Royal Holloway, University of London

One of the largest multi-faculty colleges of the University of London, Royal Holloway has a distinguished history and reputation for academic innovation.

Why Royal Holloway?

Top 10 reasons to study with us:

A University of London degree leads to top career opportunities
Ranked among the top, research-led universities in the UK
Academic staff working at the frontiers of their subjects
A vibrant community of students from over 130 countries
A beautiful 135 acre campus with state-of-the-art study facilities
A friendly and supportive environment with high quality student accommodation
Easy access to London but a relaxed – and more affordable – location
A thriving cultural scene with a very active Students’ Union
Among the University of London’s best sporting colleges
A broad portfolio of bursaries and scholarships

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BSc Biomedical Sciences

BSc Biomedical Sciences will provide an understanding of the biological basis of human disease and knowledge of the methods used in the scientific investigation of human health. The course approaches the subject comprehensively, with teaching in biochemistry, physiology, cell biology, molecular biology and genetics. The second and third year include specialist...

BA Drama and Theatre Studies

The Drama and Theatre Department is one of the largest theatre departments in the UK, so it can offer an unusually wide range of subject areas, all taught by specialists. Teaching is always at the cutting-edge of the subject as the Department has a strong research culture: all staff are active...

BA Ancient History

This course offers the opportunity to study at a leading university with an outstanding record in teaching and research in classics. You will focus on historical study of many aspects of the ancient world including its philosophy, archaeology, culture and literature. You will also have the chance to study the ancient...

BSc Astrophysics

Royal Holloway is one of the major centres for Physics teaching and research in the University of London. The department has an outstanding reputation, with more than half of the departments research rated in the top categories of Internationally Excellent or World Leading in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. In the...

BSc Biochemistry

We teach a broad range of courses within a modern curriculum. First year courses provide a core background in a wide range of topics including biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology and chemistry. Second and third year courses reflect staff research interests and include gene therapy, microbiology, proteomics, the molecular basis...

BSc Biology

The latest Research Assessment Exercise (RAE, December 2008) 'league table' places the Biological Sciences department 6th nationally and 1st in the University of London. Coupled with our maximum score for teaching quality, this means that a degree here will give you access to the highest quality teaching and research on offer....

BA Classical Studies

You will study at one of the UK's leading classics departments with an outstanding record in teaching and research. Classical Studies is a flexible degree that offers a great deal of choice in subjects related to the ancient world. Classical Studies is especially suitable for those more interested in historical, philosophical...

BA Classics

Learning Latin and Greek provides insights not only into ancient culture but also into the workings of language in general. Students of Classics at Royal Holloway study at one of the UK's leading classics departments with an outstanding record in teaching and research. This course is for students who already have A-level...

BA Comparative Literature and Culture

n an increasingly globalised world, it is becoming an ever more valuable skill to be aware of, and sensitive to, both the similarities and the differences between cultures. Accordingly, the School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures offers an exciting new degree programme in Comparative Literature and Culture (CLC). This programme...

BSc Computer Science

Royal Holloway is one of the top University of London colleges for Computer Science, ranked equal second in the UK (joint first in England) for Computer Science departments in the 2008 National Student Survey. The department is also highly rated with regards to research, the most recent Research Assesment Exercise confirmed...