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You are embarking on what may be one of the most important journeys of your life. When you invest in your future by deciding to study at university you make choices that could help infl uence who you are, the friends you have and what you become in life. By choosing to study at Royal Holloway, one of the UK’s leading research intensive universities, you become part of a close knit community that’s all about inspiring you to succeed academically, socially and culturally. Students who come to Royal Holloway talk about how our campus supports a unique culture and ‘feel’ that they love. Classes are taught by recognised, world-leading academics who will genuinely get to know you. Their open door policy makes it easy to access the support and guidance you need to succeed. As one of the UK’s most international universities, ours is also a global community. Our academics come from all over the world, bringing diverse perspectives to your studies. The Royal Holloway community stretches beyond the UK, with over 70,000 alumni around the world, many of whom come back to campus and share their experiences. When, as many of our students do, you want to take a trip to London or beyond, we’re a 40 minute direct train ride to London Waterloo and close to London Heathrow. Royal Holloway has a rich history and we’re proud to be a part of it. I hope that you’ll want to join in the story too, and I look forward to welcoming you here.

Professor Paul Layzell Principal Royal Holloway, University of London

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5 WHY CHOOSE US? Faculty of 6 OUR RESEARCH ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES We are a close-knit community made up of inspiring individuals who are all making a diff erent contribution. 46 CLASSICS 10 OUR HISTORY 50 DRAMA & THEATRE Royal Holloway and Bedford Colleges combine over 150 years of 58 ENGLISH historic discoveries and innovation. 62 HISTORY 12 OUR TEACHING What to expect when you join Royal Holloway as an 66 MEDIA ARTS undergraduate. 70 MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES 14 LIFE AT ROYAL HOLLOWAY 76 COMPARATIVE LITERATURE AND CULTURE 15 WHAT’S GREAT TO DO ON CAMPUS? 78 LIBERAL ARTS 16 OUR COMMUNITY 80 MUSIC 18 ACTIVE LIFESTYLE AND SPORT 84 POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 20 PLACES TO EAT 88 PHILOSOPHY 21 STUDENTS’ UNION 22 AROUND CAMPUS Faculty of 24 A PLACE TO LIVE MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS 27 WHAT’S GREAT TO DO OFF-CAMPUS? 90 MANAGEMENT 94 ECONOMICS 28 YOUR FUTURE CAREER LAW 28 HELPING YOU TO SUCCEED 98 30 COMMUNITY ACTION VOLUNTEERING Faculty of 31 ROYAL HOLLOWAY PASSPORT AWARD SCIENCE 32 SUPPORTING YOU 102 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 32 LIBRARY, IT AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT 106 COMPUTER SCIENCE 34 PERSONAL SUPPORT AND WELFARE 110 EARTH SCIENCES 36 GLOBAL COMMUNITY 114 ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING 36 OUR INTERNATIONAL SPIRIT 116 GEOGRAPHY 37 OVERSEAS OPPORTUNITIES 120 MATHEMATICS 38 FEES AND FUNDING 124 PHYSICS 38 HOW MUCH WILL IT COST? 128 PSYCHOLOGY 40 HOW DO I PAY FOR IT? 132 HOW TO APPLY 42 AN ENVIRONMENT FOR SUCCESS 134 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS We’re developing our historic estate to provide a 21st century campus. 138 TERMS AND CONDITIONS 44 LIFELONG COMMUNITY 139 NEXT STEPS Royal Holloway’s alumni relations team is in touch with over 55,000 alumni from more than 159 countries. 45 CHOOSING YOUR DEGREE

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This prospectus was edited and produced by the Communications and External Relations team, Royal Holloway. It was published in February 2016 and the information given was correct at that time. It is intended primarily for those considering admission to Royal Holloway as undergraduate students in 2017. As described in our terms and conditions (found online), occasionally it may be necessary for the University to vary the content and delivery of programmes from what is printed in this prospectus. The University endeavours to keep such changes and disruption to a minimum, but all applicants are advised to refer to the website prior to making any applications.

4 For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/studyhere Why choose us?

01 Learn from world- leading experts Inspiring individuals to succeed IN THE TOP AN INDIVIDUAL 02A top 20 university % EDUCATION TH WITH EMPHASIS ON OF PERSONALISATION UK UNIVERSITIES FOR RESEARCH AND A STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY 25 RATED 4* and 3* (Research Excellence Framework, 2014) 03 IN THE UK IN OVERALL 19(Times Higher Education 04 World University Rankings, 2015-16) Do what you want to do 06 05 Great career opportunities Most satisfi ed STUDENT-RUN students in CLUBS AND London* SOCIETIES 140FROM AMERICAN FOOTBALL TO TOLKIEN 50,000

% BUSINESSES IN SURREY INCLUDING A home 300 PREMIER

GREAT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: BLUE-CHIP MULTINATIONALS from home 89 OVERALL STUDENT SAFEST SATISFACTION Help make a diff erence (National Student Survey, 2015) in the world STUDENT * University of London and London- AREA IN THE UK based institutions (StuRents.com, 2015) LEARN A global spirit DIRECTLY 07 FROM WORLD 08 EXPERTS WITH OUR ON FOCUS RESEARCH-LED TEACHING INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK INTERNATIONAL IN THEIN UK FOR TOP (Times Higher Education World10 University Rankings, 2015-16) 09

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/aboutus 5 Our research Inspiring individuals We are a close-knit community made up of individuals who are all making a diff erent contribution. We’re committed to helping each other succeed academically, socially and culturally, and you’ll benefi t from working with top researchers who are making a diff erence in the world every day.

“My research interests focus on devising novel techniques to protect systems from a broad range of threats, including those perpetrated by malicious software. In particular, my ultimate aim is to build practical tools and provide systems security services to the community at large. My research, carried out in the Systems Security Research Lab (which I founded and have headed since September 2014), crosses the boundaries of a number of diff erent Computer Science- related topics, such as operating systems, computer architecture, program Rosie Meek is a Professor of Forensic Psychology, and her research analysis, and machine sits on the intersection between psychology and criminology, with a learning, making my particular expertise in prisons and the transition individuals make from challenging journey custody to community. Rosie’s most recent work has focused on the always exciting.” impact and evaluation of prison-based intervention programmes, the Dr Lorenzo Cavallaro delivery of healthcare in prisons, the function of sport and physical Senior Lecturer activity in prison settings and the role of the voluntary sector in in Information criminal justice. Rosie uses a range of methods in her research and is Security, able to draw directly on her research in her teaching activities. Information She established and leads the prisons research group at Security Royal Holloway which brings together undergraduate, masters Group and doctoral students, as well as academic staff , in carrying out research in a range of prison settings.

“The seminars and lectures have made me realise how friendly the staff are, and how passionate they are about their subject – they love it just as much as you do.” Yasmin, BA English

6 “I like to think that the tutors give you the key but you open the door. They’re not spoon-feeding you like you might have experienced before.” Professor of Economics, Michael Spagat’s research on civilian Christian, BSc Management casualties of war has infl uenced the practices of NATO, the British military and humanitarian organisations, leading to a reduction in the number of civilian casualties arising from military actions in Afghanistan. His very relevant work on the nature of modern warfare found evidence of a common ecology underlying insurgent confl icts. In particular, it discovered a common pattern in size and timing of violent events within modern insurgent wars and a connection to global terrorism. He concluded that there is a generic way in which humans ‘do’ insurgency and terrorism, when faced with a large powerful state force, and this is irrespective of background history, motivation, ideology, politics or geographical location. This does not mean that geography and ethnicity are irrelevant in confl icts, but only that we do not need to consider them to explain the day-to-day data that results from confl ict.

“I work with Professor George Dickson, a world leader in the development of gene therapies for muscular dystrophy, in particular Duchenne muscular dystrophy “The passion of the lecturers, particularly in (DMD), a disease contemporary issues, has expanded my world from which view and understanding of how the world looks, aff ected patients and how music can help that.” generally die in their 30s. Currently there is no Laura, BMus Music preventative treatment for this devastating disease using traditional medicines, so the development of a gene therapy is vital. Excitingly, the work we have performed at Royal Holloway has led to a number of clinical trials in DMD patients.” Dr Linda Popplewell Lecturer, Biomedical Science, School of Biological Sciences

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/research 7 “My recent work has explored youth radicalism with the United Nations; freedom of expression with the Council of Europe; and post- confl ict resolution in Syria with the Carter Center. However, my primary research looks at al-Qaeda and the Islamic State phenomenon. I try to help students make sense of the frightening and violent world they see around them by placing current events in a broader historical and political perspective. I’m also a fi rm believer in research-led teaching, and not only do I use my current research in my teaching, but my Helen Nicholson, Professor of Theatre and Performance, focuses her students often also end research on contemporary theatre and applied drama, investigating up informing my avenues some key areas including how amateur theatre contributes to of research.” sustaining, challenging and revitalising communities. The research Dr Akil Awan starts with an interest in the whole process of making theatre, from auditions and repertoire to rehearsals and audience, recognising the Senior Lecturer in expertise of those involved in amateur theatre. By looking at these Modern History, elements, the research project team can understand the relationship Department of History between community and creative practice in amateur dramatics. The culmination of the project will be to bring the fi ndings to those who have widely ignored amateur theatre-makers in the past, including professional theatre, cultural policy-makers and academics with a view to changing attitudes towards amateur creativity within the cultural sector.

IN THE TOP 81% OF OUR SEVEN OF OUR % RESEARCH IS DEPARTMENTS OF WORLD UK 25UNIVERSITIES FOR RESEARCH LEADING IN RANK THE TOP OR INTERNATIONALLY EXCELLENT 10 RATED 4* AND 3* OUTPERFORMING THE NATIONAL AVERAGE FOR 4* AND 3* RESEARCH Source: Research Excellence Framework, 2014

8 “Accounting research in education and management , and research into accountability issues for non- “I’m a part of my supervisor’s research, and we’re government organisations (NGOs) hoping to publish a paper, which is really exciting. are important not only because they At my age, having the chance to publish something, reveal areas where there needs to be support and development, but also that which will hopefully be world-leading research, accounting can be used to conceal, is fantastic, and defi nitely something that Royal which is the part I fi nd fascinating. I try Holloway students can take advantage of.” to bring accounting alive – it’s not just about numbers anymore, but what the David, BSc Psychology numbers can lead to, and how they can be manipulated to show particular views of the world. Research by the London Low Temperature Students always like to have a sense Laboratory has acted as a key driver for of the real world, and when we look at improvements in scientifi c instrumentation, international management accounting refrigeration and thermometry to meet critical – we study diff erent types of market needs, including the capability to measure organisations in diff erent the absolute temperature in these extreme countries. There’s also environments. It has led to a direct economic a political angle to impact to industry through the development of new accounting which initially commercial scientifi c instrumentation products. surprises them – they’re exposed to the alternative ways that accounting can contribute.” Professor Gloria Agyemang Professor of Accounting, School of Management

John Saunders Professor of Low Temperature Physics

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/research 9 Our history 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.

18491849 1886 1887 Bedford College is founded by Royal Holloway College is opened The fi rst 28 studentss Elizabeth Jesser Reid as the UK’s fi rst by HM Queen Victoria begin their studies higher education college for women

Early students include the novelist George Eliot, famed for Middlemarch, and the fi rst woman doctor Dr Elizabeth Blackwell, who trained nurses in the American Civil War

1860 Sarah Parker Remond, the 18941 slavery abolitionist and earlyy StudentsS include the suff ragette martyr Emily Wilding African American female DDavison, who died at the Epsom Derby in 1913, the physician, is a student ppioneering woman surgeon, Dr Louisa Martindale CBE, aand her sister, Hilda Martindale CBE, who argued for eequal pay and rights for women as a pioneering senior ccivil servant

1910 Countess Frances Lloyd- George CBE, the wife and Private Secretary to Prime 19001900 Minister David Lloyd-George, Both Bedford and Royal Holloway Colleges are graduates in Classics admitted as Schools of the University of London 1905 The novelist Dame Ivy Compton-Burnett DBE and Professor Helen Cam CBE, who will become the fi rst 1912 female professor at Harvard, are students Margaret Benson becomes Professor of Botany at Royal Holloway College, the fi rst female science 1942 professor in the country Eunice Timberlake, Geography lecturer at 1914 Bedford College, develops 1948 new techniques in air Richmal Crompton, the 1922 navigation to aid air rescue Dame Lillian Penson, author of the Just William Professor of Modern Students includee Dame KatKathleenhlhleen Lonsdale DBE D FRS, after attacks on Atlantic books, is a student as is convoys History at Bedford College Ethel Watts, the fi rst one of the fi rst two women elected to the Royal Society (1930–62) becomes woman to qualify as a and Sylvia Scaff ardi, co-founder of the Council for Vice-Chancellor of the chartered accountant Civil Liberties,,y now known as Liberty University of London

19391 19441 BedfordB College SirS William Hunter isi evacuated to McCreaM FRS becomes CCambridge during the Head of Mathematics at Royal SSecond World War Holloway. His discovery that the sun is composed mainly of hydrogen leads to the developmentment of the Big Bang Theory

10 2015 Royal Holloway hosts the The Great Charter Festival 2003 to celebrate the 800th Community anniversary of the sealing of Action is founded Magna Carta to enable students to volunteer in the 19981 community TheT Information 2014 SSecurity Group 7,000 people come to wwins the Queen’s 2003 RoyalR Holloway to discover AAnniversary Prize Sir Andrew Motion, the the world of astronomy with ffor Higher and Further Poet Laureate, is appointed BBC Stargazing Live EEducation Professor of Creative Writing and the singer and rapper 1996 Example graduates in Media 2013 Arts Our Music department is The Brit Award- awarded a prestigious Regius winning singer KT Professorship by HM The Tunstall graduates in Queen to mark her Diamond Music and Drama Jubilee. Until now, only two had been created in the last century 2012 1995 We are the Olympic Village Professor Euan Nisbet for Rowing. Our particle begins monitoring the physicists contribute to rising levels of atmospheric 2010 the discovery of the Higgs methane, a highly potent but Comedian and actor Boson particle neglected greenhouse gas Sir Lenny Henry CBE gains an MA in Screenwriting. Renowned alumnae sopranos 2011 Dame Felicity Lott, Susan The winner of fi ve Paralympic Bullock and Sarah Fox Gold Medals, Sophie perform at College to mark Christiansen OBE graduates 1989 our Silver Jubilee in Mathematics The South East Asia Research Group starts wworkork on intrepid mapping of thishiss remote rainforest-coveredred region 198019 1977 PostgraduatesP include Janice Baroness Catherine 1985 Hadloww, the future CoControllerntroller Ashton, who will become Royal Holloway and Bedford New College opens of BBC22 the EU’s fi rst ever foreign following the merger of the two colleges. HM minister, graduates in Queen Elizabeth II inaugurates the new College Social Science the followinggy year

19699 Professor Samuel Tolansky receives samples of moon dust from NASA, brought back by Apollo XI, for his diamond research at Royal Holloway 1960 Professor David Bellamy OBE, the renowned broadcaster 19821982 and environmental activist, graduates with a PhD in Botany Students include Emma Freud OBE, now Director of Red Nose Day and Dr Simon Thurley CBE, former CEO of English Heritage and Jayne-Anne Gadhia, CEO of Virging Moneyy

1966 Students include Baroness Diana Warwick, now Chair of the Human Tissue Authority and Baroness Jeann McFarlane, one of nursing’s great pioneers and England’s fi rst Professorr of Nursing 1957 The future Deputy Speaker of the 1954 House of Commons and the House 1965 Jean Rook, the legendary of Lords, Baroness Janet Fookes columnist, known as the DBE, graduates in History Both colleges become fully co-educational “First Lady of Fleet Street” graduates in English

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/aboutus 11 Our teaching Studying at Royal Holloway

What to expect when you join Royal Holloway as an undergraduate

ABOUT OUR DEGREES • Major/minor degree, where you choose a Undergraduate study leads to one of six major and minor subject and spread your University of London degrees: units accordingly, e.g. nine units major, three minor • Bachelor of Arts (BA) • Bachelor of Science (BSc) WAYS OF STUDYING • Bachelor of Science (Economics) While most of our undergraduates study (BSc (Econ)) full-time, lots of our departments off er • Bachelor of Music (BMus) the opportunity to study for a degree on • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) a part-time basis. We also off er distance • Master of Science (MSci) learning for BSc Business Administration and BA History through the University GRADUATE VIEW Most degree programmes last for three years of London’s International Programme. but some subjects require a fourth year for londoninternational.ac.uk “In drama, you’re taught in working in industry or overseas study. Even lots of diff erent ways; from where overseas study is not an integral part HOW YOU’LL LEARN of the programme, you can choose to take workshops and seminars an additional international year in Europe or You’ll be taught by a range of teaching further afi eld. staff – from PhD students, Postdoctoral to lectures and research Researchers and Teaching Fellows to groups – it helps to keep a FLEXIBLE UNITS Professors – all of whom are experts in their fi eld. They draw on their knowledge and topic fresh. I really enjoyed The majority of our programmes are made hands-on experience to deliver high quality up of 12 full units. You take four units per academic programmes. You can also take discussing ideas and year, and need to pass at least three in order advantage of one-to-one discussions with theories in seminars as it to proceed. Half units are also an option on your lecturers (during offi ce hours) and with some programmes. These units give you your personal advisor. gave me the opportunity to fl exibility in your studies. You can choose a: Some of our programmes include an element see diff erent perspectives.” • Single Honours degree, with the focus on of problem-based learning and a number Camilla, one subject have employment-related and/or study- BA Drama and Theatre (2015) • Joint degree, where you study two diff erent based skills embedded into them. subjects – usually six units in each

Dr Christos Kremmydas (Department of Classics) delivers a lecture

12 TYPES OF FEEDBACK Formative = monitoring your learning to help you improve as you go along Summative = evaluating your learning at the end of a unit or activity

You’ll learn how to acquire your own research skills as well as critically evaluate the research of others. During your fi rst term in your fi rst year, you are guaranteed informed formative feedback on your academic performance – and then both summative and formative feedback at regular intervals thereafter. Collective feedback on examinations is available to all students and exam papers can be made available on request. Our academic year is divided into three terms, usually of 12, 11 and seven weeks. Most teaching takes place in the fi rst two terms, with examinations and assessment in the third term. Find our term dates online: royalholloway.ac.uk/aboutus/termdates

HOW WILL MY COURSE BE DELIVERED? • lectures: your opportunity to hear directly from academic staff • seminars, classes and workshops: interactive sessions led by a lecturer or tutor • practicals: in science-based subjects, you’ll spend a lot of time in the lab • self-directed study: your private study time • fi eld/study trips: a chance to develop your interests and knowledge off -campus • independent research: carrying out your own research project/dissertation • study abroad: there are lots of opportunities available (see p.37) In science-based subjects, you’ll spend a lot of time in the lab • placements/internships: some programmes have an integral work STUDENT VIEW placement or year in industry; others run competitive internship schemes or “Lectures are made incorporate short work placements. interactive with the use of HOW YOU’LL BE ASSESSED technology; it makes for You’ll be assessed in a variety of ways throughout your degree, including: a much more dynamic coursework; presentations; in-lab or in-class learning environment.” tests; electronic tests and quizzes; exams; and projects/dissertations. Kirsty, BSc Biological Science Part of your assessment will be formative, which means you’ll get feedback but no grade. The remainder will be summative, which is graded and will count towards your fi nal degree. However, your fi rst year grades will not be counted towards your degree.

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/talkingteaching 13 Life at Royal Holloway Life at Royal Holloway

Community spirit is an important part of the Royal Holloway story. You’ll fi nd a genuinely close-knit and unique culture and feel across campus.

OUR CAMPUS WHAT IT’S LIKE TO LIVE HERE lakes, Roman ruins, a decorative waterfall The fi rst thing you’ll notice as you set foot Our campus is situated between the and a 100ft totem pole. Thorpe Park, one on campus is the spectacular Founder’s picturesque village of Englefi eld Green of the UK’s best theme parks, is so close Building – you can’t miss it. As well as housing (reportedly the site of the last duel to be that you can see it from the upper floors of 500 students, a dining hall and restaurant fought in England!) and the town of Egham. Founder’s Hall. and part of the library, Founder’s is home to Englefi eld Green has small shops and a You can stroll through the Great Park to our beautiful Chapel and Picture Gallery village green complete with cricket pitch Windsor, taking in the sweeping deer lawns containing Thomas Holloway’s collection of and traditional pub. Egham has the shops, on the way. Once you’re there, Windsor Victorian paintings. supermarkets, restaurants and bars you’d Castle and cream teas await – as well as expect to fi nd in a small town. This historic building sits alongside a modern great shops and nightlife. And Staines- lecture theatre complex, the Windsor The location off ers the best of both worlds; upon-Thames is a short ride away by train, Building. Elsewhere on campus you’ll fi nd you have Surrey’s beautiful countryside on bus or bike, and has shops, entertainment academic buildings, halls of residence, the your doorstep, but it’s close to a number of and leisure activities – including a 10-screen Students’ Union and all the facilities you’d villages and towns. And it’s just 40 minutes cinema. See p. 27 for more top tips from our expect from a top class university – a shop, by train from central London. That means students. cafe, bars, bank, theatres, health centre, you can easily get to all the fun and culture sports centre and playing fi elds. of the capital and still come home to a safe GETTING AROUND and leafy campus where living costs are Train There are lots of green spaces on our more reasonable. Egham train station (within walking distance) 135-acre campus too, providing a natural is on the London Waterloo to Reading line. It habitat for many varieties of bird, animal and EXPLORING THE LOCAL AREA is also served by trains from Weybridge. From plant life – and providing you with a tranquil London, you are connected by fast rail links study setting. to the rest of the country, and to mainland As well as all this, we’re developing our Europe via Eurostar. historic estate to provide a 21st century Plane campus that meets the modern needs of our Royal Holloway is just seven miles from students and staff (see p.42). London Heathrow Airport. Car Our campus is within a few minutes’ drive of the M25, M3 and M4. Bus Several buses stop outside campus, with routes going to local towns and Heathrow Airport. There’s no shortage of things to do. We’re Taxi right by the River Thames where you can There is a taxi rank at the train station and a do all sorts of water sports or just hire a boat taxi offi ce across the road from the station. and enjoy the scenery. Just down the road is Virginia Water, an area of natural beauty with STUDENT TRANSPORT During term time, a low-cost bus service operates between campus and Egham train Bedford Square station. There’s also a free bus service to our M25 M4 London Kingswood campus. The Students’ Union 15 Windsor off ers a low-cost bus service to make sure Heathrow that students living off campus get home Richmond safely after a night out. It runs on SU function Reading Egham 13 Twickenham Staines nights, dropping students who live within a ROYAL Hampton Court HOLLOWAY three-mile radius of campus to their door. 12 M3 A30

M25

14 For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/studentlife What’s great to do on campus? Top 10 tips from students and recent graduates

01 Student journalism “Getting involved has not only introduced me to a new group of friends and a diff erent social scene, 02 but helped me to develop skills which employers really value.” Laura, BA Economics, Politics and International Relations, Editor of Orbital magazine

Join a society “There’s defi nitely something for Performance societies everyone and, in my fi rst year, I joined “I’m in Absolute Harmony, which is Christian Union and History Society the un-auditioned a Capella choir which introduced me to new friends on campus (think Pitch Perfect!), and gave me a break from my studies and the people I’ve met through it with regular meetings and fun socials.” are now my closest friends.” Megan, BA History Helena, BA French 03

Do an internship06 “I’m not only gaining great experience but also making some extra money. And the best part? I don’t have to travel anywhere - it’s just on campus.” 04 Iqra, BSc Psychology, Clinical and Cognitive Neuroscience, Broaden your horizons 05 Royal Holloway Development & “If you’re passionate about subjects Shop at the SU Market Alumni Relations Intern outside of your degree, you have the “The market is great, with a large opportunity to attend great lectures selection of fruits and vegetables, and on a variety of topics, from social very well-priced! Sometimes we have science to physics and more.” book sales too on the same day.” Night out Andreea, BSc Psychology Andreea “There are a great range of places to spend an evening, whether you’re looking for live music or a chilled coff ee with friends. The Students’ Union runs great weekly club nights.” 07 Megan Part-time job “Around 1 in 7 students end up working at the 09 university. Jobs range Be active from bar work, security, Get involved (SU election) 10 “There are a lot of sports to try catering, conferencing “Running in the elections is a great out on campus. So you can have and much more.” chance to try something you would fun in your spare time as well as Kaz, graduate, BSc never get to do at any other time. It fi nding yourself a new hobby!” Geography made me so much more confi dent Andreea in myself.” Emma, graduate, BA Drama and Theatre Studies, former Students’ 08 Union President

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/studentlife 15 Life at Royal Holloway Our community

An active social life awaits you when you join us.

German, History and Classical societies also produce award-winning plays, often in other languages. The Dance Society off ers classes in all dance styles and stages frequent productions, as well as running inter-university competitions. Student Workshop stages works ranging from the traditional to the more challenging and contemporary, such as Yasmina Reza’s God of Carnage. Our Drama and Media Arts departments regularly host visiting performers. We have a Centre for Japanese Noh Theatre on campus, which opens the door to an art form rarely seen outside of Asia.

MEDIA If you’re interested in the fi eld of media, we have a lot going on. You can get involved with our award-winning radio station Insanity, Students grab the Principal for a selfi e during our annual Festive Market. or try your hand at journalism, design or print production for The Orbital magazine and website. The Students’ Union off ers We know that your social life is an important recent years, the Musical Theatre Society has training in radio broadcasting and journalism part of your university experience, and there’s toured productions off -campus, including at and regularly hosts free talks from industry plenty going on at Royal Holloway. You’re London’s Bloomsbury Theatre. professionals. sure to fi nd something on campus to suit There are plenty of opportunities to get your tastes – an activity to help you unwind Our Media Arts department is always involved in Royal Holloway productions, both outside of your studies and a place to meet looking for volunteers to join their fi lm casts on stage and behind the scenes. The Drama like-minded friends. and there are many opportunities to gain Society is open to all students and puts on new skills, both in the studio and on outside several plays each year, including an open air MUSIC broadcasts. production performed in Founder’s South We’re well known for our music-making. Quad. Recent productions have included We encourage student-led initiatives. For The renowned Choir of Royal Holloway Twelfth Night, Philip Ridley’s Mercury Fur example, our avant-garde fi lm students in the are regularly on the radio and tour overseas and A Clockwork Orange. The French, department of Media Arts worked with Tate every summer, and our Symphony Orchestra performs an annual concert at St. John’s Smith Square in London. We also have chamber and string orchestras, a Balkan Join one of our many auditioned or non-auditioned choirs for the chance to perform ensemble, wind bands, big bands, a new music group, small jazz groups, a gospel choir and a capella group Absolute Harmony. There are regular lunchtime and evening music performances. We’ve hosted a Javanese Gamelan group, a Japanese Taiko Drumming ensemble, and a masterclass and concert by renowned Russian pianist Sergei Dukachev, to name but a few.

THEATRE AND DANCE A number of societies span music, drama and dance, for example, the Musical Theatre Society and the Savoy Opera Society. In

16 Britain to organise a study day on the fi lms of Andy Warhol. STAFF VIEW The Media and Film Festival Societies, as “Here at the Students’ well as those covering Anime/Manga World Cinema and Institute for Impure Science Union, our mission is to (Sci-Fi and Fantasy) host regular screenings. ‘Make Student Life Better at

AWARD-WINNING MEDIA RUN BY OUR Royal Holloway’. To do this STUDENTS’ UNION: we off er Support and Advice welfare services, educational support through course reps,

Produced entirely by students, The Orbital and run 120 student-led contains news, comment, features, lifestyle, sports clubs and societies.” arts, sports and societies sections, each Alex Reilly, headed by a section editor. They bring up-to- Co-President Sports and Development date content together for the production of a (Students’ Union) free issue every three weeks. theorbital.co.uk THE STUDENTS’ UNION (SU) The campus social scene centres on the SU and its many clubs and societies. It runs bars and entertainment seven days a week throughout term-time, and regular market Run solely by students, Insanity Radio days selling fruit and veg, clothes and books. broadcasts 24-hours a day as an FM The main Union building holds a large Community Radio Station, providing function hall, two bars, a coff ee bar and the opportunities for hundreds of presenters SU’s administration. The SU also operates and volunteers. Medicine, a bar and games area designed by the creators of the Ministry of Sound, and facebook.com/insanityradio103.2 campus pub The Stumble Inn.

@insanityradio

Rhubarb TV is the SU’s online TV station, bringing live and recorded content to Royal Holloway and covering many of the events on campus. For more information email [email protected]

There’s always something going on outside the Students’ Union, from food markets to book sales.

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/studentlife 17 Life at Royal Holloway Active Lifestyle & Sport

There are lots of ways to keep active at Royal Holloway. From recreational sport to competitive clubs, sport and fi tness is a fundamental part of the student experience.

Even if you’re not into competitive sport, and essential skills for achieving success once there’s an on-campus fi tness suite off ering they graduate. exercise classes alongside gym facilities. There are also all kind of ways to expand your SPORTS CLUBS skills and employability through sports There are currently around 37 clubs, ranging volunteering, coaching and offi ciating from football and hockey to ninjutsu and courses plus work placements. cheerleading. Joining these clubs gives you a chance to get active, to make friends and to SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS represent Royal Holloway. There are around 50 sports scholarships* available to current students with varying American Football Netball Archery Ninjutsu levels of ability from county players to STUDENT VIEW Olympic hopefuls. These scholarships Athletics Polo provide levels of fi nancial support from Badminton Riding Basketball Rowing “Having started rowing £1,000-4,000, access to strength and Cheerleading Rugby (men’s) conditioning, Osteopathy, Sports Massage, in my fi rst year, I’ve Chess Rugby (women’s) academic fl exibility and a car parking Cricket Snow progressed through the permit to facilitate the dual career of Cycling Squash club, now rowing in the top a student-athlete. Fencing Surf *at December 2015 Football (men’s) Swimming performance squad. It’s Football (women’s) Table tennis given me a great work ethic FOCUS SPORT Golf Tennis Hockey Thai boxing and discipline that I also We off er extra support to teams with the Judo Trampolining potential to excel in British Universities Karate Ultimate frisbee apply to my studies, with & Colleges Sport (BUCS) leagues, and Lacrosse Volleyball an exceptional team bond contribute to the overall national rankings of Mixed martial arts Royal Holloway. In return for dedication to Motorsport and friends for life.” training and performance, the teams receive Mountaineering List correct at Robbie, BSc Economics, professional coaching, lifestyle management and climbing December 2015 Men’s Captain of the Rowing Club

18 Our clubs compete at the highest levels in local and national competitions. Teams compete in weekly British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) and London Universities Sports Leagues (LUSL) plus one-off competitions and individual events. The majority of our teams compete in either the 1A or 2A leagues as part of the South East division. Teams currently competing at 1A level include fencing, tennis and lacrosse. Our cheer squad are the current (2015) National Champions in Stunt, All-Girl Cheer, and Hip Hop. Our Hip Hop team represented the UK at the 2014 World University Cheerleading Championships in Florida.

RECREATIONAL SPORT If you’re looking to try a new sport, but don’t have time to commit to a club or simply want to play for fun, we off er a recreational sport programme, be.active – where you can drop- in, or join a social league, meaning there is an option for fun and competitive play. With over 35 hours of activity each week across 10 sports, there is something for everyone – FITNESS from netball, volleyball and table tennis to The campus boasts a 60-station gym facility local venues throughout the year which can badminton, and basketball. which includes a studio for spinning, and lead to paid work if you have a passion for a weight lifting platforms with cardio machines particular sport. Previous work placements catering for every student’s fi tness needs. have been arranged for students within This is supplemented with a variety of classes National Governing Bodies (The FA) and including legs, bums and tums, circuits, ab County Sports Partnerships (Active Surrey) classes and Zumba alongside popular les to further enhance skills and employability. mills classes such as body pump and body attack. With educational seminars running throughout the year there is lots to learn and get involved in.

SPORT – MORE THAN JUST SPORT Royal Holloway Sport off ers a number of opportunities for you to volunteer in our on-site programmes plus at local schools and sports clubs. In addition, coaching and offi ciating courses are held on campus and in

STAFF VIEW “No matter ability, interest, time commitment or knowledge, there is something for everyone to try and give it a go. I came to Royal Holloway with no knowledge of the sport that I ended up playing for my whole university career and now I work here... in sport!” Sophie, BA History (2015), Recreational Sports Offi cer

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/sports 19 Life at Royal Holloway Places to eat and drink

Serves a wide selection of meals, including healthy Located downstairs at the Hub, Imagine is a Our warm and friendly pub-style bar with a garden cooked-to-order stir fries, gourmet burgers and a colourful social space with a big screen Nintendo is located in the heart of the campus woodland. salad bar. Wii, an indoor/outdoor area with deckchairs, a giant whiteboard wall and a snack shop serving coff ee and bubble tea.

Off ers gourmet coff ee, homemade cakes Kingswood residents can enjoy a home style dinner Tommy’s bar is located within our 1,200 capacity and baguettes. in an informal atmosphere. Themed events include Students’ Union venue and serves food Tapas, Italian, Chinese and Mexican evenings. at lunchtime.

Serves homemade baguettes and Starbucks coff ee. Kingswood’s own café-bar serves residents a Located within Bedford Library, the Bedford Café On sunny days, you can take a seat on the terrace choice of great food throughout the day, and off ers is the perfect place to grab a coff ee and a snack to and watch the world go by. a place to chill out and socialise with friends in keep you going while you’re studying. (Available the evening. until new Library opens.) .

PAYING YOUR WAY All students have a College Card (an all-purpose ID card) with a linked Campus Account. This works in much the same way as a Maestro or Visa Debit card, allowing you to make The place to get your early morning coff ees and A great place to grab a drink or have a game of pastries, delicious lunches and hot and cold snacks pool, Medicine Bar was designed by the creators of purchases in the dining halls, cafés and bars all day. In the evening, it transforms into a stylish bar Ministry of Sound. (apart from the Students’ Union) providing with regular music events. your account is in credit. Using your Campus Account also lets you off the VAT (currently 20%) when buying most food and hot drinks. You (or your parents) can top up your account online using our Upay system, or at one of our convenient top up machines located across campus.

Founder’s dining hall off ers breakfast, lunch and The store off ers a convenient place to shop for dinner during the week, as well as a really popular daily essentials including food, drink, stationery Sunday brunch. and magazines.

20 For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/studentlife Students’ Union

Royal Holloway has one of the most active Students’ Unions in the country. It’s the beating heart of the campus, dedicated to making your time at university as enjoyable as possible.

As well as providing entertainment, Daytime events are also popular, with weekly PROVIDING JOB OPPORTUNITIES campaigning, media opportunities and market days selling a wide range of products The SU employs over 250 student staff , a huge range of clubs and societies, the from fresh fruit to fudge, and there are also including bar staff , technicians, DJs, security Students’ Union (SU) gives you the frequent poster, clothing, book and plant staff , minibus drivers, human resources chance to: sales throughout the year. Every penny made administrators and marketing assistants. is ploughed straight back into maintaining, • fi nd work in one of our commercial venues improving and developing student services. YOUR SHOP ON CAMPUS • take part in a campaign The SU also runs a convenience store on • write articles for our regular student-led CLUBS AND SOCIETIES publications campus supplying all your day-to-day The SU runs a huge variety of clubs and groceries, toiletries, stationery and more. All • vote and have your say at a societies, giving you the chance to pursue the money spent in the shop gets reinvested General Meeting your passions (and discover new ones), to in student services. • join one of our many sports clubs meet like-minded people and to develop or societies your skills in areas such as organisation, • seek advice for our academic and leadership, fi nance and publicity. It is also welfare services responsible for supporting RAG (Raise and • or run for a sabbatical position yourself! Give); a dedicated group of students who raise money for various charities in wild and The main Union building on campus includes wonderful ways. a large function hall, with a capacity of over 1,200. From Anime/Manga and Jazz, to Sikh, Humans vs Zombies, and Taiwanese… if your This hosts an impressive array of themed interest isn’t provided for, you can always club nights, bands and DJs as well as start your own society. The Student Activities comedians, cabarets and non-alcoholic team is on hand to help. slumber parties. It also operates Medicine, a bar and games area designed by the creators For a complete list of clubs and societies visit of Ministry of Sound and our campus pub, su.royalholloway.ac.uk/activities/societies The Stumble Inn. MAKING SURE YOUR VOICE IS HEARD The SU is governed entirely by students and it provides an important role in representing students’ wants and needs. One or more SU offi cers sit on most committees at Royal Holloway. This, alongside consistent liaison with the senior management team and other members of staff , is an essential part of Royal Holloway’s decision-making process. The SU also provides representation at the National Union of Students (NUS), of which all Royal Holloway students are automatically members.

OFFERING ADVICE AND SUPPORT The SU’s Advice and Support Centre complements Royal Holloway’s own student support services, by providing ‘open-door’ advice and information on academic and welfare issues - anything from advice on In recent years the SU has attracted a wide student housing, appealing degree results, or variety of acts to perform in their venues, information on fi nance and employment. including DJ Fresh, Lethal Bizzle, Professor All enquiries are dealt with in the strictest Green, and Duke Dumont. It also hosts the confi dence and students can make yearly Summer Ball, a huge day-long, end of appointments to see a student counsellor, if year event, packed with live music. they wish.

For more information su.rhul.ac.uk 21 Life at Royal Holloway Around campus

Founder’s is one of the world’s most spectacular university buildings. Most teaching and social activity takes place on campus and, with the exception of Kingswood Hall (just a mile away), this Computer Centre Horton Building International Buildin is where most undergraduates live in Six PC labs open 24-hours, Currently home to our Home to language their fi rst year. It’s a friendly place, with seven days a week. Careers Service. departments with semin rooms, boardroom and a strong sense of community as new Café Jules. students soon become familiar faces. Founder’s Building is home to our famous Picture Gallery containing Windsor Building Thomas Holloway’s fi ne collection of 400-seat auditorium with seminar rooms. Victorian paintings and our beautiful chapel. It also houses a dining hall and library and provides a home for 500 of our students. For places to eat around campus, see p.20.

Founder’s Building Home to 500 students, the Chapel, the Picture Gallery, dining hall, common room, laundry and part of the library.

KW’s New Library and 8Bar9 Student Services Centre Our brand new state of the art building, opening in 2017, will house the library, Careers Service, shop and other student services.

Map correct at February 2016

22 Key Academic Social Accommodation Car parks Step free route Caryl Churchill Theatre Gradient direction ng Katherine Worth Building Seats an audience of Complex of buildings 200 on two fl oors. Accessible car parking ar occupied by our Department of Drama & Theatre. Bus stop

Handa Noh Theatre Unique authentic Noh stage for movement work.

Students’ Union Building Large function hall with 1,200 capacity.

Boilerhouse Flexible lecture theatres, seminar rooms and space for new theatre practice.

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

Bedford Library Our current library, housing thousands of resources and one of our cafés, tlc@bedford.

Union Shop Nobles Sports Field One stop shop for all World-class, fl oodlit outdoor essentials. Open every day 3G pitches and courts. of the week, all year round.

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/location 23 A place to live A place to live

Royal Holloway’s leafy green campus and surrounding area is a great place to live. Whether you choose to live on campus or nearby, our Student Accommodation team is on hand to help you fi nd the right home for you.

STUDENT VIEW BUTLER HALL, SELF-CATERED “I lived in Butler hall in my fi rst year and could not recommend it more. The rooms are modern and surprisingly spacious, not to mention the added bonus of having a double bed all to myself! There were eight students in my GRADUATE VIEW fl at and we all got on really well and clicked right from the OFF-CAMPUS start. The location is great and easy, and it’s pretty central “I loved living off -campus to everything on campus. I liked spending time with my in my fi rst year; it gave fl atmates but also having my own room with an en suite me a great opportunity bathroom to retreat to at the end of a long day.” Molly, to make friends who lived BMus Music both on-campus and in the

surrounding area. Finding *Notes for halls of residence fees my house was a quick and 1 2016/17 rates are shown as a guide; these will increase in subsequent years to take account easy process and I found of rising costs. Adjustments may also be made to refl ect the provision of additional services a lovely, cosy home, with or facilities. great people. And living 2 Cost of the bus service is included for in the local community Kingswood residents. instead of in halls didn’t Please note: information provided is correct for 2016/17, but is subject to change. This prevent me from enjoying prospectus was published in February 2016 and the accommodation options listed were correct a very busy, exciting at that time. campus life!” For up-to-date information visit royalholloway.ac.uk/accommodation Mikhail, graduate, BMus Music (2015)

24 STUDENT VIEW KINGSWOOD HALL, CATERED “In my fi rst year I lived in Kingswood, a 15-minute STUDENT VIEW walk from campus. Moving- WEDDERBURN HALL, SELF-CATERED in day was a chance to get to “Applying for accommodation was simple and I was able to know everyone - a party in prioritise my choices based on what suited me best. I lived the bar, 8 Bar 9, team- in Wedderburn, a self-catered fl at with a mixture of people building games and a BBQ. from diff erent courses and backgrounds. As well as being Meeting people, making able to cook for myself it was easy to pop out to one of the friends and socializing is food outlets on campus for a quick bite to eat whenever I easy here. There’s a regular fancied. I wasn’t far away from anything going on, including bus service during the day, sport, which really helped me to the make the most of my the SU’s Shh bus gets you fi rst year.” home from campus at night, Kirsty, so you’ll never feel far away.” BSc Biological Sciences Kelsey, BSc Management

LET TYPE ROOM CATERING BATHROOM TYPE PRICE RANGE (£)* Undergraduate hall bands (WEEKS) TYPE

Premium-plus Butler, Gowar, Tuke 38 Single Self-catered En-suite £6,207.96 Band A Wedderburn, Williamson

Premium Runnymede 1 38 Single Self-catered En-suite £5,737.32 Band B Single en-suite Kingswood 2 38 Single Catered En-suite £5,185.00 Band C Single standard Penrose Court 38 Single Self-catered Shared £4,879.31 Band D Single standard Band E Kingswood 1 38 Single Catered Shared £3,928.90 - £4,109.10 Large standard Founder’s large 30 Single Catered Shared £5,135.89 Band F Single en-suite Tuke F (limited availability) 30 Single Self-catered En-suite £5,138.66 Band G Single en-suite Band H Reid 30 Single Catered En-suite £4,688.26 Single standard Band J Founder’s 30 Single Catered Shared £4,308.17 - £4,365.15 Twin standard Band K Kingswood 1 38 Twin Catered Shared £2,956.35 Twin standard Band L Founder’s 30 Twin Catered Shared £3,326.33 - £3,455.15

* Refer to ‘Notes for halls of residence fees’ on page 24.

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/accommodation 25 A place to live AROUND Accommodation facts 3000 PLACES Some helpful things you’ll need to know. ACROSS 12 HALLS

WILL I GET A PLACE IN HALLS? TYPES OF LET LIVING OFF-CAMPUS Our halls of residence are located mainly on „ 30 week (term time only) If you don’t get a place in halls, or you decide the main campus. We guarantee a place in a This let requires you to fully vacate your room you’d rather live in private accommodation, hall for all new undergraduate students who during the Christmas and Easter holidays. there are plenty of options. The majority of fi rmly accept an off er and apply for student During these periods the halls may be let to second year and fi nal year students live in accommodation by the UCAS and student conference visitors so it’s not possible for you private sector accommodation close by in accommodation deadline. Halls of residence to leave any belongings on campus. Englefi eld Green, Egham or Virginia Water, or are extremely popular, so it’s important that a few miles away in Staines or Windsor. you apply on time in order to secure a room. „ 38 week (sessional) Most local accommodation is of a high This let is for the full length of the standard and the cost of living compares SOME IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS academic year, including the Christmas favourably with other parts of South East and Easter holidays. „ Catered (pay-as-you-go) England. It is certainly more aff ordable than These halls don’t have kitchens, but pantries central London. TYPES OF ROOM where you can make yourself hot drinks Our Student Accommodation Offi ce and snacks. You’ll get a 50% discount on „ Single rooms provides online listings of fl ats, houses and meals in our Founder’s and Kingswood Some of our single rooms have an en-suite. lodgings at housesearch.rhul.ac.uk. We dining halls (and in the Hub on Saturdays, Others have a washbasin or off er do not inspect private sector properties or when Founder’s dining hall is closed). We shared facilities. guarantee their condition, quality or safety, recommend that you allocate around £30 „ Twin rooms but some are accredited by Runnymede per week for meals. If you have special dietary Borough Council. requirements, please check in advance to see All twin rooms are single gender and have whether they can be accommodated – most two single beds with shared facilities giving HELP IS ON HAND can. students a cheaper alternative to single room accommodation. We have a Community Liaison Offi ce and „ Self-catered Support Team to off er support and advice These halls give you access to a fully- PARKING to students who live off campus. They liaise equipped kitchen so you can cook for Parking at Royal Holloway is limited and with local residents and community partners yourself. To make life easier, we have an students living on the main campus and to ensure our students are welcomed into on-campus shop and a weekly fruit and North A30 site are not permitted to bring a the neighbourhood. We also appoint Deputy vegetable market in the Students’ Union. car. Residents of Kingswood Hall cannot park Community Liaison Offi cers – members Please note that you’ll need to provide on the main campus, but may have a permit of staff who themselves live locally – to your own crockery, cutlery, glasses and to park at their hall of residence. If you want to support and advise students who are living cooking utensils. bring your car, put one of the Kingswood halls off campus. as your fi rst choice.

There’s plenty of help on hand when you move in to your new home

26 For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/accommodation What’s great to do off campus? Top 10 tips from students and recent graduates

01 Cinema and beyond in Staines “Going to the cinema in nearby Staines is always so much fun. You can easily go and grab some food at one of the 02 many restaurants and then see the latest fi lm.” Helena, BA French

Stroll through the Great Park to Windsor “Windsor Great Park is only 5-10 Watersports on the Thames minutes away. It leads all the way to Windsor, which is great for a day out “Joining the Rowing Club here at with friends.” Royal Holloway was one of the best choices I’ve ever made. We work Andreea, BSc Psychology and play hard, but just being part of something is what counts.” Jonathan, BA Ancient History, Rowing Society President 03

Discover London 04 “There are a lot of great 06 places to see in London on a day out, such as galleries, and a lot of Picnic at Virginia Water Lake interesting museums, “A great thing to do whilst at Royal 05 right on your doorstep.” Holloway is to visit the beautiful Andreea Virginia Water Lake for a quiet stroll. I’m Go clubbing with friends from a city, so it’s a nice change!” “Taking a coach to a club in London Dorcas, BA Drama & Creative Writing was a good experience - it can defi nitely be fun and leisurely with a group of good friends!” Explore London’s Andreea South Bank “Being able to get to London Waterloo in under 40 minutes is ideal. I especially loved being able to easily visit the South Bank for 07 exhibitions and concerts.” Visit Richmond Kaz “Richmond has nice gardens and parks, 09 plus theatres and galleries, and great Thorpe Park Watch or play shops.” “I’m quite into thrill rides and Andreea international sport rollercaosters, so it’s a treat how “Royal Holloway is really near some of close Royal Holloway is to one the UK’s top sporting venues – the rugby 10 of the UK’s best theme parks. ground at Twickenham, Ascot racecourse, I could see it from my room in Wentworth’s golf course and Wimbledon Founder’s Hall!” – it’s fantastic to be so close by.” Kaz 08 Kaz, graduate, BSc Geography

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/studentlife 27 Your future career Helping you to succeed

We know you’re thinking about your future, so we’re focused on helping you boost your employability alongside your studies.

OUR CAREERS SERVICE Our award-winning Careers and WORKING WHILE YOU STUDY around Heathrow and the M25. Local Employability Service is part of The Careers Having relevant work experience on businesses include hotels, sports clubs, Group, University of London – the largest your CV will help you stand out from the theme parks, IT and utilities companies, as and most comprehensive careers service thousands of other students graduating well as numerous restaurants and shops. in Europe. We are located in the heart of each year. We recognise and encourage WORKING ON CAMPUS campus, off ering tailored support to help you this in a number of ways: boost your employability and prepare you for Over 1,200 students are employed on your career ahead. WORK PLACEMENTS campus, working in a range of settings. We are very proactive in promoting A number of our departments run Visit the Careers Service website for a full our graduates to employers. Over 100 placement schemes that are integrated listing of campus opportunities including employers visit our campus annually to into their degrees. These range from two- availability and application procedures. speak to students about graduate career week micro-placements to a full year in royalholloway.ac.uk/campusjobs opportunities and to off er career coaching. industry. Contact your department or the Recent visiting employers have included Careers Service for further details. LOCAL BUSINESSES Bloomberg, Enterprise Rent A-Car, Ernst & Surrey is home to over 50,000 businesses Young, Bank of England and Vodafone. SUMMER INTERNSHIPS comprising 300 of the world’s premier Our graduates are highly employable and We recognise the value of summer multi-national blue chip companies, pursue careers in fi elds from corporate law internships – so much so that you can thousands of small and medium to teaching, marketing to environmental claim 40 Passport points for undertaking sized enterprises as well as plenty of conservation. We have earned a reputation one (see p.31). opportunities in the creative sector. We’re as a place where capable, thoughtful and also a 40 minute commute to London, creative people blossom. Alumni regularly PART-TIME WORK putting the UK’s business and fi nancial return to share their stories and off er tips and There are plenty of opportunities for part- centre within easy reach. time work in the local area. Our location advice to current students. Within a 10-mile radius of Royal Holloway is part of a business hub that has built up you will fi nd, among others, these companies:

28 In 2015 our micro-placement scheme won the Association of Graduate Recruiters’ national award for ‘Best preparation for Work; Single Initiative’

STUDENT VIEW “The best advice I received was during the selection process, particularly during the interview. It was suggested that I should think of even more examples from real life to answer competency-based questions. The placement then gave me a unique opportunity to improve my communication skills by working with customers and provided me with commercial awareness of the banking sector.” Aleksandra, BSc Mathematics, Internship, Santander

STUDENT VIEW “I was able to choose STUDENT VIEW which books to review “Be a rifl e, not a shotgun” for the next month, and - focus on the few being an English student companies that you would I found it incredibly like to apply for, and really rewarding and exciting put your attention into to read the press releases them, rather than just and make assumptions throwing CVs everywhere.” Summer, on what will do well.” BA Media Arts, Work experience, Done and Dusted Abi, BA English, Work placement, Press Association

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/careers 29 Your future career Community Action Volunteering

Our award-winning volunteering programme is a great way to learn new skills and give something back.

Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills, experience working in a team, learn to run projects and make friends, while also helping people in the local community. Community Action Volunteering off ers training and support for students who want to take up any of the hundreds of opportunities we off er, ranging from animal rescue to youth work. We host an annual Volunteering Fair, Get Involved Week, Volunteering Abroad Fair and a Christmas Volunteering initiative involving successful partnership projects – Santa’s Workshop and Love in a Box. We organise project days such as the national CSV Make a Diff erence Day, The Big Spring Clean and Volunteering Week. Our students support numerous one-off events in the local community, such as Community Fun Days and Egham Christmas Fair. We recruit a team of 24 students to represent volunteering at the College and beyond, and establish a response team to respond to community requests. Students are given the opportunity to design and lead their own projects too, which have included tutoring young refugees, a food recycling scheme and an intergenerational reminiscence project. Our volunteers regularly get together to help clean up the local area Community Action is a member of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO), part of the Student STUDENT VIEW Volunteering Network, and an approved “Originally from Hong ‘vInspired’ award provider with the national youth volunteering organisation. Kong, I support volunteers As well as boosting your CV, volunteering can with a specifi c focus on contribute towards the Duke of Edinburgh Award and the Royal Holloway Passport international students, Award. We host an annual Volunteering promote volunteering Awards Celebration to recognise all active community volunteers. within the local

We won the Times Higher Education award for community, and I’m also ‘Outstanding Contribution to the Community’ in involved in the local police December 2015 Independent Advisory Group. I’m excited to have been shortlisted for 2016’s national Student Volunteer of the year award!” Samuel, BSc Criminology & Psychology

30 For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/volunteering Royal Holloway Passport Award

Highlight your achievements and contributions beyond your academic record.

The Royal Holloway Passport Award taking on positions of responsibility. There scheme is a skills award which highlights are currently over 160 activities and roles to the achievements and contributions made choose from, including positions within the by our students beyond their academic Students’ Union, volunteering, part-time accomplishments. Passport Gold recognises work and a range of skills and employability those who’ve gone above and beyond to workshops. A key element of the award is a demonstrate leadership skills and a breadth group coaching session in which students of experience. refl ect on the skills they have developed and learn how to articulate them to potential You can achieve the award by earning employers. Students celebrate their success 80 points, which are awarded for the in style at the annual Passport Award completion of a range of activities or for ceremony. STUDENT VIEW “Passport has given me recognition for the work that I’ve done, and made me feel that I’ve been rewarded for the opportunities I’ve made for others. I feel that this will give me the confi dence to push myself further than maybe I would have if I hadn’t participated.” Filippo BSc Computer Science, President, Computing Society

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/passport 31 Supporting you IT, library and academic support

We place great importance on user-friendly services and developing your skills, from the day you arrive until you graduate.

OUR LIBRARY OUR COLLECTIONS IT SUPPORT There are currently two campus libraries: You can discover all the Library’s print and We’re committed to helping you develop Bedford and Founder’s. online resources through our easy-to-use IT and information management skills Library Search facility. Students also have that can be applied at university and A new Library and Student Service Centre access to Royal Holloway’s archives that subsequently transferred into the workplace. is being built, due to open in 2017. This house the records of our founding Colleges of Our comprehensive training programme is will feature a large library with over 1,150 Bedford and Royal Holloway – an important designed to enhance and develop research study spaces and all our collections in one record of the history of women’s education. and information skills to assist you with your building. There will be bookable group essays, dissertation and project work. study rooms, collaborative work areas and We carefully manage our resources to lots of silent study spaces, all available 24/7 ensure they remain relevant and accessible, royalholloway.ac.uk/IT nearly all year round. Situated opposite and have multiple copies of texts wherever the Founder’s Building, the new Library will possible. The most in-demand material provide beautiful views to get you inspired! is placed in short loan collections, and we The original Victorian Reading Room in the aim to digitise widely sought-after course Founder’s Building will also continue to be an material. These ‘e-packs’ can be accessed via integral part of the Library service. For more Moodle (our virtual learning environment) information see p.42 or royalholloway.ac.uk/ and read online, or downloaded and printed. CONNECT estateplan We also off er a programme of information skills training to develop your skills through MOST basic searching to advanced research + SERVICES 360,000 techniques for life at university and beyond. Our students have access to all other ENABLED eBOOKS libraries in the University of London. Senate TO WIFI FOR REMOTE House Library is of particular note and you FROM ALL ACADEMIC BUILDINGS OPEN 24 HOURS AND HALLS OF RESIDENCE can access their wide range of e-resources. WORKING VOLUMES MOST DAYS senatehouselibrary.ac.uk OPEN-ACCESS PC LABS ON 40,000+ royalholloway.ac.uk/library 24-HR CAMPUS AND AT OUR LONDON BASE FREE JOURNAL SUBSCRIPTIONS 600,000 DROP-IN CLINIC FOR MOBILE DEVICES AND LAPTOPS IT SUPPORT EXPERTS ON HAND BY PHONE, EMAIL AND ONLINE

32 DEVELOPING YOUR ACADEMIC SKILLS SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL Pre-sessional English language Whatever your needs, the Centre for the STUDENTS programme Development of Academic Skills (CeDAS) is International Foundation Year (IFY) If English isn’t your fi rst language, we off er there to ensure that you can perform to the If you do not yet hold a qualifi cation which pre-sessional English language programmes best of your ability. Our aim is to ensure all would allow you to apply directly for UK to make you more confi dent in your use of students at Royal Holloway reach their full university study, we off er the International English in an academic setting. It is open to all academic potential. whether that’s through Foundation Year (IFY). This one-year non-native English speaking undergraduates a workshop that introduces you to a crucial course prepares international students for and visiting students who don’t yet have the academic skill, a session in your department admission to our undergraduate degrees. It is level of English required. that focuses on writing in your discipline, a taught on-campus at the International Study The programme runs before the start of the course that develops your confi dence and Centre, run on our behalf by Study Group, academic year, lasting for 12, eight or four competence in academic English, or a 1:1 a world leader in education and training for weeks, depending on your level of English tutorial with a specialist to help you master a international students. The programme has and the level required for your degree course. maths technique or sharpen your essay skills. the following fi ve subject streams to help you develop your academic, English language and You will be assessed at the end of the pre- study skills before starting on your chosen sessional English programme, but will not • Academic English courses for degree: need to re-take an external English language test, such as IELTS. A separate tuition fee is International Students • Arts, Media, Film and Music charged and accommodation is available on • 1-to-1 academic writing • Business campus. To fi nd out more visit tutorials • Economics royalholloway.ac.uk/pelp • Sciences • Maths and Stats advisory royalholloway.ac.uk/cedas service • Social Sciences • Academic skills for your You can join the programme in September subject (tailored by academic or January and if you pass the course to the department) required level, you will be able to progress directly onto your chosen undergraduate • Sign-up workshops and degree. Applications are submitted directly lectures on core academic skills to Study Group, via the Royal Holloway website: royalholloway.ac.uk/isc

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/studentlife 33 Supporting you Personal support and welfare

We’re a friendly and caring place, and off er you all the support you need to get the best out of your time here.

PERSONAL ADVISORS You will be assigned to a member of staff in your academic department – someone you can turn to for advice about personal and practical matters as well as your academic progress.

PEER GUIDES Our peer guidance scheme helps students settle in to life at university. Volunteer student Peer Guides are allocated small groups of new students in their own department or faculty. They meet them individually and as a group to off er informal, non-judgmental support and advice about being a Royal Holloway student – off ering them all the tips and inside information that they have gained over their time here.

DISABILITY & DYSLEXIA SERVICES The fi rst point of contact for prospective and current disabled students with, for example: • hearing and visual impairments • mobility diffi culties • medical conditions such as arthritis and asthma • Specifi c Learning Diffi culties, including dyslexia and dyspraxia • conditions such as OCD, bipolar, We’re on hand during Welcome Week to help you get your bearings depression and anxiety disorders We provide information about the physical Download our handbook for disabled For further details about childcare in the local accessibility of Royal Holloway and our students and our Access Guide from our area visit surreycc.gov.uk accommodation, and about the curriculum. website. We also support students applying for the FAITH SUPPORT Disabled Students’ Allowance from Student STUDENT FINANCE AND FUNDING Our three College Chaplains are based in Finance England. Registered students can be We provide advice and guidance on a variety Founder’s Building alongside ‘Breathe’, a assessed for this on site by qualifi ed Needs of fi nancial matters, including: multi-faith space and meeting room not far Assessors. The funds can be used for: from our Chapel. • student loans • personal support equipment, computers • budgeting We have a dedicated Muslim prayer room, with speech recognition, screen readers • student bank accounts and there are many active faith groups and and mind-mapping software • working while you study societies at Royal Holloway with Christianity, • educational assistance, such as dyslexia Hinduism, Islam and Sikhism all well • funding childcare specifi c support represented. The Chaplaincy is happy to • non-medical assistance, such as note- • hardship funds support individuals and smaller faith groups, taking, mentoring, mobility helpers and See p.38 for more information about living and also seeks to provide a refl ective space sign language interpreting costs and budgeting for every student and staff member of all faiths and of none. We employ student helpers to act as CHILDCARE note-takers, mentors and book fetchers for For a timetable of Chapel services and other The children of students are given priority disabled students and Study Skills Tutors faith events visit royalholloway.ac.uk/faith on available places at a nearby independent are available for one-to-one sessions with nursery. In the holidays, our sports centre students with Specifi c Learning Diffi culties. hosts a play scheme, Fit For Sport, for children aged 4- 12: fi tforsport.co.uk.

34 COUNSELLING SERVICE Our students have free access to STUDENT VIEW professionally-trained counsellors accredited by the British Association of “The Disability and Counselling and Psychotherapy. They Dyslexia services have can help with a wide range of issues from loneliness to drug or alcohol helped me to become a dependency. They can also help with woman I never thought problems related to academic life such as exam phobia, fear of public speaking and an I could be. They are inability to concentrate. Appointments can understanding, caring, be made by phone, email, or in person. Out-of-hours help is available via the approachable, and are London Nightline service. always there to give advice

HEALTH CENTRE and guide me in the right Our on-campus Health Centre is a branch direction. From help with surgery of the Clarence Medical Centre in Windsor. It off ers year-round medical my DSA application, support to all registered students, and can arranging reasonable help with matters such as contraception, foreign travel advice and vaccinations, and adjustments for my exams cervical smears. In term-time there is a to organising social groups weekly sexual health clinic and physiotherapy balanced lifestyle. Our wellbeing team act as sessions, and there’s also access to a number for individuals, like myself, a triage point to other support services. of visiting mental health professionals and with any form of disability. to Talking Therapies. Health Centre staff RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT also provide fi rst aid to all students, staff and The disability and dyslexia visitors during opening hours. services are a credit to the We off er support and advice on any issues you may face when living in our halls of residence. WELFARE AND WELLBEING university, and I wouldn’t These include sharing facilities, getting along with others and fi re safety awareness. We We provide wellbeing support and advice want to have gone ensure that everyone knows the rules and for students to enable them to embrace the regulations, and as a last resort, we’re the ones variety of opportunities available at Royal anywhere else.” to administer disciplinary procedures when Holloway. We encourage students to seek Abigail, these regulations are broken. help and advice when needed to support BSc Psychology, Clinical Psychology them in the continuation of their studies and and Mental Health work to ensure good general wellbeing and a

We work with the SU to put on more unusual stressbusting activities, like the popular exam time petting zoo!

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/welfareandsupport 35 Global community Our international spirit

A quarter of our student top societies have an international fl avour There’s a wealth of opportunities for you to make 20+ friends with others who share societies your interests, for example in 10 the Japanese, Afro-Caribbean We are ranked 9th in the UK and 19th and Bulgarian societies. in the world* for international outlook in the 2015/2016 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Active in over 30 countries This ranking recognises our global research impact and collaborations as Royal Holloway representatives travel to over 30 well as our student and staff diversity. countries each year, attending events, visiting schools and universities and providing information to prospective *compared to the 200 best institutions in the world students. Our academic staff also conduct international research trips and guest lectures on a regular basis. 30 countries in 80 Excellent 1overseas students3 partners English language support Of the 9,000 students enrolled at Royal Holloway provides free academic and Students can study at one of our Royal Holloway, around one third English Language support for all non-native partner universities in Europe, are from outside the UK. Over 130 English speaking students. Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, nationalities are represented, making Japan, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand the Royal Holloway campus a diverse and the United States. and cosmopolitan community.

Alumni in 160 countries We have a global network of graduates working in industry, the arts and the public sector around the 160 120,000 world. countries University of London students

Our students are part of the UK’s largest university. So while our campus is intimate and friendly, students also benefi t from the impressive range of facilities and services open to all University of London students. £100,000 Plus, the University of London degree is held in high regard by employers and institutions worldwide. of scholarships Each year we dedicate over £100,000 to outstanding undergraduate applicants through our range of generous scholarships. As well as subject-specifi c, general merit- based and sports scholarships, we also dedicate £60,000 to overseas students through our International Excellence Scholarships and a further £20,000 through our Magna Carta Law Scholarships.

36 For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/international Overseas opportunities

All of our undergraduate students are able to apply to study overseas for either one summer, or a full academic year.

Sometimes this is a course requirement, • Economics: Italy Visiting international students can choose and sometimes it’s a matter of choice. • European Studies: France, Italy from a range of courses, covering the arts and We have bilateral exchange agreements • History: France, Germany, Italy, Norway, humanities, social sciences and sciences. We with worldwide universities and, as well as Hungary also off er a Service Based Learning module organising study abroad for our students, • Liberal Arts: Denmark which enables you to gain academic credit for we also welcome students from overseas to voluntary work in the community. If English • Management: France, Sweden come and study with us. is not your fi rst language, you might choose • Modern Languages, Literatures & to take our Contemporary Britain courses, There are so many benefi ts to international Cultures: Belgium, France, Austria, which develop academic study skills through study, including: Germany, Spain, Italy the study of British society and culture. If you • improved language skills • Music: France, Ireland, The Netherlands, are looking to improve your language skills, • increased independence and self- Sweden we also off er in-sessional English courses. confi dence • Physics: Denmark • widened network of friends and contacts Student exchanges provide a wonderful • better overall knowledge and opportunity to spend a year in another understanding of your subject country, studying at one of our partner • experience of another culture institutions. In some instances, the year abroad will add an additional year to your DEGREE PROGRAMMES WITH A YEAR degree programme, but often it can be taken ABROAD AS A FORMAL REQUIREMENT as an ‘integral’ year which does not extend These degrees incorporate a year abroad as a your degree. formal requirement, making them four-year The selection process is competitive. programmes: Exchange students act as ambassadors for • MSci Geoscience with a year of Royal Holloway and we look for students International Study who are academically able and culturally • BA History with an International Year adaptable – people who will derive maximum STUDENT VIEW • BA Liberal Arts with an International Year benefi t from a year abroad. • MSci Environmental Geosciences with an “Studying abroad has OVERSEAS SUMMER SCHOOL International Year contained lots of multi- • Single Honours, Major or Joint degrees If you can’t commit to spending a year in French, German, Italian, Spanish or abroad, a summer school can provide a dimensional exposures, European Studies good taster of what it’s like to study overseas. Options available include Mexico, China diverse experiences and For language students combining two and Korea. languages, you can split the year between two chances for personal countries and may also be able to spend the INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS COMING development. I would year working. For further information, please TO ROYAL HOLLOWAY really encourage all future consult the School of Modern Languages, International students wishing to study Literatures and Cultures on page 70. here for a semester or year as part of a study Royal Holloway students abroad experience can do so in one of to take up this excellent EUROPEAN STUDENT EXCHANGE three ways: WITH ERASMUS+ opportunity to discover Erasmus+ provides opportunities for Royal • As Erasmus+ students: eligible students Holloway students to spend a year at a from 50 EU institutions can spend up to a the world and explore your European university. Your time abroad is year at Royal Holloway personal potential.” • As Study Abroad students: students are an integral part of your studies and counts Jiada, towards your degree. Erasmus+ mobility admitted either through arrangement BSc Management grants are available to help towards the costs. with partner institutions or through individual application to Royal Holloway CURRENT DEPARTMENTS AND • As International Exchange students: DESTINATIONS*: students are admitted to Royal Holloway • Classics: The Netherlands, Greece, Austria for up to a year through approved • Computer Science: Cyprus, Italy agreements with partner institutions • Drama & Theatre: Ireland *List correct at February 2016

For the full list of partner institutions, please visit: royalholloway.ac.uk/studyabroadandexchanges 37 Fees and funding How much will it cost?

It’s important to think about tuition fees, living costs and what kind of fi nancial support might be available to you before you start your degree.

We charge an annual fee for all courses, TUITION FEE LOANS Have a look at the government’s student which diff ers for students from the UK and These loans mean that you don’t have to pay fi nance calculator to fi nd out what you might EU and those from outside the EU. The UK for your degree upfront. Under the current be eligible for at gov.uk/student-fi nance- government sets guidelines on who is eligible government system, they are only repaid calculator to pay the UK/EU rate of fees and who must once you have graduated and earn over pay the international fee. See ukcisa.org.uk £21,000 a year. These loans are also available LIVING COSTS The tuition fee for UK and EU students to students from the EU. It’s diffi cult to give an exact fi gure for likely is currently £9,000 per year (February living costs during your degree, as it really 2016). This may be aff ected by changes MAINTENANCE LOANS comes down to your individual needs and in government policy; please refer to our For UK students only, these are intended lifestyle. We estimate you should think in website for the most up-to-date fi gures. to help with living costs such as food, terms of a range from £7,000 – £10,000 for a There’s a diff erent fee for a year spent abroad accommodation and travel. The government single person on campus, per academic year, or working in industry. Fees for international off ers an increased rate for students who to cover accommodation, food, personal students vary depending on the degree you are living in London, which includes expenses, study-related costs and some choose to study. Royal Holloway. limited travelling. International students will also need to take into account various For further information please visit Students with a disability, those with settling-in expenses, including arrangements royalholloway.ac.uk/ugfeesandfunding dependants, those in receipt of certain for travel to and within the UK, visas and means-tested benefi ts and care leavers may travel and health insurance. FINANCIAL SUPPORT also benefi t from additional help. For further A range of fi nancial support is on off er from details visit gov.uk/student-fi nance the government for UK undergraduates. 16% FOOD % Expect to spend around Anything from £300-£450 a 16 £40-£60 a week on basics. year, depending on your fi eld % SOCIAL LIFE and type of study. Try buying second-hand and using the 3 You’ll probably spend £50 a week on average, depending on libraries to save cash. BOOKS what you like doing.

WHERE % DOES YOUR % 5 MONEY GO*? 60 TRANSPORT ACCOMMODATION If you live locally to campus, 38 weeks in a hall of with the occasional trip to residence costs on average London, this could cost you £3,000 - £5,500 a year around £20 a week/£600 a year, more if you live further afi eld.

*All fi gures shown on this page are estimates, please refer to our website or contact email [email protected] the Student Services team for more detailed information.

38 STUDENT VIEW “Managing my money has defi nitely been a challenge as at the beginning of fi rst year I completely underestimated the value of budgeting. You’re handed a student loan and it’s very tempting to think that you suddenly have a lot of money but do not be fooled - that money has to be split between a large number of important things such as books, food and drink, socialising with friends, train fares etc. Going into my second year I was a lot better prepared and tend to write a budget list at the beginning of each month to try and stick to. It doesn’t always work every time, but I like to look at it as a learning curve for the next month.” Molly BMus Music

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/Xxxdept 39 Fees and funding How do I pay for it?

The cost of university needn’t be a barrier to study. We off er a generous package of scholarships and bursaries.

Our scholarships and bursaries recognise SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL Our scholarships and bursaries are reviewed both excellence and achievement. Some are STUDENTS and updated annually. For more detail and to merit-based, while others off er automatic To recognise international students with fi nd out if you are eligible visit our website. entitlement. Here’s a brief overview: outstanding academic potential.

ACADEMIC SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIPS DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIPS To recognise the excellence of high- Subject-specifi c scholarships based on performing students. academic merit.

SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS INCOME-RELATED AND OTHER For talented students with an outstanding BURSARIES ability in a particular sport and with evidence Family income or personal circumstance of international potential. should not be a barrier to education. Our bursaries provide additional fi nancial support MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS for students from lower income backgrounds A range of instrumental and coral or specifi c groups. scholarships, to recognise the important role that music plays at Royal Holloway.

40 £5

OVER MILLION THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT WE WILL CONTRIBUTE TO SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES IN 2016

NEW STUDENTS RECEIVED A MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIP 179 TO STUDY AT ROYAL HOLLOWAY IN 2015/16

SCHOLARS

OUR COME FROM

COUNTRIES28 1000 NEW STUDENTS RECEIVED AN INCOME RELATED BURSARY TO SUPPORT STUDY AT ROYAL HOLLOWAY IN 2015/16 OVER

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/scholarships 41 An environment for success An environment for success

We’re developing our historic estate to provide a 21st century campus that meets the needs of people studying and working here today.

If you visit us during the next couple of years, The building, due to open in 2017, will BOILERHOUSE you’ll see lots of intriguing construction signifi cantly enable our students to access The Victorian Boilerhouse was once the work going on around campus. Our estate the support and services they need, from source of heat and power for the entire plan means we’re embarking on our most counselling to accommodation, via a central college. This historic listed building has ambitious campus development programme location in the Student Services Centre. been carefully renovated to provide a since the completion of our iconic Founder’s Together with shops, a bank and a café, it will beautiful, adaptable space for teaching and Building in 1886. Here are some highlights. also house a dedicated research area for our performance ensuring the Boilerhouse is a PhD students. historic, atmospheric building with a modern NEW LIBRARY AND STUDENT twist for all to enjoy. The last few years have SERVICES CENTRE Our College has a rich and vibrant history and we are lucky to be the custodians of an seen a brand new seminar room created in Work is now well underway on an exciting extensive archive , including art and historical the old tank room and improved storage and ambitious project to create a fl agship artifacts, and unique special collections, space for Drama and student societies. new building at the heart of our main campus. many of which have been donated by alumni Over summer 2016, we’ll be creating a new At its centre will be the library space, off ering or College supporters. Our new building, with attractive café, piazza and social space in the fantastic resources and services, and bright dedicated exhibition space, will help make courtyard. areas for all types of study - open 24/7. A new these valuable resources more accessible to careers and recruitment hub will promote the whole community, and provide purpose- thousands of internships and graduate jobs built storage so that we can preserve them for and off er career coaching to help you achieve future generations. success after graduation.

Architect’s impressions of the new Library

42 The Boilerhouse interior now, and what it will look like in the future

NEW HALLS OF RESIDENCE Examples of what the new townhouses might look like

STAFF PROFILE “This project provides To complement our already wide variety of The halls, built in a woodland setting, will excellent on-campus accommodation, plans comprise three and four storey townhouses, an exciting new model for are underway for the development of new, for nine to twelve students each. They’ll have student accommodation. innovatively-designed student residences, communal kitchens and living spaces on which will house around 600 more students. the ground fl oor with bedrooms and shared The townhouses encourage bathrooms on the upper levels. The new communal living through residences are due to open in 2017. the provision of shared facilities and common OTHER DEVELOPMENTS areas. The development has been arranged SCIENCE BUILDING MUSIC AND MEDIA ARTS BUILDING Incorporating state-of-the-art lecture So that we can provide the best research informally among mature theatres, seminar rooms and fl exible and and teaching facilities in our key creative trees and will create multi-functional laboratories, the Science areas, we are planning to create state- Building will also provide the space and of-the-art new space to fully establish pleasant green spaces facilities to house our new Electronic a cultural quarter on campus that will Engineering department (see p. 114). stimulate interaction between students, and sheltered paths Subject to planning approval, the new staff and the local community. Including connecting residences to building is due to open in 2017. exciting new performance and screening Design options for the new student residences spaces, the building will be a hub for the main campus.” collaboration between our creative Mike Berry, arts departments. Director of Estates

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/estateplan 43 Lifelong community Your lifelong alumni community

Royal Holloway’s alumni relations 50704 722 722

team is in touch with over 55,000 2076 2678 120 2250 alumni from more than 159 4698 718 98 832 countries, many of whom are keen 62 44 140 to open doors and help steer recent 751

5 99 3 graduates into their chosen careers. 138 1 Being part of our lifelong, global 424 alumni network gives you a number 74 of opportunities: Alumni representation in diff erent countries

Support during your study Opportunities and benefi ts once you complete your course

Guest lectures Staying in touch We have many alumni in key All our alumni receive industry and academic positions regular updates, news and who return to Royal Holloway professional development and to give talks and to network with networking opportunities via students and provide informal our e-newsletter, our social careers advice. media platforms and our digital magazine, Higher.

Alumni Fund Reunions and events Each year, thanks to our We have a comprehensive generous alumni who donate series of events and lectures to the Alumni Fund, there which our alumni are invited are thousands of pounds to to attend. You are always award to student-led projects welcome to visit and an events and initiatives to enhance and calendar is available at the enrich student experience. start of each academic year.

Social media International alumni facebook.com/rhbncalumni chapters @RHBNCalumni We have alumni groups in many countries across the globe so, Alumni and Friends of Royal Holloway and Bedford Colleges wherever you live or work, you will be able to connect with fellow graduates and attend networking and social events.

Alumni mentors Alumni Relations department We have a network of alumni who are well-established in many +44 (0)1784 414478 diff erent career fi elds and who are [email protected] keen to mentor recent graduates. royalholloway.ac.uk/alumni higher.royalholloway.ac.uk

44 Choosing your degree

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Our unique combination of creative arts and humanities disciplines, along with a wealth of rich academic resources, research expertise, cultural opportunities and links with the creative industries provides a 50 dynamic platform for developing your talents. Be inspired, independent and imaginative in our vibrant intellectual environment.

Faculty of Management and Economics The combination of the disciplines and studies of management, economics, law, criminology and sociology provide an infl uential platform for fi rst-class research, teaching and consultancy. 90 Our commitment is to furthering knowledge, stimulated by original research and eff ective collaborations with all types of organisations, governments and public services.

Faculty of Science Royal Holloway is one of the major colleges in which the University of London has chosen to concentrate its science teaching and research. 102 This is refl ected by the Faculty of Science’s excellent results in the Government’s teaching and research assessment exercises and in the calibre of our students, staff and cutting-edge research activities.

45 Course Finder

Course Degree UCAS Page Course Degree UCAS Page code No. code No. A Comparative Literature and Culture BA QR24 75/77 & Spanish Accounting & Finance BSc NN34 91 Comparative Literature and Culture Accounting & Finance BA Q2P3 77 BSc NN43 91 with International Film (Year in Business) Comparative Literature and Culture Accounting Finance and Economics Bsc L117 91/95 BA Q2V5 77/89 with Philosophy Ancient & Medieval History BA VV19 51/63 Comparative Literature and Culture BA Q2W6 77 Ancient History BA V110 51 with History of Art and Visual Culture

Ancient History & Philosophy BA VV15 51/88 Computer Science BSc G400 107

Ancient History with Philosophy BA V1V5 51/89 Computer Science MSci G403 107

Applied Psychology BSc C804 125 Computer Science & Mathematics BSc GG41 107/121

Astrophysics BSc F511 125 Computer Science BSc G4G7 107 (Artifi cial Intelligence) Astrophysics MSci F510 125 Computer Science MSci GG47 107 B (Artifi cial Intelligence) Biochemistry BSc C700 103 Computer Science BSc G4T6 107 Biology BSc C100 103 (Distributed & Networked Systems)*

Biomedical Sciences BSc B990 103 Computer Science MSci G4G5 107 (Distributed & Networked Systems)* Business and Management BSc N200 91 Computer Science Business and Management BSc G407 107 BSc N201 91 (Information Security) (Year in Business) Computer Science MSci G500 107 C (Information Security) Computer Science Classics BA Q800 51 BSc G464 107 (Software Engineering) Classics & Philosophy BA QV85 51/88 Computer Science MSci G461 107 Classical Studies BA Q810 51 (Software Engineering)

Classical Studies & Comparative Computer Science with Management BSc G4N2 91/107 BA Q8Q2 51/77 Literature & Culture Criminology and Sociology BSc LM39 99 Classical Studies & Drama BA QW84 51/55 Criminology & Psychology BSc CL83 99/129 Classical Studies & Italian BA QR73 51/75 D Classical Studies & Philosophy BA QV8M 51/88

Classical Studies & Spanish BA Q8R4 51/75 Dance* BA W500 55

Classical Studies with Philosophy BA Q9V5 51/89 Digital Media Communications BA P300 67/107

Classics with Philosophy BA Q8V5 51/89 Digital Media Communications BSc P304 107/67

Comparative Literature and Culture BA Q200 77 Drama & Creative Writing BA WW48 55/59

Comparative Literature and Culture Drama & Dance BA WW45 55 BA QQ23 59/77 & English Drama & German BA WR42 55/74 Comparative Literature and Culture BA Q2W4 55/77 Drama & Italian BA WR43 55/75 & Drama Drama & Music BA WW43 55/81 Comparative Literature and Culture BA QR21 74/77 & French Drama & Philosophy BA WV45 55/88

Comparative Literature and Culture Drama & Spanish BA WR41 55/75 BA QR22 74/77 & German Drama & Theatre Studies BA W440 55 Comparative Literature and Culture BA QR23 75/77 Drama with Philosophy BA W4V5 55/89 & Italian

Comparative Literature and Culture BA QV25 77/88 & Philosophy

46 Course Degree UCAS Page Course Degree UCAS Page Course Finder code No. code No. Environmental Geoscience E MSci F644 111 with a Year in Industry

Ecology & Environment BSc C150 103 European and International Studies BA R100 85 (French) Economics BSc L101 95 European and International Studies Economics & Management BSc LN12 95/91 BA R200 85 (German) Economics & Mathematics BSc LG11 95/121 European and International Studies BA R300 85 Economics, Politics and International (Italian) BSc LL12 85/95 Relations European and International Studies BA R401 85 Economics with French BSc L1R1 74/95 (Spanish)

Economics with German BSc L1R2 74/95 Experimental Physics BSc F310 125

Economics with Italian BSc L1R3 75/95 Experimental Physics MSci F313 125

Economics with Music BSc L1W3 81/95 F Economics with Political Studies BSc L1L2 85/95 Film Studies BA W620 67 Economics with Spanish BSc L1R4 75/95 Film Studies with Philosophy BA W6V5 67/89 Electronic Engineering* BEng 115 Film, Television & Digital Production BA W625 67 Electronic Engineering with a year in BEng 115 industry* Finance & Mathematics BSc NG31 95/121

Electronic Engineering* MEng 115 Financial and Business Economics BSc L111 95

Electronic Engineering with a year in French BA R120 74 MEng 115 industry* French & Classical Studies BA RQ18 51/74 English BA Q300 59 French & Drama BA RW14 55/74 English & American Literature* BA QT37 59 French & German BA RR12 74 English & Classical Studies BA QQ38 51/59 French & Greek BA RQ17 51/74 English & Creative Writing BA QW38 59 French & History BA RV11 63/74 English & Drama BA QW34 55/59 French & Italian BA RR13 74/75 English & Film Studies BA QW36 59/67 French & Latin BA RQ16 51/74 English & French BA QR31 59/74 French & Management BA RN12 74/91 English & German BA QR32 59/74 French & Music BA RW13 74/81 English & History BA QV31 59/63 French & Philosophy BA RV15 74/88 English & Italian BA QR33 59/75 French & Spanish BA RR14 74/75 English & Latin BA QQ36 51/59 French with German BA R1R2 74 English & Philosophy BA QV35 59/88 French with International Film BA R1P3 74 English & Spanish BA QR34 59/75 French with Italian BA R1R3 74/75 English with Philosophy BA Q3V5 59/89 French with Mathematics BA R1G1 74/121 Environmental Geology BSc F630 111 French with Music BA R1W3 74/81 Environmental Geology BSc F690 111 French with Philosophy BA R1V5 74/89 with a Year in Industry French with Spanish BA R1R4 74/75 Environmental Geoscience MSci F631 111 French with History of Art and Visual Environmental Geoscience with BA R1W6 74 MSci FP42 111 Culture an International Year

* programme under development

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk 47 Course Finder

Course Degree UCAS Page Course Degree UCAS Page code No. code No.

G Italian & Music BA RW33 75/81 Italian & Philosophy BA RV35 75/88 German & Classical Studies BA RQ28 51/74 Italian & Spanish BA RR34 75 German & Greek BA RQ27 51/74

German & History BA RV21 74 L

German & Italian BA RR23 74/75 Latin BA Q600 51

German & Management BA RN22 74/91 Law LLB M100 99

German & Music BA RW23 74/81 Liberal Arts BA Y000 78

German & Philosophy BA RV25 74/88 Liberal Arts with an International Year BA Y001 78

German & Spanish BA RR24 74/75 Liberal Arts with a language year BA Y002 78 abroad Geography BA L700 117

Geography BSc F800 117 M

Geography, Politics and International BSc FL82 85/117 Management & Spanish BA NR24 75/91 Relations Management with Accounting BSc N2N4 91 Geology BSc F600 111 Management with Accounting BSc NN24 91 Geology with a Year in Industry BSc F603 111 (Year in Business)

Geoscience MSci F601 111 Management with Entrepreneurship BSc NN23 91

Geoscience with a Year in Industry MSci F642 111 Management with Entrepreneurship BSc N190 91 Geoscience with a Year of (Year in Business) MSci F602 111 International Study Management with Human Resources BSc N2N6 91

Greek BA Q700 51 Management with Human Resources BSc NN16 91 (Year in Business) H Management with Information BSc N2G5 91 History BA V100 63 Systems

History, Politics and International Management with Information BA VLN1 63/85 BSc NI12 91 Relations Systems (Year in Business) Management with International History & Music BA VW13 63/81 BSc N2N1 91 Business History & Philosophy BA VV51 63/88 Management with International BSc NN21 91 History & Spanish BA VR14 63/75 Business (Year in Business) History of Art and Visual Culture & BA QW26 77 Management with Marketing BSc N2N5 91 Comparative Literature and Culture Management with Marketing History of Art and Visual Culture & BSc NN25 91 BA RW16 74 (Year in Business) French Management with Mathematics BSc N2G1 91/121 History of Art and Visual Culture & BA RW26 74 German Management with Sustainability BSc ND24 91

History of Art and Visual Culture & Management with Sustainability BA RW36 75 BSc N191 91 Italian (Year In Business)

History of Art and Visual Culture & Mathematical Studies BSc G150 121 BA RW46 75 Spanish Mathematics BSc G100 121 Human Geography BA L701 117 Mathematics MSci G103 121 I Mathematics & Management BSc GN12 91/121 Mathematics & Physics BSc GF13 121/125 International Relations BA LF50 85 Mathematics & Physics MSci GFC3 121/125 Italian & Management BA RN32 75/91

48 Course Degree UCAS Page Course Degree UCAS Page Course Finder code No. code No. Mathematics & Music BA GW13 81/121 Politics and International Relations BA LV25 85/88 & Philosophy Mathematics with French BSc G1R1 74/121 Politics, Philosophy, and Economics Mathematics with German BSc G1R2 74/121 BA L0V0 85/88/95 (PPE) Mathematics with Italian BSc G1R3 75/121 Politics with Philosophy BA L2V5 85/89 Mathematics with Management BSc G1N2 121 Psychology BSc C800 129 Mathematics with Philosophy BSc G1V5 89/121 Psychology, Development & BSc C805 129 Mathematics with Spanish BSc G1R4 75/121 Developmental Disorders Psychology, Clinical Psychology & Mathematics with Statistics BSc G1G3 121 BSc C806 129 Mental Health Medical Biochemistry BSc C741 103 Psychology, Clinical & Cognitive BSc C807 129 Modern and Contemporary History BA V140 63 Neuroscience Molecular Biology BSc C701 103 S Multilingual Studies BA R991 75 Software Engineering MSci G461 107 Multilingual Studies with International BA Q1L2 75/85 Relations Spanish BA R400 75

Multilingual Studies with Philosophy BA R9VM 75/89 Spanish & Music BA WR34 75/81

Multilingual Studies with History of Spanish & Philosophy BA RV45 75/88 BA Q1W6 75 Art and Visual Culture Spanish with French BA R4R1 74/75 Music BMus W302 81 Spanish with German BA R4R2 74/75 Music & English BA WQ33 59/81 Spanish with International Film BA R4P3 75 Music & Philosophy BA WV35 81/88 Spanish with Italian BA R4R3 75 Music with French BA W3R1 74/81 Spanish with Music BA R4W3 75/81 Music with German BA W3R2 74/81 Spanish with Philosophy BA R4V5 75/89 Music with Italian BA W3R3 75/81 Spanish with History of Art and Visual BA R4W6 75 Music with Philosophy BA W3V5 81/89 Culture

Music with Political Studies BA W3L2 81/85 T Music with Spanish BA W3R4 75/81 Theoretical Physics BSc F340 125

P Theoretical Physics MSci F321 125

Petroleum Geology BSc F620 111 Z Philosophy BA V500 88 Zoology BSc C300 103 Physical Geography BSc F840 117

Physics BSc F300 125

Physics MSci F303 125

Physics with Particle Physics BSc F370 125

Physics with Particle Physics MSci F372 125

Physics with Music BSc F3W3 81/125

Physics with Philosophy BSc F3V5 89/125

Politics BA L200 85

Politics and International Relations BA L290 85

* programme under development For more information royalholloway.ac.uk 49 Classics

A centre for excellence in both teaching and research

Top in the UK for overall student satisfaction with 100% (National Student Survey, 2015)

Classical Society’s annual summer trip to Pula, Croatia

Classics includes many subjects that interrelate in many ways: Greek and Latin literatures and languages, history, philosophy and archaeology. Much of our world today is deeply infl uenced by what the Greeks and Romans thought and did. Classical degrees expose you to new ideas, as you question a wide range of evidence in its ancient context, and equip you with many skills and a broader appreciation of two important ancient cultures.

CLASSICS AT ROYAL HOLLOWAY STAFF PROFILE  We are a centre for excellence in both  Our graduates have an outstanding record “My research interests teaching and research; in the Research for employment or further study. Excellence Framework 2014, 98% of our are in Augustan and  You do not necessarily need any previous submission was recognised as world- Imperial epic, Latin love experience of classical study, either language leading, internationally excellent or or culture, just an enthusiasm to learn. elegy, myth and classical internationally recognised. It is this quality of reception, feminist theory research that informs our teaching.  Students enrolled on BA Ancient History and BA Classical Studies may apply to study and gender studies, among  We pride ourselves on off ering a personal for an additional year abroad as part of their and individual approach, from your arrival others. I am currently degree. part of a project looking right through to graduation, in a friendly and dynamic department. at psychogeography in Latin literature, especially  We off er a wide range and choice of stimulating courses to suit all levels of the way in which iconic previous experience and to cater for all monuments are subverted interests. by unorthodox cultural memories and the way space can be re-invented.” Dr Efi Spentzou Senior Lecturer in Latin

Field trip to Hadrian’s Wall 50 100 % Classics OVERALL STUDENT SATISFACTION

(National Student Survey 2015) Classical Society’s production of Plautus’ Pseudolus

DEGREE PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

UCAS Duration Off er code range Number of places: BA Ancient History V110 3 years AAB-ABB 60

BA Classical Studies Q810 3 years AAB-ABB Typical off ers: BA Classics Q800 3 years AAB-ABB A levels: BA Greek Q700 3 years AAB-ABB AAB-ABB BA Latin Q600 3 years AAB-ABB Preferred subjects: Any Arts or CLASSICS AS A MAJOR SUBJECT Humanities A-level subjects. We value the Extended Project BA Ancient History with Philosophy V1V5 3 years AAB-ABB Qualifi cation and this will be taken BA Classical Studies with Philosophy Q9V5 3 years AAB-ABB into consideration.

BA Classics with Philosophy Q8V5 3 years AAB-ABB BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: JOINT DEGREES Distinction, Distinction, Distinction in a BA Ancient & Medieval History VV19 3 years AAB-ABB relevant subject area.

BA Ancient History & Philosophy VV15 3 years AAB-ABB International Baccalaureate: BA Classical Studies & Drama QW84 3 years AAB-ABB 32 points including 6,5,5 at Higher Level. BA Classical Studies & Italian QR73 4 years AAB-ABB For international students: BA Classical Studies & Spanish Q8R4 4 years AAB-ABB IELTS score 6.5 overall with 7 in BA English & Classical Studies QQ38 3 years AAB-ABB writing.

BA English & Latin QQ36 3 years AAB-ABB For degrees including Classics, Latin BA French & Classical Studies RQ18 4 years AAB-ABB or Greek previous experience of Latin OR Greek is required - either A at BA French & Greek RQ17 4 years AAB-ABB GCSE, B at AS/A-Level or IB grade 5 at standard level. BA French & Latin RQ16 4 years AAB-ABB

BA German & Classical Studies RQ28 4 years AAB-ABB Please refer to our website for A-level qualifi cation equivalences for each BA German & Greek RQ27 4 years AAB-ABB course. BA Classical Studies & Philosophy QV8M 3 years AAB-ABB For Joint programmes other requirements may apply. See the BA Classics & Philosophy QV85 3 years AAB-ABB other department’s pages for more details. BA Classical Studies & Comparative Literature & Culture Q8Q2 3 years AAB-ABB See p.134 for educational context advice.

Scholarships and bursaries:

Royal Holloway scholarships and bursaries are available (eligibility criteria apply). See p.40 for full details.

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/classics 51 EXAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE

BA Classical Studies

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Studying Classical Antiquity Three units eg. Three units eg.

Virgil’s Aeneid/Ovid’s Alexander the Great PLUS Metamorphoses Homer 5 half-units and Beginners Latin Greek Law and Lawcourts OR 7 half-units Roman Near East Perspectives on Roman Britain Latin or Greek language units STUDENT VIEW Half units include: Latin or Greek language units (optional) (optional) Introduction to Greek History PLUS an extended essay (dissertation) “The Classics department Introduction to Roman History PLUS two second year projects of 5000 words each at Royal Holloway is both Introduction to Greek Archaeology small and friendly - I feel Introduction to Roman Archaeology like an individual and not Introduction to Ancient Philosophy a number. This was what initially attracted me to the university. My degree programme focuses on WHAT YOU’LL LEARN understanding classical Our fi rst year courses are specially designed to We are also involved in overseas university texts in their original introduce you to a range of diff erent fi elds, to exchange programmes such as Erasmus, the languages. I arrived at help you choose which subjects to pursue in European educational exchange programme, your second and third years. Joint programmes and there is also the chance to compete for a university with little Latin develop the overlaps between subjects place to study for a year at universities in the US, and no Greek at all, but more closely, with half of your degree in each Canada, Australia, Japan and Korea. department. now can read texts in As well as the libraries on campus, you will have access to the Senate House library in central both languages with some OUTSIDE THE LECTURE THEATRE profi ciency. Studying at London and to the world-renowned Institute of We off er a number of opportunities to Classical Studies library. Several courses include Royal Holloway even gave undertake overseas fi eld study, including visits visits to the world-famous collections of the me the opportunity to to Rome and Hadrian’s Wall as part of some British Museum and the Museum of London. of the fi nal-year options. Trips to Greece or learn Modern Greek and Italy are organised by the student Classics I was able to spend a year Society annually, are open to all and may be studying in Athens thanks accompanied by academic staff who are to the department’s unique experts in the fi eld. connections to that city’s university.” Sam, BA Classics

CONTACT DETAILS

Dr Nick Lowe Admissions Tutor Department of Classics Royal Holloway University of London Egham Surrey TW20 0EX UK

+44 (0)1784 443417

[email protected]

@ClassicsRHUL Members of the Classical Society 52 Classics

YOUR FUTURE CAREER

01 Tim Reeve 03 Kathryn Tempest BA Ancient History, Deputy Director & Chief BA Classical Studies, MA Classics, PhD Classics, Operating Offi cer, Victoria and Albert Museum Senior Lecturer, University of Roehampton “The course off ered a really interesting choice of “My lecturers were able to communicate their subjects 01 modules on a variety of themes and I was able to with great knowledge, passion and enthusiasm; they throw in a couple of modules on management and really made you want to work hard. Perhaps the accounting. At the same time, I knew the department most important thing that Royal Holloway taught I was attached to had strong academic credentials. It me personally was the diff erence a good lecturer can also had a real intimacy about it, and a friendliness make. I’d like to think that I can pass onto my own that I know from friends who studied elsewhere (and students the same level of support and enthusiasm at other London colleges) is not matched at many that I received throughout my own studies.” other universities.”

02 Mario Creatura BA Classical Studies, Parliamentary Researcher “I think it’s safe to say that my time at Royal 02 Holloway made me who I am today. Not only did the academic rigour of the Classics department prepare 03 me for the world of work, but my extra-curricular activities gave me an appreciation of how complex that world actually is. The skills I honed of analysis, observation and patience combined with my extra- curricular activities to ensure that I was as prepared as I could be for the world of work.”

Graduates of classical degrees have much We work in close partnership with Royal to off er potential employers, including Holloway’s dedicated Careers Service specifi c, practical, intellectual, theoretical team, who can help you to enhance your and transferable skills. As all our degrees employability and prepare for the choices % comprise a combination of subject areas, you ahead. Some of the tailored opportunities 90 will gain valuable experience and skills in a you are encouraged to take up include range of particular disciplines, which makes themed career sector weeks such as Not-for- you especially versatile and attractive to Profi t Careers, Finance, Creative and Media, employers. and Marketing, PR and Event Management, among others. We take your future employability very seriously: a skills course is embedded into our Our graduates have gone on to work in law, of our Classical fi rst-year curriculum, designed to enhance editing, libraries or archives, marketing and Studies graduates research and personal transferable skills. public relations, accountancy, teaching, In your second year you can compete for a heritage, government and investment are employed or go selection of short-term work placements in a banking. broad range of fi elds, in the fi rst such scheme on to further study in a UK Classics department. within 6 months of graduating.*

*(Unistats, 2015)

53 Drama and Theatre

A large Drama department with a uniquely broad range of specialisms

Top three UK Drama department for ‘research intensity’ (Times Higher Education, 2015)

Pursuing a degree in drama and theatre is a complex, serious, and demanding undertaking that requires many diff erent intellectual and creative skills. You will explore a wide range of theatrical and performance forms, conventions, periods, traditions and activities. A university degree in drama and theatre off ers numerous opportunities to develop and enhance theatrical skills, both inside and outside the classroom. It is far more than actor-training; it is a broad and intensive education in arts and culture.

STAFF PROFILE DRAMA AND THEATRE AT ROYAL HOLLOWAY “Students studying  We are among the top UK Drama  You get the best of both worlds: you will be Drama and Theatre departments: 4th for research excellence, on the doorstep of London allowing key Studies at Royal Holloway with 86% of our work in the latest Research contemporary theatremakers to contribute grapple with the big Excellence Framework acknowledged to our teaching, and giving you easy access to questions: about ourselves as being at the highest levels, and 2nd for one of the most vibrant theatre cities of the ‘research intensity’. These internationally- world. Being based at Royal Holloway gives and our cultures, about recognised experts will be your tutors. you immediate access to the most creative campus of the University of London. how we make meaning  We are one of the largest Drama and tell stories, and about departments in the UK, off ering a uniquely ourselves in relation to broad range of small-group teaching in other cultures, other contemporary theatre, international theatre, theatre history, applied theatre and a times, and other forms of range of practice-based approaches to the story-telling. Our students discipline of theatre and performance. challenge themselves and learn a range of new skills while developing a sophisticated critical framework. In the process they interrogate the work of others and create and perform their own stories, their own dramas.” Dr Elaine McGirr Senior Lecturer in English and Drama Head of Department

The Caryl Churchill Theatre 54 Drama and Theatre

178 SEAT CARYL CHURCHILL THEATRE

DEGREE PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

UCAS Duration Off er code range Number of places: BA Drama & Theatre Studies W440 3 years AAB-ABB 100 BA Dance* W500 3 years AAB-ABB Typical off ers: DRAMA WITH A MINOR SUBJECT BA Drama with Philosophy W4V5 3 years AAB-ABB A levels: AAB-ABB JOINT DEGREES Preferred subjects: Drama, Theatre BA Classical Studies & Drama QW84 3 years AAB-ABB Studies, English. BA Comparative Literature and Culture & Drama Q2W4 3 years AAB-ABB We value the Extended Project Qualifi cation and this will be taken BA Drama & Creative Writing WW48 3 years AAB-ABB into consideration. BA Drama & Dance WW45 3 years AAB-ABB BTEC Level 3 BA Drama & German WR42 4 years AAB-ABB Extended Diploma: BA Drama & Italian WR43 4 years AAB-ABB Distinction, Distinction, Distinction in a relevant subject area. BA Drama & Music WW43 3 years AAB-ABB BA English & Drama QW34 3 years AAB-ABB International Baccalaureate: 32 points including 6,5,5 at Higher BA French & Drama RW14 4 years AAB-ABB Level. BA Drama & Philosophy WV45 3 years AAB-ABB For international students: BA Drama & Spanish WR41 4 years AAB-ABB IELTS score 6.5 overall with 7 in * programme under development writing.

A portfolio of your work will be required for BA Drama & Creative Writing.

Please refer to our website for A-level qualifi cation equivalences for each course. For Joint programmes other requirements may apply. See the other department’s pages for more details. See p.134 for educational context advice.

Scholarships and bursaries:

Royal Holloway scholarships and bursaries are available (eligibility criteria apply). See p.40 for full details.

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/drama 55 EXAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE

BA Drama & Theatre

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Theatre and Performance-making Theatre and Performance-making 2 Advanced options Advanced rehearsal/devising e.g. Directing, Devising, Playwriting, From an exciting selection of diverse techniques and intensive study of Design options, students select two courses contemporary performance. on specialist research and advanced Theatre and Text 2 performance practice led by leading Theatre and Text e.g. Shakespeare, Naturalism, academics and practitioners in the In-depth exploration of diff erent Shadow Puppet Plays fi eld. types of plays and performance texts. Theatre and Culture 2 STUDENT VIEW Group Performance Theatre and Culture e.g. Australian, Noh, Theatre in Under supervision from staff and How is the theatre shaped by Education visiting artists, students devise “I decided to study Drama the culture around it? How can it original performances that are shown intervene in its cultural context? Theatre and Ideas 2 and Royal Holloway as it e.g. Theatre and Philosophy, Visual at the Finalist Festival. Theatre and Ideas Culture, Politics Final Year Project provided that perfect 50/50 How is the study and practice Choose from: of theatre illuminated by other Special Project (e.g., design, balance between critical disciplines, from physics to playwriting, directing) philosophy? Research Dissertation and creative practice that Taught Dissertation I was looking for. It’s such a privilege to be lectured by the people whose books you are reading and then WHAT YOU’LL LEARN really get to grips with the All our courses contain an equal mix of creative dance societies which you can be part of, course in seminars. With and critical work. The fi rst year introduces you and you will fi nd creative connections to be three performance spaces to a range of practical and analytical skills and made across the Faculty with students the second year builds on this, after which you studying Music, Media Arts, Creative on campus and easy will undertake a Final Year Project. Alongside Writing and English. access to London, what these compulsory modules, you have a wide You can take advantage of our excellent choice of options, taught by staff with specialist more could you want as a facilities; three major performance spaces expertise. Joint programmes develop the including the brand-new Caryl Churchill Drama student?” overlaps between subjects more closely, with Theatre, a fl exible fully-equipped 178-seat Clement, half of your degree in each department. BA Drama & Theatre studio theatre; the Boilerhouse, a huge and atmospheric ‘found’ space which was OUTSIDE THE LECTURE THEATRE formerly Royal Holloway’s 19th-century  Facilities and performance opportunities boiler-room; and our unique Handa Noh Royal Holloway is an exceptionally creative Theatre, the only permanently-standing campus, with a thriving and vibrant Japanese Noh stage in Europe. cultural scene. Our own drama society, the Student Workshop, performs up to nine We also have fi ve rehearsal rooms equipped productions a year, as well as presenting for performance, a seminar room, a talks and workshops with leading UK theatre production workshop and our own companies and hosting infamous socials. digital studio. There are numerous drama, music and

CONTACT DETAILS

Dr Ashley Thorpe Admissions Tutor Department of Drama & Theatre Royal Holloway University of London Egham Surrey TW20 0EX UK

+44 (0)1784 443922

[email protected]

@RHULDrama

56

Drama and Theatre

YOUR FUTURE CAREER

01 Julia Berndt won a number of radio playwriting competitions and had my work aired. Without the knowledge, BA Drama & Theatre , Freelance Designer encouragement and highly infectious enthusiasm “I knew I wanted to work in theatre but wasn’t sure (of staff from the Drama department) I would exactly in what capacity and I also wanted to gain not have discovered a passion for this unique and 01 some general theoretical and historical background. imaginative drama medium.” The most important thing that Royal Holloway taught me was to have faith in my abilities, making 03 John Hunter me much more confi dent. While at Royal Holloway BA Drama & Theatre, Artists’ Assistant and I was able to do a lot of stage management and co-founder of non zero one eventually got into design that way. I’ve since worked “Royal Holloway seemed to off er lots of diff erent on some really exciting projects, including the world routes for specialisation unlike some other courses. première of Edward Bond’s play There Will Be It was clear that if I wanted to specialise in physical More, and the last ever show at the old Bush theatre theatre or interactive performance I’d be able to do This Is Where We Got To When You Came In, so. I was also really impressed by the facilities and shortlisted for the 2011 Linbury Prize.” staff . When I got there, I was introduced to the work 02 Holly Powell-Jones of Blast Theory, Gob Squad, Lone Twin and others. 02 I learned you can do things that look like outrageous BA Drama & Theatre, Radio Playwright fun, and not only get paid, but get recognition and 03 “Through the Radio Playmaking module at Royal acclaim for it! We were also encouraged to go for Holloway, I developed a huge passion for audio internships and for many of us those internships drama and since graduating I have been pursuing turned into jobs.” a career in radio drama, getting involved in production, presenting and writing. I’ve recently

We’re committed to helping you enhance You can also take advantage of tailored your employability and prepare for the opportunities off ered by the Careers choices ahead. Some of the tailored Service including themed career sector opportunities you are encouraged to take weeks such as Creative and Media Careers, % up include: Not-for-Profi t, Marketing, PR and Event 80 Management among others.  The department off ers a number of work placements each year, and A degree in Drama and Theatre not only organises specialist training workshops gives you the directly relevant knowledge to for its students. Recent workshops have enter the creative sector, but also a range of included CV writing for industry, and valuable transferable skills, thereby lending acting for TV. itself to roles in a diverse range of careers. of our graduates  Play!, Royal Holloway’s annual festival Our graduates are now working as actors, are employed or of culture and showcase of work, producers, directors, drama or performing off ering mentoring and performance arts teachers, advertising and marketing go on to further opportunities to our students. executives and arts offi cers, as well as study within 6 often starting up their own companies or  Our annual Hob Nob Night, a student- developing freelance careers. months of organised networking event and a fantastic chance to meet and quiz a graduating.* group of around 20 alumni who have gone on to great success in their careers.

*(Unistats, 2015)

57 English

2nd in the UK for outstanding and world-leading research environment (REF 2014, 4* research)

English is a versatile academic discipline characterised by the rigorous critical study of literature and language. It is concerned with the production, reception and interpretation of written texts, and with the literary and expressive potential of the English language. The study of English demands a constant commitment to improving your reading, research and writing skills. It develops a fl exible and responsive openness of mind and advanced skills in argument, and encourages you to think critically for yourself about literature and life.

STAFF PROFILE ENGLISH AT ROYAL HOLLOWAY “My own work has been  From Beowulf to the Booker prize, we  Our teaching is informed by the latest mainly on Modernism and cover both the traditional major areas of developments in literary studies, advanced on American literature, literary study, and take advantage of Royal by our own academics’ research projects, and I also wrote a book Holloway’s fl exible course unit system giving them a global reputation for to off er specialist courses, giving you excellence. on Thomas Hardy’s tremendous scope and opportunity for  We are large in size but friendly and caring, poetry. My last book choice. treating you as an individual, and our was on Slavery and its  We have a reputation for outstanding community of students and staff is diverse enduring impact on teaching, with 96% of our students saying and of the highest calibre. American culture. My they are inspired by our staff ’s enthusiasm. (National Student Survey, 2015). students learn about the history of American Literature, separate from the English tradition but interconnected, and gain a comparative perspective on race, politics, satire and national identity.” Professor Tim Armstrong Professor of Modern English and American Literature Head of Department

58 English

TOP FOR INTERNATIONAL QUALITY RESEARCH IN THE UK IN 20(REF2014) Booker Prize-winning author Howard Jacobson appeared on campus in our Lunchtime Reading Series

DEGREE PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

UCAS Duration Off er code range Number of places: BA English Q300 3 Years AAB-ABB 150

BA English & American Literature* QT37 3 years AAB-ABB Typical off ers: ENGLISH AS A MAJOR SUBJECT

BA English with Philosophy Q3V5 3 years AAB-ABB A levels: AAB-ABB JOINT DEGREES Required subject: grade A in English. BA Comparative Literature and Culture & English QQ23 3 years AAB-ABB We value the Extended Project BA Drama & Creative Writing WW48 3 years AAB-ABB Qualifi cation and this will be taken into consideration. BA English & Classical Studies QQ38 3 years AAB-ABB BTEC Level 3 BA English & Creative Writing QW38 3 years AAB-ABB Extended Diploma: BA English & Drama QW34 3 years AAB-ABB Distinction, Distinction, Distinction in a relevant subject area plus grade A BA English & Film Studies QW36 3 years AAB-ABB in English A-level. BA English & French QR31 4 years AAB-ABB International Baccalaureate: BA English & German QR32 4 years AAB-ABB 32 points including 6,5,5 at Higher BA English & History QV31 3 years AAB-ABB Level (6 in Higher Level English).

BA English & Italian QR33 4 years AAB-ABB For international students: BA English & Latin QQ36 3 years AAB-ABB IELTS score 6.5 overall with 7 in writing. BA English & Philosophy QV35 3 years AAB-ABB BA English & Spanish QR34 4 years AAB-ABB A portfolio of your work will be required for BA English & Creative BA Music & English WQ33 3 years AAB-ABB Writing and BA Drama & Creative Writing. * programme under development Please refer to our website for A-level qualifi cation equivalences for each course. For Joint programmes other requirements may apply. See the other department’s pages for more details. See p.134 for educational context advice.

Scholarships and bursaries:

Royal Holloway scholarships and bursaries are available (eligibility criteria apply). See p.40 for full details. Professor Kiernan Ryan

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/english 59 EXAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE

BA English

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Year one consists of fi ve compulsory In the second year, students choose In the third year, students may choose units: from the following full units up to three whole units from: (the historical ‘spine’): Thinking as a Critic i) Writing a dissertation Renaissance Literature Shakespeare ii) A Special Author project Eighteenth-century Literature Re-orienting the Novel e.g., Chaucer, Donne, Wordsworth Romantic Literature and Coleridge, the Brontës, Dickens, STUDENT VIEW Introducing English Poetry Emily Dickinson, Conrad, Hardy, Victorian Literature Introduction to Medieval Literature Woolf, Beckett, Coetzee “The Department of Modernist Literature iii) One of the Special Topics e.g. Contemporary Debates in Literary The Literature of Chicago English has off ered me and Critical Theory an outstanding level of Children’s Literature since the PLUS further half units from a range of Nineteenth-century support throughout my at least 16 further options, e.g. ‘The Girl in the Book’ degree studies and in my Creative Writing: Structure and Style The Post-Colonial Novel: The Art of Resistance Middle English Poetry consideration of future Nineteenth Century Literature and Intensive Shakespeare: Comedy, Culture career prospects. With History, Tragedy Byron, Modernity and Europe such a wide range of units, Literature of the Fin de Siècle The New York Schools Dark Reform: Scandal and Satire in I have been able to tailor American Arts PLUS from a range of at least my degree to my interests Paradise in Early Modern English 23 further half-unit options e.g. Literature whilst being taught by Tolkien’s Roots Strange Fictions: Romance in the academics who genuinely Middle Ages Drama and Witchcraft 1576-1642 care about my progress.” Queer Histories The Art of Noise Tristram Shandy and the Advanced Shakespeare: Eleanor, Experimental Novel the Problem Plays BA English Fictions of Sensation The Great American Novella Theatre and the City, 1590-1625 Shakespearean Adaptation

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN Our fi rst year courses are specially-designed The department’s strong Shakespeare as a foundation on which subsequent years spine has led to staff and students working build, with the second and third years off ering collaboratively with and for Shakespeare’s you many options to pursue, which may lead Globe, the Royal Shakespeare Company, the to a dissertation in your fi nal year. Among the British Library and Cambridge University Press. options available to students of Q300 English in Many Students undertake a variety of the second and third years are bespoke courses volunteering opportunities (some specifi c to in Creative Writing. Joint programmes develop CONTACT DETAILS English students, like White Water Writing) and the overlaps between subjects more closely, participate in the College Passport Scheme, as Dr Catherine Nall with half of your degree in each department well as working in student journalism and radio. (English Q300 and (however English & American Literature and all other Joint Honours) English & Creative Writing are based entirely in We run, or are partners in, numerous cultural Dr Christie Carson the English department). initiatives hosting readings, performances, fi lm (English & Drama QW34 , screenings and installations, foregrounding English & Film Studies QW36) OUTSIDE THE LECTURE THEATRE cross-genre writing from a diverse range of Dr Douglas Cowie (English & Creative Writing QW38) Many members of our academic staff work practitioners. For instance, our year-long actively as novelists, poets and writers, and Reading series brings both established and Department of English emerging writers to read and discuss their Royal Holloway bring you the benefi t of their immediate University of London experience of the creative industries. Novelists work; our event series, POLYply, promotes Egham Benjamin Markovits, Douglas Cowie, Susanna dialogue and discussion amongst poets and Surrey Jones and Nikita Lalwani and and poets Kei artists. You can enjoy and take advantage of all TW20 0EX Miller, Redell Olsen, Kristen Kreider and Jo the experiences and networking opportunities UK Shapcott are all based in the department. these and our other events present.

+44 (0)1784 443214/5 english-department @royalholloway.ac.uk @RHULEnglish

60 English

YOUR FUTURE CAREER

01 James Pidgeon with the one-to-one sessions with tutors I learnt not only about my subject, but also the art of researching BA English & Drama, Programme Manager, a topic, and then writing about it with an argument Shoreditch Town Hall clearly set out.” “I chose Royal Holloway because of the integration 01 of both my chosen disciplines into one course rather 03 James Milton than treating them as two separate entities. I was BA English, Theatre Producer and Director attracted to how specifi c bespoke modules on the course purposefully combined the two subjects, as “The course comfortably surpassed my expectations, well as being taught by representatives from both and has had a fundamental impact on the way that I departments. The two disciplines were treated as see the world. The extent and breadth of the literature complementary subjects rather than completely covered, and the corresponding theory, is impressively detached subjects, the latter of which I’d seen at other vast – and defi nitely leaves you enviably well-read. universities. I was also drawn to the fact that all of the This ability to respond, refl ect, analyse, debate, staff in both departments are practicing researchers, evaluate and articulate has been of fundamental professionals and pioneers in their fi eld.” relevance to my professional life since leaving. Beyond the course, my involvement with the Musical Theatre 02 Linda Serck Society, and the Students’ Union in general, has had a 02 very strong impact on my career. Having the chance BA English, MA English, BBC Berkshire to appear in, and produce, shows through the Union – 03 “The most important thing Royal Holloway taught and take some of those shows to Edinburgh– gave me me was, in short: writing and researching. Looking a really solid footing in what I’m doing now and the back at my rather fl owery essay style in my fi rst year confi dence to pursue that.” it’s perhaps hard to imagine it’s the same person writing concise clear stories for BBC News Online. But

We are in the top twenty English UK The College’s national award-winning work departments for career prospects* for a placement scheme is open to all second- reason: we place great emphasis on helping year students, providing training in CVs and you unlock the skills with which your studies interviews and summer placements with % and experiences are equipping you for your publishers, newspapers, fi lm-makers and 93 future. literary agents in London. Staff liaise with Royal Holloway’s dedicated A degree in English trains the mind and Careers Service to ensure a wide overview of feeds the imagination; it provides a range of the extra-curricular opportunities we off er transferable skills, including oral and written to our students. For instance, we encourage presentation skills, time management, and you to take up tailored opportunities across the ability to work independently, which are of our graduates are the year including themed career sector highly valued by employers. It also leaves employed or go weeks such as Creative and Media Careers, your options open, crucial in today’s world of Not-for-Profi t, Marketing, PR and Event fl exible careers. on to further study Management, among others. We also Our graduates have gone on to work in law, have an annual employability event, most with 6 months of journalism, business analysis, publishing, recently a third-year away-day on the South marketing and public relations, investment graduating.** Bank in London. banking, teaching, heritage and archives, website development and creative writing.

*Complete University Guide, 2015; ** (Unistats, 2015)

61 History

Joint fi rst UK History department for the impact of our research (REF 2014, 4* and 3* research)

Studying History is exciting and rewarding; curiosity lies at the heart of all historical enquiry. It encourages us to appreciate the human experience in other places and at other times. Exploring what people have felt, thought and done in the past expands our self- awareness. It helps us to understand how we have come to be who we are both as individuals and as members of a wider society. As well as a great love of the subject, History students also develop essential skills of analysis, argument and communication – all highly valued in today’s competitive employment market. STAFF PROFILE “Students studying History at Royal Holloway will HISTORY AT ROYAL HOLLOWAY  Where cutting-edge research inspires  You will be joining a large History explore the history of early exceptional teaching. department, which is part of the prestigious modern ideas with me. University of London. Although we are one  Our academic staff are leading experts of the biggest departments in the country, We’ll look at concepts of in their fi elds, enjoying an international you will be treated as an individual in a why we should obey kings, reputation and a high media profi le, and your friendly and welcoming atmosphere. why we should be religious, teaching will be informed by their top-rated why we should be tolerant. and excellent research.  Take the chance to study abroad for a year by choosing an International Year  From our remarkably broad range of My concern is to take you as part of your studies: in France, Spain, compelling courses, you will have the Italy, Germany or further afi eld in the United through a journey, thinking maximum fl exibility to pursue your own States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, about how those past interests, helping you to construct a Singapore or Hong Kong. ideas refl ect and shape our coherent degree programme that provides modern world.” a sense of the development of societies and institutions over time. Professor Justin Champion Professor of the History of Early Modern Ideas President of the Historical Association, UK

62 96% History OVERALL STUDENT SATISFACTION (National Student Survey 2015)

DEGREE PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

UCAS Duration Off er code range Number of places: BA History V100 3 years AAB-ABB 195

BA Modern and Contemporary History V140 3 years AAB-ABB Typical off ers: JOINT DEGREES A levels: BA Ancient & Medieval History VV19 3 years AAB-ABB AAB-ABB BA English & History QV31 3 years AAB-ABB Preferred subjects: History BA French & History RV11 4 years AAB-ABB We value the Extended Project Qualifi cation and this will be taken BA German & History RV21 4 years AAB-ABB into consideration. BA History, Politics and International Relations VLN1 3 years AAB-ABB BTEC Level 3 BA History & Music VW13 3 years AAB-ABB Extended Diploma: BA History & Spanish VR14 4 years AAB-ABB Distinction, Distinction, Distinction in a relevant subject area. BA History & Philosophy VV51 3 years AAB-ABB International Baccalaureate: 32 points including 6,5,5 at Higher Level.

For international students: IELTS score 6.5 overall with 7 in writing.

Please refer to our website for A-level qualifi cation equivalences for each course. For Joint programmes other requirements may apply. See the other department’s pages for more details. See p.134 for educational context advice.

Scholarships and bursaries:

Royal Holloway scholarships and bursaries are available (eligibility criteria apply). See p.40 for full details.

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/history 63 EXAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE

BA History

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

A combination of foundation and Independent essay Historiography gateway units

Foundation e.g. Doing History PLUS a combination of widespanning Dissertation attached to an option and more specialist options e.g. based on the use of primary sources e.g. History and Meanings The Rise and Fall of the Roman The Causes and Consequences of Republic the Fall of Constantinople Gateway e.g. Gods, Men and STUDENT VIEW Power: the Ancient The Crusades and the Eastern The Origins and Impact of the World from Homer Mediterranean, 1095-1291 Second Crusade, 1145-49 “My programme, in to Mohammed History of the British Empire, Representing Authority from Henry terms of the courses Rome to 1763-1900 VII to Charles II Renaissance: An Mutiny to Modi: the Indian Malcolm X and African American I have undertaken Introduction to the subcontinent from the 19th century Islam Middle Ages to the present Victorian Babylon: Life, Work and and the delivery of Confl ict and Identity The European Crucible, 1914-1945 People in London, c.1840-1890 in the Modern World material, has been from 1789 to the Modern Girls: Women in Britain, The History and Historiography of immensely enjoyable and Present c.1914-1984 the Holocaust From Mao to Modern Political Ideas China and the World: Migration and Mandela: Twentieth- Diaspora, 1800-1945 intellectually challenging. The Vietnam War and the Cold War Century Political in South-East Asia The teaching staff have Leaders in the Non- PLUS further units from a range of Western World A History of Terrorism wide-ranging and more specialist provided engaging lectures options and helpful advice for completing assessments.

The department is WHAT YOU’LL LEARN fortunate to consist of First year courses introduce new skills, methods Student success stories respected academics who and approaches to familiarise you with broad Students Emma Crew and Elle Larsson won teach courses that are historical themes and unfamiliar periods and placements at the BBC: “Between us we substantiated by their cultures. In your second year, you will combine conducted research, sourced props, collected both wide-ranging and more specialised courses equipment, went out on location and witnessed research interests.” with a view to focusing on an area of study fi lming fi rst-hand for both live and pre-recorded Louis, for your fi nal year – producing a 10,000 word shows; a valuable hands-on learning experience. BA History with an International Year dissertation based on original research. Joint We also gained experience right through the programmes explore the relationships between initial application process and would encourage the subjects chosen more closely, with half of other students not to be put off . Be optimistic, your degree in each department. take a risk and give it a go!”

OUTSIDE THE LECTURE THEATRE History student Rosa O’Rourke won the Arts and Humanities Award as part of the high-profi le There are many work placement opportunities national TARGETjobs Undergraduate of the available at Royal Holloway for which you are Year Awards, sponsored by a list of top graduate eligible to apply, and we, together with the recruiters. Her prize, supported by Barclays, was Careers Service, work hard to support you in a summer internship with the company and a securing these. History students have reaped the personal meeting with the Chief Executive. Rosa benefi ts of taking part in these schemes: topped a very strong fi eld of over 500 students and, at the end of her internship, was off ered a permanent job with Barclays.

CONTACT DETAILS

Admissions Department of History Royal Holloway University of London Egham Surrey TW20 0EX UK

+44 (0)1784 443314 historyadmissions@ royalholloway.ac.uk @RHULHistory History students collaborated with those from other departments across College on Runnymede Explored, an app created for the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta in 2015 64 History

Professor Jonathan Phillips is interviewed by Rageh Omar Students at the History Society Blitz Ball Seminar with Dr Alex Windscheff el for Channel 4 News

YOUR FUTURE CAREER

01 Corinne Galloway atmosphere of community which I felt should be a strong part of the university experience. My time BA History, Learning Projects Offi cer, there instilled in me a very real love of learning – I still Houses of Parliament keep up to date on some periodicals relating to my “My studies really fostered my love of history so degree subject, but the discipline to improve oneself 01 much so that I decided to pursue a career within the and learn as much as you can in the fi eld in which museum and heritage sector. By studying a broad you’re working is as relevant to my industry as it was range of time periods within my course I have been to the subject I studied. The sound industry, like any able to work in a variety of diff erent museum and technologically-based sector, is constantly moving heritage sites ranging from my local history museum forward, and requires you to research the latest to the Houses of Parliament. Also, the more general methods and practices to stay up to date.” skills of research, evaluation and writing have also been helpful when developing exhibitions, tours, 03 Simon Thurley CBE educational workshops and educational resources.” BA History, former Chief Executive, English Heritage 02 Stephen Hughes English Heritage manages over 400 ancient monuments and historic buildings, ranging from BA Modern History, Economic History & Politics, Stonehenge to Dover Castle. Once described as, ‘the Sound Engineer and Project Manager 02 boy wonder of the museum world’, Simon has been Director of the Museum of London and Curator of 03 “I was interested in other prestigious universities, and the History department at Royal Holloway seemed the Historic Royal Palaces, where he doubled visitor equally world-class, with engaging and interesting numbers and oversaw some of the largest restoration tutors that we met on our Open Day. As Royal projects ever undertaken in the UK. Holloway is a campus-based university, as opposed to the city ones which are spread around various areas with no discernible boundaries, there is a great

We take your future employability very We work in partnership with Royal Holloway’s seriously, and are recognised as among the dedicated Careers Service to help you top UK History departments for career enhance your employability and prepare prospects (Complete University Guide 2015). for the choices ahead. Some of the tailored % Our graduates develop the wide knowledge opportunities you are encouraged to take up 85 and practical skills required to enter today’s include themed career sector weeks such extremely competitive job market. By training as Careers in Finance, Creative and Media, you to understand and respect other values Not-for-Profi t, and Marketing, PR and Event and cultures, a History degree equips you to Management among others. operate successfully in a fast-changing and Our graduates go on to work in careers increasingly globalised and multi-cultural as varied as the law, journalism, business of our graduates are environment. You will be well-informed analysis, publishing, marketing and public and alert, ideally placed to develop insights employed or go relations, investment banking, teaching, and make decisions based on multi-layered museums and archives, performing arts and understandings of how international systems on to further study TV, accountancy and government. and domestic social, economic and cultural within 6 months factors operate and interconnect. of graduating.*

* (Unistats, 2015)

65 Media Arts

Top 10 UK Media department for research quality (REF, 2014)

Media Arts degrees promote the study of the moving image and sound in all their forms, across fi lm, television and the diverse spaces and platforms of digital media: from cinema to handheld; gallery installation to billboard and television to tablet. The combination of critical study and creative media production off ers you an opportunity to refl ect on how moving image and sound are produced and consumed.

MEDIA ARTS AT ROYAL HOLLOWAY STAFF PROFILE  All of our degree programmes are creative,  Our new Digital Media Communications “As well as being Head of critical and compelling in their approach. degree off ers students the chance to Department, I specialise combine creative and critical skills in media  We off er a genuinely unique combination production with an understanding of the in Television and Digital and equal balance of theory and practical digital platforms that our media experiences work – our programmes off er you the Culture, and my work increasingly take place on. With an emphasis chance to immerse yourself in both. focuses on media on short form storytelling for social media, production cultures and  You will work with world leading scholars and students learn blogging, video production the shape of television practitioners, reaping the benefi ts of close and coding skills in a multiplatform context. supervision from internationally-renowned  Your future employability is our major and celebrity in digital staff who are leaders in fi lm, television and concern. We run a competitive work digital media research and production. culture. My work recently placement scheme and the majority of our generated debate in the  Our Film Studies programme will help graduates gain professional and managerial news when I suggested to develop your appreciation of fi lm and roles upon leaving our programmes that we can learn about television’s rich artistic, social and political (Unistats, 2015). traditions. When combined with English or  You will enter an intellectually and culturally politics, morality and the Philosophy, this is aimed at deepening your rich environment supported by excellent economy from celebrity understanding of its particular relationship facilities, where you are actively encouraged with literature or philosophical issues. culture. These are just a to pursue your own interests, activities few of the relevant topics and passions. we off er on our unique degrees.” Dr James Bennett Head of Department

66 Media Arts TOP FOR FILM PRODUCTION AND PHOTOGRAPHY 10(Guardian, 2016)

DEGREE PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

UCAS Duration Off er code range Number of places: BA Digital Media Communications P300 3 years AAB-ABB 120 BSc Digital Media Communications P304 3 years AAB-ABB Typical off ers: BA Film, Television & Digital Production W625 3 years AAB-ABB BA Film Studies W620 3 years AAB-ABB A levels: AAB-ABB BA Film Studies with Philosophy W6V5 3 years AAB-ABB BTEC Level 3 BA English & Film Studies QW36 3 years AAB-ABB Extended Diploma: Distinction, Distinction, Distinction in a relevant subject area

International Baccalaureate: 32 points including 6,5,5 at Higher Level

For international students: IELTS score 6.5 overall with 7 in writing

Applicants will be required to attend a selection interview.

Please refer to our website for A-level qualifi cation equivalences for each course. For Joint programmes other requirements may apply. See the other department’s pages for more details. See p.134 for educational context advice.

Scholarships and bursaries:

Royal Holloway scholarships and bursaries are available (eligibility criteria apply). See p.40 for full details.

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/mediaarts 67 EXAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE

BA Film, Television & Digital Production

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Compulsory foundation courses A core theory half unit - ‘Creative Dissertation Industries’ - and a choice of three Film & Television Histories theory half units PLUS a choice of one practical and Critical Theory & Textual Analysis PLUS two practice units eg. one theory unit e.g.

Introduction to Media Practice 1 Transmedia storytelling Cinephilia Introduction to Media Practice 2 Directing Screen Fiction Moving Pictures STUDENT VIEW Screenwriting Producing Film & TV “From lectures on Breaking Creative Sound Design Screen documentary Bad to Batman, to writing, Hollywood Cinema 360˚ Cinema Film Aesthetics editing, fi lming, and TV Genres Digital Aesthetics Cinema in the Digital Age collaborating with talented Beyond Bollywood TV Histories and enthusiastic people... Creative Digital Art Transnational Cinemas you’ll learn so much and have the best time of your life doing so. For me, being WHAT YOU’LL LEARN CREATIVE CAMPUS AND FACILITIES part of the Film Festival Our fi rst year courses will give you a You can take advantage of our excellent facilities; Society has been another comprehensive grounding in the practical and a large purpose-built television studio and fantastic way to get theoretical areas of fi lm, television and digital production control room, a sound studio, two media. The fi rst year programme lays the media labs, seminar spaces and an equipment inspired and to work with foundation for more advanced study in years hire room, as well Final Cut Pro editing suites with like-minded people outside 2 and 3, where you can increasingly choose to 24-hour access if you are studying one of our of my degree. I’ve learnt pursue your own areas of interest. The fl exible creative practical degrees. degree structure enables you to graduate with Royal Holloway is an exceptionally creative so much from it (and had not only a broad range of skills, but also a defi ned campus, with a thriving and vibrant cultural loads of fun too!)” specialism that will make you stand out from the scene. There are numerous drama, music and crowd. Joint programmes develop the overlaps Summer, dance societies which you can be part of, and BA Film, Television and between subjects more closely, with half of your you will fi nd creative connections to be made Digital Production degree in each department. across the Faculty with students studying Music, Drama, Creative Writing and English. OUTSIDE THE LECTURE THEATRE We off er a range of ways to enhance your media interests, skills and careers. Our students take Going with the Flow, an interactive rowing art installation inspired by the London 2012 Olympic Games, by the department’s Gail Pearce key roles in Royal Holloway’s own newspaper, television and radio stations and have the opportunity to take part in industry-led seminars from leading professionals to enhance their knowledge and understanding of the industry. We run a competitive work placement scheme, partnering with leading UK production companies to off er you a fantastic opportunity to fi nd out how the skills you will learn are applied in real-life industry situations. All students are CONTACT DETAILS off ered advice and support in application and CV writing, interview technique and pitching. We Rhys Davies have a placement scheme with ITV’s Coronation Admissions Tutor St and students have also worked at companies Department of Media Arts including Remedy Productions, Combined Royal Holloway Mind, ITV, Dogwoof pictures and the Raindance University of London Film Festival. Egham Surrey Staff remain leading industry fi gures, making TW20 0EX fi lms with worldwide cinema releases and UK include recipients of BAFTA and Royal Television Society awards. Our practitioners +44 (0)1784 443734 provide you with an understanding of current [email protected] industry practice in fi lm, television, screenplay form, radio drama, transmedia storytelling and a @RHULMediaArts range of contemporary media arts.

68 Media Arts

Media Arts alumnus Elliot Gleave (Example) with Media Arts students

YOUR FUTURE CAREER

01 Kate Maddigan directing and producing, to camerawork and editing. I chose to specialise in Creative Sound Design and Commissioner, Entertainment ITV that is where I developed my passion for the industry, “Being at Royal Holloway was the fi rst time I met both in production and postproduction. Royal people who had similar hopes and ambitions as Holloway taught me to work hard, but to also make 01 mine – to work in fi lm or television. This atmosphere time to enjoy life. For me, it’s all about a balance; that of like-minded creativity gave me the space and is something that’s become very important to me.” confi dence to explore my own ideas and share in other peoples’. The facilities on site enabled me to try things 03 Elliot Gleave: ‘Example’ – some good, some terrible – but also gave me a good Musician overview of the technical side of the business which has stood me in good stead ever since. Discussing As the singer and rapper Example, Elliot is now a fi rm and learning how to study other people’s work in festival favourite and stadium headliner. He fi rst the lecture rooms helped me critique my own eff orts found success with the release of his second album, and now in commissioning I am able to analyse and Won’t Go Quietly, which reached number four in breakdown a pitch to see what may or may not work the UK Albums Chart in 2010 and featured two top – all skills I learned and honed at Royal Holloway.” 10 singles, Won’t Go Quietly and Kickstarts. His third album Playing in the Shadows (2011) debuted 02 02 Susannah Chandler at number one with two number one singles. He discovered the joys of rapping in the sound booths at 03 Producer Royal Holloway and also started making fi lms whilst “I knew Royal Holloway had a great reputation and on his Media Arts course. Like many of our Alumni, the even split of practical and theory was the key Elliot recently returned to the department in 2015, reason I chose to study here. There was plenty of shooting a fi lm and off ering a masterclass with our practical work and a variety of avenues to take, from students.

In addition to the careers support you Our degrees will uniquely equip you will receive directly from the department with both the theoretical knowledge and (see left), you can also take advantage practical skills required to enter an extremely of our partnership with Royal Holloway’s competitive job market, and a range of % dedicated Careers Service to help you valuable transferable skills, suiting you to roles 85 enhance your employability and prepare for in a diverse range of industries, both directly the choices ahead. and indirectly related. Some of the tailored opportunities you are Our graduates have gone on to work encouraged to take up include themed career as directors or producers, in marketing, sector weeks such as Creative and Media multimedia or broadcasting, as international Careers, Not-for-Profi t, and Marketing, PR journalists, researchers, authors and of our graduates are and Event Management among others. visual artists. employed or go on to further study within 6 months of graduating.*

*(Unistats, 2015)

69 Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Top 10 UK Modern Languages department for research quality and top in London (REF 2014, 4* and 3*)

A Modern Languages degree off ers rewarding choice, breadth and depth. In addition to spoken and written fl uency in major foreign languages, modern linguists also develop excellent communication, analytical and research skills and combine language profi ciency with cross-cultural perspectives. You will develop the acute awareness and understanding of diff erent cultures that gives the Modern Languages graduate a valuable competitive edge in an increasingly globalised world.

STAFF PROFILE MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES AT ROYAL HOLLOWAY “As Head of the School of Modern Languages,  We teach French, German, Italian and as a School that is so much greater than the Spanish at both advanced and beginners’ sum of its parts. Literatures and Cultures, levels. Even if you have not studied a foreign  Our programmes are taught by leading language before, you can apply to us to start I am keen to foster experts in their fi eld who share their one from scratch. dialogue in what is truly an knowledge in an approachable way, to help international, inspirational  We have a long-established record of you get the most out of your degree. excellence in teaching and research in setting. Our friendly,  Your language degree will allow you to take national assessment exercises, together advantage of one of the most exciting and welcoming community with a commitment to communicative worthwhile opportunities on off er to a language teaching and to the development enables creative encounters student – a year abroad – which is invaluable of interdisciplinary cultural courses. between all members of the in developing the practical language skills, School. My own research  The School brings French, German, intellectual maturity and cultural sensitivity into interdisciplinarity and Hispanic Studies and Italian together with that are highly prized in the workplace. Comparative Literature and Culture and  You will become part of a friendly, supportive internationalism means Liberal Arts. Together we off er a record of and diverse yet close-knit community which I am deeply committed excellence in teaching and research as well treats everyone as an individual. to these conversations. Studying languages does not only mean improving your linguistic ability; it also means widening your view of the world and developing a sophisticated cultural awareness, as well as a critical, enquiring mind-set and the ability to engage with others with empathy and understanding.” Dr Giuliana Pieri Head of the School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures

70 Language and Culture Literatures and Cultures Modern Languages, Language courses lie at the heart of our French programmes and are carefully designed in • The prominence of France and the response to the needs of our students. They French-speaking countries when it comes complement our wide range of innovative to literature, art, thought and culture options, which are taught both through makes the study of the French language discussion-based seminars and more traditional highly rewarding and engaging. Both in lectures, and which explore fi lm, the visual arts Europe and world-wide, French is vital for and literature. They thereby foster an in-depth STUDENT VIEW an understanding of politics, commerce knowledge of history, culture and society - vital and culture. “Language courses cover in today’s world. • You can specialise in French as a Single all bases, and develop so From the making of modern France to Honours degree, or combine it in diff erent many skills; my study of nineteenth-century Gothic German literature, proportions (Major, Joint or Minor) with a from Italian fashion to contemporary Mexican French and German has variety of other subjects, including another cinema, our courses cover a range of topics and language. been varied and allows me periods, and enable you to focus on your own to delve deep into the rich particular areas of interest and nurture your German culture and history of the passion for your chosen language. • German is the most widely spoken fi rst respective countries.My Whichever of our four languages you choose language and Germany is the largest to specialise in, and whether you come to Royal economy in the EU, making study of the choice to study languages Holloway as a beginner or at an advanced level, German language commercially valuable as came from my heart - with our courses (in conjunction with your year well as culturally enriching. languages I saw a future abroad) aim to develop: • You can study German as a Joint or Minor that was exciting, diverse • fl uency in speech degree. and full of inexhaustible • confi dence in reading, understanding and Italian analysing texts opportunities! Above • Italy has a long and enviable cultural all, I wake up every day • the ability to write with ease and accuracy heritage, and the study of Italian opens up a Our research staff are engaged in research new appreciation of the visual and musical enthusiastic to learn at the highest level internationally, and in the arts, fashion and design, philosophy, more. The School at Royal development of their disciplines: an essential literature and politics that have come out of Holloway is a close-knit the country. basis for our high standards of teaching. Courses community, where we are built around the progressive acquisition of • Royal Holloway is one of only two Colleges tackle the challenges of essential skills, such as oral competence, which in the University of London off ering Italian; are highly transferable to other academic or it can be taken as a Joint or Minor degree. learning foreign languages professional areas of activity. Spanish together, and relationships If you are on a four-year programme, you get • Pursue in-depth study of one of the formed with staff and the fantastic benefi t of spending your third year world’s most widely-spoken languages, other students allow the abroad, studying or working. See page 73 for and of the cultures of Spain and Latin further details. best possible teaching America, through our wide range of degree environment. Classes are programmes, taught by leading experts in their fi elds. small-scale and always • You can specialise in Spanish as a Single interactive, creating a Honours degree, or combine it in diff erent relaxed atmosphere proportions (Major, Joint or Minor) with a that lends itself to rapid variety of other subjects, including another development of oral and language. We even off er language courses aimed at native speakers. written skills.” Bryony, BA French & German

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/mllc 71 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN Your degree in Modern Languages at These courses will give you a grounding in

and Cultures Modern Languages, Literatures Royal Holloway involves not only the study your chosen area, and will be followed in your of language itself, but also of literature and second and fi nal years by a range of similarly culture more broadly. As a modern linguist, you stimulating options, all taught by experts in their will explore the complex and fascinating links fi elds. Many of our staff are engaged in research between language and culture. Depending at the highest level, in fi elds as diverse as on your degree programme, you will have the disability studies, gender theory, Mexican fi lm, choice of a number of exciting options such surrealism, and Weimar culture. Their research as, in the fi rst year: Introduction to French will underpin your courses at Royal Holloway, Literature, German History and Culture, Text and their expertise will inspire you. and Image in the Hispanic World, or Fascist Italy.

Multilingual Studies If you want to focus on gaining skills in three Multilingual Studies will give you: languages, all to a high level, this specially- • Fluency in three key modern languages as designed four-year degree programme is for well as English and equal skills in writing, you. You must already have qualifi cations in at reading, speaking and listening. least two of the four languages we off er, that is French, German, Italian and Spanish. You will • An understanding of the cultures that continue your studies of these two languages, express themselves in your chosen and take up another – German, Italian or languages, and the adaptability to function Spanish – from scratch. You will study all three comfortably living abroad. each year in intensive courses, taught in part or • The chance to spend time in at least two, wholly by native speakers and complemented possibly three diff erent countries during by multimedia support. your year abroad. The core language element constitutes 75% of your studies, leaving the rest for you to explore the culture of your language areas.

History of Art and Visual Culture If you are taking French, German, Italian, Spanish or Comparative Literature and Culture you can opt for a Joint Honours degree with Art History and Visual Culture. Students taking French, Spanish or Comparative Literature and Culture can select a Minor in International Film or History of Art and Visual Culture. History of Art and Visual Culture engages with key phases in the development of the history of art and visual culture of Europe and Latin America, equipping you with the skills to read, interpret and analyse images and artefacts across cultures. We off er core courses on key art historical skills as well as a wide variety of options that combine the study of art history with that of photography, fi lm and other media, ranging from medieval times to contemporary visual culture. The minor programme in International Film gives you the chance to study key styles, fi lmmakers, movements and genres within and across a range of national cinemas.

72 Modern Languages, NameLiteratures of department and Cultures 73 0303 0101 mllc RHULModLangs CONTACT DETAILS CONTACT Admissions Administrator Modern Languages, School of and Cultures Literatures Holloway Royal London of University Egham Surrey TW20 0EX UK royalholloway.ac.uk +44 (0)1784 443246 +44 (0)1784 sarah.midson@ @ @RHULModLangs facebook.com/modlangsrhul Sarah Midson Sarah 0202 royalholloway.ac.uk/

er were were er France-Presse in Paris.” in Paris.” France-Presse ant Producer, BBC ant Producer, For more information more For lm or media-related degree as intellectual maturity, ciency, uent French. I’m now a broadcast journalist journalist now a broadcast I’m uent French. rst time I set foot on the Royal Holloway Holloway time I set foot on the Royal rst intense immersion ers a period of nite bonus.” nite that is highly prized in cultures erent fees and is typically at much reduced ered by not having a fi spoken and written French as well as my translation as well French and written spoken in and work skills on a daily basis as I currently live perfect taster! abroad – the Thanks to my year Paris. so much easier as I already was France to – moving fl spoke (TV, radio, web and animated graphics), working in and animated graphics), working web radio, (TV, for Agence international news “The fi the place for me. The campus I knew it was to London and friendly proximity beautiful location, real selling points. As a prospective atmosphere were of the variety student Languages Honours Joint that the abroad placements cultural courses and year to off and Spanish departments have French be put in media, don’t to work want you If factors. key off in TV and there are many potential career avenues language is a Plus, being able to speak an extra radio. defi 03 James Evans Evans 03 James Spanish, Assist & BA French the workplace. during which you will develop the impressive the impressive will develop during which you language profi that will set you and self-reliance resilience is This year other UK graduates. apart from off scheme. exchange funded by the Erasmus say do our students frequently only Not but they their lives, of it is the best year sensitivity to the kind of also develop diff It off in with my interests. tted needed in my job as a always dence I’ve lm, philosophy and cultural identity that YOUR INTEGRATED YEAR ABROAD - A COMPETITIVE EDGE - A COMPETITIVE ABROAD YEAR INTEGRATED YOUR elements the most exciting This is one of spent in one or programmes, our degree of the opportunity countries, giving you more or studying. either working overseas, to live Languages Modern the rare one of are We choose departments in the UK to let you applying studying at a university, between as an English Language Assistant or to work placement. own work your organising is invaluable This horizon-expanding year and personal in intellectual, career development. which means I erent countries around the world, YOUR FUTURE CAREER FUTURE YOUR My time there helped me to gain the independence time there helped me to gain the independence My and confi whether researching, reporting, journalist, broadcast bulletins. I use my interviewing or presenting news 02 Marian Henbest 02 Marian Henbest journalist with German, Broadcast BA French as the modern Holloway at Royal “I chose to study languages department had a brilliant reputation and the course options fi have to be very aware of the various cultures that I’m cultures that I’m the various of aware to be very have with.” working apply to the countries where French and German are apply to the countries where French is extremely international Denton GL Noble spoken. with people from 80 in its outlook and I communicate diff 01 Rob Coveney Coveney 01 Rob & German BA French Denton GL Noble Communications Manager, and French only did I learn how to speak “Not study to I also had the opportunity German well, modern and medieval literature, linguistics, areas of fi history, DEGREE PROGRAMMES

UCAS Duration Off er code range FRENCH BA French R120 4 years ABB-BBB FRENCH AS A MAJOR SUBJECT BA French with German R1R2 4 years ABB-BBB BA French with International Film R1P3 4 years ABB-BBB ENTRY REQUIREMENTS BA French with Italian R1R3 4 years ABB-BBB BA French with Mathematics R1G1 4 years AAB-ABB Number of places: BA French with Music R1W3 4 years AAB-ABB 110 BA French with Philosophy R1V5 4 years AAB-ABB BA French with Spanish R1R4 4 years ABB-BBB A levels: BA French with History of Art and Visual Culture R1W6 4 years ABB-BBB Required subjects: At least one essay-based subject at A-level. FRENCH JOINT DEGREES B at A-Level in the appropriate BA Comparative Literature and Culture & French QR21 4 years ABB-BBB language(s) for the advanced level language pathway. BA English & French QR31 4 years AAB-ABB For the beginners’ (ab initio) BA French & Classical Studies RQ18 4 years AAB-ABB language pathway there is no language requirement, including BA French & Drama RW14 4 years AAB-ABB none at GCSE. BA French & German RR12 4 years ABB-BBB For multilingual studies at least two BA French & Greek RQ17 4 years AAB-ABB language A-levels (French, German, Italian or Spanish). BA French & History RV11 4 years AAB-ABB We value the Extended Project BA French & Italian RR13 4 years ABB-BBB Qualifi cation and this will be taken into consideration. BA French & Latin RQ16 4 years AAB-ABB

International Baccalaureate: BA French & Management RN12 4 years ABB 32 points including 6,5,5 at Higher BA French & Music RW13 4 years AAB-ABB Level (including 6 in the appropriate BA French & Philosophy RV15 4 years AAB-ABB language at Higher Level for the advanced level language pathway). BA French & Spanish RR14 4 years ABB-BBB For multilingual studies, 6 in at least BA History of Art and Visual Culture & French RW16 4 years ABB-BBB two languages (French, German, Italian or Spanish) at Higher Level. GERMAN JOINT DEGREES

BTEC Level 3 Extended BA Comparative Literature and Culture & German QR22 4 years ABB-BBB Diploma: BA Drama & German WR42 4 years AAB-ABB Distinction, Distinction, Distinction BA English & German QR32 4 years AAB-ABB in a relevant subject area. BA French & German RR12 4 years ABB-BBB For international students: BA German & Classical Studies RQ28 4 years AAB-ABB IELTS score 6.5 overall with 7 in writing. BA German & Greek RQ27 4 years AAB-ABB

Please refer to our website for A-level BA German & History RV21 4 years AAB-ABB qualifi cation equivalences for each BA German & Italian RR23 4 years ABB-BBB course. BA German & Management RN22 4 years ABB For Joint programmes other requirements may apply. See the BA German & Music RW23 4 years AAB-ABB other department’s pages for more BA German & Philosophy RV25 4 years AAB-ABB details. See p.134 for educational context BA German & Spanish RR24 4 years ABB-BBB advice. BA History of Art and Visual Culture & German RW26 4 years ABB-BBB Scholarships and bursaries:

Royal Holloway scholarships and bursaries are available (eligibility criteria apply). See p.40 for full details.

74 Modern Languages, NameLiteratures of department and Cultures 75

mllc % (National Student Survey 2015) SATISFACTION SATISFACTION STUDENT 93 OVERALL royalholloway.ac.uk/

er off 4 years ABB-BBB Duration Typical Duration Typical

For more information more For QR23 4 years ABB-BBB years yearsQR23 4 AAB-ABBAAB-ABB years QR73 4 AAB-ABB years WR434 ABB-BBB years QR33 4 ABB-BBB years RR13 4 yearsRR23 4 ABB AAB-ABB 4 yearsRN32 AAB-ABB years RW33 4 yearsRV35 4 ABB-BBB RR34 4 RW36ABB-BBB years years 4 R400 4 ABB-BBB ABB-BBB years ABB-BBB years R4P3 4 ABB-BBB years R4R1 4 yearsR4R2 4 ABB-BBB AAB-ABB 4 yearsR4R3 AAB-ABB years R4W3 4 ABB-BBB years R4V5 4 4 R4W6 ABB-BBB years AAB-ABB years QR24 4 Q8R4 4 AAB-ABB years WR41ABB-BBB years QR34 4 years 4 ABB-BBB years RR14 4 AAB-ABB AAB-ABB years RR244 ABB-BBB years VR14 4 ABB years RR34 4 NR24 4 AAB-ABB years WR34 4 RV45 years 4 RW46 AAB-ABB ABB-BBB years years 4 AAB-ABB years R991 4 ABB-BBB AAB-ABB yearsQ1L2 4 R9VM4 Q1W6 UCAS code CONTINUED ITALIAN JOINT DEGREES JOINT ITALIAN & Italian and Culture Literature BA Comparative BA Classical Studies & Italian BA Classical Studies Italian & BA Drama BA English & Italian & Italian BA French BA German & Italian & ManagementBA Italian & Music BA Italian & Philosophy BA Italian & SpanishBA Italian Italian & Culture Art and Visual of BA History SPANISH BA Spanish AS A MAJOR SUBJECT SPANISH Film BA Spanish with International BA Spanish with French BA Spanish with German BA Spanish with Italian BA Spanish with Music BA Spanish with Philosophy Culture Art and Visual of BA Spanish with History JOINT DEGREES SPANISH & Spanish and Culture Literature BA Comparative & SpanishBA Classical Studies & Spanish BA Drama BA English & Spanish & Spanish BA French BA German & Spanish & SpanishBA History & SpanishBA Italian BA Management & Spanish BA Spanish & Music BA Spanish & Philosophy & Spanish Culture Art and Visual of BA History STUDIES MULTILINGUAL StudiesBA Multilingual Relations with International Studies BA Multilingual with Philosophy Studies BA Multilingual Culture Art and Visual of with History Studies BA Multilingual DEGREE PROGRAMMES PROGRAMMES DEGREE Comparative Literature and Culture Comparative Literature and Culture (CLC) off ers you the opportunity to study global literature as well as to explore fi lm, philosophy and visual arts. While you will be studying texts originally written in many STAFF PROFILE languages, everything is available in English, combining a fascinating “Comparative Literature breadth of material with a focus on contexts – places, periods and and Culture off ers huge genres – to explore how key cultural shifts transform how we see, scope for new ways of represent and make sense of our changing world. A unique and thinking across periods, intellectually stimulating degree, CLC at Royal Holloway will develop genres and geographies, so you as a culturally-aware, creative and adaptable thinker. when I am working with students and researching, I engage critically with the COMPARATIVE LITERATURE AND CULTURE AT ROYAL HOLLOWAY world through its huge Our modular degree structure builds skills Our friendly community fosters personal range of cultural products: whilst allowing you to develop and discover contact between staff and students. You will your own interests and passions, across have your own Personal Advisor who guides literature, cinema, art and continents and centuries, from novels and you in tailoring your course to your strengths, philosophy. In my research, I poetry to philosophy, cinema and art. interests and career plans. explore how representations We also off er the opportunity for you to Students of Comparative Literature and of consumerism and start or continue learning a language. Culture are attractive to employers because Everything is taught in English by world-class they become quick and fl exible thinkers, with a globalisation in literature, experts who win prizes for their research and rich cultural and transnational awareness and fi lm and thought may tell teaching. the ability to analyse closely and think broadly. diff erent, contrasting stories Engaging in important debates from You can specialize in Comparative Literature which challenge what we contrasting perspectives means that CLC and Culture or combine CLC with Classical take for granted in today’s students are at once culturally-aware and Studies, Drama, English, Philosophy or a versatile. language (one you have already studied, or global marketplace.” you can pick up a new one). Dr Ruth Cruickshank Programme Director Comparative Literature and Culture EXAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE Senior Lecturer

Comparative Literature and Culture

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Compulsory courses Compulsory courses Choose at least two comparative options such as CONTACT DETAILS Reading Texts: Criticism for Histories of Representation Comparative Literature The Gothic Mode in Spanish and Comparative and Critical English Fiction Sarah Midson Introduction to Literary Genre: Approaches Admissions Administrator Tragedy From Aestheticism to the Avant- Garde School of Modern Languages, Tales of the City: Introduction to PLUS at least two comparative options Literatures and Cultures Thematic Analysis such as Humans and Other Animals in Twenty-First Century Fiction and A Special Theme in the Novel: Royal Holloway Thought University of London PLUS fi ve options from a wide range, e.g. Transgressions Transnationalism, Diaspora and The Heritage of Dante and the Gender and Clothing in Twentieth- Egham Globalisation in Contemporary Film Surrey Renaissance Century Literature and Culture TW20 0EX Key Works in French Literature International Film II: Readings and PLUS up to six options from a wide Representations UK Passion and Betrayal on the Spanish range, e.g. Visual Arts II: Genres and Stage Dante: The Divine Comedy Movements +44 (0)1784 443246 International Film I: Contexts and Ethics and Violence: Murder, Suicide Practices sarah.midson@ PLUS up to four options from a wide and Genocide in Literature and Film royalholloway.ac.uk Visual Arts I: Introduction to Visual range, e.g. Image, Identity and Consumer Media Culture in Post-war French Fiction Writing Romance and Desire @RHULModLangs German History and Culture and Film Italian Crime Fiction @RHULModLangs Visualising Cuba: Text, Image and Italian Fashion and Design Representation Philosophy and the Arts facebook.com/modlangsrhul

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clc % for each cation equivalences and art, lm, philosophy (National Student Survey 2015) SATISFACTION SATISFACTION Sophia-Alexia, BA Comparative Literature and Culture “This perfect is degree, the literature I study because in world the from around as getting as well English explore to chance the fi developing passions my ones.” new and discovering STUDENT VIEW STUDENT STUDENT 93 OVERALL Scholarships and bursaries: scholarships and Holloway Royal (eligibility available bursaries are criteria apply). for full details. See p.40 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY further information about A level, For BTEC Baccalaureate, International and international entry requirements please see p.74. for A-level to our website Please refer qualifi course. other programmes Joint For See the other apply. may requirements details. pages for more department’s context for educational See p.134 advice. royalholloway.ac.uk/

erent erent er off Duration Typical Duration Typical For more information more For support for ers tailored Q200 years 3 Q2P3 ABB-BBB Q2V5 years 3 ABB-BBB 3 yearsQ2W6 AAB-ABB years 3 ABB-BBB Q2W4QR21 3 yearsQR22 AAB-ABB years 4 QR23 years 4 ABB-BBB QR24 ABB-BBB years 4 QQ23 ABB-BBB years 4 QV25 years 3 ABB-BBB AAB-ABB 3 yearsQW26 AAB-ABB years 3 Q8Q2 ABB-BBB years 3 AAB-ABB UCAS code buying. lm and retail experience. work ers invaluable cinema and visual art, you can choose from our from can choose visual art, you cinema and options fascinating of wide range exceptionally and discover at once to further allowing you methods and passions. Our teaching interests and lectures from ranging diverse, very are use to e-learning, and we seminars small-group models to suit diff assessment of an array learning styles. We schedule plenty of small plenty of schedule learning styles. We can try out new ideas and so you work group in a supportive discussions participate in lively environment. journalism, sales and marketing, teaching,journalism, sales and marketing, publishing, fi gone on to do postgraduate Others have at other Holloway, at Royal degrees abroad. and even UK universities prestigious closely with the Careers collaborate We Service which off CLC students from one-to-one advice from students from CLC talks and of our subject consultant, a variety sector weeks themed career workshops, scheme which work and a micro-placement off events and attractions and get involved in and get involved and attractions events on campus – in journalism, initiatives cultural the arts and volunteering. broadcasting, lm, philosophy lm, CLC at Royal Holloway develops culturally- develops Holloway at Royal CLC and adaptable thinkers creative aware, communication and with the impressive in so valuable leadership skills which are is ideal for CLC globalised world. today’s including areas of in a wide range careers the media, artspublishing, marketing, international fashion, administration, management, the civil service, accountancy have graduates or teaching. Our most recent as roles in such diverse launched careers editorial,content writing, photographic YOUR FUTURE CAREER YOUR COMPARATIVE LITERATURE AND CULTURE LITERATURE COMPARATIVE and Culture Literature BA Comparative DEGREE PROGRAMMES AS A MAJOR SUBJECT AND CULTURE LITERATURE COMPARATIVE Film with International and Culture Literature BA Comparative Philosophy with and Culture Literature BA Comparative Art and of with History and Culture Literature BA Comparative Culture Visual JOINT DEGREES & Drama and Culture Literature BA Comparative & French and Culture Literature BA Comparative & German and Culture Literature BA Comparative & Italian and Culture Literature BA Comparative & Spanish and Culture Literature BA Comparative & English and Culture Literature BA Comparative & Philosophy and Culture Literature BA Comparative Literature & Comparative Culture Art and Visual of BA History and Culture and Culture Literature & Comparative BA Classical Studies Antiquity to from and poetry ction, theatre CLC students are some of the most actively the most actively some of students are CLC to - keen engaged on campus and beyond many cultural London’s the most of make OUTSIDE THE LECTURE THEATRE Through studying CLC, you will obtain a will you CLC, studying Through of and critical appreciation sophisticated on a very drawing diversity, life and cultural – as well texts – all in English of range broad study will You perspectives. as major critical fi globe, and also the across from day, the present the opportunity to study fi have each courses addition to core and visual arts. In and transferable critical that build your year and major genres to you skills and introduce debates, important transcultural WHAT YOU’LL LEARN YOU’LL WHAT Liberal Arts Multifaceted, diverse and adaptable graduates are increasingly sought by employers looking for people able to respond quickly and eff ectively to shifting needs and opportunities. Liberal Arts is an internationally-recognised approach to study that will prepare you for life in our rapidly changing world. With an emphasis on STAFF PROFILE teamwork alongside individual development, our programme will “I have always enjoyed equip you with skills of critical thinking, creativity and adaptability, working across disciplines. through your study of a wider range of areas than is usually possible My research focus is the in a Single or Joint Honours degree. Royal Holloway is one of just modernist and avant-garde a handful of universities in this country to off er this highly-prized movements of the early yet rarely available degree, ideal for students who are creative and 20th century, spanning literature, performance and inquisitive with a wide range of interests. visual arts. In my teaching LIBERAL ARTS AT ROYAL HOLLOWAY I draw on a variety of texts,  Truly interdisciplinary: explore a wide range  Team-focused: a core course designed from poetry to painting, of areas across the Arts, Humanities and specifi cally for Liberal Arts students with photography to fi lm, and Social Sciences, with far more choice than is opportunities for teamwork in years one and usually available. two. novels to manifestos.  Tailored: choose to specialise in a particular  Individual: you have the ability to design your These originate in English-, fi eld or keep your options open. own programme as your degree progresses. French- and German-  Skills-based: you will study a Modern  Well-supported: a Personal Tutor will speaking geographies, European language in at least your fi rst year, support you in your transition into university from Europe and beyond. either from scratch or at advanced level, and study. you can develop your global perspective With so many options  Valuable: as well as developing adaptability by spending a year abroad on one of two and fl exibility, boost your skills by applying open to them, Liberal Arts four-year programmes, with or without a for work placements and taking advantage students will have unique language. of the fantastic careers support Royal opportunities to develop  Intensive: you’ll spend time with leading Holloway off ers to graduate with superb their own cross-cultural experts in diff erent disciplines. employment prospects. and interdisciplinary interests.” DEGREE PROGRAMMES Dr Ruth Hemus Senior Lecturer, French UCAS Duration Typical Programme Director, Liberal Arts code off er BA Liberal Arts Y000 3 years ABB BA Liberal Arts with an International Year Y001 4 years ABB CONTACT DETAILS BA Liberal Arts with a language year abroad Y002 4 years ABB Sarah Midson Admissions Administrator School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures Royal Holloway University of London Egham Surrey TW20 0EX UK

+44 (0)1784 443246 sarah.midson@ royalholloway.ac.uk @RHULModLangs

@RHULModLangs facebook.com/modlangsrhul

78 TH Literatures and Cultures Modern Languages, INTHE TH TH IN THEIN UK 59 WORLD 15FOR ARTS & HUMANITIES

(Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015-2016)

EXAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE

BA Liberal Arts

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Cultural Encounters Power & Dissent Dissertation

PLUS one unit in a modern language PLUS a choice of three full units from PLUS a choice of three full units from (French, German, Italian or Spanish) courses off ered in: courses (building on your second year choices) off ered in: PLUS a choice of two full units from Classics courses off ered in: Classics Drama Classics Drama STUDENT VIEW English Drama English History “The beauty of Liberal English History Media Arts History Media Arts Arts is its versatility and Modern Languages, Literatures and Media Arts Cultures Modern Languages, Literatures and breadth. This allows Cultures Modern Languages, Literatures and Music me to create a unique Cultures Music Politics and International Relations Music Politics and International Relations programme which suits my Biology Politics and International Relations Biology strengths and interests. I Criminology and Sociology Biology Criminology and Sociology Economics can say I truly enjoy every Criminology and Sociology Economics Mathematics aspect of this education.” Economics Mathematics Psychology Elizabeth, Mathematics Psychology BA Liberal Arts Psychology

Please see website for full details of each course currently off ered. Please note that while we try to off er maximum fl exibility, not all courses are available in every year and there may be an occasional unavoidable clash. Some courses have prerequisites that must be met. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN Typical off ers: You will be able to select courses from a wide how to bring diff erent disciplines into range of departments, so what you learn will be conversation with each other. As you move For further information about A level, unique and diff erent from every other student into year two, the core course ‘Power & Dissent’ International Baccalaureate, BTEC on the programme. However, there are a few focuses on visual and verbal communication in and international entry requirements please see p.74. common features. culture and politics. Both core courses put an emphasis on group work and presentations. All students on the Liberal Arts programme Please refer to our website for A-level qualifi cation equivalences for each take a full unit of a foreign language in their fi rst In your fi nal year, you will undertake an course. year; you may choose whether to pursue that independent research project to write a See p.134 for educational context language through the rest of your degree. dissertation. advice. Everyone on the programme will also take one By the end of the course you will have at full-unit core course in the fi rst and second least a basic grasp of a foreign language, years. In your fi rst year, ‘Cultural Encounters’ knowledge of a wide range of disciplines, strong aims to give you a strong foundation upon communication skills (both oral and written), Scholarships and bursaries: which to base your study of particular and experience of the techniques and skills disciplines, and also to help you think about necessary for interdisciplinary work. Royal Holloway scholarships and bursaries are available (eligibility criteria apply). See p.40 for full details.

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/liberalarts 79 Music

Top 3 UK Music department for research quality (REF 2014, 4* and 3* research)

Studying Music at university is an opportunity to expand your knowledge of music from a variety of perspectives, including historical, global, practical and contemporary standpoints. You can develop your skills in music history and theory, world music, popular music, composition, music technology and performance, all within a framework that rewards serious intellectual engagement with various forms of music in the many spaces that it occupies in today’s world.

STAFF PROFILE MUSIC AT ROYAL HOLLOWAY “Students studying Music  You will be joining one of the very best Music  You will have a wide range of exciting at Royal Holloway will departments in the UK (REF, 2014). performance opportunities. explore with me how  We are the only Music department in  At no extra cost, you will receive lessons on western art music has the country to hold a prestigious Regius your fi rst instrument (or voice) from one been shaped by the society Professorship, awarded in 2012 by HRH The of our large group of excellent teachers in which it is made. We’ll Queen. or, by special arrangement, with your own external teacher.* consider how music  We are one of the UK’s largest university relates to history, politics, Music departments. *costs paid to a maximum agreed amount. philosophy and to other art forms, and my aim will be to help you to understand Jazz Ensemble performing at a Royal Holloway Open Day how this music continues to be a powerful means for understanding ourselves and the world.” Professor Julian Johnson Regius Professor of Music

80 98% Music OVERALL STUDENT SATISFACTION (National Student Survey 2015)

DEGREE PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

UCAS Duration Off er code range Number of places: BMus Music W302 3 years AAB-ABB 65

MUSIC AS A MAJOR SUBJECT Typical off ers: BA Music with French W3R1 3 years AAB-ABB A levels: BA Music with German W3R2 3 years AAB-ABB AAB-ABB BA Music with Italian W3R3 3 years AAB-ABB Required subjects: A in Music OR BA Music with Philosophy W3V5 3 years AAB-ABB grade 8 in Music Theory. Preferred subjects: ABRSM grade 7 BA Music with Political Studies W3L2 3 years AAB-ABB (or similar practical exam). BA Music with Spanish W3R4 3 years AAB-ABB We value the Extended Project Qualifi cation and this will be taken JOINT DEGREES into consideration. BA Drama & Music WW43 3 years AAB-ABB BTEC Level 3 BA French & Music RW13 4 years AAB-ABB Extended Diploma: BA German & Music RW23 4 years AAB-ABB Distinction, Distinction, Distinction in a relevant subject area. BA History & Music VW13 3 years AAB-ABB International Baccalaureate: BA Italian & Music RW33 4 years AAB-ABB 32 points including 6,5,5 at Higher BA Spanish & Music WR34 4 years AAB-ABB Level (6 in Higher Level Music).

BA Mathematics & Music GW13 3 years AAB-ABB For international students: IELTS score 6.5 overall with 7 in BA Music & English WQ33 3 years AAB-ABB writing (and no subject score below BA Music & Philosophy WV35 3 years AAB-ABB 5.5).

MUSIC AS A MINOR SUBJECT WITH THE FOLLOWING MAJOR SUBJECTS: Please refer to our website for A-level qualifi cation equivalences for each Economics (L1W3), French (R1W3), Physics (F3W3), Spanish (R4W3) course. For Joint programmes other requirements may apply. See the Opera Holloway, a student-run group now working professionally since graduating other department’s pages for more details. See p.134 for educational context advice.

Scholarships and bursaries:

Choral, organ and instrumental scholarships are available from £300-£1,500 per year (eligibility criteria apply). Royal Holloway scholarships and bursaries are available (eligibility criteria apply). See p.40 for full details.

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/music 81 EXAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE

BMus Music

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Flexible core: choose eight courses from Flexible core: choose four courses from One special study course a range of ten: a range of six: (double-weighted) in:

Practical Musicianship Analysis Composition Theory and Analysis Composition Dissertation Creative Composition Techniques History of Music Performance Practical Composition Skills Ethnomusicology STUDENT VIEW PLUS a choice of further courses from a A Very Short History of Music Music, Media and Technology wide range of around 25 options e.g. “In studying music Introduction to Historical Musicology Practical Performance Music and Society in Purcell’s at Royal Holloway I Introduction to World Music London PLUS four further courses from a wide have become a part of Contemporary Debates in Music range of around 25 options e.g. Orchestras around the World Music Technology a community of like- Solo Performance German Music Between the Wars Creative Ensemble Performance (1919-1939) Issues in Popular Music minded and wonderfully Music and the Moving Image Music, Environment and Ecology creative people! I’ve learnt Ensemble Performance : World Music in 1920s Paris about things I didn’t Choral Conducting Music and Poetry even know existed in Introduction to Jazz Music of the Mediterranean the world of musicology You are also able to take up to one full unit outside of the Music department in years 2 and 3. and have grown hugely in confi dence. Music at WHAT YOU’LL LEARN Royal Holloway really is You will follow courses which introduce you to • Jazz and popular music ensembles something special.” a range of historical, global and contemporary (e.g. Big Band) Molly, perspectives on music, in addition to music • World Music ensembles (Andean band, BMus Music analysis, composition and performance studies. gamelan orchestra, Korean drum group) From year 1, you select a set of core courses to suit your preferences, the level of choice • Student-run musical dramatic societies increasing in years 2 and 3 – the grid above gives • Early Music and Baroque groups just a snapshot of the diversity of courses on Royal Holloway is an exceptionally creative off er. Joint programmes develop the overlaps campus, with a thriving and vibrant cultural between subjects more closely, with half of your scene. A number of impressive performance degree in each department. spaces can be found around campus including the Windsor Building Concert Hall OUTSIDE THE LECTURE THEATRE and the inspiring Picture Gallery and Chapel. Creative campus You will fi nd creative connections to be made You can take advantage of our excellent across the Faculty with students studying specialist facilities. In our own buildings Music, Media Arts, Drama, Dance, Creative we have dedicated workstations off ering Writing, Languages and English. access to Sibelius in addition to all the usual IT services, and a range of practice rooms with a completely renewed stock of Steinway and Steinway-designed pianos and a number of replica Renaissance and Baroque instruments. The North Tower of CONTACT DETAILS the historic Founder’s Building houses the Sundanese gamelan, Andean instruments Dr Helen Deeming and electronic studios for upper-level Admissions Tutor courses in Music IT and composition. We Department of Music off er a rich and diverse range of opportunities Royal Holloway for performance, including: University of London Egham • Orchestras (Symphony Orchestra; Surrey Chamber Orchestra; Sinfonietta, for TW20 0EX new music) UK • Choirs (the Chorus; Chamber Choir; Gospel Choir; Chapel Choir, which sings +44 (0)1784 443540 regularly here and further afi eld, records music.admissions@ with leading record labels, broadcasts on royalholloway.ac.uk the BBC, and tours abroad) @RoyalHollowayMu

82 Music

YOUR FUTURE CAREER

01 David Burke lecturers but in order to pursue a career in music, it’s vital to get a sense of the musicology that is BA Management and Music, General Manager, happening now, and where better to learn about it London Philharmonic Orchestra than from the people who are doing the research “Looking back, I was always going to do the type of job themselves, and interacting with some of the world’s 01 I do now, but when I applied to university I was much top orchestras and venues.” less clear. My studies at Royal Holloway enabled me to gain a greater understanding of all the basics, from 03 Rebecca Sparkes marketing to international fi nance, historic analysis BMus Music, Arts and Events Administrator to performance practice. Whether it is appreciating the detail of the work of our musicians, or statistical “Royal Holloway provided me with so much more analysis of the latest ticket information, I probably than a degree in music. Alongside receiving a world- use 90% of what I learnt on a daily basis. I have been leading musical education, I had the opportunity to try very lucky but that is partly because I worked hard to activities and develop skills that could never be taught be in the right place at the right time, and that started in a lecture theatre. The vibrant concert scene created with choosing Royal Holloway.” numerous opportunities to learn what is required for front-of-house management, concert promotion 02 Lewis Gaston and artist management, and these experiences were 02 critical in securing my fi rst job in the music industry. BMus Music, Music Director Departmental committees off ered a space to learn how 03 “One of the things that actually put Royal Holloway to work alongside staff and fellow students to shape the above other universities for me was that these future of music at Royal Holloway. Beyond the Music academics could be seen and heard on the radio department, the activities available at Royal Holloway and TV, and their articles feature regularly in the are limitless; through learning to balance my degree programmes of performance venues like the Royal with full participation in university life, including Opera House. Many universities have high quality volunteering, sports, and guest lectures, I have learned skills that have been invaluable to my career so far.”

We are keen to support you in uncovering Our students develop into extremely how your study and experiences are employable graduates, with 95% of them equipping you for your future. A number of going straight into a job or enhancing their our courses incorporate an employability skills with further study* and a number set % element, plus you can take advantage themselves up as successful independent 95 of the experience of our staff in concert performers and/or teachers. management, as well as special careers- You will fi nd Royal Holloway’s music focused sessions. graduates working as arrangers, composers We also work in partnership with Royal and conductors, and employed by orchestras, Holloway’s dedicated Careers Service to help concert halls, opera houses, and cathedrals. you enhance your employability and prepare Music is not just a vocational degree, of our graduates for the choices ahead. Some of the tailored however; music graduates have highly are employed opportunities you are encouraged to take up desirable transferable skills that are valued include themed career sector weeks such as by employers, and they work in a wide range or go on to Creative and Media Careers, Not-for-Profi t, of careers. Our graduates have gone on to and Marketing, PR and Event Management success in all walks of life – in the media, further study among others. arts management, publishing, marketing within 6 months and public relations, software design and audiovisuals, and teaching at all levels. of graduating.*

* (Unistats, 2015)

83 Politics and International Relations

Internationally-renowned academics working in cutting-edge areas

Top 10 UK Politics department for ‘research intensity’ (Times Higher Education, 2014)

Politics aff ects every aspect of our lives, from the freedoms and peace we enjoy, to the quality of our public services and environment. At Royal Holloway, the study of politics and international relations embraces both traditional preoccupations, such as institutional politics within states and relations of war and peace between them, and new areas of academic inquiry, including the complex processes of globalisation, the political impact of new social media, and the global challenges posed by terrorism.

STAFF PROFILE POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AT ROYAL HOLLOWAY “My research examines  Our approach to the study of politics and  We are a vibrant and dynamic place to how international relations international relations is broad and inclusive, study; our students rate us highly for overall have been transformed by drawing on history, sociology, philosophy satisfaction (91%, National Student Survey digital media. Wikileaks and other fi elds in the human sciences to 2015). explore power relations at all levels of social  Our academics are actively researching and Edward Snowden, life. social media uprisings and in cutting-edge areas, so our teaching is  We will equip you with the skills and challenging, stimulating and inspiring. jihadist propaganda, the knowledge to understand politics in a lively  Our European and International Studies bits and bytes of global and interesting way. programmes enable you to combine your fi nance – politics and  We will introduce you to some of the study of the political with the study of media have never been research methods, both qualitative and European languages and culture. quantitative, that are used to explore more volatile or more  We off er a number of exciting Joint Honours the political world and which are highly degrees with other departments that enable inseparable. Through my attractive to future employers. research with the BBC, you to discover how politics relates to other  Many of our courses have the option to subjects. the Council of Europe take an additional international year at an and as Advisor to the UK overseas university. parliament on soft power, I’ve been at the forefront of explaining how power and infl uence work in international relations today.” Professor Ben O’Loughlin Professor of International Relations and Co-Director of New Political Communication Unit

84 Politics and International Relations TOP FOR ‘RESEARCH INTENSITY’ 10 THE UK IN (Times Higher Education,2014) Members of Royal Holloway’s 2015 student delegation to the National Model United Nations

DEGREE PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

UCAS Duration Off er code range Number of places: POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 135

BA Politics L200 3 years AAB-ABB Typical off ers: BA International Relations LF50 3 years AAB-ABB A levels: BA Politics and International Relations L290 3 years AAB-ABB AAB-ABB POLITICS AS A MAJOR SUBJECT Required subjects: For PPE (L0V0) BA Politics with Philosophy L2V5 3 years AAB-ABB Maths A-level OR grade A in Maths GCSE. JOINT DEGREES Preferred subjects: History, BSc Economics, Politics and International Relations LL12 3 years AAB-ABB Government & Politics, Law, Economics, Philosophy, RE, English BSc Geography, Politics and International Relations FL82 3 years AAB-ABB Literature, Sociology, Geography, BA History, Politics and International Relations VLN1 3 years AAB-ABB Psychology. We value the Extended Project BA Politics and International Relations & Philosophy LV25 3 years AAB-ABB Qualifi cation and this will be taken into consideration. BA Politics, Philosophy & Economics (PPE) L0V0 3 years AAB-ABB

POLITICS OR INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AS A MINOR SUBJECT BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: BSc Economics with Political Studies L1L2 3 years AAB-ABB Distinction, Distinction, Distinction BA Multilingual Studies with International Relations Q1L2 3 years AAB-ABB in a relevant subject area. BA Music with Political Studies W3L2 3 years AAB-ABB International Baccalaureate: EUROPEAN AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES 32 points including 6,5,5 at Higher Level BA European and International Studies (French) R100 4 years ABB-BBB BA European and International Studies (German) R200 4 years ABB-BBB For international students: BA European and International Studies (Italian) R300 4 years ABB-BBB IELTS score 6.5 overall with 7 in writing. BA European and International Studies (Spanish) R401 4 years ABB-BBB Please refer to our website for A-level For more information on degrees in Philosophy see p.88 qualifi cation equivalences for each course. For Joint programmes other requirements may apply. See the other department’s pages for more details. See p.134 for educational context advice.

Scholarships and bursaries:

Royal Holloway scholarships and bursaries are available (eligibility criteria apply). See p.40 for full details.

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/politicsandir 85 EXAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE

BA Politics and International Relations

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Compulsory units Choose two units from a range of Dissertation in Politics and/or designated Politics courses e.g. International Relations Classic and Contemporary Readings in Politics and International Relations Comparative Politics of Europe and the EU PLUS three units from a range of Introduction to International Politics and International Relations Relations Democracy in Britain options e.g.

Introduction to Politics and Contemporary Political Theory Comparative Democracy and STUDENT VIEW Government The Politics of Migration Elections Introduction to Research Methods in Contemporary Middle East Politics “I spent the second year Politics and International Relations Modern Political Thought of my degree at the Introduction to Political Defence in the Post-Cold War World Communication Issues in US Foreign Policy University of Queensland, Politics in Action PLUS two units from a range of Australia. The approach designated International Relations Public and Foreign Policy in the to the subject was very courses e.g. European Union International Relations Theory Radical Political Thought: Nietzsche diff erent, and I was able (compulsory) and Foucault Introduction to Global Studies Social Justice: From Theory to learn about the region’s Practice International Political Economy politics from a completely Terrorism and Counterterrorism Ethnicity and Decolonisation The Making of Modern South Asia new perspective. While War and Security in World Politics The Politics of Africa there, I also took part in a International Organisations The Politics of Modern Germany The Politics of Human Rights number of community and The Politics of the Internet and the extra-curricular activities, Information Society including a student- The Politics of Toleration Understanding China’s Rise led project providing Young People’s Politics microfi nance to businesses in Kenya. Going on exchange was a real life- WHAT YOU’LL LEARN changing experience!” Your fi rst year is built around courses designed politics by combining experience in a workplace Giulia, to introduce you to the main areas of politics environment with scholarly refl ection on the BA Politics and International Relations and international relations and how these are placement’s organisational, professional and studied at university. The range of courses then policy contexts. increases as you proceed through your degree, We organise placements in settings such opening up opportunities for you to specialise as Parliament, local government, NGOs, in subjects of your choice. In your fi nal year you campaigning and activist organisations, political will also write a dissertation on a topic which parties, media organisations, and the policy or particularly interests you and which you will communications divisions of local companies. research independently with the support of a The department has a number of placements it supervisor. can off er students; however, we also encourage European and International Studies explores and support you to come up with your own ideas the key areas of contemporary European and and arrange your own placements. CONTACT DETAILS international history, politics, economics and The department is also home to a very diverse international relations, and combines these and dynamic student community. The PIR Dr Nicholas Allen with the study of the languages, societies and Society (PIRSoc) is a student-run group that Admissions Tutor cultures of diff erent countries. Department of Politics and organises events including visits from high- International Relations profi le speakers, as well as opportunities for OUTSIDE THE LECTURE THEATRE Royal Holloway socialising and meeting fellow students. PIRSoc University of London As well as reaping the benefi ts of studying is one of the most active student societies on Egham closely with our active research staff , many campus. Since 2006 PIRSoc has organised teams Surrey of whom regularly work with political and to participate in the National Model United TW20 0EX governmental institutions, there are many UK Nations Conference at UN headquarters in opportunities for you to get experience of New York. Their record of success is impressive real-life work situations. We off er an internship +44 (0)1784 443150 and includes being awarded Outstanding or unit in the fi nal year, Politics in Action, which piradmissions@ Distinguished Delegation every year since 2012, allows students to gain experience working making it among the top 10% of participants. royalholloway.ac.uk in NGOs, charities, think tanks and other @RHULPIR political organisations, adding greatly to There are also several other established and potential employability. This unit provides emerging politics-related societies on campus, RHULPIR a fantastic extra dimension to the study of including the Philosophy Society and the Diplomatic Society. 86 Politics and International Relations

1. Alumna Anita Svendheim, co-founder of the Midlands Children Hope Project, a non-profi t organisation established in 2012 to help street children in Zimbabwe

2. Alumna Katie Washington met the Prime Minister after being shortlisted to the fi nal 1 2 three nominees for Campaigner of the Year at the Spirit of London Awards

YOUR FUTURE CAREER

01 Monika Milinauskyte the opportunity to choose the direction into which I wanted to develop both academically as well as BA Politics and International Relations, a person. The classroom discussions were of a high Marie Stopes International intellectual quality and I sincerely enjoyed the “The department attracted my attention because possibility to both informally and formally talk to a 01 of the academic excellence it had managed to lot of the academic staff . I was also involved in various achieve in a very short period of time. It also off ered activities and societies and had the chance to spend a varied programme with many optional courses my second year abroad at the University of California, that matched my interests. Being an international San Diego which only added further to the overall student, I wanted to study in a multicultural place experience. In short, I was given the tools I needed where I could learn and engage with a variety of to learn, to grow and to succeed in my post-Royal other students outside the classroom. The campus Holloway career.” came across as an excellent place academically and with lots of interesting extra-curricular activities. 03 Georgina Lee Finally, I liked the fact that it had a big and beautiful BA Politics and International Relations, campus and was away from central hectic London HM Treasury which allowed me to get a taste of a real student experience, and have a strong sense of community, “The great thing about studying Politics and 02 where you belonged.” International Relations at Royal Holloway is that it gives you the chance to try a bit of everything – from 03 02 Oleg Giberstein global crime to political philosophy, from nuclear war to Socrates. It’s this variety that has introduced me to BA Politics and International Relations, Citigroup new topics I never expected to study.” “The degree helped me in multiple ways. I expanded my intellectual horizons thanks to the open yet comprehensive learning environment. This gave me

Studying politics and international relations To help you enhance your employability and will provide you with a wide range of prepare for the choices ahead, as well as our important transferable skills, enabling you to placement scheme, we work in partnership approach problems in a rigorous, analytical with Royal Holloway’s dedicated Careers % and critical way, and to communicate clearly Service. Some of the tailored opportunities 95 and concisely in both speech and writing. you are encouraged to take up include themed career sector weeks such as Finance You will enter the world of work with Careers, Not-for-Profi t, and Marketing, PR comprehensive knowledge of the historical and Event Management, among others. and contemporary dynamics of important social phenomena and of major regions of Our graduates have successfully gone the world. Your skills and knowledge not only on to jobs in a wide variety of careers: law, of our graduates make you attractive to employers in a broad public aff airs, journalism, conference are employed or spectrum of careers, but prepare you for management, marketing and public further advanced research in many areas. relations, accountancy, fundraising and go on to further charities, and as MPs’ assistants. study within six months of graduating.*

*(Unistats, 2015)

87 Philosophy To many the study of philosophy appears disconnected from everyday life, but it off ers a form of rigorous critical inquiry into fundamental questions that bear on our understanding of science and art, politics and ethics, religion and culture, our relationship to our past and future, and our connection to the natural world. As STAFF PROFILE such, it provides students with an insight into the forces that shape “My main interest is thinking about topics of enormous complexity and contemporary typically philosophical importance, and the skills to bring that knowledge to bear in all – it’s with the nature of aspects of their lives, not just work. philosophy! How does it diff er from the sciences and PHILOSOPHY AT ROYAL HOLLOWAY the arts, whilst remaining  Study one of the oldest and most  You will be taught by staff who are both a sort-of science and a fundamental intellectual disciplines in internationally-recognised and published sort-of art? Those questions an exciting way, synthesising analytic and authorities in their fi elds. practical skills and creativity. have led me to subsidiary  You can study Philosophy with us even if interests in, amongst  Study Philosophy on its own, in an equal you have no previous experience of the others, pragmatism and combination with another subject, as a subject. All you need is a desire to think Minor option or as part of the Politics, rigorously and in detail about how we epistemology and Philosophy and Economics (PPE) degree. understand the world. I am the author of  Our programmes uniquely look beyond the  Enjoy a large, motivating and supportive Scepticism (2002) and narrow confi nes of work that remains either environment in which to study. Richard Rorty: Liberalism, within the analytic or European tradition Irony, and the Ends alone, and connect philosophy to related disciplines across the arts, humanities and of Philosophy (2008). social sciences. My most recent book is with Tim Thornton, Tacit Knowledge (2013), which seeks to understand what sort of thing expertise is.” DEGREE PROGRAMMES Dr Neil Gascoigne Programme Director, Philosophy UCAS Duration Off er code range BA Philosophy V500 3 years AAB-ABB JOINT DEGREES BA Ancient History & Philosophy VV15 3 years AAB-ABB BA Classics & Philosophy QV85 3 years AAB-ABB BA Classical Studies & Philosophy QV8M 3 years AAB-ABB BA Comparative Literature and Culture & Philosophy QV25 3 years AAB-ABB CONTACT DETAILS BA Drama & Philosophy WV45 3 years AAB-ABB Dr Neil Gascoigne BA English & Philosophy QV35 3 years AAB-ABB Philosophy Programme Director Department of Politics and BA French & Philosophy RV15 4 years AAB-ABB International Relations BA German & Philosophy RV25 4 years AAB-ABB Royal Holloway University of London BA History & Philosophy VV51 3 years AAB-ABB Egham Surrey BA Italian & Philosophy RV35 4 years AAB-ABB TW20 0EX BA Music & Philosophy WV35 3 years AAB-ABB UK BA Politics and International Relations & Philosophy LV25 3 years AAB-ABB +44 (0)1784 276451 BA Politics, Philosophy & Economics (PPE) L0V0 3 years AAB-ABB neil.gascoigne@ BA Spanish & Philosophy RV45 4 years AAB-ABB royalholloway.ac.uk

88 PHILOSOPHY AS A MINOR SUBJECT BA Ancient History with Philosophy V1V5 3 years AAB-ABB Politics and International Relations BA Classics with Philosophy Q8V5 3 years AAB-ABB BA Classical Studies with Philosophy Q9V5 3 years AAB-ABB BA Comparative Literature and Culture with Philosophy Q2V5 3 years AAB-ABB BA Drama with Philosophy W4V5 3 years AAB-ABB BA English with Philosophy Q3V5 3 years AAB-ABB BA French with Philosophy R1V5 4 years AAB-ABB BA Film Studies with Philosophy W6V5 3 years AAB-ABB BSc Mathematics with Philosophy G1V5 3 years AAB-ABB BA Multilingual Studies with Philosophy R9VM 4 years AAB-ABB BA Music with Philosophy W3V5 3 years AAB-ABB BSc Physics with Philosophy F3V5 3 years AAA-AAB BA Politics with Philosophy L2V5 3 years AAB-ABB ENTRY REQUIREMENTS BA Spanish with Philosophy R4V5 4 years AAB-ABB Number of places:

50 EXAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE

Typical off ers:

BA Philosophy A levels: Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 AAB-ABB Preferred subjects: History, Introduction to Ancient Philosophy Mind and World Dissertation in Philosophy Government & Politics, Law, Introduction to Political Philosophy Introduction to European Economics, Philosophy, RE, English Philosophy I: From Kant to Hegel PLUS a choice from the following Epistemology and Metaphysics Literature, Sociology, Geography, Modern European Philosophy I Introduction to Aesthetics and PLUS a choice from the following Psychology Morals Modern European Philosophy II Introduction to European Philosophy We value the Extended Project Introduction to Logic II: The Critique of Idealism Recovering Reality Qualifi cation and this will be taken Mind and Consciousness Philosophy and the Arts Philosophy and the Arts into consideration. Introduction to Modern Philosophy Varieties of Scepticism Varieties of Scepticism BTEC Level 3 Tutorial Special Study Philosophy of Psychology Contemporary Political Theory Extended Diploma: Philosophy of Psychology Modern French Philosophy Philosophy of Religion Distinction, Distinction, Distinction Modern French Philosophy in a relevant subject area Philosophy of Religion Practical Ethics Modern Political Thought Literature and Philosophy International Baccalaureate: Practical Ethics Democratic Theory 32 points including 6,5,5 at Higher Body and Soul (in Ancient Theories of Toleration Level Philosophy) Key Thinkers The Good Life (in Ancient Body and Soul (in Ancient For international students: Philosophy) Philosophy) IELTS score 6.5 overall with 7 in The Good Life writing

Please refer to our website for A-level qualifi cation equivalences for each WHAT YOU’LL LEARN course. First-year courses are designed to introduce (25/75) programmes mean you are able to For Joint programmes other you to the main issues in philosophy, and develop the overlaps between subjects very requirements may apply. See the for Single Honours students include weekly closely, deepening your understanding of other department’s pages for more meetings in small groups with a member of both components of your degree. Politics, details. staff to discuss what you have written and Philosophy and Economics provides students See p.134 for educational context read. In your second and third years you can with the opportunity to study three disciplines advice. choose from a wide range of options to suit that are crucial for an understanding of the your interests. Single Honours students in complex dynamics of today’s world. Students Scholarships and bursaries: the third year work closely with an expert in study a common foundation in the fi rst year, Royal Holloway scholarships and the area to complete a dissertation on an area and an advanced seminar and dissertation unit bursaries are available (eligibility that represents their greatest philosophical in their fi nal year that develops links across the criteria apply). interest. Our Joint (50/50) and Minor three disciplines—a particular feature of the See p.40 for full details. course at Royal Holloway.

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/philosophy 89 Management

14th in the UK for Management research outputs (REF 2014)

How would you successfully manage change? How can you best achieve your goals? A degree in management will give you the tools to build credible answers and plans to these and many other types of complex management questions. Management is a multi-faceted subject that gives you the foundation for strategic planning, evaluation of risks and opportunities, communicating key messages to internal and external audiences, managing resources, eff ective deployment STAFF PROFILE of human and fi nancial assets, and evaluating the results. Deep “I joined Royal Holloway understanding of these key management processes, as well as in 2012 having previously acquiring sound knowledge of the way businesses and other been a Professor at organisations operate in today’s world, and developing your critical Cambridge University and analytical problem-solving skills, will positively impact your and Warwick University, future career options. where I held a Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship THE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT AT ROYAL HOLLOWAY to study the organization  The School of Management at Royal current and emerging challenges within of Bletchley Park. I am Holloway is a friendly department specifi c management situations and, a Visiting Professor at committed to the highest quality research more broadly, across management and learning. theory as a whole. Université Paris-Dauphine. I research a wide variety  Innovative and fl exible approaches to  Diverse international student and academic learning. The school off ers a portfolio community. We frequently attract of topics in organization of programmes with an international students from over 80 countries adding studies, currently perspective. an international dimension to the learning environment, with appropriate support focusing on secrecy in  Our courses emphasise the use of real life structures integrated into everything we do. organizations. I teach the case studies and direct involvement from introductory Organization organisations operating across all business sectors. Studies course to fi rst year undergraduates,  A leading centre of research in Management, we have the largest and I’m the author of community of academics at Royal Holloway, the best-selling A Very all of whom help to inform the content of Short, Fairly Interesting our teaching. The School’s academics are engaged in infl uential cutting-edge research and Reasonably Cheap in marketing, sustainability, emerging Book about Studying overseas markets, entrepreneurship, Organizations.” accounting, organisational studies and all areas associated with understanding and Professor Chris Grey FAcSS, Director of Research infl uencing the actions of managers on the modern organisation. This gives our students direct access and insight into

90 TH Management FOR MARKETING FOR RANKED IN THE UK IN

(Complete7 University Guide, 2016)

DEGREE PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

UCAS Duration Typical code off er Number of places: SINGLE HONOURS 450 BSc Business and Management N200 3 years ABB BSc Business and Management (Year in Business) N201 4 years ABB Typical off ers: BSc Accounting and Finance (Year in Business) NN43 4 years ABB A levels: BSc Management with Accounting N2N4 3 years ABB ABB We value the Extended Project BSc Management with Accounting (Year in Business) NN24 4 years ABB Qualifi cation and this will be taken BSc Management with Entrepreneurship (Year in Business) N190 4 years ABB into consideration.

BSc Management with Entrepreneurship NN23 3 years ABB BTEC Level 3 Extended BSc Accounting and Finance NN34 3 years ABB Diploma: BSc Management with Human Resources N2N6 3 years ABB Distinction, Distinction, Distinction in a relevant subject area BSc Management with Human Resources (Year in Business) NN16 4 years ABB International Baccalaureate: BSc Management with Information Systems N2G5 3 years ABB 6, 5, 5 at Higher level with BSc Management with Information Systems (Year in Business) NI12 4 years ABB 32 points overall BSc Management with International Business N2N1 3 years ABB For international students: BSc Management with International Business (Year in Business) NN21 4 years ABB IELTS score: 6.5 overall with 6.0 BSc Management with Marketing N2N5 3 years ABB in reading and writing BSc Management with Marketing (Year in Business) NN25 4 years ABB Please refer to our website for A-level BSc Management with Mathematics N2G1 3 years ABB qualifi cation equivalences for each course. BSc Management with Sustainability ND24 3 years ABB For Joint programmes, other BSc Management with Sustainability (Year In Business) N191 4 years ABB requirements may apply. JOINT DEGREES See p.134 for educational context advice. BSc Accounting, Finance & Economics L117 3 years ABB BSc Economics and Management LN12 3 years ABB BA French & Management RN12 4 years ABB BA German & Management RN22 4 years ABB BA Italian & Management RN32 4 years ABB BA Management & Spanish NR24 4 years ABB BSc Mathematics & Management GN12 3 years AAB-ABB MINOR DEGREE BSc Computer Science with Management G4N2 3 years ABB BSc Mathematics with Management G1N2 3 years AAB-ABB Scholarships and bursaries: Royal Holloway scholarships and bursaries are available (eligibility criteria apply). See p.40 for full details.

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/management 91 EXAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE

BSc Business and Management

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Quantitative Methods Employability Integrating Management: Business in context Interpreting Management Strategic Management Integrating Management: International Business Marketing Strategy in Context Leadership and Innovation Markets & Consumption Managerial Accounting Project Management Accounting Human Resources Management Consumer Behaviour STUDENT VIEW Information Systems Operations Management Enterprise Systems Management “Studying at Royal Organisation Studies Financial Management Strategic Management Accounting Economics & Social Foundations for Social media, Networks and Business Digital Innovation Management Holloway has given me Sustainable Organisations International Financial Accounting more opportunities than I would have thought possible; from participating in a national business competition to my role as a Student Ambassador, OUTSIDE THE LECTURE THEATRE each element of my The School has relationships with a number You will have access to opportunities for of external organisations. These provide summer placements and to apply for a business time here has helped me additional cutting edge insights into internship as part of the year in business develop diff erent skills. The management for our students. degree. Many students take advantage of this opportunity, fi nding placements in a wide range lectures are diverse and We also support students in building their own of organisations, as well as companies that networks through seeking out connections, to challenging, with a strong specialise in consulting, health and fi nance culture of thinking critically help them be successful in their chosen career.  Considerable additional transferable The Year in Business degree option gives you and analysing information. business skills can be gained in a very short the opportunity to apply your learning within a My time at Royal Holloway period of time that would be diffi cult to management environment and gain additional grasp through study alone. led to a placement at experience and skills at the same time. PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Feedback from students and host organisations  Your CV is enhanced and this can help you and has now led to their indicate that such experiences greatly enhance stand out more from the crowd. student employability. Graduate scheme.”  You are equipped with valuable insights into Helena, your strengths and preferences for a future BSc Management with career path post-graduation. Human Resources, 2015

CONTACT DETAILS

Admissions School of Managment Royal Holloway University of London Egham Surrey TW20 0EX UK

+44 (0)1784 276 213 admissions@ royalholloway.ac.uk

@RHULManagement

92 Management

YOUR FUTURE CAREER

01 Isabel Cooke 02 Sophia Maxwell-Yates BSc Management and Marketing BSc Management, Trainee, Latham & Watkins Graduate Management Marketing Trainee, “In today’s competitive climate fi rms want business Barclays Capital minded people: it’s all about commercial awareness. 01 “Management at Royal Holloway is an interesting For me, studying Management proved to be a huge and diverse degree, which allows you to specialise in advantage. Not only did I have an understanding a certain area of business that you fi nd interesting. of the issues at stake because of having studied the I have always wanted to go into marketing, and the business modules in my degree, I also had an interest degree has opened up many opportunities for me. in it. It all slotted together.” I was fortunate enough to get an internship, which led to a graduate position, in the global Marketing 03 Mike Perrera Department of Barclays Capital. Management has BSc Management, National Account Executive, given me the skills and commercial awareness that I L’Oréal need to fulfi l my career aspiration.” “As an undergraduate your focus is on your studies but, in order to compete, you need to have something extra. Whether you get experience through running a 02 society, playing a sport, being a year representative: you will be able to interview confi dently knowing that 03 you have a good degree and something extra on top.”

A School of Management degree from Royal Holloway, University of London can lead onto many diff erent career paths and the School takes the employability of its graduates very seriously. Management % studies give students a skill set that can be 90 utilised across all sectors. Throughout the year the School runs a series of events to help students improve their employability skills, build their networks and identify potential employers. of Management Students can also attend our high profi le public lecture series that runs on campus. graduates achieve This is where we invite leading experts in a employment or range of topics including management to speak. We frequently welcome alumni from further study a range of sectors and backgrounds onto campus to speak at careers events and within 6 months within course modules. of graduating.*

*(Unistats, 2015)

93 Economics

95% overall satisfaction rate (National Student Survey 2015)

Economics is the subject of choice for students seeking careers in public and private management, in fi nancial institutions, and in government. Managers need to know how markets work and how a business can prosper in its market environment. Policy- makers need to consider the constraints imposed by economic factors, but also the limits to the market and the role of government intervention.

ECONOMICS AT ROYAL HOLLOWAY STAFF PROFILE  The Department of Economics is one of the  What about maths? We have introduced Daniel S. Hamermesh is UK’s top 10 research centres for economics. a dual track system in Year 2 with Math a Professor in Economics, The Research Excellence Framework and Regular tracks in the second year Royal Holloway University (REF2014) ranked the department in the UK for Microeconomics and Quantitative top 10 for research impact. You will study Methods. The Math track considers of London and has recently and learn with our international experts and economic models from a more rigorous been appointed by the The through our research-led teaching. mathematical point of view, whereas the Regular track will put more emphasis on Institute for the Study of  Our fl exible, intellectually stimulating and intuition and the logic behind the models. diverse programme of study is designed for Labour (IZA) as director of This is to accommodate students with students who like to question the status the global economic research varying backgrounds and interests in quo. Our degrees incorporate all of the quantitative methods. Your fi nal degree network. In 2013 he received major aspects of economic thought and awarded is not aff ected by tracking. the biennial Mincer Award are an excellent framework for pursuing for Lifetime Contributions employment in a range of industries and  Very good graduate prospects: 86% of our professions. Our programme also off ers graduates were in full time work or further to Labor Economics of the the opportunity to do part of your studies study six months after graduating. The Society of Labor Economist abroad at one of our partner universities, average graduate starting salary is £23,000 and the annual IZA Prize in including Boston College, University of (Unistats, 2016), and economics graduates Labor of the Institute for the Hong Kong and many more. are highly sought after across a multitude of professions from the Civil Service to the Study of Labor. His research, Bank of England. published in nearly 100 refereed papers in scholarly journals, has concentrated on time use, labour demand, discrimination, academic labour markets and unusual applications of labour economics (to beauty, sleep and suicide). Professor Hamermesh is also a Freakonomics Blog contributor. Daniel S. Hamermesh Professor in Economics

94 Economics TOP ECONOMICS DEPARTMENTS IN THE COUNTRY 10 ONE TWO OF ONLY RESEARCH & STUDENT

FOR BOTH FOR SATISFACTION

(REF 2014 and NSS 2015)

DEGREE PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

UCAS Duration Typical code off er Number of places: BSc Economics L101 3 years ABB 170 BSc Financial and Business Economics L111 3 years ABB Typical off ers: MAJOR SUBJECT BSc Economics with French L1R1 3 years ABB A levels: AAB-ABB including A level BSc Economics with German L1R2 3 years ABB Mathematics or A grade GCSE BSc Economics with Italian L1R3 3 years ABB Mathematics We value the Extended Project BSc Economics with Music L1W3 3 years ABB Qualifi cation and this will be taken BSc Economics with Political Studies L1L2 3 years ABB into consideration.

BSc Economics with Spanish L1R4 3 years ABB BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: JOINT DEGREES Distinction, Distinction, Distinction BSc Economics & Management LN12 3 years ABB in relevant subject area and grade A GCSE Mathematics BSc Economics & Mathematics LG11 3 years AAB-ABB International Baccalaureate: BSc Economics, Politics & International Relations LL12 3 years AAB-ABB 6,5,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. Including 4 in BSc Finance & Mathematics NG31 3 years AAB-ABB Higher Level Maths or 5 in Standard BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) L0V0 3 years AAB-ABB Level Maths or 6 in Standard Maths Methods. Maths Studies is not BSc Accounting, Finance and Economics L117 3 years ABB accepted For international students: IELTS: 6.5 with 6.0 in reading and writing

Please refer to our website for A-level qualifi cation equivalences for each course. For Joint programmes, other requirements may apply. See p.134 for educational context advice.

Scholarships and bursaries:

Royal Holloway scholarships and bursaries are available (eligibility criteria apply). See p.40 for full details.

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/economics 95 EXAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE

BSc Economics

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Principles of Economics Microeconomics Optional courses: (Math and Regular tracks available) Quantitative Methods 1 Financial Economics Macroeconomics Economics Workshop Economics of Warfare Quantitative Methods in International Economic Policy Economics 2 (Maths and Regular Game Theory Economic Philosophy tracks available) Political Economy STUDENT VIEW Financial Markets and Institutions Advanced Topic in Game Theory “I chose Royal Holloway Industrial Growth and Competition Labour Economics Topics in Development because of its high- Dissertation qualifi ed professors Students studying BSc Financial and and its engaging Business Economics must take: Economics programme. Financial and Industrial Economics The environment here units is great: staff from the Economics department are very supportive and welcoming, professors are OUTSIDE THE LECTURE THEATRE always available to clarify The department is committed to enhancing Economics@Work off ers employability students’ employability through interaction workshops, events and guest speakers doubts and they are very with employers, industry experts and alumni. (including former Royal Holloway students) passionate about their Employers look for the skills you develop who are able to provide advice, contacts and subjects. The campus through student life as well as academic networking opportunities to current students. knowledge. We run a tailormade Economics This programme is key to our impressive itself is the perfect place careers programme: Economics@Work to student placement record. to have a walk and relax ensure you develop your professional skills in between lectures and together with your academic knowledge. seminars and to meet enthusiastic and like- minded people.” Giulia, BSc Economics

CONTACT DETAILS

Admissions Department of Economics Royal Holloway University of London Egham Surrey TW20 0EX UK

+44 (0)1784 414944

[email protected]

@RHULECON

96 Economics

YOUR FUTURE CAREER

01 Azad Zangana 02 James Adams BSc Economics BSc Economics European Economist at Schroder’s MSc Financial & Industrial Economics “Economics has the dual aspect of the human “The tutors have an ‘open door’ policy; it was 01 element, so you know that the goals you are pursuing reassuring to know that support was available if you will have a real implication for society when you needed it. The dissertation was a great opportunity achieve them; and the applied maths, which ensures to focus on a specifi c area of study in greater depth, that there is rigour behind your research so that your and I remain in contact with my supervisor. Also, the fi ndings will have more credibility. The best thing course is very international and I am still in touch about the experience at Royal Holloway has got to be with friends from many other countries. It is possible the education and the willingness of the academics to obtain a great network from studying there. ” to go the extra mile with us. We had so many seminar leaders who would spare the time to sit down with 03 Dirk-Jan de Vos you and go through things when you needed to.” BSc Financial & Business Economics, Chief of Staff EMEAR - HR, Cisco Systems With over 63,000 employees in more than 470 offi ces 02 across 165 countries, Cisco is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, 03 communicate and collaborate. In just fi ve years since graduating, Dirk has progressed to the position of HR Chief of Staff for the Europe, Middle East, Africa & Russia region at Cisco.

Economics graduates are highly sought after because a degree in Economics equips you with key transferable skills such as numeracy, problem-solving, computing and % other analytical skills. In addition, through 86 various assessment methods, you will also develop excellent communication skills that enable you to present complex data to both technical and non-technical audiences. Throughout the year regular events are run within the department where you will of our graduates have the opportunity to meet employers are in full time and alumni. We encourage our students to develop their professional networks employment throughout their time in the department. Studies here can also be complemented by or further study attending regular public lectures on campus within six months by leading speakers in all research areas. of graduation.*

*(Unistats, 2016)

97 Law, Criminology and Sociology

A centre for excellence in both teaching and research

95% of students in full time work or study within 6 months after graduating (Unistats 2015)

Students in the School of Law will fi nd that we provide a range of research-focused, intellectually stimulating degree programmes to choose from. Our internationally-renowned academics are leaders in their fi elds, bringing their research and practice into the lecture theatre, to equip students with a broad range of skills. The LLB programme explores the fundamental principles of justice, equity and equality within the framework of English and European law. This programme not only teaches the basic principles of law but STAFF PROFILE also explores the impact of legal decisions on society and individuals. Robert has taught at Our LLB is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the a range of institutions Bar Standards Board as fulfi lling the academic stage of training. in a wide range of both compulsory and optional Criminology and Sociology explores the issues of criminal behaviour, subjects on the LLB. punishment and rehabilitation strategies and the social forces that Robert also teaches on aff ect individuals and their behaviour. Criminology & Psychology the University of London is delivered jointly with our Psychology department and enables International Programme students blending the two disciplines to develop knowledge and where he delivers courses experience in both fi elds as part of one programme. This programme for the University of Hong is accredited by the British Psychological Society which means it Kong. Robert’s research off ers graduates the opportunity to gain Graduate and/or Chartered interests broadly fall Membership of the Society, and eligibility to apply to our MSc in under the umbrella of Forensic Psychology. social inclusion where he has written about certain groups within society who LAW, CRIMINOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY fi nd themselves excluded  The study of Law, Criminology and  Our students will: by law and policy. Robert Sociology has earned a strong reputation • Choose from a wide range of elective also sits as a Justice of the for excellence in research and teaching, course units which allow you to specialise with national and international recognition Peace for the South West in your areas of interest Surrey Bench and is a tier 1 of our expertise in issues associated with criminal justice, human rights, youth, health, • Be taught by an internationally renowned judge of the newly unifi ed multiculturalism, identity, and much more. team of academics who are enthusiastic about their areas of expertise Family Court.  Our programmes refl ect the very latest Robert Jago developments in criminology, psychology, • Be supported by a personal adviser who law, sociology and social policy. Through will guide you throughout your studies teaching and the study of real-life cases and situations you will be equipped with the knowledge, skills and experiences essential to advance your future career.

98 School of Law

DEGREE PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

UCAS Duration Off er code range Number of places: SINGLE HONOURS 150 LLB Law M100 3 years AAB Typical off ers: BSc Criminology and Sociology LM39 3 years ABB-BBB JOINT DEGREES A levels: AAB-BBB (depending on degree BSc Criminology & Psychology CL83 3 years AAB-ABB programme) We value the Extended Project Qualifi cation and this will be taken into consideration.

We welcome applications from students with equivalent qualifi cations to A-levels, such as BTEC, International Baccalaureate and other level 3 qualifi cations. Please check our website for detailed entry requirements for each course. Please refer to our website for A-level qualifi cation equivalences for each course. For Joint programmes, other requirements may apply. See p.134 for educational context advice

Scholarships and bursaries:

Royal Holloway scholarships and bursaries are available (eligibility criteria apply). See p.40 for full details.

Our BSc Criminology & Psychology is accredited by the British Psychological Society

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/law 99 EXAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE

BSc Criminology and Sociology

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Introduction to Criminology Mandatory Courses: Mandatory Modules: Criminal Justice System Research Methods for Social Dissertation Introduction to Sociology Scientists Social Problems and Social Policy Data Analysis for Social Scientists Students will also choose six options from courses such as: Key Perspectives and Debates in Criminology Sociology of Health and Illness STAFF PROFILE Sociology of Contemporary Society Prisons Youth and Society Professor Meek is a Students also take two options from a Chartered Psychologist range of courses including: Risk, Insecurity and Terrorism who conducts qualitative Sociology of the Family Victims and Witnesses Drugs, Crime and Society and quantitative research Crime and the Law Youth and Crime Sentencing and Penal Policy in criminal justice settings, Youth in Society: The Sociology of with a particular focus Youth and Youth Culture on prisons, prison staff , and prisoners. She has researched and published EXAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE widely on issues associated with the management and LLB LAW resettlement of off enders and the design and Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 evaluation of interventions, Public Law (Constitutional, Mandatory Courses: Mandatory Courses: Administrative and Human particularly those that Rights Law) Law of Tort European Union Law promote desistance from The Law of Contract Land Law Equity and Trusts Criminal Law crime. Refl ecting the Students also take two options from Students also choose two options from The English Legal System, Methods courses such as: courses such as: and Legal Practice (Legal Skills) School’s multidisciplinary Family Law Dissertation focus, Professor Meek’s Public International Law Advocacy and Court Practice work encompasses Law, Law of Evidence Company Law International and Comparative Medical Law Psychology, Criminology Human Rights Law and Sociology. Professor Rosie Meek

OUTSIDE THE LECTURE THEATRE Taking an undergraduate course in law, Research undertaken by academic staff has criminology and sociology or criminology and led to connections with organisations such as psychology is the direct route to becoming the Metropolitan Police and the Prison Service, an informed, engaged and employable the NHS and a broad range of criminal justice, professional. health and social care organisations. Our staff encourage students to start building their own Undertaking a placement or internship whilst networks and industry connections and will studying helps to increase your employability CONTACT DETAILS optimise the opportunities during their studies once you graduate. You will compete more to achieve this. Admissions eff ectively in the job market by being able to Law, Criminology and Sociology put theory into practice, fi nd your strengths Royal Holloway and preferences, and gain work experience to University of London enhance your CV post-graduation. Egham Surrey TW20 0EX UK

+44 (0)1784 414085 lawadmissions@ royalholloway.ac.uk @crimsocRHUL

100 School of Law

YOUR FUTURE CAREER

01 Sophia Maxwell Yates and it really opened my mind and eyes to the world. This course and the tutors were motivational and Trainee Associate supportive throughout and the Crim Soc team were “After graduating I was sponsored by Latham & very personable and easy to speak to.” Watkins to continue my study of law, which led to 01 my training contract. My choice of practice areas 03 Leo Iossifi dis had a lot to do with the modules I was studying on Paralegal my degree, the main attraction of the course was the ability to choose from additional modules and build a “I am currently working at Taylor Wessing (a law fi rm) programme around my interests. I was encouraged to as a paralegal in the intellectual property departments. undertake a placement where I sat with a supervisor, I graduated from Royal Holloway in 2002 and then worked with them on their cases, as well as handing went back to Greece where I studied classical piano, informal written assessments. This placement led counterpoint and harmony. Following that, I completed to me being off ered a position that tied in with my a year of military service (this is National Service and ambitions to work for an international law fi rm where compulsory in Greece). I came back to the UK in 2005 I would have the opportunity to be placed abroad.” and completed an MA in Arts Management at City University. Following that, I worked for a year before 02 Mandip Rai deciding to do a law conversion course and the LPC at 02 the College of Law. This I completed in June 2011 and Legal Advisor was awarded an LLB. 03 “After graduating from Royal Holloway I completed my graduate diploma in law at the College of Law in “I enjoyed my experience at Royal Holloway. My Bloomsbury. I studied part time whilst working in law future plans are to work as a lawyer in media law, fi rms, gaining legal work experience in crime, litigation with a focus on copyright and music.” and property. Criminology and Sociology was and is the most thought provoking course. It changed my whole attitude towards my career of being a solicitor

Alongside traditional forms of teaching we students can apply to undertake alongside off er guided visits to prisons, courts, and their studies, supported by academic staff specialist museums, as well as opportunities and the careers service. to participate in national conferences and Our graduates are highly employable and, in % research seminars relevant to your studies. recent years, have entered many diff erent 95 Taking an undergraduate course in fi elds including work with criminal justice criminology and sociology, criminology and agencies such as the Crown Prosecution psychology or law at Royal Holloway will Service, the police, probation service, equip you with a wide range of transferable youth custody and the prison service. The skills which are highly sought after by course also equips graduates for careers employers. You will learn how to carry out in the media, the voluntary sector, local of students thought independent research, analyse data and government, the civil service, as solicitors the course was present your fi ndings as well as developing and barristers and the private sector. Many your written and oral communication, time of our graduates embark on further study intellectually management and team work skills. The at postgraduate level and pursue careers in department has excellent links with law research and evaluation in academic and stimulating. fi rms and legal representatives, prisons, policy contexts. government bodies, charities and research organisations and can off er a range of valuable placement opportunities that

(NSS 2015)

101 Biological Sciences

Cutting-edge degree programmes, informed by world-class research

Life Sciences is ranked 18th in the UK and 88th in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2015-16)

Biology is the science of life; understanding the structure and complexity of the natural world around us is central to the maintenance of life on this planet. From the cellular to the whole organism level and beyond, biological sciences address all aspects of life on Earth. Biochemistry is the study of the molecular and chemical basis of all life processes, while molecular biology focuses on the genetic blueprints of organisms, and their impact on such diverse areas STAFF PROFILE as development, behaviour and disease processes. Biomedical “I teach on the third year Sciences investigate the biological basis of disease which underlies course, ‘Molecular Basis important advances in our ability to treat illness. of Inherited Disease’. I’ve been researching Duchenne BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AT ROYAL HOLLOWAY Muscular Dystrophy  World-class research with impact.  A biodiverse campus. Our campus is (DMD) for nearly 20 years. From gene therapy for Muscular Dystrophy, home to a wealth of species of plants and DMD is a devastating to the development of Golden Rice, animals and provides plenty of fi eldwork biodiversity and the emerging fi eld of opportunities for whole-organism biology. and life-limiting condition conservation physiology, our research is  High employability. 90% of our graduates are that aff ects one in 3,500 addressing global challenges. Our students employed or in further education within six are taught by academics who bring expertise male births in the general months of graduating (Unistats 2015). Our and enthusiasm, and they become part of graduates work in diverse areas including population. Our team this research during their third year research forensic medicine, pharmaceuticals, has been able to show projects. biotechnology, clinical trials coordination, that a gene-based drug  State-of-the-art facilities. We recently medical research, environmental monitoring treatment known as an invested £16 million in state-of-the- and practical conservation. ‘antisense oligonucleotide’ art equipment for mass spectrometry, was eff ective in restoring bioinformatics, protein and gene sequencing. We also have top-class imaging the dystrophin protein facilities including confocal laser scanning that is missing in some microscopes for 3D live-cell imaging. individuals suff ering from DMD. These new drugs are now under clinical trial in patients and the research off ers a solution that could work for at least 70% of DMD suff erers.” George Dickson Professor of Molecular Cell Biology Scientist of the Year 2014 (Muscular Dystrophy Campaign)

102 Biological Sciences

DEGREE PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

UCAS Duration Off er code range Number of places: BSc Biochemistry C700 3 years ABB-BBB C700/C741/701 40

BSc Medical Biochemistry C741 3 years ABB-BBB C100/C150/C300 80 BSc Molecular Biology C701 3 years ABB-BBB B990 80 BSc Biomedical Sciences B990 3 years ABB-BBB BSc Biology C100 3 years ABB-BBB Typical off ers:

BSc Ecology & Environment C150 3 years ABB-BBB A levels: BSc Zoology C300 3 years ABB-BBB ABB-BBB Required subjects: Biology plus All of our degree programmes are accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. Chemistry for C700/C741/C701/ This recognises the academic excellence, employability skills and relevant B990 including a Pass in the practical bioscience skills provided. element We value the Extended Project Qualifi cation and this will be taken into consideration.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma Distinction, Distinction, Distinction in a relevant subject area but must be accompanied by at least one A-level (Biology for C100/C150/C300, Chemistry for C700/C741/C701 and B990) International Baccalaureate: 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level in Biology and Chemistry (B990/C700/C741 and C701 only) with a minimum of 32 points overall For international students: IELTS score: 6.5 overall

Please refer to our website for A-level qualifi cation equivalences for each course. See p.134 for educational context advice.

Scholarships and bursaries:

Royal Holloway scholarships and bursaries are available (eligibility criteria apply). See p.40 for full details.

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/biologicalsciences 103 EXAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE

BSc Biology

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

The Diversity of Life Invertebrate Biology: Structure, Individual Research Project Behaviour and Evolution Ecology: Animal Behaviour to Biology of Parasitic Diseases Environmental Conservation Plant Life: from Genes to Environment Climate Change: plants and the Living Systems; Animal and Plant Evolution environment Physiology Biological Data Analysis and Cell Biology and Genetics Interpretation PLUS four options, examples include: STUDENT VIEW Applications of Molecular Genetics Mediterranean Island Ecology in Biology Field Course “I chose Biology because Behavioural Ecology PLUS three options, examples include: of its breadth and diversity Marine Ecology and Biodiversity Animal Behaviour and a complete fascination Entomology: Pure and Applied Marine Biology of the subject. My course (residential fi eld course) Conservation Biology consists of lectures, Developmental Biology practicals and tutorials Practical Field Ecology which link together to further my understanding of the topic. Our lectures BSc Biochemistry have become interactive Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 with the use of clickers so Living Systems; Animal and Plant Bioenergetics, Biosynthesis and Individual Research Project Physiology Metabolic Regulation rather than just sitting and Functional Genomics, Proteomics making notes, we are able Cell Biology and Genetics Protein Structure and Function and Bioinformatics Biochemistry; the Molecular Basis Molecular Biology to respond and it makes of Life PLUS fi ve options, examples include: Physical Biochemistry for Life a much more dynamic Principles of Molecular Bioscience Scientists Applications of Advanced Molecular Biology Methods learning environment. PLUS four options, examples include: Cell & Molecular Biology of Cancer Applications of Molecular Genetics Human Embryology and So far, I have enjoyed my in Biology Endocrinology subject and look forward to Molecular and Cellular Immunology Cell & Molecular Neuroscience the next few years of study.” Pharmacology and Toxicology Molecular Basis of Inherited Disease Cell Biology Kirsty, BSc Biology

BSc Biomedical Sciences Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Living Systems; Animal and Plant Essential Human Physiology in Individual Research Project Physiology Health and Disease Human Embryology and Cell Biology and Genetics Molecular and Cellular Immunology Endocrinology Biochemistry; the Molecular Basis Neuronal and Cellular Signalling Cell and Molecular Neuroscience of Life Protein Structure and Function Molecular Basis of Inherited Disease Principles of Molecular Bioscience Molecular Biology Clinical Diagnosis of Disease CONTACT DETAILS Pharmacology and Toxicology PLUS two options, examples include:

Admissions PLUS two options, examples include: Clinical Physiology and Medicine School of Biological Sciences Microbiology Molecular and Medical Microbiology Royal Holloway University of London Developmental Biology Egham Surrey TW20 0EX UK

+44 (0)1784 414987 biosci.ugadmissions @royalholloway.ac.uk @RHULBioSci

104 OUTSIDE THE LECTURE THEATRE

Our synergy of teaching and research delivers real hands-on On all our courses students benefi t from specialist teaching Biological Sciences opportunities, within an exceptionally supportive learning from external professionals including from the Veterinary community where you’re treated as an individual. Laboratory Agency, the world-renowned University of London Institutes of Neurology and Child Health as well as clinical staff Third year research projects are carried out in the research groups from local hospitals. of academic staff or alternatively in a local industrial or research institute laboratory. Final year research projects for biology students We encourage our students to take up summer placements may feature overseas fi eldwork including butterfl y diversity in in industrial or research institute laboratories, such as those of Honduras, starfi sh ecology in Indonesia and Eucalyptus biofuel the nearby Veterinary Laboratory Agency or CABI Bioscience. production in China. Biomedical Sciences students may choose summer placements in clinical laboratories. If you would like to spend a year abroad, we have strong links with universities in the USA, Australia and Canada.

YOUR FUTURE CAREER

01 Zarah Pattison helped me understand complex scientific issues and explain them in a simple and meaningful way to non- BSc Ecology and Environment, Masters student technical audiences.” “The biological sciences courses are both stimulating and active with a great mix of both lab and fi eld 01 03 Alexia Christofi work, allowing you to gain valuable experience in BSc Biomedical Sciences, key areas of science. The science facilities are all Secondary school science teacher modern and lecturers are always willing to go that extra mile. Small classes make for a more intimate “I chose Biomedical Sciences because the course working environment, encouraging closer working touched many diff erent aspects of science and relationships, which allow you to gain the most of allowed me to consider various career paths. It each course. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Royal trained me to evaluate experimental methods for Holloway, so much so that I stayed on to study for an investigation of relevant areas of science. I learnt MSc in Biological Research here. ” how to work by applying numerical skills, analysing biological data and communicating outcomes. 02 Nick Hicks BSc Biochemistry, Life Science Communications “My degree prepared me well for my current role as a Consultant science teacher. I was able to plan experiments for my classes due to the number of practicals we carried out in 02 “I was considering four other universities, and 03 the modules. My presentation skills were assessed during chose Royal Holloway purely on the strength and the fi nal year and that helped me gain confi dence in quality of its academic programme in Biochemistry. what I now do daily. The university organised secondary After visiting the other universities I felt that Royal school visits for students who were planning to go on a Holloway had a particular culture and a character PGCE course. Without that, I would not have been able to it. Working in the medical area, my degree has to apply for my postgraduate studies.”

It’s important that our graduates are Employment prospects for our students prepared with the necessary skills to begin are excellent. Our graduates are employed successful careers after their degrees. in pharmaceutical, healthcare and crop improvement industries, veterinary and Career advice is an integral part of all our % human medical research, environmental degree programmes. Our tutorials and 90 monitoring, scientifi c administration, the careers talks provide guidance on higher Environment Agency and the Civil Service. degree courses, job opportunities, CV writing, job applications, and related matters A number of our Biomedical Sciences essential for getting the job of your choice. graduates have gone on to graduate entry Our students also benefi t from the College’s medicine and we have a specifi c alliance Careers Service, part of the University of with the American University of Antigua of our graduates London Careers Advisory Service. off ering this option. Our graduates also fi nd are employed or careers in areas such as: We host alumni evenings where graduates of the School come back to talk to our  Forensic science go on to further students, which really helps our students get  Conservation study within fi rst hand advice from people who’ve done  Biotechnology the degree and are now doing the jobs they six months would like to have in the future.  Clinical trials coordination  Biomedical product marketing of graduating.

*(Unistats, 2015)

105 Computer Science

1st in the London area for teaching quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016)

We are ranked 11th in the UK for the quality of our research output (REF 2014)

Computers, the internet and other digital technologies are transforming the economy and the well-being of societies in immensely important areas, from monitoring water shortages, to controlling power plants, to preventing diseases. Computer scientists work in a vast array of sectors including the arts, the media, fi nance, aerospace and health, where they use the power of computing to solve real-world problems and build systems that can improve people’s lives.

STAFF PROFILE COMPUTER SCIENCE AT ROYAL HOLLOWAY “My research is in Computer Science is a medium-sized and to adapt to changes in technology, to Artifi cial Intelligence friendly department, committed to delivering innovate, and to explore the ramifi cations which is concerned with excellent research and teaching. We equip you and benefi ts of exploiting new technologies. with the knowledge and practical experience solving large-scale real-  An international centre of excellence in that is required to embrace a career in which research. We are at the forefront of research world problems. We’ve you can have a huge impact. We off er: worked with industry, for into the fundamentals of computer science  A strong hands-on approach to teaching. as well as how this feeds into exciting new example with Vodafone We teach courses with an emphasis on techniques and applications for business to help them assign practical lab work, including digital music and industry, and we pass this on to you frequencies to help them production, robot and games programming, through our teaching. Particular areas of and scrum-based agile software strength are: machine learning (the science get better coverage from development. You learn computer science of systems that can learn from data), their transmitters. In by making it work – and having fun. algorithms and complexity, bioinformatics, cloud and distributed computing, multi- the fi rst year I teach a  High employability prospects. You will agent systems, and software language practical course on Lego acquire the academic knowledge and engineering. robotics. Robotics is a skills that are required for a wide range of functions and that will support you really accessible branch throughout your career: you will be fl exible of artifi cial intelligence – it’s great fun and helps students understand the value of programming.” Dave Cohen Professor of Computer Science Shortlisted for the Times Higher Education ‘Most Innovative Teacher of the Year’ Award

106 Computer Science

DEGREE PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

UCAS Duration Off er code range Number of places: BSc Computer Science G400 3 years AAB-ABB 90 BSc Computer Science (Artifi cial Intelligence) G4G7 3 years AAB-ABB Typical off ers: * BSc Computer Science (Distributed and Networked Systems) G4T6 3 years AAB-ABB BSc Computer Science (Information Security) G407 3 years AAB-ABB A levels: BSc Computer Science (Software Engineering) G464 3 years AAB-ABB AAB-ABB Required subjects: Computer MSci Computer Science G403 4 years AAB-ABB Science (preferred) or Maths MSci Computer Science (Artifi cial Intelligence) GG47 4 years AAB-ABB (preferred) or Physics or Chemistry We value the Extended Project * MSci Computer Science (Distributed and Networked Systems) G4G5 4 years AAB-ABB Qualifi cation and this will be taken MSci Computer Science (Information Security) G500 4 years AAB-ABB into consideration.

MSci Computer Science (Software Engineering) G461 4 years AAB-ABB BTEC Level 3 Extended (all degrees have a Year-in-Industry pathway) Diploma Distinction, Distinction, Distinction COMPUTER SCIENCE AS A MAJOR SUBJECT in a relevant subject area (with BSc Computer Science with Management G4N2 3 years AAB-ABB signifi cant programming content) plus B in GCSE Mathematics JOINT DEGREES International Baccalaureate: BSc Computer Science & Mathematics GG41 3 years AAB-ABB 6,5,5 at Higher Level including 5 in BSc Digital Media Communications P304 3 years AAB-ABB Higher Level Maths or Physics or Computer Science, with a minimum COMPUTER SCIENCE AS A MINOR SUBJECT of 32 points overall. BA Digital Media Communications P300 3 years AAB-ABB For international students: * We are developing new BSc and MSci programmes in Computer Science IELTS score: 6.5 overall (Distributed and Networked Systems) with year in industry options for 2017/18 entry. Please refer to our website for A-level qualifi cation equivalences for each course. For Joint programmes, other requirements may apply. See the other department’s pages for more details. See p.134 for educational context advice.

Scholarships and bursaries:

Computer Science scholarships are available for up to £1,000 during the fi rst year of study and up to £500 in years two and three (eligibility criteria apply). See royalholloway. ac.uk/computerscience for full details For other Royal Holloway scholarships and bursaries see p.40.

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/computerscience 107 EXAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE

BSc/MSci Computer Science

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

Games lab Algorithms and Individual full unit project Individual two-unit complexity project Internet services Databases PLUS six courses from: Machine fundamentals PLUS four courses from: Introduction to Advanced algorithms Mathematical structures information security Advanced algorithms* Advanced data Object-oriented Operating systems communications Advanced data programming communications* STUDENT VIEW Software engineering Applications of Robotics lab cryptography Advanced distributed “To pursue a degree in Team project systems Software design Bioinformatics Computer Science at Royal PLUS two courses from: Computational Compilers and code optimization* generation Holloway has always been Computer and network Cyber security security Computational fi nance my dream. The degree Data analysis Human computer Computational has not only provided me interaction optimisation Data visualisation and exploratory analysis* with a good foundation in Robotics Concurrent and parallel programming Digital forensics Systems programming Computer Science but also Data visualisation and Fundamentals of digital trained me to be a better exploratory analysis sound and music* Functional programming Intelligent agents and professional. and applications multi-agent systems* Fundamentals of digital Large-scale data storage “With great encouragement sound and music and processing and support from the Interconnected devices Machine learning* Department of Computer Intelligent agents and Methods of multi-agent systems computational fi nance* Science, I founded the Machine learning On-line machine learning Computing Society in Malicious software Security testing theory and practice late 2012. The society Semantic Web Semantic Web* was created with the Software language engineering Smart cards/Token aspiration to build a security and applications Wireless, sensor and network of enthusiasts, actuator networks students, academics, and professionals in the fi eld of computing. * cannot be taken with the equivalent Year-3 course We have successfully established ourselves through participation in WHAT YOU’LL LEARN professional conferences All of our degree programmes prepare you for degrees give you the opportunity to apply as well as having industry a career in which things never stay the same. your learning to real-world problems, and gain experts visiting us.” Whichever programme you choose, you will industrial experience and skills that can only be (1) develop problem-solving skills based on fully picked up in a work environment. Many Jingwei, students take advantage of these opportunities, BSc Computer Science a thorough understanding of computing, (2) develop project management and presentation fi nding placements both in software developing skills, and (3) learn by working on individual companies, such as Apple, Microsoft or and group projects. Our learning is interactive Symantec, or in companies that specialise in and engaging too, and 50% of fi rst year courses other areas, for example consulting, health CONTACT DETAILS involve lots of teamwork including robotics and or fi nance. game development Admissions The department’s Industrial Liaison Board Department of Computer Throughout the Software Engineering degrees, comprises senior representatives from Royal Holloway you will interact closely with professionals and Microsoft, Cognex, CSC, Bank of America, University of London with companies or organisations. In the fi nal Merrill Lynch, Kalido, Bathwick Group, Egham Pentatonix, Blackrock, Oracle, Investec and Surrey year of the MSci, you will manage a company, TW20 0EX delivering services to real clients. QubeSoft. The Board members advise on the UK department’s curriculum, which ensures that OUTSIDE THE LECTURE THEATRE courses are regularly updated to refl ect market +44 (0)1784 443421 You will be given the opportunity for a summer needs and trends. This means that our graduates admissions@ placement or an industrial internship after your are up to date with the latest developments and cs.royalholloway.ac.uk second year of study. The Year-in-Industry ready to build the next generation of computing systems for business and industry. @RHULScience

108 Computer Science

YOUR FUTURE CAREER

01 Emily Jackson are looking for Software Developers who have a great understanding of these modern concepts that BSc Computer Science, Ford Motor Company are widely used in the profession. Completing the “What attracted me to Computer Science was that Software Engineering course has given me a great it seemed interesting and ‘future proof’: there would advantage because I am not just able to complete 01 always be something new and relevant to learn employers technical assessments up to standard but during my career, which I plan to be in Logistics in also talk about my experiences from the Software the retail industry. The course at Royal Holloway Engineering course in competency based questions.” combines mathematical underpinnings with more practical aspects such as programming and software 03 Robert Couldrey engineering. Turning a mathematical algorithm into BSc Computer Science, a program, and then seeing it run correctly, is very Business Development Manager, Innovise ESM satisfying. One great opportunity I had was to attend the “It’s Not Just For The Boys” female IT networking “My time at Royal Holloway gave me the skills to event in London; as a result, I gained an eight-week design, challenge and articulate complex technical IT internship, which provided me with invaluable problems; critical to successfully engaging with work experience.” enterprise customers. My technical capability gives me a competitive edge over others in commercially 02 02 Graham Kroon focused roles. Courses such as Software Engineering with Metamodels CS3480, Programming Paradigms BSc Computer Science, working for Sky TV CS2820 and Compilers and Code Generation CS3470 “I found the course extremely rewarding. The taught me to think at a low and at a high level, concepts I was taught, including working in agile providing me with both a practical and theoretical and the importance of test driven development, have understanding of computational systems.” been invaluable in the job hunting process. Employers

“The employment market for IT careers is  The Royal Holloway Computing Society growing fi ve times faster than the general organises careers-oriented activities, economy; every year 130,000 new entrants regular geeks-out sessions, and talks to the IT and Telecoms workforce are by professionals, including former needed.” (e-skills UK, Technological Royal Holloway students who went on % Insights 2012). to work for companies such as Google, 85 Computer Science is an excellent Microsoft, Amazon, and Facebook. preparation for many careers, both  Part-time positions are available to technical and non-technical, be it in support teaching or to develop software commerce, in industry, or in public or applications for the department or private organisations. Recent research third parties. For example, a group of of our graduates has demonstrated that a degree in Computer Science students developed Computer Science can be one of the the phone/tablet app that was used most fi nancially rewarding. are employed by thousands of visitors to the 800th Several extra-curricular activities are Centenary Celebrations of the sealing of or go on to available to our students, which enhance the Magna Carta. their employability. For example: further study  Bursaries are available for students to engage in some of our ground-breaking within 6 months research activities. of graduating.*

*(Unistats, 2015)

109 Earth Sciences

A top ten UK department for Earth Sciences (The Guardian and Complete University Guide, 2016)

Ranked 2nd in the UK for world leading and internationally excellent research (REF 2014)

Studying Earth Sciences provides the means to understand the past, present and future of our planet. It is a truly multidisciplinary science in which geology, physics, chemistry and biology are brought together to help explain how air, water, the solid-Earth and the biosphere interact and change over time. As well as locating natural resources such as oil, minerals or rare metals, Earth Scientists investigate natural hazards such as earthquakes and volcanoes, study fossils and the evolution of STAFF PROFILE life and use the chemical compositions of rocks and minerals to “My research fi eld is Isotope understand how and when the Earth and solar system formed. Earth Geochemistry. We use tools Scientists also lead the way in understanding how climate changed from physics such as lasers in the past and the eff ects of mankind’s activities on the quality of and mass spectrometers our modern environment. to apply them to a range of Earth Science problems. EARTH SCIENCES AT ROYAL HOLLOWAY My group’s research topics  Teaching informed by world-class research.  Extensive fi eldwork opportunities. Our include reconstructing This cutting-edge research informs our courses are complemented by a high quality palaeoclimate tens of millions curriculum, ensuring students are up- fi eldwork programme to help bring the to-date with the latest developments. syllabus to life, taking you to some of the of years ago, dating minerals According to The Guardian, we have best geological locations in the UK and and rocks and even topics in the highest value-added score of any Europe. Earth Science department in the UK, archaeology/anthropology.  A friendly department with a community demonstrating our commitment to In my 2nd year Geochemistry feel. Our ‘open-door’ personal adviser students’ learning and achievements. class, students use the system and individual supervision of laser-mass spectrometer  An extensive range of modern facilities. projects mean we really get to know Our department hosts world-leading our students. The shared experiences system for a hands-on laboratories for geochemical analysis, and friendships developed as a result of practical to reconstruct sedimentology and palaeontology, and fi eldwork and activities organised by the ocean temperatures using specialist modelling laboratories for Lyell Geoscience Society greatly strengthen recreating earth structures. our department’s community feel. microfossils over the past 100,000 years. All our research laboratories are available to our students for independent projects to conduct research in a world-class laboratory environment.” Dr Wolfgang Müller Reader in Isotope Geochemistry

110 Earth Sciences

DEGREE PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

UCAS Duration Off er code range Number of places: MSci Geoscience F601 4 years ABB-BBB 65 MSci Geoscience with a Year in Industry F642 5 years ABB-BBB Typical off ers: MSci Geoscience with a Year of International Study F602 4 years ABB-BBB MSci Environmental Geoscience F631 4 years ABB-BBB A levels: MSci Environmental Geoscience with a Year in Industry F644 5 years ABB-BBB ABB-BBB Required science subjects - MSci Environmental Geoscience with an International Year FP42 4 years ABB-BBB one of the following: BSc Geology F600 3 years ABB-BBB Physics, Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Geography BSc Geology with a Year in Industry F603 4 years ABB-BBB We value the Extended Project BSc Petroleum Geology F620 3 years ABB-BBB Qualifi cation and this will be taken into consideration. BSc Environmental Geology F630 3 years ABB-BBB BTEC Level 3 Extended BSc Environmental Geology with a Year in Industry F690 4 years ABB-BBB Diploma Distinction, Distinction, Distinction in a science subject

International Baccalaureate: 6,5,5 at Higher Level including a science subject with a minimum of 32 points overall

For international students: IELTS score: BSc and MSci programmes: 6.5 overall

Please refer to our website for A-level qualifi cation equivalences for each course. See p.134 for educational context advice.

Scholarships and bursaries:

Lyell Scholarships are available for up to £1000 for students who undertake work or research experience over the summer break at the end of the second (BSc) or third (MSci) year of study (eligibility criteria apply). See royalholloway.ac.uk/ earthsciences for full details. For other Royal Holloway scholarships and bursaries see p.40.

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/earthsciences 111 EXAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE

BSc Geology

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Global Tectonics Stratigraphy and the History of Life Advanced Concepts and Techniques in Geology Sedimentology Regional Geology Independent Geological Field Environmental Issues OR Igneous and Metamorphic Geology Mapping Introduction to Petroleum Geology Geochemistry Igneous and Metamorphic Geology Applied Geophysics PLUS four options from: Mathematics for Geology STUDENT VIEW Structural Analysis and Remote Advanced Topics in Sedimentology Earth Structures Sensing GIS and Remote Sensing “I found planet Earth and Physics and Chemistry of the Earth Field Methods in Geology Volcanology its complex systems really Palaeontology Advanced Techniques in Tectonic interesting and it led me and Structural Interpretation Mineral Resources to a degree in geoscience. Advanced Palaeontology The department here Aqueous Geology seemed very friendly and Planetary Geology and Geophysics welcoming so I chose to Sedimentary Basin Analysis come to Royal Holloway. I’ve developed a strong interest in volcanology and geochemistry; I have OUTSIDE THE LECTURE THEATRE been able to cater my Fieldwork is regarded as an important part The Department of Earth Sciences awards of a geologist’s training and the modern a number of annual ‘Lyell Scholarships’ for degree towards these geologist must have knowledge and skills that students who wish to gain work experience or interests and even had the can be used internationally. The department research experience over the summer break opportunity to choose my organises a variety of trips, both in the UK and at the end of the second (BSc) or third (MSci) abroad, lasting from one day to several weeks. year of study (see ‘Scholarships and bursaries’, fi eld mapping area and the Local trips have included Southwest England, p.111). Departmental links with international fourth year project I do.” Hartland, Pembrokeshire, Mull, Skye, North petroleum industries, environmental agencies Niall, Somerset and the Lake District. International and engineers, and local authorities can help BSc Geology trips have included Almeria in Spain, Cyprus, you fi nd such opportunities. Lyell Geoscience Society President 2014-15 Florida, the Spanish Pyrenees, Tenerife and Our student-led Lyell Geoscience Society Iceland. Students on the MSci course in organises social events and a programme of Geoscience with a Year of International Study stimulating guest lectures by well-known have the opportunity to spend their third year experts from academia and industry. abroad at a top international university in Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the USA.

CONTACT DETAILS

Admissions Department of Earth Sciences Royal Holloway University of London Egham Surrey TW20 0EX UK

+44 (0)1784 443582

[email protected]

@RHULEarthSci

112 Earth Sciences % RESEARCH RATED 4*OR 3* 94WORLD LEADING OR INTERNATIONALLY EXCELLENT REF 2014

YOUR FUTURE CAREER

01 Helayna Wade in lunar geology at University College London. Since then I have continued academic research working on BSc Geology, Geotechnical Engineer the geology of lunar meteorite samples and analysing at Bam Ritchies, London satellite data from the European Space Agency’s 01 “Studying Geology at Royal Holloway isn’t just a SMART-1 and India’s Chandrayaan-1 missions.” university course – it launched my career and was the best time of my life. Since graduating in 2014, I’ve 03 Matthew Drake, become a Geotechnical Engineer. This has taken me all over the UK, and I’ve been involved in a range of MSci in Environmental Geoscience, projects including constructing tunnels for London’s Petroleum Geologist Crossrail Project, repairing leaky dams in Snowdonia, “I was immediately drawn to study Geology at and remediating old mine sites in Kent. Studying Royal Holloway because of the department’s excellent Geology at Royal Holloway was the start of all that!” reputation within both academia and industry; this is something that I have become even more aware 02 Katherine Joy of since graduating. But it was not just this; the department off ers a varied curriculum, with a strong BSc Geology, Postdoctoral Fellow, The School of emphasis placed on fi eldwork, along with excellent Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, teaching and laboratory facilities which provided me University of Manchester with a sound foundation for my current job. After 02 “I chose to do Geology at Royal Holloway because graduating I went on to join the oil industry as a 03 you can study a wide variety of topics ranging from Petroleum Geologist. I began by working on off shore volcanology to palaeontology to planetary science UK exploration projects before shifting focus to all within one degree programme. I especially liked development projects in West Africa. I have recently the friendly working environment, the social events been expatriated with my company from London to and the opportunity to visit other countries on fi eld Peru, working as a Senior Geologist.” classes. After graduating I went on to study for a PhD

Geologists understand the environment insurance and consultancy, teaching, the and can provide answers to global civil service and in PR. Some of our best problems like climate change and waste graduates have studied for a PhD degree disposal. The applied and practical and are established research scientists % nature of our courses, and the industrial following an academic career. 90 experience which students can elect to INDUSTRY MENTORING SCHEME undertake mean that over 65% of our graduates follow geological careers. All our Each year, we off er our students the degrees are accredited by the Geological opportunity to be paired with industrial Society which sets the highest standards mentors in their chosen fi eld. Students in fi eld and laboratory teaching and can meet one-to-one with their mentors of our graduates lead to Chartered Geologist status. Our throughout the year. These relationships department supports students with their have resulted in paid internships, invaluable are employed job search and holds regular networking experience, and networking opportunities. opportunities with companies recruiting Most importantly, our innovative mentor or go on to for geological jobs. programme helps students to develop a professional approach to work and shape further study The resources sector and environmental their career aspirations. within 6 months organisations are the most signifi cant employment destinations of our graduates. of graduating.* Other graduates fi nd employment in media organisations and news agencies, banking,

*(Unistats, 2015)

113 Electronic Engineering

A new department for 2017 entry with excellent facilities

Practical, project-based teaching by experienced staff

Putting technology into the service of humankind is the purpose of all branches of engineering; there is nothing around us today that has not been engineered to be fi t-for-purpose. Electronic engineering is at the heart of many systems we use on a daily basis, including mobile communications, computers, transport systems, most domestic appliances, TV, radio, music studios and gaming devices. Here at Royal Holloway, we will provide the theoretical and STAFF PROFILE creative practical skills that tomorrow’s electronic engineers need “My research is in the to embark on a fulfi lling career creating technical solutions for an analysis and synthesis of evolving world. These skills will be underpinned with confi dent singing, speech and music. practiced verbal and written communication abilities that are key to This includes digital speech successful industrial team working. and singing synthesis based on replicating ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING AT ROYAL HOLLOWAY virtual vocal tracts As Royal Holloway’s newest department, we for linking with other centres of excellence, acquired from magnetic off er a great balance between practical industry including an emphasis on the creative side of resonance imaging; voice knowledge and innovative teaching, delivered engineering applications in our project-led pitch analyses for signing in a well-equipped, supportive campus curriculum. environment. development, detection  Our equality ethos. Royal Holloway has of babbling in infants to  Part of a world-leading research community. earned a Bronze Athena SWAN award for Electronic Engineering complements its inclusive learning environment. The encourage speech learning, the diverse research-led portfolio at department aims to attract a greater than and a Vocal Tract Organ. Royal Holloway with its own unique areas UK average proportion of women students to recreate human vowel of research. As a young and dynamic for which it is in receipt of a HEFCE funded department, we are building additional development initiative. sounds.” world-class centres of expertise in new areas  Industrial links. Our location within the Professor David M Howard such as communications, nanotechnology, Head of Department South East regional hub of electronics music and media technology, human factors, businesses facilitates links with the majority novel computing and signal processing. of leading UK based electronics companies  Practical project-based teaching. Our who can off er potential placements and CONTACT DETAILS courses will develop synergies with post-degree employment. Through our Computer Science, Information Security, connections with industrial advisors we can Department of Electronic Physics, Environmental Science, and in ensure that the skills and knowledge gained Engineering other areas to ensure our course range by our students are industrially relevant. Royal Holloway and individual fi nal year project work is University of London  High employability prospects. There are interesting and varied, taught by dedicated Egham an abundance of well-paid opportunities staff who are experts in their fi elds. Surrey for graduates in Electronic Engineering, a TW20 0EX  Real-world curriculum. The application of profession that currently struggles to recruit UK engineering is everywhere in all disciplines staff in suffi cient numbers to meet demand. david.howard@ and in the daily world around each one of Employers are looking for graduates with royalholloway.ac.uk us. Opportunities exist at Royal Holloway up-to-date knowledge and fresh ideas.

114 NameElectronic of Engineering department

DEGREE PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

UCAS Duration Typical code off er Number of places: *MEng in Electronic Engineering 4 years AAB To be confi rmed *MEng in Electronic Engineering with a year in industry 5 years AAB *BEng in Electronic Engineering 3 years ABB Typical off ers: *BEng in Electronic Engineering with a year in industry 4 years ABB A levels: MEng: AAB *Programmes are under development, please check our website for latest information (A in Mathematics, plus science including a Pass in the practical Accreditation – The professional body, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), element) accredits higher education degree courses on behalf of the Engineering Council, which is the UK BEng: ABB regulatory body for the engineering profession. We are working with the IET during the setting up (A in Mathematics, plus science phase and an accreditation visit will occur when there is a cohort of students in place. Grade A or B including a Pass in the practical element)

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma MEng: Distinction*, Distinction, Distinction in Engineering plus A level Maths Grade A BEng: Distinction, Distinction, Distinction in Engineering plus A level Maths Grade B Engineering or Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering accepted International Baccalaureate: 6,6,5 at Higher Level including Maths and a science with 32 points overall (Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry, Design Technology or Physics accepted for the science) plus a third subject. For international students: IELTS score: 6.5 overall NEW BUILDING Please refer to our website for A-level An exciting, purpose-designed building is being constructed on campus ready for the Department qualifi cation equivalences for each of Electronic Engineering launch in 2017. It will include state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, course. ‘help yourself’ collaboration spaces open to all, research spaces, staff offi ces and project fabrication, computing and electronics laboratories. See p.134 for educational context advice.

GUILDFORD UTC Scholarships and bursaries: Opening in 2018, the Guildford University be a gateway for Royal Holloway scholarships and Technical College will be right on our technological learning for 14-18 year olds focused on electronic bursaries are available (eligibility doorstep. Royal Holloway is a major partner conditions apply). in this Surrey-wide enterprise which will engineering and computer sciences. See p.40 for full details.

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/electronicengineering 115 Geography

100% overall satisfaction from our students for four consecutive years in the National Student Survey 2011-15

Ranked 2nd in the UK for world leading and internationally excellent research (REF 2014)

Geography embraces and challenges the key aspects of modern society. It frames and answers fundamental questions on the environment and the economy, as well as our increasingly inter- connected social, cultural and political lives. It makes important links with many other academic disciplines, and its diversity enhances the learning experiences and skills of our students. Geography graduates from Royal Holloway are highly attractive to a wide range of future employers – from environmental conservation and NGOs to media relations and the Civil Service. STAFF PROFILE “My research is all about domestic life in Southeast GEOGRAPHY AT ROYAL HOLLOWAY The Department of Geography is one of of GIS, image analysis and advanced Asia, namely Cambodia the world’s leading centres for geographical cartography. Other labs support the and Vietnam. I use research and teaching. Our undergraduate BA physical and chemical analysis of soils, interviews, photography and BSc degrees have achieved scores of 100% sediments and water with particular and fi lmmaking to in every National Student Survey (NSS) since focus on environmental reconstruction, 2011 - an outstanding achievement that refl ects environmental management and pollution understand development the excellence of our courses in physical and studies. human geography. We off er our students: problems negatively  A supportive learning environment. Our eff ecting women’s home  Diverse fi eldwork opportunities in the system of reinforcing lectures with small lives, from marriage UK and overseas. Staff and students work group seminars and tutorials ensures that breakdown, gender-based together through an extensive fi eldwork staff get to know students quickly, and that programme, currently including locations in students develop their skills and knowledge violence to forced evictions. Andalusia, Sicily, Malawi, London and New with the support they need. I love teaching about York.  A close community. The shared experiences visual methodologies in  State of the art facilities and equipment. and friendships developed during lectures and practicals Whether you are a human or physical fi eldwork also strengthen our department’s when 1st years get to test geographer, our laboratories and technical community feel. This is further strengthened staff support the development of key by a very active student society. out their research skills for geographical skills, including the use the fi rst time. Inspired by my UK Department for International Development (DFID)-funded research, I also run a 3rd year course on Geographies of Home which takes a global look at everyday injustice.” Dr Katherine Brickell Reader in Human Geography

116 Geography

DEGREE PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

UCAS Duration Off er code range Number of places: BA Geography L700 3 years AAB-ABB 150 BSc Geography F800 3 years AAB-ABB Typical off ers: BA Human Geography L701 3 years AAB-ABB BSc Physical Geography F840 3 years AAB-ABB A levels: JOINT DEGREES AAB -ABB Preferred subject: Geography BSc Geography, Politics & International Relations FL82 3 years AAB-ABB We value the Extended Project Qualifi cation and this will be taken into consideration.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: Distinction, Distinction, Distinction in a related subject

International Baccalaureate: 32 points including 6,5,5 at Higher Level

For international students: 6.5 overall with 7 in writing

Please refer to our website for A-level qualifi cation equivalences for each course. For Joint programmes, other requirements may apply. See the other department’s pages for more details. See p.134 for educational context advice.

Scholarships and bursaries:

Royal Holloway scholarships and bursaries are available (eligibility criteria apply). See p.40 for full details.

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/geography 117 EXAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE

BA/BSc Geography

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3*

Physical geography I: Atmosphere, Environmental Systems Conservation Biogeography Oceans & the Geosphere Geomorphology Global Warming Physical geography II: Biogeography, Ecology & Scale of Change Environmental Change Glacial Environments Human Geography I: Cultures, Biogeography Digital Landscapes Economies and Histories Political Geography People & The Ice Age STUDENT VIEW Human Geography II: Politics, Cities: Economies & Societies Mammals in a Changing World Society, Development and “The Geography Environment Cultural Geographies Geographies of Commodities Geographical techniques Perspectives on Development Geopolitics of Media & department is incredibly Communications Geographical research & fi eld Geographical Techniques II Post-Capitalist Cities friendly and welcoming, methods 1 Geographical Research & Field with a great staff and Methods II Images of Earth Gender & Development student community. Fair Trade & Ethical Consumption Lecturers are always around Critical GIS to help with any problems you might have, and the *The full range of modules in year 3 is available online. Geography Society ensures we have great fun too! Going on the fi rst and OUTSIDE THE LECTURE THEATRE The department promotes a fi rst-hand At the end of their second year, students may second year fi eld trips encounter with geographical issues through a elect to take a year out of their study and take really sparked my love diverse programme of fi eld training. Residential part in the Study Abroad programme. courses occur in both the fi rst and second for the subject, and were All students are able to join the Geography years, with some specialist third year options invaluable to my studies.” Society which is run by Geography students who also off ering short trips. In Yr 1, all students stand for election every year. The Society is very Poppy, undertake a week-long fi eld course to BA Geography active and has won the Student Union’s ‘Most Andalusia in southern Spain. In Yr 2, students Sociable Society’ award. It organises regular choose from a series of fi eld courses that lectures, social events, and careers activities. focus on key areas of geographical study. We currently off er Yr 2 fi eld courses to London, New York, Sicily and Malawi.

CONTACT DETAILS

Admissions Department of Geography Royal Holloway University of London Egham Surrey TW20 0EX UK

+44 (0)1784 443563 ugadmissionsgeog@ royalholloway.ac.uk @RHULGeography

118 Geography % 100 OF RESEARCH IMPACT IS 4*OR 3* RATED

REF 2014

YOUR FUTURE CAREER

01 Andrew Nutt followed by various short-term government contracts as a GIS technician. The Geography degree has BSc Geography, Coastal Manager prepared me really well for this work, the main thing “I am responsible for management of the Coastal in Australia was the prestige of University of London. Estates on the South Coast of England. I deal with The fi eld work is also a great discussion topic at 01 wide-ranging issues such as port development, interviews so make sure you emphasise this.” pipelines and cables, conservation, moorings and adverse claims. My time at Royal Holloway has 03 Martha Hoskins proved particularly valuable in the career path that I BA Geography, Trainee Traffi c Control Engineer have pursued. The course options that I chose in the 2nd and 3rd years at Royal Holloway refl ected my “Whilst studying at Royal Holloway I discovered a interest in the study of Physical Geography. Putting passion for the urban environment and how people this knowledge to use in my career has been especially operate within them. This encouraged me to apply rewarding!” for a job at Transport for London on the two year Traffi c Control Engineer graduate scheme. The skills 02 Fay Gibbins I obtained whilst studying, such as report writing and carrying out presentations, have massively supported BSc Geography, Environmental Science Consultant me during the beginning of my career. It has made 02 “My fi rst job after graduation was as a GIS technician me feel confi dent in taking on new challenges such as in the UK, as all environmental jobs required presenting at conferences, and has given a 03 experience. My fi rst job in Australia was for the department of Water as an Environment Offi cer. I then moved to be a Communications Offi cer in the department of Environment and Conservation

Geography provides you with skills that are database of alumni allows our students transferable to a wide variety of careers and to contact past students for advice on graduates from Royal Holloway are highly particular careers. sought after. Placement-linked dissertations allow % We help students develop a whole range students to formally undertake their 94 of employability skills including numeracy, independent research in alliance with a teamwork through regular fi eld trips, charity or company who share an interest in analytical skills in the lab, and a technical geographical concerns. expertise using specialist computing This fresh initiative builds on the eff orts of applications. our undergraduate students in recent years of our graduates are We also run an annual “Careers Bootcamp” to take part in internships more generally. — a four-day event in the Summer term These have been within government, employed or go for students of all years with careers advice at the Wildlife Trust, the Royal Society sessions, alumni talks and interactive for the Protection of Birds and the Royal on to further study employability tasks. Geographical Society. Students have also within 6 months benefi ted from collaborations we have Students are supported in their search organised with a host of bodies including of graduating for a job through a range of department the Museum of London, Victoria & Albert initiatives. The department Careers Offi cer Museum, Body Shop, World Association of arranges careers presentations by Careers Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, Practical Action Advisers and ex-students, whilst an online and Water Aid. (source DLHE survey, 2014)

119 Mathematics

92% overall satisfaction in the National Student Survey (NSS 2015)

Ranked 5th in the UK for world leading and internationally excellent research (REF 2014)

Mathematics is something that can be studied for its intrinsic beauty and logical structure, or as a means to solving problems with the satisfaction of getting what is indisputably the ‘right’ answer. Others are attracted by the diverse applications of Mathematics in areas such as fi nance or quantum information. The truth is that Mathematics encompasses all these and more, because each perspective is fundamentally linked to the others.

MATHEMATICS AT ROYAL HOLLOWAY STAFF PROFILE The Department of Mathematics off ers a 94% of our students said that our staff are “My research interests broad range of courses (pure mathematics, good at explaining things in the most recent include pure mathematics, mathematical physics, fi nancial mathematics, National Student Survey (NSS 2015) statistics, and the mathematics of information), and its applications in A supportive learning environment. Our taught by leading researchers in their fi elds. academic staff support problem solving cryptography and coding We promote a friendly and inspiring atmosphere sessions, small group tutorials, workshops, theory. I teach a wide where students are known as individuals and and computer sessions that use a range of we encourage you to follow your strengths and variety of courses, mainly specialist mathematical software. Staff are interests to achieve the best possible degree. in algebra, combinatorics always ready to give help and advice, with We off er students: and applications. I really a personal adviser system, and generous A strong research culture that informs offi ce hours. enjoy teaching the fi rst our teaching. Academic staff are active in High employability prospects. We are a highly year course MT1100, which pioneering research which is making an ranked department for career prospects and impressive impact on the world stage; in the explores some exciting 90% of our graduates go on to work or further Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014) topics in geometry from study within six months of graduating. the department was ranked 2nd in the UK classical times through to for research impact. Our impactful research the present day.” includes algorithms that underpin the security Simon Blackburn of mobile phones and secure transmissions by Professor of Pure Mathematics emergency services all over the world.

120 Mathematics

ND FOR RESEARCH IMPACT IN THE UK IN

2REF 2014

DEGREE PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

UCAS Duration Off er code range Number of places: BSc Mathematics G100 3 years AAB-ABB 140 MSci Mathematics G103 4 years AAA-AAB Typical off ers: BSc Mathematics with Statistics G1G3 3 years AAB-ABB BSc Mathematical Studies G150 3 years ABB-ABC A levels: MATHEMATICS AS A MAJOR SUBJECT Required subject: Mathematics grade A BSc Mathematics with French G1R1 3 years AAB-ABB Preferred subject: Further Maths. BSc Mathematics with German G1R2 3 years AAB-ABB We value the Extended Project Qualifi cation and this will be taken BSc Mathematics with Italian G1R3 3 years AAB-ABB into consideration. BSc Mathematics with Management G1N2 3 years AAB-ABB BTEC Level 3 Extended BSc Mathematics with Philosophy G1V5 3 years AAB-ABB Diploma: BSc Mathematics with Spanish G1R4 3 years AAB-ABB Considered on an individual basis, applicants would normally JOINT DEGREES be expected to have A-level Mathematics grade A in addition. BSc Computer Science & Mathematics GG41 3 years AAB-ABB

BSc Economics & Mathematics LG11 3 years AAB-ABB International Baccalaureate: 6,6,5 at Higher Level, including 6 in BSc Finance & Mathematics NG31 3 years AAB-ABB Maths, with a minimum of 32 points BSc Mathematics & Management GN12 3 years AAB-ABB overall BA Mathematics & Music GW13 3 years AAB-ABB For international students: BSc Mathematics & Physics GF13 3 years AAA-AAB IELTS score: 6.0 overall (6.5 for some joint programmes) MSci Mathematics & Physics GFC3 4 years AAA-AAB

MATHEMATICS AS A MINOR SUBJECT Please refer to our website for A-level qualifi cation equivalences for each BA French with Mathematics R1G1 4 years AAB-ABB course. BSc Management with Mathematics N2G1 3 years ABB For Joint programmes, other requirements may apply. See the other department’s pages for more details. See p.134 for educational context advice.

Scholarships and bursaries:

Royal Holloway scholarships and bursaries are available (eligibility criteria apply). See p.40 for full details.

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/mathematics 121 EXAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE

BSc and MSci Mathematics

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 (MSci) Calculus Linear Algebra and a Eight modules from A Supervised Project Group Project (in any approximately 25 off ered, Functions of Several area of Mathematics) which include: Variables PLUS six from: Real Analysis Number Systems Mathematics in the Computational Number Complex Variable Classroom Matrix Algebra Theory Number Theory Numbers and Functions PLUS fi ve from: Applications of Field STUDENT VIEW Topology Theory From Euclid to Vector Analysis and Mandelbrot Non-linear Dynamical Combinatorics “Wherever my future Fluids Systems: Routes to Chaos Quantum Information Introduction to Applied Ordinary Diff erential takes me, a degree in Quantum Information and Coding, or Quantum Mathematics Equations and Fourier and Coding Theory II* Mathematics from Principles of Statistics Analysis Time Series Analysis Advanced Financial Statistical Methods Royal Holloway will Applied Probability Mathematics Probability hold me in good stead. Advanced Financial Principles of Algorithm Groups and Group Mathematics Design, or Complexity The department is really Actions, or Further Linear Theory* Algebra and Modules* Cipher Systems Channels friendly and the lecturers Graphs and Optimisation Public Key Cryptography Public Key Cryptography Rings and Factorisation A Supervised Project go out of their way to make Advanced Cipher Systems themselves available. Theory of Error- My time here has been Correcting Codes thoroughly rewarding.” It is possible to include one or two from the Year 3 list Tom, BSc Mathematics *Given in alternate years

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN Whatever your taste in Mathematics, we have In 2012 ISG was selected by intelligence agency something to suit you. Alongside developing GCHQ to be part of the UK’s fi rst academic a basic tool-kit of mathematical methods, Research Institute to investigate the ‘Science including algebra and calculus, students are of Cyber Security’. encouraged to follow their mathematical interests through specialist modules. POSTGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES Many graduates go on to further study OUTSIDE THE LECTURE THEATRE (MSc or PhD) either within the department The department is part of Royal Holloway’s or elsewhere. Because many subjects are School of Mathematics and Information taught by experts in their fi eld, students have Security. The Information Security Group an excellent opportunity to progress on to (ISG) is an Academic Centre of Excellence postgraduate study. The department has a in Cyber Security Research. ISG is one of the thriving postgraduate research school and the largest academic groups of its kind in the world, internationally-renowned Information Security dedicated to education and research – much Group. We off er MSc courses in Mathematics of which is underpinned by Mathematics. ISG for Applications, Mathematics of Cryptography boasts exceptional research facilities, including & Communications, and Information Security. the dedicated Smart Card Centre whose partner organisations include Transport for London. CONTACT DETAILS

Admissions Department of Mathematics Royal Holloway University of London Egham Surrey TW20 0EX UK

+44 (0)1784 443670 MathsAdmissions@ royalholloway.ac.uk @RHULScience

122 Mathematics

YOUR FUTURE CAREER

01 Helen Warren GT, development of the GT car model for simulation use, track aerodynamic and traction control support BSc Mathematics with Statistics, and as a race strategist, developing modelling of Postdoctoral Statistical Geneticist at overtaking and working directly with the drivers on Queen Mary, University of London the infl uence of reaction tests on launch performance. 01 “The best bit about the Maths course was the The support I gained at Royal Holloway was also fl exibility. After especially enjoying the statistics amazing, supporting me through my Masters courses and seeing interesting applications to medical application and also for a PhD I applied for and statistics, I plucked up the courage to say to my support with my CV.” lecturer “This is what I want to do!” to which the response was, “Let’s chat over coff ee” and before 03 Kavit Khagram I knew it, I was being given the encouragement BSc Mathematics, and support to challenge myself and apply for a Vice President at Beach & Associates PhD, as many such careers, whether in research or pharmaceutical industries, for example, prefer “My job is statistics heavy and the courses studied postgraduate experience.” during my UG and PG helped immensely in giving me the fi rm grounding that some graduates seem to 02 Katie Lawrence lack. Brokers are required to have in depth market 02 knowledge and an understanding of the behaviour BSc Mathematics, of our clients and the reinsurers that we work with. 03 Senior Track Engineer at McLaren Automotive Studying game theory helps assess most situations “My degree certainly helped me progress onto my faced in the workplace from an analytical stand point. Masters, as academically it is a very well respected My advice is to think carefully about the career path university. This was also noted upon my entry onto you wish to pursue after university and choose the the graduate scheme at McLaren where I moved onto most appropriate courses for that path.” supporting customer teams both in Formula 1 and

Mathematics graduates are in great demand The Department of Mathematics has a and have a wide range of employment range of placement schemes designed to prospects. Our BSc Mathematics enhance your employability and give you a programme is top for career prospects in taste of the workplace. % the University of London (Unistats, 2016). Our fl agship scheme is a competitive 90 Mathematicians are logical, numerate, have placement scheme open to all second careful analytical skills, and are confi dent in year students. As part of the scheme all handling formulae or large data sets. These of our students go through a basic training skills are in short supply in many key areas of process on how to apply to placements industry, fi nance and government. and jobs: they attend a CV writing Our graduates are found in research teams workshop and receive professional of our graduates working on problems as diverse as aircraft comments on their CV. are employed design, operational research or cryptography. Every student has a personal advisor to guide them through their time at They also follow fulfi lling and rewarding or go on to Royal Holloway and who will become careers in: a natural choice for writing references further study  Finance for job applications.  Actuarial work within 6 months  Accountancy of graduating.*  Management  Teaching.

*(Unistats, 2015)

123 Physics

Physical Sciences ranked 9th in the UK and 81st in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2015-16)

88% overall satisfaction from our students (National Student Survey 2015)

The study of Physics is exciting. It is fundamental in understanding the world around us, from explaining the origins of the universe to developing the technology of tomorrow. Studying Physics develops clarity and fl exibility of thought within a logical and analytical framework and promotes advanced conceptual understanding. A degree in Physics is a very highly regarded qualifi cation. We focus not only on satisfying the deeply rooted quest for knowledge and understanding, but also on developing problem solving, analytical, mathematical and practical skills. These include the measurement, communication and STAFF PROFILE scientifi c computing skills that are so highly valued by employers. “My teaching spans all levels, from fi rst year undergraduates to PhD PHYSICS AT ROYAL HOLLOWAY students. I fi nd 3rd and We are one of the most respected centres for international research laboratories, Physics teaching and research in the UK. The partner universities and companies, 4th year projects most department also holds ‘Juno Champion’ status especially through a strong programme rewarding as we (a student from the Institute of Physics and the Athena of summer internships. SWAN Silver Award, both highly prestigious and I) get to work on  Final-year projects in research laboratories. awards that highlight our eff orts in promoting Our world-class research laboratories an aspect of my own women in Physics. Our teaching emphasises are devoted to the search for Dark research which focuses on the study of modern Physics within a traditional, Matter, analysing LHC data with our high-quality framework. We off er: developing higher energy Grid Tier 3 computing system, building and better performing  Teaching informed by world-class research. next generation particle accelerators accelerators for particle Our research programmes are focussed and enabling discoveries in nanophysics, primarily on Particle Physics, Astrophysics, quantum devices, ultra-low temperatures, physics and applied Condensed Matter and Theoretical Physics. superconductors, new materials and other science. Working in this Research is carried out in our department frontiers. Students carry out their fi nal-year way on a topical research as well as at major international laboratories project in our research laboratories. such as CERN, ISIS and Diamond, and  An emphasis on small group teaching. problem, is usually an through research collaborations worldwide. We provide a small, friendly environment enjoyable fi rst experience Our research experience positively together with a high staff -to-student ratio infl uences our teaching. of research for students, and smaller classes. Our open-door policy some of whom continue  Excellent employability prospects. enables students to seek individual advice their research with me as Our students benefi t from our links with and support as necessary. summer interns within the department.” Professor Stewart Boogert Professor in Accelerator Physics

124 Physics

DEGREE PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

UCAS Duration Off er code range Number of places: MSci Physics F303 4 years AAA-AAB 70 MSci Astrophysics F510 4 years AAA-AAB Typical off ers: MSci Theoretical Physics F321 4 years AAA-AAB MSci Physics with Particle Physics F372 4 years AAA-AAB A levels: AAA-AAB All courses require MSci Experimental Physics F313 4 years AAA-AAB A-level or equivalent in both Physics BSc Physics F300 3 years AAA-AAB and Mathematics, plus a Pass in the practical element of all Science A BSc Astrophysics F511 3 years AAA-AAB levels taken BSc Theoretical Physics F340 3 years AAA-AAB F3W3 requires an A in Music BSc Physics with Particle Physics F370 3 years AAA-AAB BTEC Level 3 Extended BSc Experimental Physics F310 3 years AAA-AAB Diploma PHYSICS AS A MAJOR SUBJECT Not normally accepted In exceptional circumstances, we will BSc Physics with Music F3W3 3 years AAA-AAB consider applicants with Distinction, BSc Physics with Philosophy F3V5 3 years AAA-AAB Distinction, Distinction in addition to an A in A2 Mathematics JOINT DEGREES International Baccalaureate: MSci Mathematics & Physics GFC3 4 years AAA-AAB 6,6,5 at Higher Level including 6 in BSc Mathematics & Physics GF13 3 years AAA-AAB Maths and Physics, with a minimum of 32 points overall All programmes are accredited by the Institute of Physics. For international students: IELTS score: 6.5 overall

For Joint programmes, other requirements may apply. See the other department’s pages for more details. See p.134 for educational context advice.

Scholarships and bursaries:

Physics bursaries of £1000 are awarded for each year of undergraduate study (eligibility criteria apply). See royalholloway.ac.uk/physics for full details. For other Royal Holloway scholarships and bursaries see p.40.

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/physics 125 EXAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE

BSc and MSci Physics

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

Topics include: Topics include (including Final year BSc Students also Students complete a associated experiments): complete a major research major research project Classical Mechanics project and third year MSci and undertake a review Quantum Mechanics Einstein’s Special Theory students perform advanced of topical professional of Relativity Electromagnetism short experiments. Optional research papers in a chosen modules include: fi eld. Options are chosen Electricity and Magnetism Atomic and Nuclear from approximately Physics Applications of 35 modules, taught in Oscillations, Waves and STUDENT VIEW Quantum Theory partnership with the Fields Classical and Statistical University of London, Thermodynamics Frontiers of Metrology “I decided to study Microscopic and including: Macroscopic Matter Classical and Quantum Particle Physics here because I was Optics Advanced Quantum Fundamentals of Semiconductors and Theory Quantum Mechanics Mathematical Methods Superconductors very impressed by the Statistical Mechanics Astronomy and Scientifi c Computing Modern Topics in wide range of options Astrophysics Condensed Matter Quantum Computation Particle Detectors and and Communication available and the excellent Mathematics Accelerators General Relativity and Cosmology Particle Physics Experiments, Condensed Matter reputation. The staff have Demonstrations and Nonlinear Dynamical Particle Accelerator an open door approach, Measurement Astronomy Systems – Chaos Physics Stellar Astrophysics Order and Excitations in so individual help is not Condensed Matter Particle Astrophysics Physics at the Nanoscale a problem. In my fi nal Planetary Geology and Geophysics Computing and Statistical year I worked on an Data Analysis Energy experimental project to Advanced Cosmology Further Mathematical image human tissue using Methods Solar Physics C++ and Object Oriented Space Plasma and low temperature quantum Programming Magnetospheric Physics devices in one of the research groups. This was very exciting and I chose to continue this project as a PhD student.” WHAT YOU’LL LEARN Aya, First year modules focus on the founding These could be in physics-related industry, MSci and PhD Physics principles and concepts of Physics and its or via our partner universities in the South Mathematical description, the second year East Physics Network (SEPNet) or through provides in-depth study of the important core our many links with international research topics of modern Physics. In the third year, laboratories such as CERN, the Rutherford- modules generally form an introduction to Appleton Laboratory (including the Diamond subjects that are the focus of current research. light source and ISIS – the neutron and muon Fourth year modules normally cover specialised source) and the nearby National Physical topics and form the basis for study at research Laboratory (NPL). There is also the opportunity level. Up to six optional courses may be chosen to study abroad for up to one year within or in in each of the third and fourth years, depending addition to your chosen degree programme. All on the chosen degree programme. students are off ered fi eld trips to international facilities; students studying particle physics OUTSIDE THE LECTURE THEATRE benefi t from visiting the particle physics facility There are many opportunities for paid summer CERN in Geneva. CONTACT DETAILS internships in Physics or Physics-related areas.

Dr Veronique Boisvert Admissions Tutor Department of Physics Royal Holloway University of London Egham Surrey TW20 0EX UK

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YOUR FUTURE CAREER

01 Simon Meik with my experience of the experimental techniques and experience within the laboratory, I was able to be BSc Physics, Spacecraft Systems Engineer productive in my research right from the start of my “My physics degree has provided me with the essential PhD.” tools I need for my career. In my experience, I have 01 found the most useful of these include mathematics, 03 Michael Cheesman fundamentals – essentially the way things work – as MSci in Physics, Acoustic Signature Analyst at well as writing reports, presentations, lab books, QinetiQ (Maritime division) logical, rational thinking and problem solving skills.” “I applied for an internship with QinetiQ and was 02 Harriet van der Vliet fortunate enough to be accepted while I was a student. As soon as my fi nal year began I started to MSci and PhD in Physics apply for graduate jobs. Thanks to the experience I’d “During my MSci degree I did a summer placement gained, I had a job off er before I fi nished my degree. at NPL in the quantum detection group and that Since then, I’ve been on QinetiQ’s graduate scheme, sparked my interest in research in quantum fl uids. In going on courses with the other graduates and my fourth year I chose to work on an exciting project training on the job. It’s diffi cult to list all the things I involving Noise Thermometry at low temperatures learnt on my Physics degree. I might not be working on and this experience really confi rmed that I wanted cosmology or particle physics anymore but the list of to get a PhD in Physics. I chose to pursue this in transferable skills I gained is endless.” 03 the academic environment and be part of the low 02 temperature group at Royal Holloway, pushing the frontiers of cryogenic systems. Both the academic training and skills that I acquired during my degree are fundamental to my current research project and

Degrees in Physics are very highly regarded We provide opportunities for you to develop by employers and graduate employment transferable skills and market yourself rates are among the highest of any eff ectively for graduate jobs. These include: subject. You might embark on a career  Our annual Physics Careers Week as a professional physicist in industry, provides an insight into some of the % government service or higher education, career routes open to you 80 but there are many other professions where Physics graduates can use their skills in  Alumni regularly return to share their complex data analysis, logical and critical experience, build connections and give thought and eff ective communication. With advice to students a good MSci degree you will also be eligible  Students are well supported by the for doctoral studies in the UK (including in university’s Careers Service as well as of our graduates our own department) and abroad. a Physics department employability are employed Our Physics graduates go on to fi nd offi cer. One-to-one advice with a employment in areas as varied as research, professional careers consultant is or go on to scientifi c and technical engineering, fi nance, also available. management and medicine. further study  Personal Development Plans help Some decide to stay on and study for a students discuss their career plans within 6 months masters to pursue their research interests at one-to-one meetings with their in exciting new directions as part of academic Personal Advisor. of graduating.* our internationally renowned research community. *(Unistats, 2015)

127 Psychology

A world-leading Psychology department

Ranked 6th in the UK for world leading and internationally excellent research (REF 2014)

Psychology is the study of how people think, react and interact. It is concerned with all aspects of behaviour and the thoughts, feelings and motivations that underlie such behaviour. It is an important subject because it relates to the whole range of human experience, from visual perception to complex social interactions. Studying Psychology involves learning transferable skills such as critical analysis, report writing, interviewing, survey analysis, observation, measurement, experimentation and using statistics to assess the signifi cance of research fi ndings. These skills are relevant to a wide STAFF PROFILE number of occupational settings. “My research investigates how the human brain uses the information we PSYCHOLOGY AT ROYAL HOLLOWAY perceive through the senses The Department of Psychology is world- in experiments. Other facilities include leading, and one of only two in the UK that apparatus to stimulate areas in the brain to create our sense of ‘self’. ranks in the top ten for both teaching and (TMS), instruments for recording electrical Topics such as body- research (the other being Cambridge). changes in the brain (EEG), eye tracking, body movement tracking, the ability to image, self-awareness, Our undergraduate degree programme is create virtual reality environments and rated sixth in the country for student and our relationships with driving simulations, closed circuit TV satisfaction in the National Student Survey. other people are covered for discreet observation of adult, child We off er our students: in my lectures in our and infant behaviour and a dedicated  World-leading research that informs our ‘baby lab’ for studying the development BSc programmes. When teaching. We are a top 10 UK department of young infants. supervising my fi nal year for research excellence according to the  High employability prospects. Our Research Excellence Framework 2014 project students, I always varied programme of innovative courses results. Our world-class researchers teach try to motivate them to equips students with a wide portfolio of at all levels of our degree programmes, giving transferable skills, giving you the edge in a come up with innovative students the opportunity to learn from competitive world. 90% of our graduates go researchers at the forefront of the discipline. research questions that on to work or further study within six months lead to interesting results.  Excellent facilities available for both of graduating (Unistats, 2015). Almost every year, my teaching and research. We have our students publish a research own magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner, used to measure brain activity paper that presents their project fi ndings in international scientifi c journals.” Manos Tsakiris Professor of Neuropsychology

128 Psychology

% RESEARCH RATED 4*AND 3* 93REF 2014

DEGREE PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

UCAS Duration Off er code range Number of places: BSc Psychology C800 3 years AAA-AAB Approximately 190 across all our single honours programmes (with no BSc Applied Psychology C804 3 years AAA-AAB limits on individual programmes) BSc Psychology, Development & Developmental Disorders C805 3 years AAA-AAB BSc Psychology, Clinical Psychology & Mental Health C806 3 years AAA-AAB Typical off ers: BSc Psychology, Clinical & Cognitive Neuroscience C807 3 years AAA-AAB A levels: JOINT DEGREES AAA – any 3 subjects at A level BSc Criminology & Psychology CL83 3 years AAB-ABB AAB – for applicants taking at least one of the following A level subjects: Psychology, Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Statistics. General Studies is not accepted as an A level. GCSE Maths minimum grade B (or equivalent) is also required. We value the Extended Project Qualifi cation and this will be taken into consideration.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma D*, D*, D in Health & Social Care, Applied Science, Applied Law or Business plus GCSE Maths grade B.

International Baccalaureate: 32 points overall including 6,6,5 at Higher Level with 5 in Standard Level Maths or Maths Studies or GCSE Maths (or Statistics) grade B also required.

For international students: 6.5 overall and a minimum of 5.5 in each subscore

Please refer to our website for A-level qualifi cation equivalences for each course. See p.134 for educational context advice.

Scholarships and bursaries:

Royal Holloway scholarships and bursaries are available (eligibility criteria apply). See p.40 for full details.

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/psychology 129 EXAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE

BSc single honours programmes

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Introduction to Psychological Psychological Research Methods Research Project Research and Analysis Lifespan Development Cognitive Psychology PLUS six modules dependent on BSc programme, which could include: Biological Foundations of Psychology Social Psychology Language, Communication and Learning and Memory Developmental Psychology Thought Abnormal Psychology Personality and Individual The Ageing Brain STUDENT VIEW Diff erences Self and Society Adult Psychological Problems “For me, Royal Holloway Brain and Behaviour Sensation and Perception Developmental Disorders Conceptual Issues in Psychology was my only real choice, Clinical and Cognitive Neuroscience because I didn’t come Occupational and Organisational across anywhere else that Psychology Human Performance: Work, Sport had ‘the whole package’ and Medicine in the same way that Criminal and Forensic Psychology Royal Holloway does. It has a brilliant research The full range of modules for each degree programme including the Joint Honours programme Criminology reputation and is great for & Psychology is available online. my subject, it has a nice homely campus and a WHAT YOU WILL LEARN warm atmosphere, as well Single honours students take four courses in the Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy where as being close to a big city. each term of the fi rst year. Courses in the second students have designed and conducted surveys None of this compares, year build on the knowledge gained in the fi rst and produced reports. These placements however, to the extent to year and are more specialised. In the fi nal year typically run during the summer between the all students carry out a group empirical research second and third year or part-time during term. which I just ‘knew’ the very project in a chosen area. BSc Psychology We are happy to support students who wish to fi rst time I came to visit. students continue to cover a broad range of organise a whole year out in industry by providing My degree has given me advanced topics in their fi nal year by choosing contacts and help with applications. from many options, whereas students on the The department also provides a series of talks such a valuable insight more specialised BSc programmes focus on with invited speakers from professions open into the behaviours and areas of Psychology with relevance to their to Psychology undergraduates and from the particular degree choice. These modules are temperaments of people, university’s Careers Service. We hold a popular closely linked to the research interests of staff . which will be so useful ‘Meet Our Grads’ event each year, which is always well attended, and provides our fi nalists when I eventually go on to OUTSIDE THE LECTURE THEATRE train as a counsellor.” with a chance to network with past graduates Our department has many connections with from various professional backgrounds. Kenny, local organisations and sets up voluntary BSc Psychology placement opportunities each year, to enable POSTGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES students to gain valuable work experience We have a lively community of PhD students and achieve their Royal Holloway Passport working in many diff erent areas of Psychology, all – a college-wide scheme for recognising of whom benefi t from the extensive supervisory co-curricular activities. These organisations expertise of our academic staff . We also run an include those providing therapy for vulnerable MSc course in Applied Social Psychology and children, charities supporting individuals an MSc In Forensic Psychology, as well as an with visual impairment, and mental health MSc in Clinical Psychology. Our Doctorate in CONTACT DETAILS charities. Placements within our department are Clinical Psychology is approved by the British off ered for students interested in gaining more Psychological Society and has consistently been Faculty Administrator research experience. Department of Psychology rated as one of the top such courses in the UK. Royal Holloway We also off er work placements outside of the University of London department with partner organisations. For Egham example, some of our placements have involved Surrey TW20 0EX UK

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130 Psychology

YOUR FUTURE CAREER

01 Sara Webb-Kröhl carrying out my own research. It has also provided me the opportunity to gain research assistant BSc Psychology, Educational Psychologist experience alongside my degree in the form of summer “I work across diff erent community settings placements, lab work and external collaboration including schools, children’s centres, hospitals and opportunities. Through using and building upon 01 voluntary organisations, supporting children and the skill set gained from my undergraduate degree young people to achieve their potential. Gaining a my future aim is to continue in academia as an degree from the Department of Psychology at Royal established researcher.” Holloway supported a smooth transition from my BSc into further study as the reputation of the solid 03 Toomas Kull programme of study and the quality of staff and BSc Psychology, Management Consultant teaching went before me. In addition, the range and depth of areas covered proved to be invaluable in my “I work at a reputation and crisis management further study and indeed in my current role. ” consultancy, working on a major internal change management project which will enable much 02 Rachel Nesbit more effi cient day-to-day working practices. The Psychology degree has helped me get to where I am BSc Psychology and PhD at Royal Holloway in several ways: by providing me with key theoretical “I decided to pursue a PhD in Psychology after knowledge which we use in our client presentations 02 completing my undergraduate degree in 2015. and company models, and by giving me the necessary 03 My PhD research focuses on the factors that may skills, for example, research, analytical thinking, infl uence emotion recognition abilities in adolescence, communication, and team work. The variety of work specifi cally focusing on level of social anxiety and is challenging yet exciting, and I like to think that the lateralisation for emotion processing. My BSc has dynamic nature of the work will continue to develop given me a solid grounding for statistical methods my skills set.” and analytical skills that are fundamental for

Our Psychology degrees equip students with Other graduates have entered diverse advanced research skills, excellent written careers including the police, government, and oral communication skills, and an management consultancy, fi nance, human understanding of human behaviour. Many resources, marketing and media. % of our leavers go on to postgraduate training, We take an active part in helping students 90 leading to professional careers in areas of fi nd work experience, volunteering and psychology including: placement opportunities. We host a series of  Clinical talks with invited speakers from professions  Occupational open to Psychology undergraduates and from the university’s Careers Service. Our  Educational students also make use of the University of of our graduates  Health London’s Careers Group service. are employed  Research You can view short clips from some of our or go on to All our BSc programmes are recognised by fi rst year Psychology lectures, as well as the British Psychological Society for the videos of our recent graduates talking about further study Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership what it was like to study at the Department – essential for professional recognition as a of Psychology, on our website. within 6 months psychologist. of graduating.*

*(Unistats, 2015)

131 How to apply How to apply

To help you get organised and feel confi dent with making your application, please use our handy guide below.

Before you apply Find out everything you can about the universities and degree programmes you’re interested in. 1 You need to apply through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) at ucas.com

Start your application UCAS Apply opens early June 2016 2 You can start working on your 2017 application any time from now.

Apply online UCAS opens September 2016 UCAS allows you to send in your 2017 application from this date. If you’re already studying, you’ll need to submit your application using your school or college’s ‘buzzword’. 3 If you’re not at a school or college, you should apply as an individual applicant through the UCAS website. All our undergraduate degrees are listed on the UCAS website with the course code to enter on your application. You’ll also need Royal Holloway’s code, which is R72. If you’re applying as a visiting student or for a part-time degree please contact us at [email protected].

What happens next? UCAS sends your application to all the universities that you’ve selected. They will consider your application and notify both you and UCAS of their decision. If you apply to Royal Holloway, you can expect to hear from us in around four weeks. We’ll let you know if you have an off er and/or if we’d like you to come to an Applicant Visit Day to meet you and 4 fi nd out more. If you have any queries about your off er please contact the Admissions Team [email protected]

UCAS application deadline 5 15 January 2017

No off ers? Don’t worry, there’s still time UCAS Extra opens late February 2017 If you used all fi ve choices on your application, received all your responses and aren’t holding any off ers, 6 you can use UCAS EXTRA.

132 Your decision deadline Early May 2017 If you received your off ers by 31 March, this is the deadline for you to make your fi rm and insurance choices. UCAS will guide you through this process. If your off er is conditional, you will then need to wait until your results before your place is confi rmed. 7 If you make Royal Holloway your fi rm choice, at this point you become eligible for some of our competitive scholarships and can submit your accommodation application.

Late decision deadline Early June 2017 8 If you received your off ers later, in early May, you should make your fi rm and insurance choices now.

Apply for accommodation Early June If we’re your fi rm choice and you want to live on campus, you should submit your application as soon as possible and certainly no later than early June. 9 Please check royalholloway.ac.uk/accommodation for updates.

Final application deadline 10 30 June 2017

UCAS Extra closes 11 4 July 2017

Results day and Clearing and Adjustment 17 August 2017 A-level results are published and you’ll fi nd out whether your place with us is confi rmed. The full Clearing vacancy service starts. If you’re interested in applying to Royal Holloway through Clearing visit royalholloway.ac.uk/clearing 12 Adjustment opens for registration. If you’ve done better than expected and want to come to Royal Holloway instead of your initial choice visit our website to fi nd out how.

Adjustment closes and all off er conditions must have been met 13 31 August 2017

Finally ... Welcome! Arrive at Royal Holloway from Saturday 16 September 2017 ready for the fi rst day of Welcome Week on the Monday!

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/enquiry 133 Entry requirements Entry requirements

Applicants from Royal Holloway come from diverse backgrounds and we accept a broad range of qualifi cations for our courses.

Whilst we cannot list all the possible qualifi cations accepted, those listed below indicate the typical academic requirements for admission.

GCSEs Applicants who have completed their schooling in the UK will normally be expected to have gained at least fi ve GCSE passes at grades A*-C including English and Maths. Some courses may have additional GCSE requirements and these are listed on the individual course pages.

GCE A-levels Entry requirements for each course are listed on their course pages. Off ers are made on the basis of the grades achieved in three subjects at A-level. There is no general requirement that subjects must have been passed at the same time or on a specifi ed number of occasions. Most subjects are acceptable, although some of our programmes do have preferred subjects. We do not include General Studies in our off er but we welcome applications from students who have General Studies as an additional qualifi cation.

International Entry requirements for each course are listed on individual Baccalaureate course pages. Off ers are made on the basis of gaining the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a total number of points and specifi c Higher Level scores required. Students taking the International Baccalaureate Certifi cate in combination with other international qualifi cations equivalent to A-levels may be considered for entry. For specifi c enquiries about potential combinations please contact our Admissions Team. Non UK/EU students taking only the International Baccalaureate Certifi cate should consider applying to a foundation programme. For further information about the International Foundation Year run by Study Group at Royal Holloway see p.33.

Scottish Advanced Entry requirements for each course are listed on individual Highers course pages on our website. Off ers are made on the basis of the grades achieved in two Advanced Higher and fi ve Highers ADMISSIONS POLICY subjects.

Royal Holloway has a comprehensive Cambridge Pre-U We are pleased to consider applicants taking the Cambridge Admissions Policy which sets Pre-U, whether as the full diploma or individual principal out how your application will be subjects combined with A-levels or other qualifi cations. dealt with. For further information BTEC qualifi cations Entry requirements for each course are listed on their visit royalholloway.ac.uk/ individual course pages. We accept the QCF BTEC National admissionspolicy Level 3 Extended Diploma for entry on to most of our degree programmes, although this should be in a subject area related to the degree programme you are applying for. Students taking separate subjects in the QCF BTEC National Level 3 Diploma and Subsidiary Diploma or in combination with A-levels are considered for most courses.

Access to Higher Applications are welcomed from mature students studying Education Diploma a QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma. CONTACT DETAILS Access off ers are usually conditional upon the candidate passing the Diploma and achieving grades of Pass, Merit or If you would like further help or advice, Distinction in individual units. please contact our Applicant Services Team Extended Project We value the Extended Project Qualifi cation and this will be Qualifi cation (EPQ) taken into consideration. +44 (0)1784 414944 This prospectus was published in February 2016 and the entry requirements listed were [email protected] correct at that time. For up to date information visit royalholloway.ac.uk/coursecatalogue

134 NON-TRADITIONAL ENTRY ROUTES CARE LEAVERS AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Our academic departments welcome (OR PREVIOUSLY IN) CARE We have specifi c English Language applications from students with a range of Royal Holloway is proud to have been requirements to ensure that you can cope educational profi les, and we are committed awarded the Buttle UK Quality Mark for with the demands of a degree programme. to encouraging more applications from our commitment to supporting care leavers Our standard IELTS entry score is 6.5 overall groups who are underrepresented in higher during their time at the university. Young however this may vary by degree programme education or who do not follow ‘traditional’ people who are in care and are interested and therefore you should ensure you check qualifi cation routes. in applying to university are welcome to the individual course pages for further participate in the many events and activities information. Royal Holloway accepts a EDUCATIONAL CONTEXT we organise for students aged 11-18. range of other qualifi cations as evidence As part of the university’s holistic assessment of your English Language skills including: of all applications, ‘educational contextual DEDICATED SUPPORT Pearson PTE and CAE where results are data’, provided as part of the UCAS We welcome applications from people equivalent to the IELTS scores required. If application, may be taken into account. This with disabilities and those with specifi c your English Language skills do not meet our contextual information sets an application learning diffi culties such as dyslexia. These entry requirements, you may be eligible to into its educational or socio-economic applications are assessed using our standard undertake a pre-sessional English language context allowing the university to take into academic criteria. Our Disability & Dyslexia programme (see page 37). account additional factors which may have Service co-ordinates the admissions process royalholloway.ac.uk/international impacted an applicant’s education. and clarifi es the nature and level of support each student requires, both before and For full details please see our Admissions VISITING AND STUDY ABROAD after arrival. We strongly recommend that STUDENTS Policy at royalholloway.ac.uk/ all applicants with a disability or learning We welcome applications from visiting admissionspolicy diffi culty declare it in their application and study abroad students who wish to in order to obtain the best advice and MATURE STUDENTS study with us as part of their degree with guidance from the outset. We also another university. royalholloway.ac.uk/ Royal Holloway has a long tradition of recommend that you talk to the Disability studyabroad welcoming mature students and we & Dyslexia Service and visit campus before recognise and value the experience of application if possible. royalholloway.ac.uk/ people returning to study after time welfareandsupport spent in the workplace or raising a family. Mature applicants without the standard INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS entry requirements for their chosen We welcome applications from international degree programme may be considered students whose qualifi cations are equivalent for admission if they are able to show to our entry requirements. To fi nd out if evidence of competence in their chosen your current qualifi cations are acceptable fi eld of study, and/or ability in appropriate for undergraduate study, look at the academic or professional fi elds. This will International Qualifi cations section under usually be discussed at interview. Most the individual course’s entry requirements at mature applicants will be required to refresh royalholloway.ac.uk/coursecatalogue or acquire new skills before beginning an undergraduate programme e.g. by All international applicants should submit completing a QAA recognised Access to applications through UCAS. Higher Education Diploma course. For more information on these courses visit accesstohe.ac.uk

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/admissionspolicy 135 136 Notes

137 Terms and conditions of admission Terms and conditions of admission

When you accept an off er of a place to study at Royal Holloway, University of London a legal contract is formed between you and the University. The University will therefore provide you with the Terms and Conditions associated with your admission to Royal Holloway and we advise you to read these carefully. Royal Holloway’s Admissions Policy provides comprehensive details of all aspects of admission to Royal Holloway, including your rights should you wish to withdraw from your off er, and is available on our website. This document provides you with all the important information you need. You therefore need to read this carefully and we advise that you refer to all the relevant policy documents before you accept your off er. If you would like to give us any feedback on your experience as an applicant to Royal Holloway, details of who to contact are provided in both the Terms and Conditions of Admission and in our Admissions Policy document.

This prospectus was edited and produced by the Communications and External Relations team, Royal Holloway. It was published in February 2016 and the information given was correct at that time. It is intended primarily for those considering admission to Royal Holloway as undergraduate students in 2017. As described in our terms and conditions (found online), occasionally it may be necessary for the University to vary the content and delivery of programmes from what is printed in this prospectus. The University endeavours to keep such changes and disruption to a minimum, but all applicants are advised to refer to the website prior to making any applications. 7392 02/16

138 For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/studyhere Next steps

There are many opportunities on and off campus to fi nd out more about Royal Holloway and what we have to off er.

2016 OPEN DAYS TASTER COURSES SCHOOLS AND OUTREACH The best way to get a feel for the Royal A number of our departments off er ‘Taster Our Education Liaison and Outreach Team, Holloway community is to come along to courses’, which give Year 12 students the together with academic staff and current one of our Open Days. It’s a chance to look chance to experience the diff erent teaching students, work with schools and colleges around the campus, meet our students methods used by university academics and to support prospective higher education and teaching staff and fi nd out more about gain an insight into the facilities available, students when they are making their studying and living here. whilst meeting students from across the UK. university choices. Wednesday 15 June All courses are non-residential and free We have a wide range of activities on off er for Saturday 18 June of charge. all learning levels. Saturday 10 September Bookings are managed by the University of For more information on our services for London. For more information and to apply schools visit Saturday 15 October please visit london.ac.uk/tasters royalholloway.ac.uk/schoolsandcolleges To book visit royalholloway.ac.uk/opendays or call +44 (0)1784 276126 INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR CAMPUS TOURS DEPARTMENT CONTACT DETAILS This prospectus is an introduction to what To book one of our guided or self-led tours Student Recruitment and Partnerships visit royalholloway.ac.uk/campustours Royal Holloway has to offer. To find out more, we recommend that you visit our Royal Holloway, HIGHER EDUCATION EXHIBITIONS website where you can find much more University of London detail about the content and structure of Come and meet our friendly team at UCAS Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX degree programmes. Higher Education Exhibitions throughout the +44 (0)1784 414944 UK. To fi nd out when and where your nearest Brochures for each of our departments can royalholloway.ac.uk/enquiry event is taking place, visit ucas.com/events/ be downloaded from our website. convention-exhibition We also visit over 30 countries overseas and attend a range of education fairs. Find out if we’re visiting your country at royalholloway.ac.uk/international/ yourcountry

For more information royalholloway.ac.uk/enquiry 139 2016 OPEN DAYS

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