linked to food security and sustainability.

11 Being a research student

Teaching opportunities Research degrees Suitable teaching opportunities are advertised Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) to research students. Some studentship funding includes a small amount of teaching or teaching A research project in one or more disciplines support. If you are given teaching responsibilities you with a thesis that makes an original contribution can also access training for this. We run a teacher to knowledge. training programme called inSTIL for postgraduate teachers and completion of this leads to Associate Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy. A thesis that is usually a record of original work We also off er opportunities to do some work in or an ordered and critical exposition of existing schools (via the Brilliant Club scheme) and a scheme knowledge. for A-level exam script marking in some subjects. Masters by Research The Doctoral School See page 11 This is the key postgraduate research student hub that supports all our research students through the key milestones in their academic journey. It provides Supervision a range of dedicated administrative support together Research is supported by one or more supervisors with specialist and bespoke services, including but the fi nal outcome depends entirely on the researcher development training, fees and funding individual student. You’ll get regular progress information and support to enable you to make the reviews, an oral and written upgrade exam and a most of your degree. Study and social space dedicated major annual review for which you’ll usually prepare to research students is available on campus. a written submission. Our Researcher Development Contact [email protected] for Programme (RDP) is a series of courses to help more information. research students develop broader, transferable skills alongside their research, such as training in ethics and academic writing, and presentation and Research & Innovation leadership skills. Our Research & Innovation team supports all Assessment researchers at Royal Holloway. You can access information and advice on a range of subjects Research students produce a thesis and undergo an including sources of research funding, costing of accompanying oral viva voce examination with two grant applications, intellectual property rights expert examiners working in the relevant fi eld of study. and starting new business ventures. Duration of study If you have a Research Council studentship, our specialist staff can help you apply for additional MPhil degrees normally require a minimum of two opportunities like internships, and for extra years’ full-time study and PhD degrees a minimum funding for conferences and study trips. They’ll of three years. In most cases, PhD students are also help you make the most of development registered initially for an MPhil with transfer to PhD opportunities off ered through the Research status after an upgrade examination at the end Council Doctoral Training Partnerships. of year 1 or during year 2. With advice from your supervisors, you are responsible for deciding when you should submit your thesis, as long as it is submitted within four years (eight years if you are part-time). Some funders have shorter timescales and you will be told if this applies to you.

12 royalholloway.ac.uk/research-and-teaching First steps In order to complete a research degree at Royal making informal enquiries to one of our Directors Holloway, in most cases you will need a supervisor of Postgraduate Education, who will be able to give from one of our departments. You can fi nd a list of you more information. researchers and their specialisms on Visit royalholloway.ac.uk/PGdirectors pure.royalholloway.ac.uk You can also fi nd out more about each of our Funding academic departments in this prospectus, with There are a number of diff erent opportunities to further details available on our website. You can fund your research degree, including studentships start the process of applying for a research degree by and sponsorship. See page 34 for more information.

“I chose to study for a PhD at Royal my supervisors and the exposure I get by Holloway for its high quality education attending academic seminars. My biggest and continuous support for me to grow tip for potential students is to make not only as a researcher, but also as an sure you choose a topic you are really individual in terms of research training passionate about, apply early and stay in and career support. What I particularly touch with your potential supervisors.” enjoy about my studies is the freedom to Dahab explore my topic, the support I get from PhD student, Economics

13 Campus map International Building Moore Building Seminar rooms and 100-seat auditorium and boardroom and also home to seminar rooms and home to our School of Humanities. our School of Business and Management.

Computer Centre PC labs open 24-hours, Windsor Building seven days a week. 400-seat auditorium with seminar rooms.

Founder’s Building Home to 500 students, the Chapel, the Picture Gallery, dining hall, Shilling Building common room, laundry and Victorian Reading Room. Our state-of-the-art building with lecture theatres, seminar rooms, a creative Davison Building learning room and a rooftop laboratory. Home to the Houses the library, Union Department of Electronic shop, bank and exhibition Engineering. space, as well as the Careers & Employability Service and Map correct at September 2020 other student services.

14 royalholloway.ac.uk/ourcampus Key Academic Social Accommodation Katharine Worth Car park Building Step free route Complex of performing arts spaces including the Caryl Gradient Churchill Theatre, seating an audience of around 200. Accessible car parking Bus stop Toucan crossing Café Picnic area Shop Library Bank Students’ Union Building Event & Exhibition spaces Large function hall with 1,200 capacity as well as café Student Services Centre and bar Tommy’s Kitchen. Careers & Employability Service

Boilerhouse Flexible lecture theatres, seminar rooms and space for new theatre practice as well as the Boilerhouse Café.

Sports Centre Home to 60-station gym and sports hall.

Nobles Sports Field World-class, fl oodlit outdoor 3G pitches and courts.

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17 Central London campus

Develop your skills as a professional, expandyour network and enjoy the benefi ts of studying in central London bychoosing one of our fl exible, career-focused postgraduate courses. Along with all the strengths of any Royal Holloway degree – teaching by cutting-edge researchers and practitioners, direct links with industry, a close and extremely supportive environment, and the diversity that comes with one of the UK’s most international universities – our courses in London enable you to enjoy an urban experience and direct access to all the facilities and networks that the capital off ers. Courses off ered from our London campus can be taken full-time, part-time or in intensive learning blocks. Options vary depending on the degree but off er more fl exibility for students to fi t study around their work or other Develop your skills as a professional, expandcommitments. your network and enjoy the benefi ts of studying in central London by choosing one of our fl exible, career-focused postgraduate courses. From new graduates looking to deepen their knowledge of a subject, to those who are already Along with all the strengths of any intensiveworking learning and wishblocks. to Optionsenhance varytheir Royal Holloway degree – teaching by dependingunderstanding on the degree of current but off thinking er more cutting-edge researchers and practitioners, fl exibilityin their for industry,students orto developfi t study inaround an direct links with industry, a close and their entirelywork or newother direction, commitments. all students extremely supportive environment, and Fromwill new benefit graduates from looking working to with deepen the diversity that comes with one of the a range of different people, UK’s most international universities – our their knowledge of a subject, to those who are alreadybringing working diverse and viewpoints wish to enhance courses in London enable you to enjoy an and experience. urban experience and direct access to their understanding of current thinking all the facilities and networks that the in their industry, or develop in an entirely capital off ers. new direction, all students will benefi t from working with a range of diff erent people, Courses off ered from our London campus bringing diverse viewpoints can be taken full-time, part-time or in and experience.

18 Senate House Central London campus

Our home in London Where great minds, past and present, can enjoy Our building in Bedford Square provides high creative, shared spaces. quality teaching and learning facilities, which Located in the heart of Bloomsbury, we have our creates a positive environment for our students, own historic base at 11 Bedford Square, as well as staff and alumni. In our central London a dedicated suite in the University of London’s locations, you’ll have access to senior common impressive headquarters, Senate House, opposite rooms complete with comfortable seating the British Museum. These stunning buildings, and kitchen equipment - great if you need just a couple of minutes apart, provide an inspiring somewhere to relax between teaching sessions. and vibrant environment to stimulate creative and You can also take advantage of the fantastic critical thinking. study spaces available in Senate House library.

London-based degree courses In 2021/22, we will be off ering the following degrees MA Digital Documentary (see page 96) entirely, or predominantly, from our London MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management premises. For more details on each course please (see page 40) see the relevant department’s page as indicated. MA Producing Film and Television MSc Advanced Practice (Social Work) (see page 96) (see page 120) MSc Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism MA Creative Writing (Fiction Writing, Literary Studies (see page 88) Non-Fiction, Poetry or Poetic Practice) (see page 70) MSc Social Work (see page 120) MSc Digital Marketing (see page 40) PGDip Social Work (Step up to Social Work) (see page 120)

“The main beauty of digital marketing is the transferable nature of the skillset, which can be applied to any industry or business sector. I made the perfect decision coming to Royal Holloway, University of London to study for my Masters in Digital Marketing. Location-wise London off ers an exciting, diverse and cultured student city, whilst the course provides expert lecturers with the tools, techniques and theory necessary to prepare me to succeed in the dynamic digital marketing industry.” Katherine MSc Digital Marketing

royalholloway.ac.uk/london 19 Bedford Square

“I applied for the MA Creative Writing after more than 20 years in fi nancial services. I’ve always enjoyed writing and literature, but lacked confi dence to take my own prose seriously. The course has not only given me the confi dence to call myself a writer, it’s dramatically improved the quality of my writing. Working with award-winning writers and fellow students who feel passionate about literature was hugely benefi cial.” Martin MA Creative Writing

20 Central London campus

Being a Royal Holloway student family commitments, and may be living away in London from university halls. We know that your support needs vary, but when you need it, the right help Our central London campus benefi ts from its own is at hand. library and numerous other study spaces. Most postgraduate students fi nd their closest The area boasts a number of coff ee shops ideal for contact is with their departmental advisors breaks in between lectures, and the Senate House and supervisors, and there are a range of other library is a great place to settle down to study. academic services on off er to help with your As well as Royal Holloway’s Student Union, you are study. Royal Holloway is renowned for its friendly also entitled to free membership to the University of and caring community and we off er careers, London’s union, Student Central, which off ers a wide academic, wellbeing and personal support to range of sports and societies, events and a number help you get the most out of your time with us. of bars. You might need to travel to our Egham campus to access some of these services, but don’t worry, Accommodation it’s a short and straightforward journey (see page Accommodation is available to full-time postgraduate 4 for travel information). students studying on our degrees in London, in the University of London’s intercollegiate halls. Getting to Egham Visit halls.london.ac.uk for more information. As well as for some support services, it will be The University of London’s Housing Service is also on essential for you to come to our Egham campus hand to help with renting in the private sector if you for certain key events during your study. This may want to live in the city. You can also apply to live in include your graduation, examinations and, in halls of residence on our Egham campus if you prefer some cases, enrolment. We will let you know if to live a little outside the capital and commute in for this is the case. your studies (see page 22 for more information). You’re encouraged to visit Egham at any time and Support make use of all the main campus facilities, open As a postgraduate studying in central London, you to you as a valued member of our community. It’s are likely to be balancing your study with work and well worth a visit as a historic site in its own right.

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21 Accommodation

Living on campus notable alumna George Eliot, opened in September For full-time postgraduate students there are a variety 2017. Students enjoy large shared living spaces and of accommodation options available. Staying in halls kitchens in modern townhouses. See below for a can keep you connected to wider university life, while guide to our accommodation prices. Visit our website helping you make friends with students at a similar for the most up-to-date details including available stage of study. halls and let lengths. You’ll need to apply for accommodation before the royalholloway.ac.uk/accommodation closing dates as published on our website, and if you want to remain in halls after your fi rst year, you’ll Adapted accommodation need to reapply. We advise you to read our Allocation If you have a medical condition, we’ll do everything Policy on the website for full information on applying to live in halls. to make sure you’re off ered the right accommodation to suit your needs. You will need to register with Our halls of residence the Disability and Dyslexia Services team as well as We off er a wide range of accommodation for submitting an accommodation application. We’ll then postgraduate students in our halls, from shared be able to assess your needs and allocate a room that fl ats to townhouses. Our newest hall, named after works for you.

Accommodation fees for 2021/22

Postgraduate Hall Bands Let type Catering Total price Weekly price (weeks) 2021/22 (approx.)

Band V George Eliot 50 Self-catered £8,829.70 £177 Band W Penrose Court 50 Self-catered £6,924.16 £138 Band Y Highfi eld 50 Self-catered £7,936.26 £159

Notes: Availability of rooms, fees, let lengths and terms and conditions may change. See our website for the latest information on accommodation.

22 “I was slightly worried before starting my course about how living at home would impact my student experience, but I soon found that I had no reason to be. Probably about half the people on my course were living outside Egham or at home, and I found that volunteering on campus was a great way to get involved and meet fellow students.” Michaela MA History

Couples and family housing the requirements of your course and the commute, but help is at hand to establish where you choose We have a small amount of accommodation to settle. The Students’ Union runs HouseSearch, available for international postgraduates who where you can fi nd properties in the local area. Visit would like to live with their partner and/or housesearch.royalholloway.ac.uk children while studying. The availability of this accommodation varies from year to year, so please Living in London contact [email protected] If your degree course or research involves work for current information. in London you may prefer to live in the capital. Living off campus Royal Holloway has a small number of spaces for postgraduates in Intercollegiate Halls of Residence Some postgraduate students choose to live near in central London, which are issued on a fi rst-come campus in private sector accommodation available fi rst-served basis. The University of London Housing in the local area, such as Englefi eld Green, Egham, Services Offi ce off ers assistance to those looking for Staines, Virginia Water, Ashford and Windsor, or accommodation in London. Further information can remain at their own home. You’ll need to consider be found at housing.lon.ac.uk

royalholloway.ac.uk/accommodation 23 Study facilities

Our library is located inside the fl agship Emily Wilding Davison Building, which is at the heart of our campus and opened in September 2017. It contains everything you’ll need to succeed as a student at Royal Holloway, from the library and archives, student services centre and careers hub to a shop, café and exhibition space. Library services and study space The library provides access to a wide range of digital resources, most of which can be viewed both on and off campus, alongside our extensive collection of printed books and journals. There are also enquiry and advice services to help you use the library, whether you’re on campus or Beatrice Shilling Building studying remotely. There is an IT help desk providing a laptop and mobile device support service. Our newest building, the Beatrice Shilling Building, Your Information Consultant will provide tailored provides additional core working space and seminar information skills training and advice in discovering, rooms as well as teaching and research areas. using and accessing relevant resources for your The library also manages Royal Holloway’s nationally subject. For postgraduate researchers, staff can important archives and special collections, housing guide you through open access publications and unique and rare items. These include the records managing your research data. of our founding Colleges of Bedford and Royal Within the library there are a range of seating Holloway – an important record of the history of options, with silent and group study zones to women’s education. You can also use other libraries accommodate diff erent types of studying. Further in the University of London, including Senate House study space on campus is available in the original Library, for free, where you can explore a wide range Victorian Reading Room in the Founder’s Building. of digital and print resources.

24 royalholloway.ac.uk/library Academic support

Your academic welfare Most postgraduates fi nd their closest contact is • maths, stats and numeracy advice with departmental advisors and supervisors. The • academic English sessions (for non-native Code of Practice for the Academic Welfare of speakers only) Postgraduate Research Students recognises that • tailored sessions embedded within your successful research depends on both the eff orts of academic courses. students and supervisors, the research environment in the department and research training. The Code English Language support available covers the responsibilities of the student, supervisor and advisor and also outlines administrative and ahead of your study monitoring procedures. If English isn’t your fi rst language, Royal Holloway off ers a Pre-sessional English Language Programme Academic skills support to help you adjust to studying in an unfamiliar Whatever your postgraduate needs, the Centre for academic setting. the Development of Academic Skills (CeDAS) is The programme is open to all non-native English- there to ensure that you can perform to the best of speaking postgraduates whose IELTS scores fall just your ability. Our friendly, professional team off ers a below the level of English required for study, the range of useful services with you in mind: programme begins prior to the start of the academic • 1-to-1 tutorials and drop-ins for academic writing year and lasts for 12, eight or four weeks. For more • bookable workshops and lectures on key information visit royalholloway.ac.uk/pelp academic skills

“As an international student, academic English was the fi rst diffi culty I had. CeDAS helped me build on my foundation and off ered me opportunities to improve. At the beginning of the fi rst term, I attended a variety of workshops, including how to structure essays, how to reference, and presentation courses. When I started my degree assignments, I booked the 1:1 tutorial to help brainstorm and format the argument. CeDAS is really benefi cial to students whether local or international.” Chen-Ju MA Marketing

royalholloway.ac.uk/academicskills 25 Personal support

We are renowned for our friendly and caring GP surgery on campus community and have dedicated services to help We have an NHS-managed service available to you get the most out of your time here. students living in halls or the local area. The medical Student wellbeing team provides all standard NHS GP services and is responsive to the needs of a student community. Our triage service provides advice and guidance for all students to support a balanced lifestyle and positive Hall Life team personal wellbeing. Advisors give support on a wide The team promotes a happy residential experience variety of wellbeing issues and will signpost students for students living in Royal Holloway accommodation to specialised services internally and externally. and organises social events. Disability and Dyslexia Services Financial wellbeing We support students with disability, mental health, Our advisors provide guidance on budgeting, loans chronic medical conditions and dyslexia and are and working while you study. They can also provide accredited to supply DSA support. We’re here fi nancial assistance through the Study Support Grant. to advise on reasonable adjustments that can be made to ensure accessibility to services (including International student support accommodation) and academic courses. If you think you may need any provisions like this, we recommend The team supports students who come to the UK to you seek advice from us before enrolment. study at Royal Holloway, providing advice on living and studying, including immigration and visa advice. Mental health Multi-faith Chaplaincy We have advisors who specialise in supporting both students with a mental health condition and those We are a multi-faith community with many diff erent who have emerging mental health challenges. We beliefs represented on campus and excellent work closely with local NHS teams to provide holistic cooperation between faiths. The Multi-faith support. Chaplaincy team is available to everyone regardless of faith or belief and can provide information about Student counselling student-led faith societies and provision for worship. On campus we have a beautiful ecumenical Chapel Our professionally accredited service off ers personal, and a Muslim Prayer Room. emotional and psychological support in a confi dential, non-judgmental and friendly setting. We help with Students’ Union Advice Centre a range of issues including stress, anxiety, cultural The SU has Student Support Advisors available issues, relationships, sexuality, alcohol and drugs. to provide housing and academic information and advice to students.

“The Disability & Dyslexia Services at Royal Holloway exceeded my expectations. Their support and guidance ranged from allowing me to record my lectures, to 1:1 mental health advisory meetings. Their continued support allowed me to achieve the most out of my undergraduate degree, along with the courage to continue my studies at postgraduate level.” Mel MSc Clinical Psychology

26 royalholloway.ac.uk/wellbeingandsupport Student life

“Royal Holloway is a very friendly university and the sense of community here is fantastic. I love that I can walk around campus and see so many familiar faces. The campus is absolutely stunning which is also a plus! There’s some fantastic seats in the library silent section, big desks and beautiful views. To relax, I love walking along the lakes behind Founder’s, it’s lovely to chill out in the sun. There’s lots of diff erent sports teams and societies to join and it’s great to have the opportunity to try out new things. I also love that Royal Holloway is a real mixing pot of people from all over the world, from diff erent cultures, all studying for diff erent degrees. Surrounding myself here with new challenges, new people and new things to do has given me a real springboard for the future.” Ben Masters by Research, Biological Sciences

Chat to a current student You can fi nd out more about being a student at Royal Holloway by chatting directly to one of our current postgraduate students online. They’ll be happy to talk to you about everything from studying in their academic Shamir department and their experience of living in Psychology halls to the best places to eat on campus. Chat with Shamir To start a conversation, visit royalholloway.ac.uk/chat We also run a range of activities and events throughout the year to give you a taste of Royal Holloway life, either face-to-face at our Egham or central London campuses or online. Our Open Evenings will give you a chance to speak to academics, support staff and current students or you can book one-to-one chats with our team for an in-depth discussion about studying here. Visit royalholloway.ac.uk/pgevents

27 Student life

Community Social scene We have a vibrant postgraduate community If you’re looking for a break from study, the with almost 1,500 postgraduate taught and over campus social scene centres on the Students’ 700 postgraduate research students. Union (SU) and its many clubs and societies. It runs entertainment seven days a week Perfectly placed throughout term-time and regular market days You get the best of country and city when selling fruit and veg, clothes and books. The you study here. The location of our 135-acre main SU building has a large function hall, two campus means you are surrounded by Surrey’s bars and a coff ee bar. The SU also operates a beautiful countryside. On the other hand, we’re smaller bar on campus, Medicine, as well as close to Staines, Windsor and Kingston and just The Packhorse, a family-friendly pub off ering a 40 minutes by train from central London. wide range of great value food and drink.

Active lifestyle & sport Cultural life There are lots of ways to keep active at The whole community benefi ts from the rich Royal Holloway, from gym membership, general and varied cultural life at Royal Holloway. fi tness and exercise classes and recreational Public lectures, plays, dance and fi lm, concerts, sport through to competitive clubs. For full campus tours and other events are held details visit royalholloway.ac.uk/sports throughout the year.

28 The Students’ Union has around 110 sports Architectural gems and modern clubs and societies, which also host their own developments events. From fashion or fi lm to cheerleading and The fi rst thing you’ll notice as you set foot on ultimate frisbee, there’s something for everyone. campus is the spectacular Founder’s Building. As well as housing 500 students, a dining hall, Volunteering and a café, Founder’s is home to the beautiful There are hundreds of diff erent volunteering Chapel and the Picture Gallery, which contains activities for you to choose from, taking place Thomas Holloway’s collection of Victorian during the day and evenings, on weekends paintings. Our state-of-the-art Emily Wilding and in the holidays. Volunteering is a great Davison Building complements Founder’s, way to keep up your transferable skills and which it sits opposite. The building provides employability, and to have fun meeting new an innovative environment including a library, people – all while making a big diff erence in study spaces and our student services centre. the local community. In 2017 our Community Elsewhere on campus you’ll fi nd academic Action team was awarded The Queen’s Award buildings, halls of residence, the Students’ Union for Voluntary Service – the highest award given and all the facilities you’d expect from a top class to volunteer groups across the UK. university – a shop, cafés, bars, bank, theatres, health centre, sports centre and playing fi elds.

29 Your future career

Career planning and development Our Careers team has strong links with a number of high-profi le employers, including GCHQ, Wellcome Our Careers Service is located right in the heart Trust, the Environment Agency, Dell, KPMG, of campus, and our friendly and experienced Invesco and Accenture. With our Careers Fairs, staff off er tailored support to help you boost your Employer Drop-ins and Alumni Panels, you will gain employability and prepare you for your career ahead. an invaluable opportunity to network with potential The Careers helpdesk is open Monday to Friday future employers and get ahead of the crowd. during term-time and vacations. Students can book one-to-one sessions, CV and application checks and practice interviews, as well as attend skills of our graduates are workshops. employed or go % If you’re not on campus you can get advice from 91 on to further study our team on the phone, via email, or from one of within six months our many online services and we will continue to support you for two years after graduation. of graduating. (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education, 2018)

“The Careers Service has helped me recognise the true employability value of studying for a Masters degree. One-to- one meetings with advisers helped me understand how best to present the skills I have gained as a postgraduate student, and the degree itself, both on my CV and during interviews. The employability fairs and ‘Meet the Employer’ events were pivotal in my decision to apply to the Civil Service Fast Stream Scheme and throughout my application the Careers Service supported me by providing invaluable feedback in preparation for the fi nal assessment centre.” Lizzie PhD Research student, Economics

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Working while you study

“I always look forward to days I work as my postgraduate studies. It’s expanded a student ambassador. It’s a great role my skillset, such as group presentations, which gives you the opportunity to take helping me to get the most out of my part in various activities, while being a studies. I can’t imagine my time at Royal fantastic way to meet fellow students Holloway without being an ambassador.” outside your department. Being able to Taylor choose when I work fi ts perfectly around PhD Biological Sciences

Employment opportunities Toyota, Nestle, Samsung, Pfi zer, BA, Unilever, Proctor & Gamble, amongst 300 others, and is a There are many opportunities for work on campus 40-minute train ride from central London). and in the local area. Full-time students can work up to 20 hours a week during term-time. Students who Alternatively, if you would like something even closer are studying in the UK on a Student Route visa are to home, there are a large number of employment able to work up to 20 hours a week in term-time and opportunities on campus every year. A variety of full-time during vacations.* If you have any questions roles exist, from Sports Centre Assistants to Library please contact the International Student Support Assistants, while the Students’ Union alone employs Offi ce at [email protected] more than 250 students in a range of roles from bar Our Careers & Employability Service runs a range of work and catering through to graphic designers and fairs throughout the academic year, including two social media coordinators. part-time jobs fairs. The fairs are great places to meet There’s also the opportunity for PhD students to take employers, fi nd out about opportunities and get a job on some teaching responsibility, supported by a skills that fi ts in with your studies. training programme. There are also lots of opportunities to work with Whatever you decide, these opportunities not only one of Surrey’s 50,000 businesses (the campus is provide an income but also the chance to develop a within 10 miles of multinational companies such as range of skills that you can add to your CV.

32 royalholloway.ac.uk/careers *UKVI regulations How much does it cost?

Tuition fees Living expenses These cover all academic-related costs from teaching Living costs during your time with us as a and supervision, plus use of library and IT facilities, postgraduate student will vary, depending on your to assessments (excluding resit, repeat and deferred individual needs and lifestyle. We estimate you examinations or assessments) and administration. should consider a range between £11,000-£13,000 Tuition fees vary from course to course and for a single person living on campus per year to depending on whether you’re a UK resident, or cover accommodation, food, personal expenses, live overseas. study-related costs and some limited travelling. International students will also need to take take Students studying part-time are charged a pro-rata into account various settling-in expenses including tuition fee. arrangements for travel to and within the UK, visas Up-to-date information on tuition fees for all and travel and health insurance. postgraduate courses and any additional costs For more information visit relating to your chosen course can be found via our royalholloway.ac.uk/pglivingcosts website at royalholloway.ac.uk/courses Information on the fee for your particular course will be included with your off er letter.

royalholloway.ac.uk/postgraduatefees 33 Funding your studies

There are many potential sources of funding for External scholarships are also available, with some your postgraduate studies, so it’s a good idea to exclusively for international students. Full details are review your options early. Most funding agencies available on our website but opportunities include: and bodies operate strict deadlines and there is a lot of competition, so ensure you allow plenty of time • Chevening to apply for any funding you require. The majority of • Fullbright postgraduate students don’t gain funding to cover both tuition fees and living expenses, so it’s important • US Federal Student Aid to think about how you’ll support your studies. A good • Commonwealth Scholarship. starting point is to visit our website to get advice on sources of funding and how to apply. Other sources of income include: • postgraduate student loans Funding for taught postgraduate degrees • professional and career development loans There are a range of scholarships, grants and other • sponsorship from an employer funding available to apply for if you’re looking to study a postgraduate taught degree. See page 36 for more • part-time job alongside your study (see page 32). information about Royal Holloway’s portfolio of postgraduate scholarships.

34 Royal Holloway and other University of London graduates External studentships Postgraduate Research Students who apply to If you studied your undergraduate degree at Royal Royal Holloway may also be eligible to apply for Holloway you will automatically receive a 15% a studentship at one of the following: discount on your fees for a taught postgraduate degree. If you graduated from another institution • Arts and Humanities Research Council within the University of London you will receive a 10% through Techne discount on your tuition fees*. • Economic and Social Research Council through South East Network for Social Funding opportunities for research Sciences (SeNSS) students • Natural Environmental We recognise that funding can be a barrier for students Research Council ARIES looking to progress their academic careers via research, • Biotechnology and so we off er a variety of funding opportunities. Biological Sciences Council (BBSRC) through London Interdisciplinary College studentships Doctoral Programme (LiDO) These provide funding for fees, maintenance or both More information on funding for research (depending on the studentship awarded) and are degrees is available at usually awarded for three years for full-time students royalholloway.ac.uk/researchfunding and six years pro-rata for part-time students. or you can contact [email protected] Studentships are selected by academic departments and if you would like to be considered you will need to speak to your supervisor or the Director of Postgraduate Education in your chosen department. If the award is over £10,000 a year then students are * Please check our website for the latest level of expected to assist with teaching or other academic benefi ts for Royal Holloway and University of duties for up to six hours a week during term time. London graduates.

35 Scholarships

We have a generous package of scholarships available which you can apply for to study at available for postgraduate students which are Royal Holloway. awarded on the basis of academic excellence and You can apply for one of our scholarships once potential and, for some of our awards, evidence you have received an off er to study with us. Most of fi nancial need. Some scholarships cover all of our scholarships require you to apply using our or part of your tuition fees while others make a online portal, where you will be able to submit contribution towards the costs associated with an application statement, explaining why you being a postgraduate student. The majority of should receive the scholarship, as well as upload our scholarships are competitive; you will need to any relevant information such as references or submit an online application which gives you the academic transcripts. opportunity to explain how a scholarship could Visit our website for full details of which help you achieve your academic goals. There are scholarships we have available for 2021 entry also a number of externally-provided scholarships and information on how to apply.

“I was delighted to receive the scholarship, so much so that my fi rst reaction was a squeal of joy on reading the acceptance email! The scholarship has eased the fi nancial pressure that comes with pursuing a Masters degree which means I can double down on my study eff orts. It was an indicator to me that Royal Holloway truly recognises those with drive and a desire to succeed in their fi eld.” Roy MSc Distributed and Networked Systems, Principal’s Masters Scholarship

36 royalholloway.ac.uk/scholarships Departments and courses

37 Biological Sciences Internationally recognised for world class research excellence, our department has an active research programme based on three research centres: Biomedical Sciences; Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour; and Plant Molecular Sciences.

Profi le • We are a vibrant scientifi c community and a major • You’ll join a close-knit and supportive community centre for research in the University of London. with continuous investment in new equipment. • Our academic staff are working at the frontiers • Our research funding comes from the European of knowledge in their subjects. They frequently Commission, major UK Research Councils, appear in the media talking about the latest medical research charities, wildlife and thinking that is addressing global challenges. environmental organisations, commercial sector • Research collaborations and the sharing of scientifi c and government agencies. and technical expertise takes place across the • We’re part of the School of Life Sciences and whole department, with other departments, the Environment, advancing knowledge and and with other leading universities and research changing lives. organisations both in the UK and overseas.

MSc Biological Sciences Research range of generic research related topics. Projects Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months within any of our three research centres are Our MSc degree is suitable both for graduates off ered, please see our website for details. who would like to undertake original research Research opportunities and students who want to gain a research-based Masters before embarking on a PhD. It off ers Applicants are invited for postgraduate research students with a good fi rst degree in Biochemistry, places leading to a PhD. We invite you to email Biology or related disciplines the opportunity to academic staff with whom you are interested in develop research skills and also acquire advanced working to discuss potential projects. We have research techniques through a one-year research a number of PhD studentships for award each project carried out under supervision. There is a year, with funding from UK Research Councils, minor taught element, with classes covering a wide institutional sources, companies and charities.

Courses th % MSc Biological Sciences Research IN THE RESEARCH RATED MPhil/PhD UK 4*OR 3* FOR OUR 76WORLD LEADING OR 25INFLUENTIAL OUTPUT INTERNATIONALLY EXCELLENT ( THE REF institutions ( Research Excellence ranked by subject, 2014) Framework, 2014)

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38 FT (Full-time) PT (Part-time) 12/24 (Months duration) Biological Sciences Research facilities Your future career The department has a wide range of research facilities including cutting-edge molecular and Many of our graduates progress towards a biochemical tools and we are located on a research career in a variety of sectors. A close- beautiful campus with extensive areas of natural knit graduate network means you’ll benefi t from habitat for fi eldwork. the knowledge and connections of our alumni. We are also in easy reach of sites of special Recent employers include the Royal Free scientifi c interest. Hospital, New York University, London Zoo and Plantlife International.

“I chose to stay at the Department of Biological Sciences here at Royal Holloway for my Masters degree and PhD because I found that the research interests in the department were in line with my own. The level of support and training I have received has been invaluable in helping me to prepare for a career in research.” Stacey Former MSc and current PhD student

Tuition fees 2021/22 More course information and contacts UK students*: £7407 per year royalholloway.ac.uk/courses International students*: £24,000 per year More department information EU students: fee transition in place for 2021/22** royalholloway.ac.uk/biologicalsciences *Fee includes a £3,000 bench fee. 2021 course fee not yet confi rmed. Please check website for updates. Entry requirements and how to apply See Admissions process on page 124. ** See website for more details

39 Business and Management We are an intellectually rigorous, successful and research-led School of Business and Management. We are highly ambitious for the success of our students and staff and aim to help today’s graduates become tomorrow’s business leaders by off ering a truly international learning experience to refl ect the global nature of modern business.

Profi le Our fi rst-class reputation for internationally Our degrees are designed to combine excellent and cutting-edge research, coupled academic knowledge with practical insights with the extensive industry experience of our into international business, providing you with academics from around the world, feeds directly the theory, knowledge and associated skills and into our postgraduate degrees. expertise to help you progress your career.

MSc Business Information Systems students on their presentation day

Courses MSc International Management (Marketing) MA Consumption, Culture and Marketing MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management MA Marketing MSc Sustainability and Management MPhil/PhD MSc Accounting and Financial Management MSc Business Information Systems MSc Digital Innovation and Analytics MSc Digital Marketing Follow us MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation @RHULManagement MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation with a Year in Business RHULManagement MSc Human Resource Management rhulschoolofmanagement MSc International Management

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“My decision to study here was infl uenced by the university’s diversity and impressive number of international students and academics. All our lecturers are experts in their fi elds and never hesitate to help if I encounter problems. Throughout my course I have attended a number of high- profi le public lectures organised by the school – these have helped me build my network and improve my employability skills.” Meixuan An MSc Accounting and Financial Management

Tuition fees 2021/22 More course information and contacts UK students*: £8,100-£13,300 per year royalholloway.ac.uk/courses International students*: £18,300-£21,500 per year More department information EU students: fee transition in place for 2021/22** royalholloway.ac.uk/management *Fees may vary per course, see website. Entry requirements and how to apply ** See website for more details See Admissions process on page 124.

41 MA Consumption, Culture and Marketing as well as research skills to be able to develop or Main campus, FT, 12 months further your career as a business IT practitioner, This is an interdisciplinary degree course that ‘hybrid’ manager or multidisciplinary researcher. draws together content and teaching from both Example modules marketing and sociology. It is aimed at individuals • People and technology who want to think intellectually about the world, • Information system design, development and enjoy being challenged and are curious about management business practice. • Information systems theory and practice Example modules • Database and web technologies • Consumers and brands • Sociology of consumption MSc Digital Innovation and Analytics • Marketing communications Main campus, FT, 12 months • Children and consumption This course will equip you with an in-depth understanding of how to integrate digital MA Marketing technologies such as mobile computing, Main campus, FT, 12 months enterprise systems, social media, and data This degree caters for those with a keen interest analytics tools to innovate business practices. in developing an intellectual understanding of Example modules the theories underpinning marketing concepts and processes. You will build a sound knowledge • Business intelligence and data analytics and understanding of the contemporary issues • Consultancy in the digital era relating to marketing, consumers and culture. This • Digital business and innovation is a research-led course, based on contemporary • Leading online collaborations theory and case material. • Social media and web analytics Example modules MSc Digital Marketing • Marketing – a critical introduction Central London, FT, 12 months • Consumers and brands Study our dedicated digital marketing degree course • Introduction to marketing concepts in the centre of London. You will gain a 360 degree • Digital media marketing perspective of digital marketing from digital branding • Marketing communications and advertising to the consumer journey and MSc Accounting and Financial Management metrics. On graduating you will be able to create and Main campus, FT, 12 months analyse digital strategies and make well-informed tactical and strategic decisions, having studied in This course develops your understanding of the context of Royal Holloway Marketing’s distinct the theory and practice of accounting and fi nancial management. You will study fi nancial commitment to intellectual values. accounting, management accounting, fi nancial Example modules management and other important topics in • Digital brand storytelling accounting and fi nance. • Digital consumer in online culture Example modules • Advertising in a digital era • Financial accounting and reporting • Applied digital research methods • Foundations of fi nancial management MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation • Management accounting for decision-making • Topics in fi nance and investment management Main campus, FT, 12 months (with additional • Sustainability and accounting 12 months for Year in Business option) This degree course provides you with an in-depth MSc Business Information Systems understanding of entrepreneurship and Main campus, FT, 12 months innovation research, an appreciation of the This degree course provides you with sound, impact of entrepreneurship and innovation and theoretically-informed and relevant knowledge the processes and practices at every level. of modern information and communications You will look at contemporary issues such as technologies in key business settings. You will gain family business management, entrepreneurship specialist scientifi c and technological expertise and consultancy, and social entrepreneurship.

42 FT (Full-time) PT (Part-time) 12/24 (Months duration) Business and Management Example modules Example modules • Venture creation and fi nancial planning • Principles of human resource management • Innovation • Organisational learning, knowledge • Entrepreneurial marketing and work • Family and small business management • Human resource management in global • Ethics and social entrepreneurship contexts • Strategic human resource management MSc Human Resource Management • Comparative human resource management Main campus, FT, 12 months This degree course will provide you with a MSc International Management rigorous analytical approach and overview of the Main campus, FT, 12 months major areas of human resources and employment This course will provide you with a relations policy. comprehensive understanding of organisations, You will examine how organisations learn, their management and the environment in create and utilise knowledge and respond to the which they operate, and knowledge on how competitive pressures in a globalising knowledge- international marketing and information based economy. The course will also enable and operation management fi t into the you to improve your social, communication and organisation and running of a company or presentation skills. multi-company corporation. Example modules • Principles of business management and Research is internationally economics % excellent 74 and world • International accounting and fi nance leading • International strategy and entrepreneurship • International marketing management INTERNATIONAL (Research Excellence • Information and operations management Framework, 2014) COHORT

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royalholloway.ac.uk/management 43 MSc International Management (Marketing) to make future supply chains more sustainable, Main campus, FT, 12 months resilient and responsive in an increasingly digital This course is an intensive and rewarding and unpredictable world. programme, aimed at ambitious and self- Example modules motivated individuals. It is ideal if you wish • International logistics and supply chain strategy to pursue a postgraduate degree in general • Information systems and e-supply chains management and marketing with an international • Transport and network design orientation and will prepare you to enter the • Customer service and channel management competitive world of work. • Circular economy and sustainable supply chains Example modules MSc Sustainability and Management • Principles of business management and economics Taught in partnership with the Department of • International strategy and entrepreneurship Geography. See page 74. • International marketing management Research opportunities • International accounting and fi nance We undertake agenda-setting research on • International human resource management management and organisation theory, policy and organisational behaviour and practice, addressing pressing cultural, MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management social, economic and business challenges. We frequently collaborate with industrial and Central London, FT, 12 months commercial research partners, as well as academic This CILT-accredited degree course, taught colleagues at other institutions (both in the UK in central London, will provide you with the and further afi eld) and in other departments at knowledge and skills in logistics and supply chain Royal Holloway. management preparing you to make a signifi cant contribution in an international market place. Key research areas include: Advised by leaders from industry, this cutting • Sustainability and ethics edge course equips you with the tools necessary • Accounting and accountability

“Studying at Royal Holloway and learning from fi rst-class lecturers about logistics, sustainability, risk and supply chain has been a life- changing experience. We have been provided with great knowledge and the ability to manage supply chains in the future. I can highly recommend pursuing this Masters in Logistics and Supply Chain Management to everyone who’s interested in this very important fi eld.” Henriette MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management

44 FT (Full-time) PT (Part-time) 12/24 (Months duration) Business and Management

MSc Digital Marketing students on a fi eld trip to Tate Modern, London

• Macro-marketing and consumption Digital Organisation and Society Research • Organisation studies Centre (DOS) Our research theme groups include: DOS focuses on developing a critical • Intercultural and international perspectives understanding of the implications of digital technologies for work, organisations and society. on management • Knowledge and organisational learning Your future career Research centres Centre for Research into Sustainability (CRIS) In today’s highly competitive international CRIS is actively engaged with the understanding market, our postgraduate business and of social, ethical, economic and environmental management degrees can help grow your sustainability in contemporary society. employability for success throughout your chosen career. Centre for Critical and Historical Research on Organisation and Society (CHRONOS) As well as employability-focused teaching, we also have dedicated support through our CHRONOS is a forum to discuss and develop the Careers and Employability Service including plurality of ways in which ‘critical’ and ‘historical’ CV support, interview training and one-to- research into organisations, markets and society one consultations. can be conducted.

royalholloway.ac.uk/management 45 Classics Our internationally-recognised Classics department has a vibrant research culture and a thriving and diverse graduate community. Enjoy a distinctive and rewarding postgraduate experience with our innovative Classicists.

Profi le • We off er a full coverage of the subject range, with core unparalleled range of modules. We also off er MRes strengths in oratory, theoretically-driven approaches programmes in Classical Reception and Rhetoric, to Classical literature, digital archaeology, and Classical drawing on the expertise of our research centres reception. Our research and teaching is embedded in in the Reception of Greece and Rome and for the contemporary world, seeing Classics as both part Oratory and Rhetoric. of contemporary culture and off ering a critical distance • Our courses provide ideal preparation for PhD from which we can engage with global challenges. work or an additional year of advanced study to • We off er three intercollegiate taught MA enhance your undergraduate qualifi cation. courses in partnership with King’s College • Part of the interdisciplinary School of Humanities, London and University College London, with an championing active engagement in a diverse world.

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“Royal Holloway was the perfect place to study the MA in Classics. The campus setting, close knit community of the Classics department and small class size means I got a personalised experience and close attention from academics, while having the equally impressive resources of other University of London colleges close by.” Maddie MA Classics

Tuition fees 2021/22 More course information and contacts UK students: £8,100 per year royalholloway.ac.uk/courses International students: £17,200 per year More department information EU students: fee transition in place for 2021/22* royalholloway.ac.uk/classics *See website for more details. Entry requirements and how to apply See Admissions process on page 124.

47 MA Ancient History MRes Classical Reception Main campus/central London, FT/PT, Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months 12/24 months Are you fascinated by the continuing use and This course off ers you the opportunity to infl uence of the ancient world in modernity? This specialise in the history of the ancient Greek, research-focused course allows you to explore an Roman and Near Eastern worlds. Covering aspect of the Classical legacy in depth through a the historical period from Classical Athens to 30-35,000 word dissertation on a subject of your Christian Byzantium, we off er modules which choice. A core course in the autumn, ‘Making allow you to examine many aspects of the ancient the Classical past’, introduces you to the broad history of Greece, Rome and the Near East. range of approaches to Classical reception, The core ‘Sources and methods in ancient history’ and prepares you for the challenges of defi ning module will introduce you to the disciplines, and undertaking a major piece of independent methodologies, and problems encountered when research work under the close supervision of staff doing research in the fi eld of ancient history. who are experts in this area. Example modules MRes Rhetoric • Sources and methods in ancient history Main campus (with optional modules in central • Alexander the Great: texts, contexts and London), FT/PT, 12/24 months criticisms • An economic and social history of Rome This research-focused course provides an overview of oratory and rhetoric in both the MA Classical Art and Archaeology ancient and modern periods. You will receive a Main campus/central London, FT/PT, grounding in the principles of rhetorical theory 12/24 months and practice based on Classical principles, and develop your skills in articulating and presenting This Masters is designed for those who want your own arguments at the same time as to deepen their understanding of the ancient analysing how others have used rhetoric to world through advanced study of the art and their advantage. Through two substantial archaeology of the Greeks and Romans. You independent projects and a dissertation, along will be able to choose modules exploring a wide with a year-long core module. ‘Problems and range of Greek and Roman art and archaeology methods in oratory and rhetoric’, and a further from all part of the Mediterranean world, and course chosen from the department’s MA menu, develop your skills in the techniques of art history students receive a thorough grounding in how to and archaeology. strengthen oral and written communication. Example modules • Built environment in ancient Greece • Understanding Pompeii and Herculaneum • The archaeology of the Roman Near East MA Classics Main campus/central London, FT/PT, 12/24 months This MA off ers the chance to study the full range of Classical literature and language, and strengthen your understanding of ancient literary culture. You will be able to improve your ancient languages or learn new technical skills such as papyrology, epigraphy or palaeography. You can choose from a range of modules covering Greek and Latin literature from Homer to late antiquity, ancient philosophy and Classical reception. Example modules • Homer’s Iliad • The ancient novel • Tacitus on being Roman: defi ning identity Study the frescoes of Pompeii on MA Classical Art and Archaeology

48 FT (Full-time) PT (Part-time) 12/24 (Months duration) Classics

Participating in a drawing workshop at the Great North Museum, Newcastle, looking at alternative ways to respond to museum objects

Research interests and opportunities Research facilities Applications are invited for places on our MPhil Alongside the Royal Holloway library, our and PhD research programmes. Academic staff postgraduate students have access to the world are happy to discuss research projects in advance class library resources of the Institute of of a formal application. Please contact the Classical Studies, the Warburg Institute, the Director of Postgraduate Research Education or British Library, Senate House Library, and other write directly to your proposed supervisor. specialised libraries in the School of Advanced The department has a wide-ranging research Study. The Centre for the Reception of Greece profi le. Our literary interests cover Homer, the and Rome, the Centre for Oratory and Rhetoric, epic tradition, Greek drama, the ancient novel, and the Humanities and Arts Research Greek literature under the Roman Empire, Institute have their own programmes of events. ancient rhetoric and oratory, Latin epic and The department runs research seminars and elegy, and Roman Stoicism. In ancient history, colloquia days, off ers dedicated training events we specialise in the history of Greek law, for graduate students, and, as part of the Athenian political and social history, the Roman University of London, participates in one of army, ancient shipping and shipsheds, ancient the most extensive programmes of research urbanism, and the economic, political and social seminars and events off ered by any institution. history of Rome. In Classical art and archaeology, we have strengths in Greek architecture, Your future career quantitative methods in archaeology, ancient water systems and management, the Roman In recent years a number of our graduates Near East, the city of Rome, and the archaeology have entered the academic profession, of the Roman Empire. In Classical reception, we teaching careers in the UK and overseas, have expertise in political and literary philosophy, archaeological and museum work and a urbanism, literary receptions, science fi ction, and wide range of other careers and professions. popular culture.

royalholloway.ac.uk/classics 49 Computer Science Computer Science is an elite department with world-leading researchers. The theories we develop lead to the design and building of novel practical computing systems, and their application in the real world.

Profi le • Our research is particularly strong in Algorithms part-time in day-release mode, allowing students and Applications, Artifi cial Intelligence, to complete a degree by coming to campus only Bioinformatics, Machine Learning, Distributed once a week on fi xed days. and Global Computing, Software Language • We host talks by visiting academics and Engineering, and Type Theory. industrial partners, which address research • We collaborate with many research groups as well topics in emerging areas and the way companies as with companies and organisations worldwide and businesses are exploiting cutting-edge including AstraZeneca, Centrica, Facebook, technologies. Google and IBM. • We’re part of the School of Engineering, Physical • With the exception of Computational Finance, and Mathematical Sciences, delivering world class all of our Masters courses can also be taken fundamental research and impact.

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“Studying here has been a brilliant turning point in my life. As a mature student I was warmly welcomed by the university and I have really appreciated all the support and encouragement from professors and friends alike. I have improved myself a lot through this MSc degree and I have enjoyed every moment here.” Hyosun MSc Machine Learning

Tuition fees 2021/22 More course information and contacts UK students: £11,900 per year royalholloway.ac.uk/courses International students*: £21,500-£25,600 per year More department information EU students: fee transition in place for 2021/22** royalholloway.ac.uk/computerscience *Fees may vary per course, see website. Entry requirements and how to apply ** See website for more details See Admissions process on page 124.

51 MSc Artifi cial Intelligence Year in Industry Main campus, FT/PT, 12/60 months All taught Masters degrees are off ered with an Equipped with Artifi cial Intelligence techniques, optional paid industrial internship that can take up today’s systems can teach themselves to perform to one year. tasks almost as well as humans can. This degree Companies where our students have been provides you with the foundational knowledge and placed include Autilla, Axonix, BGL Group, the practical skills required to operate with these Cartesian, Centrica, Choosic, Data Reply, disruptive technologies. D4t4 Solutions, Disney, Foward3D, Gamesys, Example modules HACT, I. S. Solutions, Jacobs, Jaguar Land • Autonomous intelligent systems Rover, Lindgreen Labs, Microlise, Neural • Deep learning Technologies, ONS, QuintilesIMS, Rolls Royce, Shell, Société Générale, Standard Chartered, • Natural language processing Statiq, Thomas Cook, Triometric, UBS, VMware, • Experimental design World Remit, and the Z/Yen Group, among others. MSc Computational Finance The large majority were off ered jobs at the end of Main campus, FT/PT, 12/60 months their placement. Jointly delivered with the Department of Research opportunities Economics, this degree allows you to specialise in modern quantitative fi nance and computational MSc Computer Science by Research methods for fi nancial modelling. Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months Example modules The Masters by Research provides substantial, supervised research experience and intensive • Data analysis teaching of research skills and techniques. It off ers • Programming for data analysis students a unique chance to take their fi rst steps • Investment and portfolio management into scientifi c research, and to progress to more • Fixed income securities and derivatives advanced studies or into employment in research intensive companies or organisations. MSc Data Science and Analytics Main campus, FT/PT, 12/60 months This degree prepares you for a career in Big Data. You will be taught both the foundational aspects and the practical skills that prepare you for handling and analysing diff erent types of data in diff erent fi elds. Example modules • Data analysis • Large-scale data storage and processing • Business intelligence systems, infrastructures and technologies • Visualisation and exploratory analysis MSc Machine Learning Main campus, FT/PT, 12/60 months This degree gives you a deeper understanding of the science of systems that can learn from data, including Deep Learning, which is at the heart of the revolution that Artifi cial Intelligence is bringing to all sectors of the economy and society. Example modules • Machine learning • Online machine learning • Deep learning Professor Sara Bernadini’s research covers AI task planning, • Natural language processing specialising in autonomous surveillance technology.

52 FT (Full-time) PT (Part-time) 12/60 (Months duration) Computer Science PhD/MPhil Computer Science including universal prediction, Support-Vector We invite you to email academic staff with whom method, probabilistic reasoning, the theory of you are interested in working to discuss PhD/ Kolmogorov and predictive complexity, on-line MPhil opportunities. A full list of staff and their prediction with expert advice, transductive research interests is on our website. Each year the inference, reinforcement learning, and department has a number of scholarships that computational fi nance. are awarded on merit. Teaching assistantships Robust Inference in a Digital Economy: are also available. We provide regular training addressing the opportunities and challenges sessions on research skills and postgraduates resulting from the digitalisation of society, from enjoy a lively intellectual environment with robust inference as the basis for robust decision- regular contact with their supervisors, research making in fi nance, economics, and other social seminars, and weekly social events. sciences, to data collection, processing and analysis and big-data technologies. Code Groovers Code Groovers is the commercial software Software Language Engineering: focusing on development arm of the Department of the theory and application of grammar-based Computer Science at Royal Holloway. Staff and techniques, on verifi cation of automata, on students work together to conceive and develop automatic assessment of the reliability and proven software solutions for our clients using security of software, and on type theory state-of-the-art technologies and methods. and applications. Our goal is to unleash the capacity of younger computer scientists to create high-quality, Research facilities innovative software, and to off er excellent value We have state-of-the-art networked computer for money solutions to our clients. facilities that can be accessed from off campus using VPN. Students have access to a dedicated Research interests state-of-the-art computing cluster HP DL380 Our research is structured in to six centres, some comprising 32 processors, 32 Terabytes of disk of which are interdisciplinary. storage, GPU and RDMA networking. The cluster is currently running the full-fl edged Hortonworks Algorithms and Applications: focusing, from Hadoop distribution (HDP) as well as the a theoretical perspective, on parameterised PostgreSQL and MongoDB servers. It also serves algorithms and computational complexity as a repository for massive data sets provided by and, from applications, in access control in our industrial and academic partners. information security. Bioinformatics: addressing areas within Bioinformatics including gene prediction, Your future career protein-DNA interactions, reconstructing Our graduates enter into successful biological networks from transcriptomic data, careers in academia or in companies and identifying markers in human serum using or organisations operating in highly proteomic data. competitive areas, including Amazon, Distributed and Global Computing: spanning American Express, BGL Group, Bupa, theory and practice, from resilience and security Capita, Centrica, EY, Facebook, Google, of IoT systems, formal modelling and analysis Hortonworks, JP Morgan, Microsoft, ONS, of cyber-physical systems with applications PWC, QuintilesIMS, Rolls Royce, Shell, UBS, in security and medicine, to cognitive and VMware, Xerox and the Z/Yen Group. autonomous agent systems; and automated In addition to the support provided by planning, scheduling and search control with The Careers and Employability Service, the applications in surveillance, disaster response department has a dedicated administrator missions, and space operations. and an academic who coordinates and Machine Learning: focusing on fundamental oversees placements and job opportunities. research and commercial industrial applications,

royalholloway.ac.uk/computerscience 53 Drama, Theatre and Dance We are a lively and diverse community of researchers highly renowned for our international focus, working at the cutting edge in many diff erent aspects of drama, theatre and performance.

Profi le • Our research places a strong emphasis on how • We are committed to theoretically informed theatre and performance articulates questions research throughout our research strands: of social justice, on engagement with the applied and participatory theatre, contemporary public sphere, on understanding the present theatre, dance, performance practices, theatre through critical engagement with the past, on history and transnational performance. international perspectives and on developing • Many academics have professional experience new forms of creative practice. as theatre makers, and their research is informed • Our research informs our teaching and learning by their practice as directors, writers, performers, at all levels, and aims to connect people within dramaturgs and choreographers. and across diverse disciplines, publics, cultures • Part of the interdisciplinary School of Performing and communities. and Digital Arts, which encourages diverse and collaborative creativity.

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“Working closely with director Katie Mitchell as well as other theatre practitioners strengthened and fi ne-tuned my profi ciency as a director. Throughout the year I saw my perception of the director at work mature, and collaboration with fellow performance MA students brought me the creative evolution I was seeking. The course improved my technique as a director, gave me tools to better prepare myself for the professional theatre industry, and inspired me to become the director I longed to be.” Glenn MA Theatre Directing

Tuition fees 2021/22 More course information and contacts UK students*: £9,600 per year royalholloway.ac.uk/courses International students*: £21,500 per year More department information EU students: fee transition in place for 2021/22** royalholloway.ac.uk/drama *2021 fee not yet confi rmed, check website for updates. Entry requirements and how to apply See Admissions process on page 124. ** See website for more details

55 to approach and manage the rehearsal room in a new light in order to make new theatre. You will have multiple opportunities to direct on stage throughout the autumn and spring terms, as well as direct in the Caryl Churchill Theatre in the summer term. In intensive modules ‘A director prepares’ and ‘Theatre directing’ you will develop an understanding of how to take a prepared text into the rehearsal room, plan a rehearsal schedule, articulate a concept for a text and translate it into legible performance. Example modules • A director prepares • Theatre directing • Making performance • Director’s log: production and process MA by Research Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months The MA by Research (Drama and Theatre Studies) is a fl exible course that allows you to undertake in-depth study (both full and part- time), under the supervision of international MA Theatre Directing experts, on a broad range of subjects, including Main campus, FT, 12 months cultural studies, drama, theatre studies, dance This is a specialist intensive course led by, and studies, performance studies or comparative including an intensive block of modules with topics. The core of the MA by Research is a world-renowned director Katie Mitchell. The 30,000 word dissertation on a subject of your course introduces you to the practical and choosing, intended to give you the scope to intellectual challenges of preparing a script and explore your area of interest in real depth and actors for performance. You will be encouraged to develop sophisticated critical and analytical research and writing skills.

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56 FT (Full-time) PT (Part-time) 12/24 (Months duration) Drama, Theatre and Dance

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Research opportunities/ studios that include the substantial Victorian departmental research interests Boilerhouse, and the Caryl Churchill Theatre, Applications are invited for places on our MPhil a purpose-built 178-seat studio space. You will and PhD research programmes. Academic also benefi t from our partnerships with the staff are happy to discuss research projects wider cultural sector and collaborations with in advance of a formal application. Please artists and theatremakers. Workshops, lectures contact the Director of Postgraduate Research and platform discussions are regularly off ered Education or write directly to your proposed to postgraduates featuring leading playwrights, supervisor. The department has research directors, choreographers and practitioners. In specialisms in a broad range of international the recent past, these have included Kwame performance contexts including contemporary Kwei-Armah, Katie Mitchell, Vicky Featherstone, British theatre, Asian theatre and performance, David Greig, Winsome Pinnock, Simon Stephens, applied theatre and social engagement, museum Tim Crouch, Oliver Frljić, Lola Arias, Martin and gallery contexts, as well as dance and new Crimp, Mark Ravenhill and Chris Goode. technologies. We also support practice-based research and off er workshops across disciplines Your future career in the creative arts and humanities. We have a large and dynamic group of doctoral researchers Our graduates have an excellent record of in the School of Performing and Digital Arts, employment, and the training programme so you’ll always feel supported as part of our we off er has enabled them to achieve their cutting-edge research community. ambitions. Recent students have entered careers including Assistant Director at the Research facilities BBC, Assistant Director at Schauspielhaus Research facilities are supported by excellent Hamburg, Script Editor at Scottish Media holdings in the library and archival collections. Group, and lecturing posts at universities in You will be able to extend your creative practice the UK and USA. in a range of professional-standard rehearsal

royalholloway.ac.uk/drama 57 Earth Sciences As one of the leading centres of Earth Science research, our reputation and collaborations span the globe. Our multidisciplinary research activity investigates the past, present and future of Planet Earth – from its building blocks to its natural resources to its inhabitants.

Profi le • Our research falls into three broad areas: analogue modelling laboratories for recreating Global Environmental Change, Physics earth structures. and Chemistry of Earth, and Geodynamics • We off er high quality fi eldwork, taking you to and Sedimentary Systems. They represent some of the best geological locations in the UK a framework to encourage and promote and further afi eld. multidisciplinary activity, while allowing great fl exibility to research groups and individuals. • Through our teaching and research we maintain vital links with industrial and commercial • 94% of our research was rated world- leading partners, providing research support and or internationally excellent in the most recent employment for our graduates. Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014). • We’re part of the School of Life Sciences and • Our extensive facilities include world-class the Environment, advancing knowledge and laboratories for geochemical analysis, changing lives. sedimentology and palaeontology, and specialist

Fieldwork develops important skills for earth scientists

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“What I loved about this course was dipping a toe into the world of environmental consultancy, from Environmental Impact Assessments to waste management. Working with leading industry professionals developed my analytical and practical skills which can be applied to many different disciplines. Undertaking your thesis in a company of your choice is unique and provides work experience, industry contacts and real insight into the professional realm.” Rosie MSc Environmental Diagnosis & Management

Tuition fees 2021/22 More course information and contacts UK students*: £9,600-£11,900 per year royalholloway.ac.uk/courses International students*: £19,500-£21,500 per year More department information EU students: fee transition in place for 2021/22** royalholloway.ac.uk/earthsciences *Fees may vary per course, see website. Entry requirements and how to apply ** See website for more details See Admissions process on page 124.

59 MSc Energy Geosciences without the need for full-time study. Applications Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months for Distance Learning must be made through the The MSc in Energy Geosciences provides you with University of London International Programmes the ideal training for a career in the hydrocarbon website and the MSc may be studied up to fi ve and renewable industry and growing low carbon years part-time. energy industry. The fl exible course structure Visit london.ac.uk/courses/petroleum-geoscience enables you to select from a range of course modules to tailor your learning to your own MSc Environmental Diagnosis & Management preferences and ambitions on the Petroleum Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months Geosciences or the Renewable Energy pathways. This internationally acclaimed Masters addresses The course covers diff erent aspects of basin global environmental and ecological issues of formation and subsurface characterisation and it contaminated land, water quality, air pollution, is partly taught by, and closely associated with, a and waste management, mitigated by legislation large number of international energy companies as to reduce impacts on health and climate. well as many local consultancies. Through modules, case studies, study visits Example modules and a research project you will acquire critical • Reservoir geosciences scientifi c understanding involving practical • Sedimentology and stratigraphy training in the fi eld and geochemical analysis and • CCS and subsurface energy storage computing laboratories, with signifi cant training • Geothermal energy and/or supervision by senior professional • Petroleum systems practitioners. Outstanding links with the environmental sector, together with the excellent MSc Petroleum Geoscience by training provided, has yielded an exceptional Distance Learning record of graduate employment and research Distance learning PT, 24/60 months training. The Atkins Prize for best research project, Royal Holloway’s internationally-renowned Syngenta Prize for most improved performance, Petroleum Geoscience Masters provides you and Arup Prize for best performance overall, are with the skills and knowledge to enter high- awarded annually. level roles in the hydrocarbon exploration and Example modules production industry. • Contaminated land case study You can study Petroleum Geoscience by Distance • River Thames basin case study Learning to enhance your career development • Royal Holloway campus air quality case study

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60 FT (Full-time) PT (Part-time) 12/24 (Months duration) Earth Sciences Research opportunities Applications are invited for postgraduate research places leading to either the MSc by Research (one year), MPhil (two year), or PhD (three year) degree. We off er a wide range of projects falling within the general remit of our three main research themes. Research projects may be fully supported by industry funding or research councils, Royal Holloway scholarships or self- funded. All staff can accept suitably qualifi ed research candidates who qualify for scholarships or who have alternative means of support. We invite you to email academic staff with whom you are interested in working to discuss potential projects. A full list of staff and their research interests is available on our website. Research facilities Research facilities include atmospheric monitoring and isotope laboratory, thermal ionization mass spectrometer laboratory, IsoProbe-multi-collector, laser ablation ICP-MS laboratory, stable isotope laboratories, ICP-AES facility, X-ray fl uorescence, a Sea Ice Simulator, X Ray Diff raction, two analogue modelling laboratories, as well as industry-standard seismic and potential fi eld processing and software. Research partners include UK and international universities, organisations, and very strong links with multinational energy companies. We also have close links with the Natural History Museum and Kew Gardens. Research interests Global Environmental Change researchers focus on issues such as methane as a greenhouse gas, Arctic change, snow chemistry, environmental geochemistry and microbiology, modern and ancient sedimentary processes, Phanerozoic environmental change and associated biotic responses on land and in oceans, the bio Extensive research facilities geochemistry of Archaean ecosystems and the evolution of life through geologic time. Physics and Chemistry of Earth research explores Your future career georesources and uses world-class techniques Our Masters degrees have earned a strong and facilities in radiogenic (Sr-Nd-Pb-Hf-U-Th) reputation in industry for premier training. and stable (C, H, O, S) isotopes to examine the Our graduates are highly employable nature and rate of processes in the atmosphere, within the sector; among petroleum MSc hydrosphere, crust and mantle, as well as the graduates, 73% are in industry and 20% in history of Earth and solar nebula. research, and among environmental MSc Geodynamics and Sedimentary Systems research graduates, 82% are in environmental jobs integrates structural geology, geophysics, and 8% in research. 24% of PhD graduates sedimentology and modelling to tackle key entered academia and 43% industry problems in the evolution of rift systems and in recent years. Source: Internal data, passive margins, tectonics of mountain belts, Department of Earth Sciences. landscape evolution and neotectonics.

royalholloway.ac.uk/earthsciences 61 Economics The Department of Economics at Royal Holloway has developed and established a strong reputation as a world-class centre of economic teaching and research. We ensure that students have access to cutting-edge materials and regularly participate in intellectually challenging debates. Staff have been recruited from pre-eminent economics departments in the UK and internationally, and studying here you will benefi t from the department’s strong links with the banking and fi nance sectors.

Profi le • Consistently featured in the top-tier UK • Students benefi t from considerable individual universities for our research. attention from our staff . • Strong links to the banking and fi nance sectors. • Part of the School of Law and Social Sciences, • Staff recruited from pre-eminent UK and focusing on social inquiry, democracy, justice, international universities. human rights and economic development.

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“Studying a Masters in Finance at Royal Holloway has given me a great sense of direction. The opportunities available to me, from guest speakers and networking events to inter-university trading competitions, have allowed me to discover where my true passions lie. Additionally, the standard of education provided in the course is of the highest order and you can be sure that it will challenge you in a deeply intellectual manner. My overall experience of this MSc and Royal Holloway has been extremely positive thanks to both my lecturers and peers and I cannot recommend it highly enough.” Gabriel MSc Finance

Tuition fees 2021/22 More course information and contacts UK students*: £7,935-£11,900 per year royalholloway.ac.uk/courses International students*: £13,000-£19,500 per year More department information EU students: fee transition in place for 2021/22** royalholloway.ac.uk/economics *Fees may vary per course, see website. Entry requirements and how to apply ** See website for more details See Admissions process on page 124.

63 MSc Corporate Finance Main campus, FT, 12 months This degree course provides you with a critical understanding of corporate fi nance and entrepreneurship fi nance, as well as innovation research and the processes and practices of new venture fi nance. A particular focus will be on understanding the diff erent roles and fi nancial functions in venture capitalist and private equity fi rms, in entrepreneurship, consultancy and mergers and acquisitions. This degree has been designed to help you prepare for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam. Example modules • Corporate fi nance • Private equity • Corporate governance • Working in the fi nancial industry • Fixed income securities and derivatives MSc Economics (1 year) Main campus, FT, 12 months This degree course is designed to equip you with the tools of a modern economist, including quantitative skills, understanding of advanced economic theory and the ability to conduct independent research. During the year you will be able to study a variety of topics including MSc Computational Finance macroeconomics, labour economics, the Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months economics of public policy and game theory. This innovative degree course is off ered by On completion of the 12 months, you will be the Department of Computer Science and the ready for your chosen career path, whether in Department of Economics. The course introduces the private sector (e.g. banking or consulting), you to modern fi nance theory and methods for in government, or further research in economics. data analysis applied to fi nancial modelling and Example modules predictions. The acquired skills are demanded for jobs in asset structuring, pricing, risk management • Microeconomic theory and quantitative trading. • Macroeconomics • Econometrics Example modules • Advanced topics in macroeconomics • Data analysis • Private equity • Foundations of fi nance • Investment and portfolio management MSc Economics (2 year) • Machine learning Main campus, FT, 24 months This course is targeted to students who would MSc Computational Finance (Year in Industry) like to study economics but who earned their fi rst Main campus, FT/PT, 24/60 months degree in a diff erent subject. The fi rst year consists Refi ne your skills and knowledge by electing to of undergraduate-level modules which provide the spend a year in industry where you will be able foundations of microeconomics, macroeconomics to integrate theory and practice and gain real and quantitative methods, as well as some business experience. In the past, our students optional modules. The second year consists of the have secured placements and benefi ted from regular MSc Economics modules (above), subject strong industry ties. to progression. Example modules Example modules See above and royalholloway.ac.uk/courses See above and royalholloway.ac.uk/courses

64 FT (Full-time) PT (Part-time) 12/24 (Months duration) Economics MSc Finance (1 year) Research opportunities Main campus, FT, 12 months Our department produces top research across This degree course will equip you with the skills the main fi elds of the discipline and has a required for a career in the broad area of fi nance, particular strength in applied work. including fi nancial analysis and management, Our MPhil and PhD programmes will provide insurance, management consultancy, mergers you with rigorous training and experience in and acquisitions, risk control, and sales trading. economic analysis in a small selected community, The course will provide you with training from a thus ensuring high levels of interaction and theoretical as well as from a practical point of view support between research students and staff . with the aim of enhancing your employability. Our research areas include Through your studies you will gain a strong • Experimental Economics Laboratory (ExpReSS) grounding in core areas of fi nance and have the • Centre for Robust Inference in a Digital fl exibility to specialise in areas such as fi xed Economy (RIDE) income securities and derivatives, investment • Centre for Household Behaviour and and portfolio management or private equity. Economics (CHUBE) Example modules • Foundations of fi nance • Corporate fi nance • Quantitative methods for fi nance Your future career • Investment and portfolio management An economics degree has the potential to MSc Finance (2 year) send your career soaring, and so we make Main campus, FT, 24 months it our priority to ensure that you are fully This degree is ideal if you have graduated from prepared before entering the job market. We disciplines other than Economics, Finance, or provide a dedicated module on fi nding a job other quantitative disciplines, but wish to work in the fi nancial industry, advise all students in a fi nance-related area. In the fi rst year you will on employability and organise a series of study advanced undergraduate-level courses talks where professionals discuss what that provide the foundations for the modules in their job is really about, so that whatever MSc Finance. Having passed the fi rst year you will career you choose you will have direction, progress to the Masters in Finance (above). conviction and the requisite knowledge Example modules to succeed. See above and royalholloway.ac.uk/courses

royalholloway.ac.uk/economics 65 Electronic Engineering Electronic Engineering links excellent engineering with the ingenious application of creativity as the starting point for invention. Our stimulating environment for research and training equips graduates with the critical tools and qualifi cations needed to address the technological advances and challenges of global business and industry.

Profi le • We research current and emerging electronic engineering trends in four main groupings: Voice, Audio and Biosignals; Nano-Electronics; Power Systems; Microwave Photonics and Sensors. • Our purpose-designed, new building is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. • The department has an equality ethos, attracting a greater than UK average proportion of women students, within an inclusive environment. • Our excellent location in the South East facilitates links with the majority of leading UK- based electronics companies. • Our courses are taught by experienced practitioners and academics drawing on academic theory, latest thinking and industry experience. • Our Masters degrees have a strong focus on employability, helping you to develop your skills to succeed in your chosen career. • We’re part of the School of Engineering, Physical and Mathematical Sciences, delivering world class fundamental research and impact. The Beatrice Shilling Building

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“Creating and integrating a challenging mission in the fi eld of photovoltaic research is an exciting investment to make. Pursuing my PhD with the best available research resources in this department has been a happy experience, helping me to facilitate designing Thin-fi lm solar cell nanostructures with new generation materials for high power effi ciency.” Maria PhD in Electronic Engineering

Tuition fees 2021/22 More course information and contacts UK students*: £11,900 per year royalholloway.ac.uk/courses International students*: £19,500-£21,500 per year More department information EU students: fee transition in place for 2021/22** royalholloway.ac.uk/electronicengineering *Fees may vary per course, see website. Entry requirements and how to apply ** See website for more details See Admissions process on page 124.

67 “My experience at Royal Holloway has been truly amazing. I’ve loved every second of it and the lecturers were extremely helpful. I would defi nitely recommend this MSc degree to any new budding scientists or engineers who are looking to get into a management position within a company, as key life skills will be taught through this MSc.” Natasha MSc Engineering Management

MSc in Engineering Management MSc Project Management Main campus, FT, 12 months Main campus, FT, 12 months This degree addresses current and emerging This degree is suitable for graduates from a range engineering project management issues and of backgrounds interested in a career which the principles that underpin eff ective business involves managing projects, from fashion and strategies and outcomes. It balances academic fi lm to the charity sector and from scientists to theory with practical opportunities, and the tools government employees. The course will equip to manage sophisticated large, complex and you with practical tools and skills, together with multi-disciplinary projects with an emphasis on an understanding of the academic theories scientifi c and engineering advances, from the underpinning them. Industry connections have science behind renewable energy to the world informed the design and content of the course of modern consumer technology design for to meet the demands of employers across the home. competitive global markets. Example modules Example modules • Frontier technologies – from concept to • Operations and quality management commercialisation • Advanced applied project management • Sustainable power generation and planning • International strategic technology management • Corporate governance, ethics and sustainability MSc in Immersive Technology MSc by Research in Electronic Engineering Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months This degree focuses on sensory presentation We welcome applications from prospective engineering aimed at immersive applications, students wishing to work on projects of research and considers the hardware and software interest to our academics, and applicants wishing needs of immersive technology in the practical to propose their own projects in conjunction with context of digital presentation. You will gain industry and our research interests. experience and technological skills for VR MPhil/PhD in Electronic Engineering modifi cation and application, and develop relevant engineering skills. Taught jointly with Academic staff and doctoral research students all the Department of Media Arts (see page 96), play an active role in our dynamic research culture, MA and MSc students will come together many are working at the frontiers of knowledge in during their projects to support each other in their research area creating collaborations with immersive digital storytelling. industry and across departments to facilitate novel research. We invite you to email our academic Example modules staff who are active in the research area you are • Foundation of immersive engineering interested in to discuss potential MPhil/PhD • Immersive hardware opportunities or an MSc by Research. • Immersive technology fi nal project Staff lists are available on our website.

68 FT (Full-time) PT (Part-time) 12/24 (Months duration) Electronic Engineering Professional training to conduct relevant projects. Our Microwave International industries, organisations and Photonics and Sensor (MPS) laboratory is governments are demanding exceptional equipped with cutting-edge Microwave and candidates who have the knowledge base and Fibre Optics Communication systems and practical skills to manage complex projects and devices, and measurement equipment. execute processes successfully. Nano-Electronics research benefi ts from close proximity to the National Physical Laboratory, Our taught Masters degrees are designed to and other national laboratories. inspire and challenge you, enabling you to build professional expertise to meet the demands of employers across competitive global markets. You’ll learn from highly experienced practitioners Your future career and academics with portfolios covering both complex, multi-disciplinary projects and small, Electronic Engineers are highly valued by bespoke interventions in niche sectors. employers for their technical knowledge, Research Groups transferable skills and analytical as well as Our research is structured into four main groups: practical training. • Audio, Biosignals and Machine Learning Graduates of our Project Management • Nano-Electronics Masters have pursued successful careers • Microwave Photonics and Sensors across a range of industries. Roles in project • Power Systems. management require professionals who can oversee the completion of a project Our research groups provide a lively and as well as those who take ownership for a interactive environment for our postgraduates, specifi c aspect of a project, making sure it’s researchers across other departments and delivered to all stakeholders’ satisfaction. industry. Groups host regular research seminars and invited talks with internal and external Our alumni have successfully entered into speakers, and serve as a useful forum for a wide range of professions and industries, discussing current research activities, formulating making substantial contributions to ideas, and sharing resources. Find out more about multidisciplinary project teams and the each group on our website. fi nancing, execution and delivery of projects. This has helped them progress through the Research facilities organisation and into senior management The rooftop of our building features a wind positions or change career paths. turbine and solar panels for research students

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royalholloway.ac.uk/electronicengineering 69 English Off ering expertise across the full chronological and specialist range of English literary study, the department has forged a reputation as one of the most dynamic departments of English in the country.

Profi le • All staff in the department are highly regarded scholars, writers and critics and the quality of our research was recognised in the most recent Research Excellence Framework where 99% of our research was found to be of international quality. • Postgraduate students enjoy a varied and lively research culture at both our London and Egham campuses. The Centre for Victorian Studies hosts popular lectures by international scholars, whilst the Paper Stage is an informal and much-loved dramatic reading group where students and staff read Shakespeare’s plays aloud together. The 19th Century reading group; the Medieval reading group; readings and performances from our Creative Writing students and internationally recognised staff ; creative and theatrical responses to literature from all periods: these are just a glimpse of what there is to choose from to enrich your time at Royal Holloway, and to bring intellectual engagement and community with your fellow researchers. • We are part of the interdisciplinary School of Humanities, championing active engagement in a diverse world. The library in the Emily Wilding Davison Building

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“I absolutely loved my time studying my MA. The course was exciting, engaging, and challenging. The seminar leaders were second to none: exceptionally knowledgeable, encouraging, supportive and inspiring. I enjoyed my time so much that I stayed on to develop my MA thesis into a PhD. To anyone interested in Victorian literature and history: choosing Royal Holloway for my MA was one of the best decisions I ever made.” Jen MA Victorian Literature, Art and Culture

Tuition fees 2021/22 More course information and contacts UK students*: £8,100-£9,600 per year royalholloway.ac.uk/courses International students*: £17,200-£18,300 per year More department information EU students: fee transition in place for 2021/22** royalholloway.ac.uk/english *Fees may vary per course, see website. Entry requirements and how to apply ** See website for more details See Admissions process on page 124.

71 MA Creative Writing You will look at the medieval world from both Central London, FT/PT, 12/24 months literary and historical perspectives, working Develop your work as a writer to a professional with source material including artefacts and level, going beyond the personal and writing with manuscripts as well as archives and printed an engaged sense of literary culture, its social sources. The course emphasises the skills that are role and contemporary practices. This MA is required for postgraduate research in the fi eld of designed for poets, fi ction writers and those Medieval studies, regardless of the area in which interested in experimental non-fi ction prose who you choose to specialise. are dedicated to their writing and want to see it in Example modules print. You will take one of four distinct pathways: • Medieval narratives Fiction, Literary Non-Fiction, Poetry or Poetic • The literature of Medieval London Practice, working in small groups and with • Arthurian literature and tradition in England extensive individual attention. You will submit • Byzantium and the Fourth Crusade critical and creative coursework, and will • Pilgrimage in the Medieval world undertake a fi nal practical project and critical dissertation. MA Victorian Literature, Art and Culture Example modules Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months • Supplementary discourses This cross-disciplinary MA fosters a critical • Reading as a writer understanding of the Victorian era through • Fiction pathway study of all its major cultural forms. The age’s • Poetry pathway literature, visual arts and history are addressed • Poetic Practice pathway by the course’s four taught modules to produce • Literary Non-Fiction pathway a comprehensive overview of the period from high Victorianism to the fi n de siècle while the MA English Literature dissertation allows you to explore specialist Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months research interests. This course is ideal if you are interested in more Taught in one of the most fl amboyant and than one period of English literature, or if you beautiful buildings of Victorian Britain, and want to combine or juxtapose the literatures and housing one of the fi nest private collections of genres of diff erent periods. With a wide range Victorian art, you can enjoy a true immersion of expertise in the department, you have the in a vibrant nineteenth century atmosphere, option to choose modules in Medieval literature, supported by the exciting guest lectures and Shakespeare, Victorian literature, Modernism and symposia of the Centre for Victorian Studies. contemporary literature. You will be taught by Example modules highly regarded scholars, writers and critics who • Victorian London are engaged in research, writing ground-breaking • The Pre-Raphaelite revolution books, talking to or writing in the national media, and providing expert advice to national and • Aestheticism and decadence international bodies. • The 19th-century novel: contexts, theories, readers Example modules • Arthurian literature and tradition in England MA by Research • King Lear and The Tempest Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months • Victorian London We also off er an MA by Research, which can • The Pre-Raphaelite revolution serve as an alternative to the traditional taught • Modernist and contemporary literature MA, whether as a pathway to PhD study or as an independent research qualifi cation. In the course MA Medieval Studies of this one-year (or two-year part-time) degree, Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months you will work towards a dissertation of up to Drawing on medievalists teaching across 40,000 words. This is an extended independent disciplines as diverse as History, English, Modern research project pursued with the support of a Languages, and Drama, this wide ranging, multi- dedicated supervisor who has expertise in the disciplinary course encourages you to explore the area that you choose to research. You will receive events, texts, objects, and culture of the Middle training in research skills, and have access to Ages from many diff erent angles. the wide range of other training opportunities

72 FT (Full-time) PT (Part-time) 12/24 (Months duration) English available in the college, including the Researcher Research facilities Development Programme (RDP). While in this As well as the facilities available to our large choice of degree pathway you will be working postgraduate community on campus and in independently, you will have many opportunities central London, the Institute of English Studies to meet other MA students and to engage in at Senate House is also a venue for conferences, the lively and dynamic research culture of the research seminars and lectures by the world’s department both in central London and on our leading English scholars. main campus in Egham. In addition, the Humanities and Arts Research Research opportunities Institute, the Royal Holloway Picture Gallery Applications are invited for places on our MPhil with its magnifi cent collection of Victorian art, and PhD research programmes. Academic and research centres for Victorian Studies and staff are happy to discuss research projects in Poetics add to the vibrancy of the department. advance of a formal application. Please contact Students are given training in research methods the Director of Postgraduate Research or write and information retrieval. Teaching for the MA directly to your proposed supervisor. Creative Writing takes place at 11 Bedford Square, Royal Holloway’s London home, in the heart Research interests of Bloomsbury. Research supervision is provided in all the main areas of literary study, from Anglo-Saxon and Your future career Middle English poetry to postmodern literature and critical theory. The department’s major The department has an impressive record strengths are in the Renaissance, the 19th century for placing postdoctoral graduates in and the 20th century, with particular specialisms academic jobs and in prominent positions in Shakespeare, Swift, Sterne, Dickens, Browning, outside the academy including internships Hardy, Trollope, Conrad, Wilde, Joyce, Beckett, in institutions such as the British Library, George Eliot, the fi n de siècle, and contemporary the Museum of London, the Dickens literature and critical theory. Museum, and the Victoria and Albert There are also thriving research interests Museum. Other postgraduates have recently in 18th-century literature, American and secured positions at major UK universities, African-American literature, 19th-century Shakespeare’s Globe and the National maritime studies, modernism, postmodernism University of Ireland. The English department and contemporary poetic theory and practice. also prepares postgraduates for successful Practice-based PhDs in various genres of careers in a variety of other areas such as creative writing and poetic practice are teaching, education, writing and journalism, also available. the creative sector, art curatorship, publishing, administration and marketing.

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royalholloway.ac.uk/english 73 Geography Royal Holloway is recognised as a world-leading centre for research in Geography. An exceptional performance in the latest Research Excellence Framework reinforces this distinguished research reputation.

Profi le • Geography is in the top tier of UK departments, • We have over 30 members of academic staff and consistently identifi ed as one of the highest- notable research concentrations in Quaternary performing departments in successive research science, social, cultural, and historical geography, assessments. the GeoHumanities, development studies, • We have been praised for our ‘world-leading sustainability, and geopolitics. intellectual vision’ and ‘excellent record of PhD • Ours is a vibrant postgraduate community of over completion…and employability’. Our research 120 students, including some 80 PhD candidates, has been singled out as overwhelmingly of drawn from across the world. ‘internationally excellent’ and ‘world-leading’ • We’re part of the School of Life Sciences and quality (REF 2014). the Environment, advancing knowledge and changing lives.

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“Geography at Royal Holloway has a strong postgraduate community, which gave me a vital support network. The staff are incredibly generous with their time and expertise, and encouraged me to develop skills and gain experience beyond my studies that are already proving useful as I pursue a career as an academic. I will always be grateful for the time I spent there.” Hannah MA Cultural Geography (Research) PhD Geography 2013-2018

Tuition fees 2021/22 More course information and contacts UK students: £9,600 per year royalholloway.ac.uk/courses International students: £19,500 per year More department information EU students: fee transition in place for 2021/22* royalholloway.ac.uk/geography * See website for more details Entry requirements and how to apply See Admissions process on page 124.

75 MSc in Global Futures South, and how they relate to ideas of social Main campus/central London, FT/PT, and environmental justice. This pathway puts 12/24 months questions of development into global context Launched in the Department of Geography’s and examines the relationship between centenary year, this exciting new Masters explores development and planetary-scale challenges the geographies of the changing world around us. to the environment and society. You will build a You will examine the relationships between place, sound knowledge and understanding of how the space, identity, and activism and how they are concept of justice can help us shape a fairer and evolving in response to the social, political, and more sustainable future. environmental challenges we face. Combining core concepts from human geography and related MSc/Diploma Quaternary Science disciplines with advanced humanities and social- Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months science research methods training, the course will This Masters degree provides specialist training equip you with the ability to navigate a changing in the scientifi c study of past environmental world and to shape its future. In addition to its change, including laboratory and fi eld techniques. strong conceptual and methodological curriculum, It is off ered jointly with London’s prestigious the course also off ers innovative placements and Natural History Museum. You’ll acquire an research engagements with some of London’s top advanced knowledge of key issues within cultural institutions and third-sector organisations. Quaternary science, including high-resolution Eligible for ESRC 1+3 funding. palaeoenvironmental records and high-precision During your Masters you can choose to specialise dating. You’ll develop a thorough understanding in one of three degree pathways, each of which of many contemporary environmental issues, off ers a distinctive lens, and subject-specifi c including climate change, biological responses to modules, through which to examine our changing environmental change and soil erosion. world, explore its fundamental challenges, and MSc/Diploma Sustainability and Management develop advanced research and analytical skills. Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months MSc in Global Futures: Culture and Creativity: This interdisciplinary Masters degree is We focus on key concepts in cultural and creative taught jointly with the School of Business and geographies, and how they illuminate the changing world around us. This pathway encourages you to Management (see page 40) and provides an refl ect on how everything from technology and advanced-level introduction to principles of mobility, to politics and contested ideas of history environmental sustainability and corporate social and heritage, raise fundamental questions about responsibility. You’ll develop the knowledge and our cultural identities and lives. On completion skills to communicate with experts across a variety you will be equipped with a foundational of backgrounds, helping you to become an expert understanding of how culture and creative in sustainability and an attractive prospect for practices can be deployed to tackle global issues business, governmental agencies and NGOs. and shape our shared future. Eligible for ESRC 1+3 funding. MSc in Global Futures: Geopolitics and Security: MRes in Cultural Geography We focus on geopolitical issues, and how they impact upon the security of individuals, cities, Main campus/central London, FT/PT, nations, and regions. You will consider how era- 12/24 months defi ning issues such as political polarisation and Building on a 25-year history, which has seen more global terror, and infrastructural and economic than half of its graduates progress to PhD study, failure, might be understood and mitigated against this fl agship Masters draws together world-leading using creative and critical geopolitical approaches. cultural geography research and teaching. You You will work with the leading researchers based will have the opportunity to develop a deep and in our Geopolitics, Development, Security and engaged research agenda through a longer-form Justice (GDSJ) research group, and departments dissertation, an excellent pathway to doctoral of Politics and International Relations and study. The degree combines core conceptual Information Security. training in cultural geography and related MSc in Global Futures: Justice, Development disciplines with advanced research methods and Sustainability: We focus on key issues training designed to equip you to become an of sustainable development in the Global eff ective and professional researcher.

76 FT (Full-time) PT (Part-time) 12/24 (Months duration) Geography The course also off ers innovative placements and change: 1) the dynamics of global change; 2) research engagements with some of London’s top the human dimension of environmental change, cultural institutions. and 3) advances in geochronology. Eligible for ESRC 1+3 funding. Geopolitics, Development, Security and MRes in Geopolitics, Development, Security Justice Research Group and Justice GDSJ works on vitally important issues across Main campus/central London, FT/PT, political, development and social geography 12/24 months and has interdisciplinary connections to Interest in issues of sustainable development, international relations, development studies, environmental justice, and geopolitics and anthropology, sociology, disaster studies; health security has never been so intense; these are and gerontology. It is committed to research both the cornerstones of so-called ‘global challenges’ in and across the Global North and Global South research. This degree is especially suited for including the UK and Overseas Territories, the graduates looking to progress to PhD study in Arctic and Antarctica, South and Southeast Asia, these vital areas. The course combines core and Latin America. concepts with intensive research methods Social, Cultural & Historical Geography training in the form of a long-form dissertation Research Group that is ideal preparation for PhD study. Refl ecting the collaborative nature of our research culture, SCHG has played a major role in the the curriculum also includes the potential development of the subject internationally over for innovative placements and research the last twenty years and has a distinctive record engagements with external partners. of research in the arts and humanities as well as the social sciences. SCHG has supported Eligible for ESRC 1+3 funding. infl uential research projects on place, landscape Research opportunities and mobility, creative and collaborative geographies, transnational material cultures, For postgraduate research places leading to a visual cultures of exploration, print culture and PhD degree, we invite you to email academic travel, sacred spaces, and multi-culturalism. staff with whom you are interested in working to discuss potential projects. A full list of staff Centre for the GeoHumanities and their research interests is available on Royal Holloway Centre for the GeoHumanities our website. is a major initiative linking arts and humanities We have an excellent record in securing scholars and practitioners, geographers and the postgraduate funding from the AHRC, EPSRC, creative, cultural and heritage sectors. ESRC, Leverhulme Trust, and NERC doctoral training centres/partnerships. Please contact Research facilities the department as early as possible to discuss Postgraduates have access to excellent research funding opportunities. facilities on campus, including a suite of well- equipped laboratories (containing a Geospatial Research links and collaborative studentship and Visual Methods Laboratory and state-of- projects engage with a wide range of organisations, the-art geochronology facilities), computing including London’s major museums, the Body resources, and libraries, as well as world-class Shop, the British Geological Survey, the British research facilities in London and a varied Library, the Commonwealth Telecommunications programme of workshops and events. Organisation, Natural England, the Ordnance Survey, the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), the Royal United Services Institute, StreetInvest and WaterAid. Your future career Centre for Quaternary Research Our graduates have entered into a wide The CQR was established in 1990 and has range of careers, within academia and become one of the leading international beyond, including the British Library, the research centres in Quaternary science. The Department for International Development, CQR aims to promote interdisciplinary research commercial consultancy, NGOs, and the based on three themes of major importance Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). for understanding Quaternary environmental

royalholloway.ac.uk/geography 77 History The Department of History at Royal Holloway is a vigorous community of students and internationally renowned academics at the forefront of research and methodological innovation. Our stimulating programme of taught and research degrees is designed to inspire and challenge.

Profi le • We are one of the largest and liveliest History departments in the UK, yet our size is not at the cost of anonymity. We are committed to giving individual attention to all members of our postgraduate community. • There are currently over 40 full-time academic staff in the department, a number of research fellows, and a postgraduate community of some 180 students. • We have a strong research tradition; the international quality of our research has been recognised in all of the UK’s research excellence exercises, and teaching in the department is consistently rated as excellent. • The department boasts a vast range of research expertise, with particular strengths in social, cultural, and gender history, the history of ideas, as well as a notable range of countries, periods, and approaches. • We are part of the interdisciplinary School of Humanities, championing active engagement in MA Public History students working on the Runnymede a diverse world. Explored trail app for the National Trust

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“What I have really loved about my MA is how much I feel I have grown as a person and as an academic. The skills I have learnt and the relationships I have developed with peers and tutors, across both departments of History and English, have been above and beyond all expectations I had before I began my course.” Daniel MA Medieval Studies

Tuition fees 2021/22 More course information and contacts UK students: £8,100 per year royalholloway.ac.uk/courses International students: £17,200 per year More department information EU students: fee transition in place for 2021/22* royalholloway.ac.uk/history *See website for details. Entry requirements and how to apply See Admissions process on page 124.

79 MA History MA History: Histories of Confl ict and Violence* Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months This course provides a thorough training in the The MA History: Histories of Confl ict and study of History across a wide range of periods Violence examines history across a range of and themes. Modules cover gender and cultural centuries and cultures with a particular focus history, British, European and World history, on confl ict and violence.You will also take as well as Hellenic studies. You will also take methodology and research skills modules and wide-ranging methodology and skills modules complete a research-based project. which provide instruction in historical research Example modules and develop transferable skills, and complete a • Recording the Crusades: the memory and supervised dissertation. legacy of the Crusades Example modules • Transnational Holocaust • Utopia, dystopia and modernity • The infi del within? • Feminism in modern Britain • History of terrorism • The infi del within? • Culture wars MA Crusader Studies Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months MA History: Gender Histories* The MA in Crusader Studies is designed for Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months students who want to pursue an advanced Taking advantage of Royal Holloway’s long interest in crusading history. The course off ers standing research specialism into gender and you an understanding of the context, and the women’s studies, the MA History: Gender ideology that underpinned the Crusades as Histories off ers you the opportunity to gain a well as its modern day resonances. In addition detailed insight into many aspects of gender to taught modules you will complete a history across a variety of periods. You will also supervised dissertation. take methodology and research skills modules Example modules and complete a research-based project. • Louis IX, the Mamluks and the Mongols Example modules • Recording the Crusades: the memory and legacy • Women, the Crusades and the frontier societies of the Crusades of medieval Christendom • Women, the Crusades and frontier societies of • Feminism in modern Britain medieval Christendom, 1000-1300 • Narrating queer gender and sexuality in the • Byzantium and the Fourth Crusade twentieth century MA Public History MA History: Hellenic Studies* Main campus/central London, FT/PT, Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months 12/24 months Unique in the UK, the MA History: Hellenic On the MA in Public History you will engage with Studies off ers you the opportunity to acquire museum curators, public archivists, publishers a comprehensive overview and appreciation and television and radio producers while gaining of Greek history and culture embracing practical skills of historical interpretation and Antiquity, Byzantium and the modern period, communication. This is a unique gateway to working with experts in Royal Holloway’s the heritage sector and popular media, with an Hellenic Institute. You will also take methodology emphasis on applied practice underpinned by and research skills modules and complete a rigorous historical research and analysis. You will research-based project. also take methodology and research skills modules Example modules and complete a research-based project. • Greek religion: culture and cognition Example modules • Athenian law and social history • Pathways to the past: public history in theory • Living in Byzantium: material culture & built and practice environment • The voice of the public: oral history in public history • Engaging Greece: experiencing the past and • Studying and communicating the past: resources, responding to the present skills and ethics

80 *Applications should be made to MA History. FT (Full-time) PT (Part-time) 12/24 (Months duration) History MA Holocaust Studies Research opportunities Main campus/central London, FT/PT, As well as regular guest seminars throughout the 12/24 months year, History postgraduates at Royal Holloway This is a globally unique interdisciplinary MA, run a monthly research seminar. This provides a taught out of our Holocaust Research Institute, supportive environment for you to try out your which will appeal to students from a wide range research fi ndings. of disciplines including History, English, Modern Our leading research centres provide Languages, Media Arts and others. Experts from opportunities for innovative, interdisciplinary the Department of History work with colleagues research via lectures, conferences and across the university to deliver a research- workshops as well as promoting collaborative supported degree. Your work will culminate in and consultation roles with partners including a supervised dissertation. NGOs, government, the media, heritage sites Example modules and museums. • The Holocaust: history and debates Research centres include the Bedford Centre • Representing the Holocaust in British and for the History of Women and Gender, Hellenic American literature Institute, Centre for South Asian Studies, • Film, television and the Holocaust Centre for the Study of the Body and Material • A transnational Holocaust Culture, Centre for Minority Studies, Holocaust Research Institute and London Centre for MA Late Antique and Byzantine Studies Public History. Main campus/central London, FT/PT, To enquire about MPhil or PhD study, please 12/24 months contact the Director of Postgraduate Research This intercollegiate University of London MA or your proposed supervisor. is ideal for those interested in progressing to doctoral research in Late Antique and Byzantine Research facilities studies, relating the history of Late Antiquity You will have access to some of the richest and Byzantium to the wider world. As well as historical research facilities in the world. completing a supervised dissertation, you will In addition to our library, you can access the have the opportunity to study modules at a National Archives, British Library, German number of University of London colleges. Historical Institute, Senate House Library, Example modules Institute of Historical Research, Institute of Classical Studies and Warburg Institute. • Elementary Greek palaeography You can also draw on Royal Holloway’s • Late antique magic archives, a unique resource which contains • One God, one sea: Byzantium and Islam, some of the earliest records relating to the 600-800 history of higher education for women. • Byzantium and the First Crusade MA Medieval Studies Taught jointly with the Department of English. Your future career See page 70. In recent years our graduates have MA Victorian Literature, Art and Culture embarked on a range of rewarding careers, Taught jointly with the Department of English. making excellent use of the skills provided See page 70. by a training in History. Destinations include academic posts at universities in the UK MA by Research and abroad, diplomatic service, the legal FT/PT, 12/24 months profession, management-level banking, This course is intended to give you scope to management-level business, civil explore your area of interest in depth, test out service and local government, National a possible research topic, and learn the skills Trust, National Maritime Museum in of extended scholarly writing. You will write a Greenwich, and teaching at school and research dissertation of up to 40,000 words college level. supervised on a one-to-one basis.

royalholloway.ac.uk/history 81 Information Security Group The world-leading Information Security Group is dedicated to advanced research and education in information and cyber security. It is at the forefront in the development of highly secure communications and computer systems and off ers independent expertise in a fi eld where trust and integrity are paramount.

Profi le • The Information Security Group (ISG) off ers • Royal Holloway has been recognised as a UK a unique national resource for the training of Government Academic Centre of Excellence in cyber security specialists taught by leading cyber Cyber Security Research (ACE-CSR) and our security experts from industry and government. MSc has NCSC-certifi ed status. • Our research includes systems security, • The ISG’s Smart Card & IoT Security Centre cryptography, application security, critical is supported by industrial sponsorship and infrastructure protection, and socio-technical conducts specialist training and research. and organisational aspects of information • Part of the School of Engineering, Physical and security. Mathematical Sciences, delivering world class fundamental research and impact.

MSc Information Security Example modules Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24-60 months • Security management Distance Learning, 24-60 months • Software security The MSc is an interdisciplinary course taught by • Human aspects of security and privacy the ISG, and cyber security experts from industry. It introduces the technical, human and legal PhD Programme aspects of Information Security and is regarded as FT/PT 4-8 years a leading qualifi cation for anyone seeking a career We have a thriving PhD programme. Our in cyber security. Students can complete the MSc researchers have supervised more than 100 over one year full-time, two years part-time or successful PhDs in areas such as the design three-fi ve years (CPD). A Year in Industry variant and evaluation of cryptographic algorithms is also available, studied over two years full time. and protocols, network security, smart cards,

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82 Information Security Group access control, security management, and the Centre for Doctoral Training in Cyber Security integration of security techniques into specifi c The CDT was established at Royal Holloway in applications. We off er PhD studies via the three- 2013, with funding from the EPSRC, which was year, research based ISG PhD programme, or as renewed in 2019, in recognition of its outstanding part of the Centre for Doctoral Training in Cyber research record and long-standing and deep Security, a four-year PhD programme with one engagement with industry. year of interdisciplinary training in Cyber Security. The CDT develops a cohort of highly-trained researchers with a broad understanding of cyber Your future career security, and an appreciation of the important interplay between theoretical, technical and The ISG has over 4,000 alumni for whom human factors in this fi eld. Students follow a ‘studied at Royal Holloway’ has become four-year, full-time doctoral programme and have a recognised and highly-respected badge the opportunity to work with one of our industrial among Information Security professionals partners during their PhD studies. worldwide. Our graduates are highly sought Selected applicants are awarded fully-funded after and have gone on to forge successful PhD studentships (stipend and College fees) for careers in a wide range of sectors. four years.

“My dream to study the best university MSc Information Security degree came true. All the lecturers are friendly and know in depth the area they teach, with expertise from working in the Information Security industry. All of the modules are so interesting, but I liked Cyber Security the most. I am confi dent to say there is everything in this MSc that one would wish to learn and specialise at.” Frankosiligi MSc Information Security

Tuition fees 2021/22 More course information and contacts UK students: £11,900 per year royalholloway.ac.uk/courses International students: £25,600 per year EU students: fee transition in place for 2021/22* More department information *See website for details. royalholloway.ac.uk/isg Entry requirements and how to apply See Admissions process on page 124.

83 Languages, Literatures & Cultures The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures brings together French, German, Hispanic Studies, Italian and Comparative Literature and Culture. We off er teaching and research excellence with a commitment to interdisciplinary study.

Profi le • We broaden students’ horizons through an department and in the School of Humanities in-depth knowledge of foreign languages and more broadly. These include our #Glossa reading the literatures and cultures that stem from group, PGR work-in-progress sessions, and a these. We pride ourselves on being at the Postgraduate Colloquium, in which research centre of a thriving research culture, and provide students deliver papers and hear from supervision across literature, cultural history, a renowned keynote speaker. fi lm, visual art and philosophy in our four • We are part of the interdisciplinary School of language areas and beyond. Humanities, championing active engagement in • Postgraduate students are encouraged to a diverse world. participate in intellectual activities in the

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“The MA by Research has given me total freedom to explore my interest in postcolonial Caribbean literature, culture and identity in depth, while the taught methodology module has given me a thorough grounding in new approaches to the study of literature and culture. The ability to conduct my own independent research under expert supervision has provided me with a strong foundation to build on when I proceed to doctoral study. I look forward to more exciting challenges and discoveries here, as I work towards a PhD.” Renée MA by Research, Comparative Literature and Culture

Tuition fees 2021/22 More course information and contacts UK students: £4,407 per year (2020 fee)* royalholloway.ac.uk/courses International students: £17,400 per year More department information EU students: fee transition in place for 2021/22** royalholloway.ac.uk/languages *2021 fee not yet confi rmed. Check website for updates. Entry requirements and how to apply ** See website for more details See Admissions process on page 124.

85 MA by Research Hispanic Studies Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months Hispanic Studies at Royal Holloway is strongly This fl exible degree off ers students the chance committed to innovative approaches to to undertake independent, but closely supervised, postgraduate study and research across a range research work accompanied by targeted research of fi elds including cultural studies, critical theory, training. Working closely with a specialist feminism and gender theory, psychoanalysis, fi lm supervisor, or supervisors, you will develop a studies, literature and the visual arts, in both Spain clearly defi ned research topic and complete a and Latin America. 30,000-40,000 word dissertation which may Italian also lay the foundations for a PhD project. In addition, you will undertake a taught module Royal Holloway is a thriving centre for Italian designed to provide you with knowledge of Studies in the UK, with an off ering encompassing a range of historical and modern theoretical a broad variety of subjects, from Dante and approaches to the study of literature, culture and Renaissance art to fashion, postmodernism and the visual arts. contemporary cinema. Comparative Literature and Culture Research opportunities Comparative Literature and Culture provides MPhil and PhD the opportunity for you to explore global culture, Off ering students the opportunity to pursue an literature, philosophy, art and literature. You do original research project supported by world-class not need expertise in other language areas. supervision, this degree entails writing an 80,000- 100,000 word dissertation on a wide range of French topics. Students are encouraged to participate The interdisciplinary scope of French studies in fully in the research culture of the department, to the Department of Languages, Literatures and attend relevant department and school skills- Cultures makes Royal Holloway an ideal place development events and to participate in the to study for a postgraduate degree in French. department’s postgraduate research training Our research covers a wide range of literary, scheme, which gives all students the opportunity cultural and historical themes and we have to gain teaching experience. expertise in fi lm from its early silent days to modern postcolonial cinema. To enquire about MPhil or PhD study, please contact the Director of Postgraduate Education German (Research) or your proposed supervisor. German research and teaching both include, and move beyond, the more traditional areas Research interests of German studies. We particularly encourage The Department of Languages, Literatures interdisciplinary research proposals. We off er and Cultures is a vibrant community of world postgraduate supervision by scholars of national class researchers. Our research environment and international standing in a large range of fi elds. has a basis in our expertise in French, German,

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86 FT (Full-time) PT (Part-time) 12/24 (Months duration) Languages, Literatures and Cultures Hispanic, Italian and comparative studies, and encourages collaboration and exchange across Your future career traditional disciplinary boundaries. Our strengths In recent years our postgraduates have span literature, thought, fi lm and the visual arts gone on to successful academic careers from the medieval period to the 21st century. in the fi elds of modern languages, critical Research themes cover gender, disability, politics theory and fi lm. Alumni have also embarked and ethics, fi lm, cultural memory and trauma, upon other interesting careers in the UK, post-colonialism and globalisation, consumer continental Europe and the United States – including journalism work for NGOs, trade culture, animal studies and ecocriticism, history sales, publishing, professional translating, of art and visual culture. We also specialise in the teaching, museum curatorship, creative arts, work of a wide range of individual authors, poets, and librarianship. philosophers, playwrights and fi lmmakers.

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royalholloway.ac.uk/languages 87 Law and Criminology The Department of Law and Criminology’s, internationally-renowned academics are leaders in their fi elds and their cutting-edge research and practices inform our postgraduate degrees.

Profi le Our students come from diverse backgrounds and We work in close partnership with a number benefi t from the most stimulating teaching and of statutory and voluntary agencies including supervision from a team of academics, who are prisons throughout England and Wales, experts in their respective fi elds. The department’s Probation Trusts, the Police, the Youth research interests and expertise encompass law, Justice Board, NHS England and international criminology, sociology and psychology. pharmaceutical companies.

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“ I chose the course because not only are staff leading in their fi eld, but they are also keen to aid students in developing their own expertise. Unlike other courses, this Masters is specialised enough to enable me to really dig into the central issues in terrorism or violent extremism, and demonstrate a detailed, practical knowledge to future employers. However, the optional modules mean that I can explore the topics that most interest me.” Chloe MSc Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism Studies

Tuition fees 2021/22 More course information and contacts UK students*: £8,100-£11,900 per year royalholloway.ac.uk/courses International students*: £18,300-£21,500 per year More department information EU students: fee transition in place for 2021/22** royalholloway.ac.uk/lawandcriminology *Fees may vary per course, see website. Entry requirements and how to apply ** See website for more details See Admissions process on page 124.

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MA Consumption, Culture and Marketing MSc Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies Taught in partnership with the School of Business Central London, FT/PT, 12/24 months and Management. See page 40. This course is aimed at students who seek to get an interdisciplinary understanding of individual MSc Forensic Psychology and organisational involvement in terrorism, Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24-60 months coupled with an understanding of national and This is an interdisciplinary degree that draws international approaches to counter-terrorism together content and teaching from both and countering violent extremism. This course psychology (see page 120) and law. It is designed is aimed at you if you wish to develop a research to give you in-depth insights into topical issues career in terrorism and counter-terrorism studies and the latest research in forensic psychology, or are working in, or wish to work in, the security in line with the British Psychological Society or policy sectors. Alongside the formal lectures curriculum requirements. Our balanced and seminars, you will hear guest speakers from approach to research and teaching guarantees the research community, as well as the private high quality teaching from both research and and public sectors. The interdisciplinary nature practice-led internal and external professionals, of this course draws on the interlinkages between cutting-edge materials and intellectually criminology, law, psychology, international challenging debates. You will receive individual relations, and sociology. attention to enhance your personal and Example modules professional development. • Debates in terrorism studies Example modules • Debates in counter-terrorism studies • Advanced and applied research techniques • Contemporary forms of terrorism • Statistics for research • Psychology of terrorism • The legal and criminal justice context for • History of terrorism forensic psychology Please be aware that some of the optional • Research-based practice in forensic psychology modules on this course are taught at our • Cognitive, social and neuroscience approaches Egham campus. to forensic investigations • Young people and families in the criminal justice system

90 FT (Full-time) PT (Part-time) 12/24 (Months duration) Law & Criminology Research opportunities • Families and Children: studies on child welfare, We off er excellent facilities to supervise research child rights, families and food, and children’s students. We have a vibrant postgraduate experiences of living with chronic conditions research community that off ers MPhil/PhD and the impact on family relationships. Research degrees. also illuminates the relationship between Please see a list of relevant academics on our families, the law and the criminal justice system. online staff list. • Centre for the Study of Emotion and Law: Our main research areas include: a multidisciplinary research hub looking into • Rights and Freedoms: including the role law the connections and relationships between plays in the creation and protection of personal emotion and law. freedoms and corresponding rights; cultural, including intellectual property, rights; access to Your future career justice and private law rights. We provide opportunities to develop • Health and Social Care: including prescribed transferable skills, which enable you to drugs, healthcare ethics, professional care market yourself eff ectively in your chosen worker ethics, research into young people’s diet, career in partnership with the university’s food conditions and health, the experience Careers Service (which is part of the and management of chronic illnesses such as University of London). Our graduates asthma, diabetes and epilepsy, regenerative have gone on to pursue a range of careers medicine and elite sport. including representation in education, • Crime and Punishment: this cluster incorporates health, policy and criminal justice. multidisciplinary staff working on areas across Alternatively, you may wish to complete a criminal justice, prisons, risk regulation, and PhD and forge a career in academia. notions of harm and violence.

royalholloway.ac.uk/lawandcriminology 91 Mathematics Our research aims to extend the boundaries of the subject and to work closely with users of mathematics in commerce and industry. Our thriving research has earned a world-class reputation and transmits directly into a stimulating teaching curriculum.

Profi le • Mathematics scored exceptionally highly in the groups alongside departmental seminars to most recent UK Research Excellence Framework expand on key areas. (REF 2014), with 91% of our research rated as • The department has strong expertise in world-class or internationally excellent. information security, and plays an active part in • The department has a dynamic community of the Information Security Group (see page 82). staff whose passion and enthusiasm combines • Our strong ties with industry mean we with a strong research culture to enrich our understand the needs of employers and can students’ learning experiences. equip our graduates with the knowledge and • Our research is based in several groups covering skills to take mathematics to the highest levels, a broad portfolio from Algebra to Information in research, science or industry. Security, and from Quantum Dynamics to • Part of the School of Engineering, Physical and Statistics and Probability. Mathematical Sciences, delivering world class • Our vibrant research community of PhD students fundamental research and impact. organise their own weekly seminar and reading

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“I studied an MSci Mathematics at Royal Holloway and enjoyed Quantum Mechanics which inspired me to do a PhD to take this even further, after being awarded a scholarship. The staff are friendly and approachable and the array of skills I’ve acquired have prepared me for my future career in technology or fi nance.” Samuel PhD in Mathematics

Tuition fees 2021/22 More course information and contacts UK students*: £8,100 - £11,900 per year royalholloway.ac.uk/courses International students*: £17,200-£25,600 per year More department information EU students: fee transition in place for 2021/22** royalholloway.ac.uk/mathematics *Fees may vary per course, see website. Entry requirements and how to apply ** See website for more details See Admissions process on page 124.

93 MSc Mathematics of Cryptography & MSc Information Security Communications Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24-60 months Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months Distance Learning, 24-60 months This Masters is a highly focused one-year degree This advanced MSc degree is an interdisciplinary concentrating on the mathematics behind course taught by the Information Security modern secure information and communications Group (ISG), and security experts from industry systems. The programme of study specialises in and government. It is designed to introduce mathematics relevant for public key cryptography, the technical, legal and commercial aspects of coding theory and information theory. Information Security and is widely regarded as a Example modules leading qualifi cation for anyone seeking • Cryptography 1 (or already engaged in) a career in cyber security. • Cryptography 2 Royal Holloway has been recognised as a UK • Classical information theory Government Academic Centre of Excellence in • Theory of error correcting codes Cyber Security Research (ACE-CSR) and this MSc has GCHQ-certifi ed status. MSc Mathematics for Applications See The Information Security Group on page 82. Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months Example modules This Masters covers a wider range of topics from both applied and discrete mathematics. • Security management It is aimed at students with a good undergraduate • Software security degree in Mathematics who want to learn more • Human aspects of information security on the subject in areas that are relevant to real and privacy life applications. Research opportunities Example modules A strong research culture informs our teaching • Applications of scientifi c programming at all levels. Across the department, academic • Cryptography staff are active in pioneering research which • Financial Maths 2 is making an impressive impact on the • Markov chains and applications world stage.

94 FT (Full-time) PT (Part-time) 12/24 (Months duration) Mathematics The department has a thriving PhD programme Research facilities covering a wide variety of topics. We invite you Postgraduate students are well provided for in to email staff with whom you are interested in terms of computing and other facilities, while the working to discuss potential projects. A full list of library holds a good collection of mathematical staff and their research interests is available on books and journals; the national collections our website. of the London Mathematical Society and the Applicants should have, or expect to be awarded, Operational Research Society in central London the equivalent of a British Second Class Honours are also easily accessible. degree related to the fi eld in which they wish to undertake research. The department has some Your future career limited funding for qualifi ed candidates. We prepare graduates for successful Research interests careers in a variety of industries, such Algebra, in particular group theory; as information security, IT consultancy, Discrete Mathematics and its Applications banking and fi nance, higher education and (including combinatorial theory, graph theory, telecommunications. Our graduates have cryptography); Information Security; Number entered into many interesting jobs, from Theory (including Analytic and Algebraic Senior Manager at Enterprise Risk Services, Number Theory, circle method, Pisot and Deloitte; Global IT Security Director at Reuters; to Information Security Manager at Salem numbers, theory of heights); Quantum London Underground. Dynamics (including atomic and molecular systems with few degrees of freedom, quantum Our graduates are working for organisations information theory, quantum computing); such as: Statistics and Probability (including time KPMG, Ernst & Young, the Ministry of series and forecasting, and statistical Defence, Barclays Bank, Lloyds Banking estimation theory). Group, the Department of Health, Logica, McLaren and TowersWatson.

royalholloway.ac.uk/mathematics 95 Media Arts One of the UK’s leading research and practice departments, our courses teach fi lm and television theory as well as professional practice in the digital arts, fi ction and non-fi ction fi lm-making. All Masters are taught by award-winning experts.

Profi le • Our full-time academic staff and a community culture brings together the practical and of over 75 postgraduate students all contribute professional with the more conventionally to the vibrant culture of the department. academic and conceptual. • Our size and multi-faceted research and • Our network of successful, international professional expertise foster successful alumni, links to industry and the benefi t of both synergies between fi lm and television history, an Egham and a London campus add to the theory and creative practice. professional state-of-the-art environment for • We have expertise in digital media, creative outstanding research and practice. industries, the use of media in the fi ne • Part of the interdisciplinary School of arts and work on both fi ctional and factual Performing and Digital Arts, which encourages representations, while our distinctive research diverse and collaborative creativity.

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“My decision to pursue my MA in the United Kingdom was born from a desire to learn more about the rich cultural and historical British fi lm and television industry. I applied to a number of courses throughout England and Scotland, but I found the coordinators of the Media Arts programme at Royal Holloway were the most encouraging and experienced. It was a clear choice to go where I would be valued and supported as a student.” Maggie MA Producing Film and Television

Tuition fees 2021/22 More course information and contacts UK students*: £8,100-£11,900 per year royalholloway.ac.uk/courses International students*: £17,200-£19,500 per year More department information EU students: fee transition in place for 2021/22** royalholloway.ac.uk/mediaarts *Fees may vary per course, see website. Entry requirements and how to apply ** See website for more details See Admissions process on page 124.

97 MA Digital Documentary • Production study Central London, FT, 12 months • Digital media marketing Documentary stories are being told in cinemas, on • Media industries report TV, in galleries, on tablets and on mobile phones. MA Producing Film and Television Whether you want to make a non-fi ction feature fi lm, podcast, or 360°/VR project, there are Central London, FT, 12 months boundless ways to bring your documentary idea to This outstanding MA concentrates on quality life. Our course is 100% practice and is primarily fi ction and teaches aspiring producers the run from our central London campus in the heart essential creative, management, business and of Bloomsbury. You will receive expert advice technical skills they need for the global fi lm and from industry leaders who will help you shape TV industries. Taught by award-winning industry your story and fi nd your audience and platform. professionals with close links to the UK industry, Example modules you will develop a personal portfolio of fi lms, and projects to a very high standard. This MA suits • Documentary Authorship creative and highly motivated students seeking a • The Innovation Lab challenging 100% practical degree. • Major documentary dissertation Example modules MA Immersive Storytelling • Script development Main campus, FT, 12 months • International media fi nance Located in one of the UK’s largest creative screen • Production of a short fi lm and web series and technology regions, Royal Holloway • Production management is the perfect place for the storytellers of • Marketing and media law tomorrow to study this innovative new MA. You will gain an understanding of technology MA Screenwriting for Television and Film and storytelling that blends fi lm, games and Main campus and central London, television in the creation of new experiences for FT (taught in retreat), 12 months immersive platforms, alongside the opportunity This intensive retreat degree course is taught by for hands on experience with some of the industry writers, directors, and producers over leading immersive storytellers in the UK. four ‘retreat weeks’, and via distance-learning Example modules with a website, chat room and e-tutorials. You will • Sound and vision learn to write for fi lm and television, developing • Foundations of immersive production a portfolio of ideas, outlines and varied formats • Immersive fi ction culminating in a full-length feature screenplay or TV ‘bible’ and sample episodes. A highly inspiring • Digital media marketing: mobile, social media and professional course for the motivated writer. and strategy Example modules MA International Media Management • Script craft Main campus, FT, 12 months • Story and theme Concentrating on the management and marketing • Development lab of television and digital media projects, this • Production contexts MA teaches the project management, business and vocational skills essential for working MSc Immersive Technology within the media industry and overseeing the Taught jointly with the Department of Electronic life cycle of complex projects from conception Engineering. See page 66. to completion. This innovative new course combines two previous successful Masters MA by Research in Film, Television and courses (International Television Industries and Digital Production Media Management) into a single degree with Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months increased optionality, taught by established media If you’re an independent researcher who wants to professionals as well as experienced project move onto a PhD or just interested in what further management professionals from Royal Holloway. study might look like, then take a fi rst step towards Example modules doctoral study: explore your area of interest in • International television business depth, test out a research topic, and learn the skills • Television and creativity of longer scholarly writing and fi lm production.

98 FT (Full-time) PT (Part-time) 12/24 (Months duration) Media Arts You’ll be supervised one-to-one, and then range of professional location fi lming equipment, assessed entirely on your research dissertation. TV and sound studio facilities, supported by Along with your one-to-one supervisions, our dedicated, professional and approachable you’ll take part in an interdisciplinary module technical team. in critical theory and methodologies. There, you’ll learn about the key thinkers in the fi eld, and the critical approaches you’ll need for your dissertation. Your future career Research opportunities With a strong emphasis on professional training, we prepare graduates for careers Academic staff are happy to discuss MPhil and across the media industry and the academy. PhD research projects in advance of a formal Our alumni are working worldwide in a application. Please contact the Director of range of media practices from feature fi lm Postgraduate Research or write directly to your production to broadcast television, new proposed supervisor. media and digital technologies. Graduates We have expertise in creative industries, cross have an excellent professional reputation platform digital arts, immersive storytelling that has led to an international network for and interactivity, screenwriting, the use of professional opportunities and support. media in the fi ne arts and work on both Postgraduate students have gone on to work fi ctional and factual representations, and at the BBC, Paramount, Studio Canal, Sony production. We are interested in supervising TV, Lionsgate, ITV, Channel 4, Universal, projects on many topics covering the theory MBC and Shanghai Media Group as well as and practice around fi lm, television and freelance careers as directors, producers, digital media. screenwriters, story editors, visual eff ects directors, and editors, in various media with Facilities work appearing at festivals such as Cinéma Make use of our exclusive 24/7 media labs and du Réel, Sheffi eld, Berlin, The London Film postproduction rooms, our extensive links to Festival and Venice. local industry, complemented by an impressive

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royalholloway.ac.uk/mediaarts 99 Music The Music department at Royal Holloway is nationally and internationally renowned, and attracts fi rst-class students from all over the world.

Profi le • Home to a large and friendly postgraduate • Students work closely with internationally community (around 50–60 research students and recognised experts in seminars and tutorials, 20 Masters students each year), our work covers a and in research guided by a supervisory team. broad chronology and geography. From Baroque Special lecture series, postgraduate study days at to contemporary music, and spanning Asia, which students give papers and chair discussions, Europe and the Americas, our research crosses composer workshops, and masterclasses all traditional disciplinary boundaries and integrates enhance the postgraduate experience. perspectives from ethnomusicology, musicology, • Part of the interdisciplinary School of Performing theory, composition and performance. and Digital Arts, which encourages diverse and collaborative creativity.

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“The vibrant community of teachers and students made the MMus an exciting and transformative experience. The wide array of options has allowed me to design a balanced study programme that strengthened my research skills and, at the same time, allowed me to develop an international music career while taking the course.” Giorgio MMus

Tuition fees 2021/22 More course information and contacts UK students*: £8,100 per year royalholloway.ac.uk/courses International students*: £17,200 per year More department information EU students: fee transition in place for 2021/22** royalholloway.ac.uk/music *Fees may vary per course, see website. Entry requirements and how to apply ** See website for more details See Admissions process on page 124.

101 MMus Music Main campus/central London, FT/PT, 12/24 months This course off ers focused pathways in composition, ethnomusicology, musicology and performance, and individual electives include areas such as multimedia and fi lm music, performance studies, historical musicology, and acoustic and electronic composition. This creates a balance of broad-based and specialist training, designed to work as a self- standing qualifi cation or as a preparation for research (including ethnography and practice- based research). Example modules • Skills in advanced musical studies • Special study: composition, dissertation or performance • Topics in multimedia and fi lm music • Techniques in ethnomusicology • Composing for ensemble MMus Music: Continued Professional Development Main campus/central London, CPD, 60 months Our CPD mode of study enables you to complete the MMus even if you are working full time. By taking one elective per year, you will complete the full course over 60 months.

PG Diploma Music Performance Royal Holloway Andean Band Main campus/central London, FT/PT, 12/24 months Research interests This course, which is taught alongside the MMus, Staff specialisms range widely from the Baroque is designed to enable students to specialise in to the present, and encompass popular and performance and performance studies, without commercial music, fi lm music, sound studies, the need to maintain a broad and essay-based world musics, and music of the Western tradition. focus that is more usual in the MMus. Research groupings also centre on Britain, Eastern Europe, the Americas, South east and Example modules East Asia, and the ‘Long 19th Century’. Our • Special study: performance research methodologies include: • Techniques of performance studies • Short recital • The social, political, and institutional history • Music of the Americas – politics, indigeneity of music and performance • Music and gender • Documenting performance • Ethnomusicology – especially Latin America, the Caribbean, Northern Europe, China, and Research opportunities India and its diaspora We off er an MA by research option. Applications • Historiography, reception history, aesthetics, are invited for places on our MPhil and PhD music analysis, and critical theory research programmes. Academic staff are happy • Editing and philology to discuss research projects in advance of a • Acoustic and studio composition formal application. Please contact the Director • Performance and performance studies of Postgraduate Research. • Film and media studies

102 FT (Full-time) PT (Part-time) 12/24 (Months duration) Music Research facilities Plainsong and Medieval Music, Twentieth- The department has an IT suite with round- Century Music, Ethnomusicology Forum) the-clock access for postgraduate students, and book series (Cambridge University Press’ a large number of practice rooms and a small Music in Context). We also lead bibliographical recital room. The new library in the Emily projects that underpin the work of musicologists Wilding Davison Building, just a few minutes worldwide (RISM UK, Early Music Online, A Big from the department, holds our extensive music Data History of Music). collection. Composers benefi t from our industry- standard suite of studios for fi lm/television Your future career composition, and performance studies students from a Disklavier. Our graduates have interesting and successful We have collaborative research activities with careers. Many of our research students other major institutions in the UK and continental graduate to full-time academic posts, while Europe. In addition, our staff edit major others are active in performance, composition, musicological journals (e.g. Music & Letters, publishing, the media, and teaching.

Royal Holloway Chamber Orchestra performing alongside the London Mozart Players at St John’s Smith Square, London , 2018.

royalholloway.ac.uk/music 103 Philosophy Philosophy at Royal Holloway off ers you an exciting and unique opportunity to study one of the oldest and most fundamental forms of human enquiry.

Profi le • Part of the Department of Politics, International century German and French philosophy, Relations and Philosophy, we off er an exciting, analytic philosophy, philosophy of psychiatry, diverse and unique way to study the subject. Our pragmatism, applied political theory and ethics, distinctive programme works across traditional poststructuralist political thought, and democratic divisions between analytic and continental theory. philosophy, contemporary philosophy and the • We off er taught MA degree courses refl ecting our history of philosophy, and connects philosophy to research foci, as well as supervision for an MA by related disciplines across the arts, humanities and Research and an MPhil/PhD. social sciences. • Part of the School of Law and Social Sciences, • The research interests of our staff include focusing on social inquiry, democracy, justice, Hellenistic philosophy, 19th and 20th- human rights and economic development.

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“After completing my undergraduate degree in Politics at Royal Holloway and being awarded the Principal’s Masters Scholarship, I wanted to pursue my research interests further. The Political Philosophy course bridges the gap between philosophy and politics to off er an expanse of stimulating topics, engaging events, and a community-driven approach to learning. Being surrounded by dedicated staff and inspiring students has made for a truly memorable experience at the heart of one of the UK’s most stunning campus-based universities.” Stephen MA Political Philosophy

Tuition fees 2021/22 More course information and contacts UK students: £9,600 per year royalholloway.ac.uk/courses International students: £17,200 per year More department information EU students: fee transition in place for 2021/22* royalholloway.ac.uk/philosophy *See website for details. Entry requirements and how to apply See Admissions process on page 124.

105 of Wittgenstein, and complete a 10-12,000 word dissertation. Example modules • Philosophy of psychiatry • Issues in normative epistemology • Contemporary continental political theory • The European philosophical trajectory: From Kant to the present MA Political Philosophy Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months This degree course off ers advanced training in key issues and thinkers in contemporary political thought, from Anglo-American and continental perspectives, including applied analytical political and democratic theory, post-Nietzschean theories of identity and post- identity politics, and pragmatist philosophy. Studying this course you will take ‘Advanced topics in philosophy, core modules from among political concepts, contemporary Anglo- American political theory and contemporary continental political theory, and will complete a 10-12,000 word dissertation. Example modules MA European Philosophy • Contemporary political thinkers Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months • Identity, power and radical political theory One of the few MA degrees in the country to • Cultivation of the self specialise in the European philosophical tradition, • Political concepts this programme examines the development of European philosophy from Kant’s critical MA Philosophy by Research philosophy through to the Frankfurt School and Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months 20th-century French philosophical movements. The MA by Research allows you to conduct Studying this course you will take ‘Advanced independent research culminating with a 40,000 topics in philosophy’, core modules from among word dissertation. Research is supported by the European philosophical trajectory: From Kant one-to-one supervision with a member of the to the present, 20th-century French philosophy, Philosophy team. and contemporary continental political theory, and will complete a 10-12,000 word dissertation. There are no mandatory modules, but students on the course are welcome to audit modules on the Example modules taught MA degrees. • Continental aesthetics • Identity, power and radical political theory • 20th-century French thought Bradley de Glehn Scholarship • Contemporary continental political theory The scholarship was established by Mrs Ernest MA Modern Philosophy de Glehn in memory of her brother, AC Bradley. Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months Two scholarships are available for full or This distinctive MA brings the analytic and part-time postgraduate students studying for continental traditions in philosophy into a taught Masters course in the Department conversation, off ering both the conceptual rigour of Philosophy. of the former and sensitivity to historical and The scholarship is off ered as a tuition textual issues of the latter. Studying this course fee reduction and more information you will take ‘Advanced topics in philosophy’, can be found at royalholloway.ac.uk/ core modules on the European philosophical postgraduatescholarships trajectory: From Kant to the present and legacies

106 FT (Full-time) PT (Part-time) 12/24 (Months duration) Philosophy Research opportunities poststructuralist thinkers Gilles Deleuze and We off er advanced research training through our Félix Guattari. MPhil/PhD programme. Philosophy is part of the Other research interests of the group include AHRC-recognised TECHNE doctoral training philosophies of time, the metaphysics of free consortium and our students are able to apply for will and personal identity, philosophy of mind fully-funded studentships and bursaries, as well and psychiatry, philosophy of love, applied as to studentships off ered by Royal Holloway. ethics, philosophy and literature and continental We encourage applicants to discuss their philosophy of religion. research projects with us in advance of a formal Research facilities application by contacting your proposed Philosophy is part of the School of Law and supervisor. See contact details on our website. Social Sciences located at the centre of our historic main campus in Egham. The university Research interests also has a central London location at Bedford The department has a wide-ranging research Square as well as several teaching rooms in the profi le. In ancient philosophy its focus is University of London’s Senate House. Hellenistic thought and particularly Stoicism, In addition to the substantial library collections and its reception in later periods. Other historical on campus, postgraduates also have access to interests include the origins and development of other libraries of the University of London, German idealism, and particularly its impact on including Senate House. Philosophy students 19th and 20th-century French philosophy. also benefi t from our collaboration with and In contemporary philosophy, our research support from the Institute of Philosophy in the incorporates both Anglo-American and School of Advanced Study in central London, European political theory, and includes focus which off ers a very wide range of seminars and on democratic theory, theories of power and lectures throughout the academic year. identity, and issues in applied political thought, especially toleration, free speech, citizenship and cultural diversity. We also have an established Your future career strength in pragmatist philosophy, both its Philosophy degrees are well regarded by late 19th-century origins and contemporary employers as they give you the capacity debates concerned with religious belief, to think through issues and problems in a scientifi c knowledge and democratic pluralism. logical and consistent way and to develop Finally, the department has strengths in 20th- critical and transferable skills, which can be century phenomenology and poststructuralist applied in almost any area of employment. thought, and particularly the work of French

royalholloway.ac.uk/philosophy 107 Physics As a major centre for Physics research-led teaching in the University of London, our research portfolio has continued to expand from its origins in the late 1800s through to the exploration of today’s exciting research directions and involvement in global research partnerships.

Profi le • We are renowned for research excellence • Research is generously supported by the in many areas: particle physics at the LHC, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research CERN, dark matter searches and neutrino Council (EPSRC), the Science and Technology experiments, particle astrophysics, accelerator Facilities Council (STFC), the European physics, nanophysics and graphene, quantum Commission, the Royal Society, the National matter, superconducting/superfl uid physics, Physical Laboratory, CERN, the European quantum computing, as well as theoretical Spallation Source, SNOLAB, and by industry. physics. • The latest UK research assessment (REF 2014) • Much of our research is carried out in confi rmed the high international signifi cance of collaboration with other leading universities our research. in Europe and worldwide, creating a vibrant • We’re part of the School of Engineering, Physical international atmosphere. and Mathematical Sciences, delivering world class fundamental research and impact.

Research at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) CERN

Courses % rd MSc Euromasters in Physics RESEARCH IN THE RATED MSc Physics by Research 4*OR 3* MPhil/PhD Physics 86WORLD LEADING OR UK INTERNATIONALLY EXCELLENT 3 ( Research Excellence Framework, 2014) (Guardian University Guide, 2021)

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“My work combines aspects of both theoretical physics at Royal Holloway with the experimental facilities of the Diamond Light Source. This collaboration has allowed us to probe exotic phases of matter in new and exciting ways. My PhD has allowed me to travel all over the world to discuss ideas with many interesting scientists.” Luke PhD in Condensed Matter Physics

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Tuition fees 2021/22 More course information and contacts UK students: £8,100 per year royalholloway.ac.uk/courses International students*: £17,200 - 18,300 per year More department information EU students: fee transition in place for 2021/22** royalholloway.ac.uk/physics *Fees may vary per course, see website. Entry requirements and how to apply ** See website for more details See Admissions process on page 124.

109 Euromasters in Physics United States respectively. A major goal of this Main campus, Two year MSc activity is developing beyond state-of-the-art (120 ECTS) instrumentation for the next generation of dark Designed to conform to the highest European and matter searches in a new laboratory on campus. international standards, the Euromasters off ers a choice of six optional modules in year one from The Centre for Condensed Matter Physics the extensive University of London intercollegiate includes: programme, chosen to support research in year • The London Low Temperature Laboratory two. The course is directly informed by our active studying the emergent properties of Helium, research, and culminates in a full year of research which is a model quantum system. Research experience within the research portfolio of projects are available in our MilliKelvin the department. Laboratory on 2D quantum fl uids and solids, solid Example modules 3He and helium clusters, NMR using SQUIDs • Advanced quantum theory and current sensing noise thermometry. • Particle accelerator physics • The Advanced Materials group study • Physics at the nanoscale fundamental problems including magnetic monopoles, quantum criticality and MSc Physics by Research superconductivity, as well as new materials for Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months energy applications such as thermoelectric and Available in any research area, this Masters by battery materials. Experimental projects use research provides a standalone qualifi cation, or neutron and synchrotron X-ray scattering at the foundation for a subsequent PhD degree. We have nearby ISIS and Diamond facilities. strong links with leading international facilities and • The Nanotechnology group study quantum leading research expertise, providing you with a wide range of options. technologies with the National Physical Laboratory including quantum computation, Research interests spintronics, TeraHertz, quantum limited sensors, the electrical and thermal properties of quantum The Centre for Particle Physics has four areas wires and the non-linear properties of the of focus: Josephson junction. • At CERN, the ATLAS experiment is collecting data produced by the Large Hadron Collider The Centre for Theoretical Physics includes: (LHC). Our physicists played an important • Research in theoretical particle physics in role in the 2012 discovery at the LHC of the the areas of collider phenomenology and Higgs boson and are studying the new particle’s astroparticle theory. This includes calculations properties. Members are also carrying out for the LHC and phenomenological studies of studies of the top quark and searching for new Higgs and electroweak gauge bosons in and physics that goes beyond the current Standard beyond the Standard Model. The astro-particle Model, such as quark-lepton compositeness activity includes theoretical developments in and extra dimensions. The group also plays an dark matter physics, early Universe cosmology important role in computing for the LHC through and neutrino physics. involvement in the Particle Physics Grid. • The Hubbard Theory Consortium off ers • Research centred on the physics of cutting-edge projects in the theory of topological materials, particle accelerators, both for particle physics correlated electron systems, superconducting experiments including the LHC, and for light spintronics, high-temperature superconductivity, sources and neutron spectroscopy experiments. cold atoms and quantum many-body This work is being pursued in the John Adams non-equilibrium physics. Methods include Institute for Accelerator Science, a joint initiative dynamical mean fi eld theory, quantum kinetic between Royal Holloway, Oxford University, and transport theory, many-body Green function Imperial College. techniques, density functional theory, and • The search for dark matter and neutrino correlated wave function techniques. physics with the DEAP/CLEAN and DMTPC • The Materials Simulation group develops direct detection experiments, located at and applies electronic structure simulation underground laboratories in Canada and the techniques and algorithms to model the

110 FT (Full-time) PT (Part-time) 12/24 (Months duration) Physics structural, electronic and spectroscopic Temperature Facility; SuperFab, the UK Centre properties of solids. This activity is based around for Superconducting and hybrid Quantum the CASTEP code and the EPSRC national Systems; the Materials Discovery Laboratory; supercomputing facility, ARCHER, and overlaps High Performance Computing Cluster; strongly with the experimental Advanced Accelerator Physics Laboratory, Dark Matter Materials group. Laboratory, and High Power Laser Facility. Research opportunities Applications are invited for postgraduate research places leading to the PhD degree in Your future career any of the department’s research areas. We Some of our MSc graduates embark on a invite you to email staff with whom you are PhD or obtain positions which they would interested in working. Staff lists are available on have been unable to pursue with their fi rst our website. UK and EU postgraduate students degree alone. Many PhD graduates continue can be funded by research council awards or by in Physics associated research, either in our studentships. academic or commercial laboratories. Others enter fi nancial institutions, jobs Research facilities involving computers and communications, Major facilities include the University of London or scientifi c publishing and patent law. Low Temperature Laboratory and Ultra-low

SuperFab SuperFab is a world-class nanofabrication application of fundamental phenomena based centre and a UK national facility focused on superconductivity. on the development of superconducting The Centre supports scientists researching quantum circuits, with applications in next superconducting quantum systems, including generation quantum limited sensing and quantum computation, spintronics, quantum quantum computing. limited sensors and the electrical and thermal SuperFab is the home of the UK Centre properties of quantum wires. for Superconducting and hybrid Quantum Research students may work with academic, Systems (UK-CSQS). The facility is owned industrial research projects and SMEs that and operated by the Department of Physics at could lead to new and unique types of ultra- Royal Holloway as an open user facility serving sensitive sensing devices including access academic and industrial interests. for industrial projects to assist with the SuperFab is dedicated to the development commercialisation of Quantum technology. of quantum device technology through the Visit royalholloway.ac.uk/superfab

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royalholloway.ac.uk/physics 111 Politics and International Relations We are a growing department with academic staff , visiting scholars and over 30 doctoral research students who all play an active role in the department’s dynamic research culture.

Profi le • Postgraduate teaching in the department is completion of a fi nal dissertation) and can be research-led, meaning that academics teach studied on a part time (20 months) or full-time courses they research and publish on, making for (nine months) basis. Each course consists of an intensive and in-depth learning experience. core modules, a wide variety of specialist options, Postgraduate teaching is supported by an and a 10-12,000 word supervised dissertation. intensive research skills training programme, • Part of the School of Law and Social Sciences, eight active research centres, regular research focusing on social inquiry, democracy, justice, seminars with guest academics and policy human rights and economic development. makers. We regularly host guest speakers and run conferences and seminars in which students take an active role. They are mentored by established academics to develop their doctoral dissertations and publishing profi les, as well as learning how to present their research at seminars and conferences outside of Royal Holloway. • We are part of two doctoral training centres: the Economic and Social Research Council Southeast Doctoral Training Centre with ESRC 1+3 and CASE studentships; we are also part of the Arts and Humanities Research Council Techne doctoral training partnership, which funds PhD research in a range of arts and humanities disciplines.

• Our Masters degree courses are also off ered The Department of Politics, International Relations and at Postgraduate Diploma level (without the Philosophy is home to the Democracy and Elections Centre

Courses th MA Politics of Development IN THE UK FOR MSc Contemporary Political Theory RESEARCH MSc Elections, Campaigns and Democracy MSc Global Futures INTENSITY 9(Complete University Guide, 2020) MSc International Public Policy MSc International Relations MSc International Security Follow us MSc Media, Power and Public Aff airs @RHULpir MPhil/PhD

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“Studying a degree in International Relations was the best decision I ever made. The department has provided me with both academic skills and experiences which will undoubtedly help me build a better future. Combined with the university’s multiculturalism, the opportunity to make lifelong friends and to join a number of clubs and societies, I am sure my experiences here will help me succeed academically, socially and personally.” Rubuiya MSc International Relations

Tuition fees 2021/22 More course information and contacts UK students: £9,600 per year royalholloway.ac.uk/courses International students: £17,200 per year More department information EU students: fee transition in place for 2021/22* royalholloway.ac.uk/politicsandir *See website for details. Entry requirements and how to apply See Admissions process on page 124.

113 Look at how globalisation infl uences development in nations such as Kenya on MA Politics of Development

MA Politics of Development MSc Global Futures Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months (Geopolitics and Security pathway) Explore political contexts of international Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months development, international and domestic, in Taught jointly with the Department of Geography, Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. see page 74. Example modules MSc International Public Policy • Political economy of development Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months • Political economy of the Middle East IPP brings together the academic study of • Development politics in sub-Saharan Africa International Relations with a practice-based • International public policy analysis of global policy. MSc Elections, Campaigns and Democracy Example modules Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months • Analysing international politics Theoretical and practical training on the • International public policy challenges of running a modern election • European Union politics and policy campaign. • Public policy practice Example modules MSc International Relations • Analysing public opinion Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months • Elections and campaigning Key issues in international relations and • Strategic political communication transnational politics, theory and concepts of • Democracy and citizenship in Europe International Relations. MSc Contemporary Political Theory Example modules Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months • Analysing international politics This course is ideal for those seeking a broad- • International public policy based advanced grounding in contemporary • Media, war and confl ict political theory. • US foreign policy

Example modules: MSc International Security • Political concepts Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months • Contemporary Anglo-American political theory An in-depth exploration of the fi eld of Security • Contemporary continental political theory Studies, developing understanding of national and • Researching politics and international relations transnational security dynamics.

114 FT (Full-time) PT (Part-time) 12/24 (Months duration) Politics and International Relations Example modules of issues and geographical areas. This empirical, • International security methodological and theoretical plurality is • US foreign policy refl ected in the variety of research centres in PIR, • Media, war and confl ict which include: • Understanding defence • The Centre for European Politics • The Democracy and Elections Centre MSc Media, Power and Public Aff airs • The Centre for International Security Main campus, FT/PT, 12/24 months • The Centre for Islamic and West Asian Studies In-depth analysis of the changing media • The Global Politics and Development Centre environment and its impact on political • The Contemporary Political Theory Research institutions, citizens’ attitudes and behaviours Group and public policy. • The New Political Communications Unit Example modules • The Gender Institute • Media, power and public aff airs The department is very well placed to supervise • Strategic political communication a wide range of dissertation topics and to deliver • Media, war and confl ict research-led teaching. • Contemporary political thinkers Research facilities Research opportunities In addition to the library collections on campus, Applications are invited for places on our MPhil postgraduates also have access to other libraries and PhD research degrees. Academic staff are of the University of London, including Senate happy to discuss research projects in advance House and the London School of Economics (see of a formal application. Please contact your page 18). proposed supervisor directly. A list of academic staff can be found on our website. Your future career Research interests Our postgraduate degrees help to hone the Politics and International Relations (PIR) knowledge and transferable skills which will is a rapidly-growing department which has enable you to pursue a variety of potential appointed world-class researchers who careers in the public and private sectors, work on a wide spectrum of theoretical and civil society and international organisations. methodological approaches and a broad range

Study how intergovernmental organistations aff ect policy-making on MSc International Public Policy

royalholloway.ac.uk/politicsandir 115 Psychology The Department of Psychology is a vibrant research community with an international reputation for leading research. Our dynamic and varied research covers the cognitive and neural underpinnings of social interaction, learning, memory, and language, through to more applied research topics in forensic, clinical, health, and developmental psychology.

Profi le • The latest UK research assessment (REF 2014) neuroscience, language and memory, and social, confi rmed the high international signifi cance of clinical, and forensic psychology. our research, rating 93% of research as world- • Research is generously supported by Research class and internationally excellent. Councils such as the MRC, ESRC, and BBSRC, • We off er a lively and stimulating intellectual charities like the Leverhulme Trust, British Diabetic environment, organised into four partly Association and Macular Society, industrial overlapping research groups: Health and investors and companies, academic trusts, Wellbeing; Social and Aff ective Processes; healthcare companies, hospitals, and government. Language, Memory and Attention; Perception, • We’re part of the School of Life Sciences and Action and Decision-making. the Environment, advancing knowledge and • Our academic staff work at the forefront of their changing lives. fi eld in areas including cognitive and systems

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Courses th % RESEARCH MSc Applied Social Psychology RATED MSc Forensic Psychology 4*OR 3* 93WORLD LEADING OR FOR WORLD LEADING IN THE UK RESEARCH INTERNATIONALLY EXCELLENT MSc Clinical Psychology (6 THE REF institutions ( Research Excellence MSc/Certifi cate/Diploma in Cognitive ranked by subject, 2014) Framework, 2014) Behavioural Therapy Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Follow us MPhil/PhD @RHULPsychology rhulpsych

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“I chose to study Psychology at Royal Holloway because it is known for having an excellent reputation for research quality, and this was very important to me, particularly because research is such a key component driving Psychology as a discipline. The most enjoyable part of the course for me was the empirical project, it was incredibly rewarding.” Victoria MSc Applied Social Psychology

Tuition fees 2021/22 More course information UK students*: £9,600-£11,900 per year royalholloway.ac.uk/courses International students*: £18,300-£21,500 per year More department information EU students: fee transition in place for 2021/22** royalholloway.ac.uk/psychology *Fees vary per course, see website for details. Entry requirements and how to apply ** See website for more details See Admissions process on page 124.

117 Example modules • The legal and criminal justice context for forensic psychology • Cognitive, social and neuroscience approaches to forensic investigations • Young people and families in the criminal justice system MSc Clinical Psychology Main campus, FT/PT, 12/60 months This Masters is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills to pursue a career in a mental health setting or in mental health research. You will develop an in-depth understanding of clinical assessment, evidence-based treatment, and wellbeing, and an array of analytical, methodological, and statistical research skills. It is suitable for those interested in pursuing a PhD, a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClin) or a Counselling degree in the future, as well as those who wish to work within a health care setting. Example modules • Clinical assessment and treatment approaches • Professional clinical practice and skills Our department MRI scanner • Advanced and applied research techniques MSc Applied Social Psychology PG Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Main campus, FT/PT, 12/60 months (IAPT) This course equips students with knowledge PG Certifi cate in Behavioural Couples Therapy about cutting-edge developments and issues Based at 7a Woodfi eld Road, London W9 2NW. in applied social psychology, and an array of CBT, IAPT is FT 12 months, and BCT is analytical, methodological, and statistical PT 12 months research skills important for a PhD and for jobs in Multidisciplinary courses, in collaboration with the applied settings in commercial and governmental Central and Northwest London Mental Health organisations. NHS Trust, aimed at NHS staff from the mental Example modules health and allied professions who have the need • Psychology in applied settings to use CBT in their everyday work. A suitable • Intergroup and interpersonal processes qualifi cation in a mental health fi eld or equivalent • Adjustment and wellbeing professional experience, and at least one year of post-qualifi cation experience in mental health MSc Forensic Psychology work, are required. Main campus, FT/PT, 12/60 months Contact: Course Administrator, (020 7266 9580), This Masters, jointly run with the School of Law, central-london-cbt.com is designed to give students in-depth insights Doctorate in Clinical Psychology into topical issues and new research in forensic psychology, in line with the British Psychological Main campus, FT, 36 months Society curriculum requirements. Staff from A course to qualify Clinical Psychologists for Psychology, Criminology and Law will help practice in the NHS. Places are mainly funded you to enhance your critical understanding of through the NHS in London, but there is also psychological theories and evidence relevant to provision for self-funded students. the legal and criminal justice context. The course Contact: The International Clearing House for has strong links with external practitioners to Clinical Psychology leeds.ac.uk/chpccp further enrich your studies.

118 FT (Full-time) PT (Part-time) 12/24 (Months duration) Psychology Example modules equipment for measurement of reaching and • Clinical skills grasping movements. We also have a test library • Clinical psychology in various populations of psychometric instruments, soundproof testing (children and young people, adults, older adults, booths and observation and infant-testing learning disabilities and long term needs) laboratories. • Adult and child neuropsychology Research groups have frequent seminars in which • Health psychology members present their recent fi ndings, discuss • Interventions (cognitive behavioural, systemic, other research and develop ideas and future psychodynamic, groups) plans, and host invited external speakers. Research opportunities We invite applicants for our PhD programme Your future career to discuss possible research topics with a Graduates are well-equipped to progress to potential supervisor before submitting a further PhD study, careers in mental health formal application. Staff details can be found or to careers in applied settings on our website. Candidates can apply for PhD in commercial and governmental studentships from the department and from organisations. Previous graduates have external sources, such as the ESRC-funded entered into a variety of interesting careers, South-East Network for Social Sciences from: Clinical Psychologist in the NHS; doctoral training partnership. program management, HR positions, marketing research; and Research Clinical Research facilities Psychologist at the Wellcome Trust; to We have a research-dedicated 3T MR scanner research and academic positions. for brain imaging, electroencephalography (EEG) for recording brain activity, and transcranial We have excellent links with hospitals, magnetic stimulation (TMS); systems for schools, social services, industrial sponsors recording eye movements, electropalatograph and charities as well as other universities for analysis of articulatory movements, and and institutes.

The Department of Psychology is a close-knit learning community

royalholloway.ac.uk/psychology 119 Social Work We are one of the largest providers of continuous postgraduate social work training in the South East. Research and teaching derives from the key objective of ensuring that contemporary social work, health and social care policy, and practice can be informed at every level by a sound knowledge and value base. We are committed to developing critically-refl ective practitioners who can provide eff ective social work provision for the most vulnerable in our society within an anti-oppressive and social justice framework. We undertake a wide variety of commissioned research in the national and international social work and health arena, which underpins our taught courses.

Profi le • Strong partnerships across London off ering a • High level of employability within six months great variety of placements in all settings of qualifi cation • Attracts a diverse student group • A solid grounding in integrating social work • Qualifi ed social work academic teaching staff theory into practice • Teaching informed by our research • Part of the School of Law and Social Sciences, • Taught at our central London campus focusing on social inquiry, democracy, justice, human rights and economic development.

Courses LARGEST ADVANCE MSc Social Work PROVIDERS OF POSTGRADUATE YOUR CAREER MSc Advanced Practice SOCIAL WORK IN TWO YEARS TRAINING IN THE Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work (Step up to Social Work) ONE OF THE SOUTH EAST MPhil/PhD

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“As a mature student undertaking this course it was my hope and ambition that it would lead me to a fulfi lling career in social work, which it has done; but what I didn’t realise was the life-changing eff ect it would have on me in general! It’s no over-exaggeration to say the learning that’s undertaken takes you on a journey of self-discovery and refl ection as well as gaining new information and experiences. All of which is made possible by the teaching staff who guide, challenge and motivate you to be the best social worker you can be and equip you with skills you’ll fi nd to be applicable to all areas of life. I highly recommend this course, just be warned to strap yourself in for that journey.” Jade MSc Social Work

Tuition fees 2021/22 More course information and contacts UK students: £8,100 per year royalholloway.ac.uk/courses International students: £17,200 per year More department information EU students: fee transition in place for 2021/22* royalholloway.ac.uk/socialwork *See website for details. Entry requirements and how to apply See Admissions process on page 124.

121 MSc Social Work has with employer agencies and service user Central London, FT, 24 months groups. The course provides professionally MSc Social Work is a degree course for applicants and academically rigorous post-qualifying with a fi rst degree in any subject, who want to postgraduate social work training that enables you embark on a career in social work. This two-year to critically evaluate theory and utilise research course will fully prepare you for a professional fi ndings in relation to advanced practice and career in the statutory or voluntary social work fi eld. leadership. Social work academics are active in research, practice and interdisciplinary work This course runs in close partnership with social across a range of settings. work and social care agencies and local authorities, where you will benefi t from two practice learning Doing the programme, you can specialise in one placements – experiencing the world of social of the following: work fi rst hand, and learning from direct practice 1. Children & families with qualifi ed practitioners, service users, carers 2. Adults and other professionals. Practice-based learning 3. Leadership & management is integrated with university-based teaching and 4. Professional education. learning throughout the programme. Example modules Example modules • Supervision of professional practice • Human behaviour in the social environment • Understanding personality disorders: • Social policy for social workers implications for parents, parenting and • Theories and knowledge for social work practice child development • Law for social workers • Risk and decision-making • Critical social work • Children with harmful sexual behaviour • Understanding and working in organisations • Advanced practice in safeguarding adults at risk • Systemic practice with families and organisations MSc Advanced Practice (accredited at foundation level by Association of Central London, PT, 36-60 months Family Therapists) This MSc course builds upon the long- • ASYE & traditional consolidation of practice standing partnerships that the department • PEPS 1 & 2

122 FT (Full-time) PT (Part-time) 12/24 (Months duration) Social Work

“I would highly recommend the course to anyone wanting to become a social worker. I felt that the tutors were highly supportive and knowledgeable, and I enjoyed the fact that we had guest tutors from various areas of social work who shared their experiences. I was able to get a social work job in my preferred area before the course ended, as did many of the other students. I believe this is due to the high teaching standard and great reputation of the university.” Shazia MSc Social Work

Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work Please write directly to your proposed supervisor. (Step up to Social Work) A staff list can be found on our website. Central London, FT, 14 months Royal Holloway also off ers a Professional Off ered as part of the Surrey and South London Doctorate, developed in collaboration with Partnership, the Postgraduate Diploma in Social St George’s University of London and Kingston Work (Step up to Social Work) is a condensed University. It is a six year, part-time programme programme of study that leads to a professional with a focus on professionalism in contemporary qualifi cation in social work. It is similar in content practice and policy. It is designed to enable to the MSc Social Work but does not include the those in health and social care to advance dissertation requirement. professionally through critical and refl exive This course runs in close partnership with local social science study, undertaking original authorities based in inner and outer London research and implementing advanced practice. boroughs as well as neighbouring counties where Our research areas include: you’ll benefi t from two fi eldwork placements • Inequalities, justice and power – experiencing the world of social work fi rst • Contemporary professionalism hand, and hearing from service users and carers’ representatives. This practical experience informs and is backed up by university-based teaching. Your future career Example modules The MSc in Social Work qualifi es graduates • Human behaviour in the social environment for careers in statutory and voluntary social • Social policy for social workers work and graduates of the MSc Social • Theories and knowledge for social work practice Work and the PG Diploma in Social Work • Law for social workers can apply for registration with Social Work • Critical social work England the new specialist body responsible • Understanding and working in organisations for social work regulation. Qualifi ed social For further information see workers can continue their professional gov.uk/guidance/step-up-to-social-work- and academic development through information-for-applicants taught post-qualifying degrees or research opportunities within the department, Research opportunities e.g. the MSc Advanced Practice. Our Applications are invited for places on our MPhil Masters courses are a solid basis for further and PhD research programmes. Academic staff academic research and training such as a are happy to discuss research projects in advance PhD or Professional Doctorate. of a formal application.

royalholloway.ac.uk/socialwork 123 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. We also accept applications from applicants with non-standard qualifi cations, or in an area diff erent to the one you are applying for. You can fi nd exact course entry requirements at royalholloway.ac.uk/courses

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Before you When you Apply online apply apply Register and set up your Applicant Portal for our Find out everything you can We don’t have a formal online application system, about the course you’d like application deadline for Royal Holloway Direct, to join. postgraduate study, however, at royalholloway.ac.uk/ You may fi nd it helpful to as we currently expect the pgapplication majority of our 2021 courses consult: This easy system allows you to start in September, • our website to upload all your relevant we strongly advise you to • Disability and Dyslexia documents along with your apply as soon as possible, Services team for advice application and you can especially if you require a if you have any special return to your application student visa. requirements as many times as you need • Director of Postgraduate If you want to apply for before submitting it. fi nancial support from Taught Education in your You’ll need to upload: chosen department Royal Holloway or an external funding body, • one confi dential reference, • university staff visiting please make sure you know either uploaded by you or British Council when these deadlines are, directly by your referee events or recruitment fairs as they can diff er. • a copy of your degree overseas certifi cate and a transcript • our Admissions and of your degree study so far Applicant Services team • a copy of your passport • a potential research photo page and, if you supervisor. require a Tier 4 student visa, copies of previous UK study visas • any written or portfolio work required by your department.

124 We recommend you speak to our Admissions team via email [email protected] or phone +44(0)1784 414944. If you are interested in a Research degree, you will fi rst need to make informal enquiries to the relevant Director for Postgraduate Education for your chosen area, before you submit an application. Visit our website for full details.

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Check the Decision Your off er status of your You may be invited to an If we’re able to make you an interview by your off er, we will communicate application department before we make details of this in an off er Once you’ve submitted a decision, otherwise we letter by email, making clear your application and been consider the information any conditions that may given your student ID supplied in your application, apply (for example achieving number, you can track its plus your references and any a certain qualifi cation). status at any point. relevant supporting materials. To guarantee your place, Log in to your Royal UK students need to pay a Holloway Direct Applicant tuition fee deposit of £100 Portal - you will be sent and international students a direct link. You should (including EU) £3,000. The expect a decision from us deposit is not required if within four to six weeks. you have a scholarship that covers full tuition fees. Before you can join us, you must have met Royal Holloway’s general entry requirements. Any specifi c additional requirements set by the department must also be met before you commence your course. All qualifi cations required as part of your off er will be verifi ed before entry.

royalholloway.ac.uk/pgapplication 125 Terms and conditions of admission

Royal Holloway’s Admissions Policy provides comprehensive details of all aspects of admission This prospectus was edited and produced to Royal Holloway, University of London, and is by Royal Holloway’s Marketing and available on our website. This document provides Communications team. It was published in you with all the important information you need October 2020 and the information given was about our admissions procedures and how your correct at that time. It is intended primarily for application will be considered. You are advised to those considering admission to Royal Holloway read through this document prior to submitting as postgraduate students in September 2021. your application. As described in our terms and conditions (found When you accept an off er of a place to study at online), occasionally it may be necessary for the Royal Holloway, a legal contract is formed between university to vary the content and delivery of you and the university. At the point of off er, we programmes. The university endeavours to keep will provide you with the Terms and Conditions such changes and disruption to a minimum, associated with your admission to Royal Holloway, but there is a possibility that changes may including links to all relevant policy documents and occur before or after admission, and diff er from your rights should you wish to withdraw acceptance what is printed in this prospectus. We advise of your off er. We advise you to read these carefully all applicants to refer to the website prior to before you accept your off er. making any application 2021. 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 dealt with, details of who to contact are provided in our Admissions Policy document.

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royalholloway.ac.uk/alumni 127 Course directory

Full-time/part-time/ Duration Course Page distance learning (months)

Accounting and Financial Management (MSc) FT 12 40

Advanced Practice (MSc) PT 36-60 120

Ancient History (MA) FT/PT 12/24 46

Applied Social Psychology (MSc) FT/PT 12/60 116

Artifi cial Intelligence (MSc)* FT/PT 12/60 50

Biological Sciences Research (MSc) FT/PT 12/24 38

Business Information Systems (MSc) FT 12 40

Classical Art and Archaeology (MA) FT/PT 12/24 46

Classical Reception (MRes) FT/PT 12/24 46

Classics (MA) FT/PT 12/24 46

Clinical Psychology (Doctorate) FT 36 116

Clinical Psychology (MSc) FT/PT 12/60 116

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Certifi cate/Diploma) PT 18/12 116

Comparative Literature and Culture by Research (MA) FT/PT 12/24 84

Computational Finance (MSc)* FT/PT 12/24-60 50/62

Computer Science by Research (MSc) FT/PT 12/24 50

Consumption, Culture and Marketing (MA) FT 12 40/88

Contemporary Political Theory (MSc) FT/PT 12/24 112

Corporate Finance (MSc) FT 12 62

Creative Writing (MA) FT/PT 12/24 70

Crusader Studies (MA) FT/PT 12/24 78

Cultural Geography (Research) (MRes) FT/PT 12/24 74

Data Science and Analytics (MSc)* FT/PT 12/60 50

Digital Documentary (MA) FT 12 96

128 Full-time/part-time/ Duration Course Page distance learning (months)

Digital Innovation and Analytics (MSc) FT 12 40

Digital Marketing (MSc) FT 12 40

Drama and Theatre by Research (MA) FT/PT 12/24 54

Earth Sciences by Research (MSc) FT/PT 12/24 58

Economics – 1 year (MSc) FT 12 62

Economics – 2 year (MSc) FT 24 62

Elections, Campaigns and Democracy (MSc) FT/PT 12/24 112

Electronic Engineering by Research (MSc) FT/PT 12/24 66

Energy Geosciences (Campus Based) (MSc) FT/PT 12/24 58

Engineering Management (MSc) FT 12 66

English by Research (MA) FT/PT 12/24 70

English Literature (MA) FT/PT 12/24 70 FT/optional Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MSc) 12/24 40 Year in business Environmental Diagnosis & Management (MSc) FT/PT 12/24 58

European Philosophy (MA) FT/PT 12/24 104

Film, Television and Digital Production by Research (MA) FT/PT 12/24 96

Finance – 1 year (MSc) FT 12 62

Finance – 2 year (MSc) FT 24 62

Forensic Psychology (MSc) FT/PT 12/24-60 88/116

French by Research (MA) FT/PT 12/24 84

Geopolitics, Development, Security and Justice (MRes) FT/PT 12/24 74

German by Research (MA) FT/PT 12/24 84

Global Futures (MSc) FT/PT 12/24 74 – Global Futures: Culture and Creativity FT/PT 12/24 74 – Global Futures: Geopoltics and Security FT/PT 12/24 74 – Global Futures: Justice, Development and Sustainability FT/PT 12/24 74

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129 Full-time/part-time/ Duration Course Page distance learning (months)

Hispanic Studies by Research (MA) FT/PT 12/24 84

History (MA) FT/PT 12/24 78

History by Research (MA) FT/PT 12/24 78

History: Gender Histories (MA) FT/PT 12/24 78

History: Hellenic Studies (MA) FT/PT 12/24 78

History: Histories of Confl ict and Violence (MA) FT/PT 12/24 78

Holocaust Studies (MA) FT/PT 12/24 78

Human Resource Management (MSc) FT 12 40

Immersive Storytelling (MA) FT 12 96

Immersive Technology (MSc) FT/PT 12/24 66/96

Information Security (MSc/Certifi cate/Diploma)* FT/PT 12/24/48 82/92

Information Security (Distance Learning ) (MSc) PT/DL 24-60 82

International Management (MSc) FT 12 40

International Management (Marketing) (MSc) FT 12 40

International Media Management (MA) FT 12 96

International Public Policy (MSc) FT/PT 12/24 112

International Relations (MSc) FT/PT 12/24 112

International Security (MSc) FT/PT 12/24 112

Italian by Research (MA) FT/PT 12/24 84

Late Antique and Byzantine Studies (MA) FT/PT 12/24 78

Logistics and Supply Chain Management (MSc) FT 12 40

Machine Learning (MSc)* FT/PT 12/60 50

Marketing (MA) FT 12 40

Mathematics for Applications (MSc) FT/PT 12/24 92

130 Full-time/part-time/ Duration Course Page distance learning (months)

Mathematics of Cryptography & Communications (MSc) FT/PT 12/24 92

Media, Power and Public Aff airs (MSc) FT/PT 12/24 112

Medieval Studies (MA) FT/PT 12/24 70/78

Modern Philosophy (MA) FT/PT 12/24 104

Music (MMus/MMus CPD) FT/PT 12/24/60 100

Music Performance (PG Dip) FT/PT 12/24 100

Petroleum Geoscience (Distance Learning) (MSc) PT/DL 24/60 58

Philosophy by Research (MA) FT/PT 12/24 104

Physics (Euromasters) (MSc) FT 24 108

Physics by Research (MSc) FT/PT 12/24 108

Political Philosophy (MA) FT/PT 12/24 104

Politics of Development (MA) FT/PT 12/24 112

Producing Film and Television (MA) FT 12 96

Project Management (MSc) FT 12 66

Public History (MA) FT/PT 12/24 78

Quaternary Science (MSc) FT/PT 12/24 74

Rhetoric (MRes) FT/PT 12/24 46

Screenwriting for Television and Film (MA) FT (in retreat) 12 96

Social Work (MSc) FT 24 120

Social Work (Step up to Social Work) (Postgraduate Diploma) FT 14 120

Sustainability and Management (MSc) FT/PT 12/24 40/74

Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies (MSc) FT/PT 12/24 88

Theatre Directing (MA) FT 12 54

Victorian Literature, Art and Culture (MA) FT/PT 12/24 70/78

* Available with a Year in Industry option

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