International Study Centre 

International Year One

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The International Study Centre helps students prepare for undergraduate or postgraduate study at Royal Holloway, University of London. It is a dedicated learning space for international students, sharing the University's campus and facilities.

Equivalent to undergraduate year one, International Year One provides a higher level of academic and English language support specifically designed to meet the needs of international students. We have also developed a specific route for any students who previously met undergraduate entry requirements and would prefer to join us in January, rather than waiting to start their studies in September 2021.

By joining the International Year One at the International Study Centre over deferring your studies to the next academic year, you will save time and money by progressing to the second year of your degree, and thus completing your degree, in the same time as originally planned.

Why study the International Year One at the International Study Centre?

Start the International Year One in January 2021

Progress to the second year of your degree in September 2021

Study at the International Study Centre, located on the Royal Holloway, University of London Campus

Receive university-style teaching from staff who are experts in teaching international students.

Academic English Skills and Academic Personal Tutorial* streams

The International Year One programmes will be available in two streams, offered with either the Academic English Skills or Academic Personal Tutorial* modules, depending on your English language level.

If you are starting your studies with an English level lower than the direct entry requirement for Royal Holloway, then you will study the Academic English Skills module. This will focus on building your English skills by improving your academic writing, effective and extensive reading strategies, and listening and recording information effectively.

If you would have been eligible to start undergraduate studies in September at Royal Holloway and join the programme with a higher IELTS (or equivalent) level, you will take the Academic Personal Tutorial* module. You will be assigned a personal tutor who will support, guide and advise you on your study skills, allowing you to focus on improving your academic abilities.

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Key facts

Course length: Two semesters

Start date: 06 January 2021

Age: 17+

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Business and Management

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The International Year One in Business and Management will enable you understand organisational and management behaviour, provide you with strong quantitative skills and expose you to the basics of operating an international business. This programme will explore business and management theories, presented in real-life contexts using authentic case studies.

Computer Science

Couple of students work on computers

The International Year One in Computer Science (International) provides a platform to develop your programming skills and gain hands-on experience with practical programming tasks. Designed to offer an innovative learning environment that supports enhanced learning, the programme will effectively build a beginner’s knowledge of programming or computer systems.

Economics

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The International Year One in Economics is designed to prepare international students with an in-depth knowledge of different aspects of economics and the necessary transferable skills to prepare you for a global workplace. The programme will also develop the relevant quantitative and computing skills required for you to engage in logical and philosophical debates.

Electronic Engineering

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The International Year One in Electronic Engineering will help you to develop the required skills needed for delivering electronic engineering projects in many relevant fields. This course is designed to expose you to the practice of project design as an individual or member of a group, while encouraging you to apply creative ideas in order to solve engineering problems.

Take the first step today

Apply to study the International Year One in January 2021 and progress to the second year of you degree in September 2021. Our team of dedicated Student Enrolment Advisors will support you throughout the application process.

Willow

“I feel like my time at the International Study Centre has integrated me into the environment more than a home student, because they’re moving away from home for the first time, and being thrown into the uni environment can be quite overwhelming. Whereas for me going into the International Study Centre, I know that everyone there has just moved away from home and we’re all international students, and we don’t have any friends, so we bond a lot closer, a lot faster..”

Willow from Malaysia
Studied International Foundation Year in Arts, Media, Film and Music, progressed to BA English and Philosophy

Discover more about the International Study Centre

The International Study Centre has been running on campus since 2011. Since then, we have helped hundreds of international students progress to the university, and ultimately become a future leader by graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London.

About the ISC

The International Study Centre helps you prepare for undergraduate study at Royal Holloway, University of London. It is a dedicated learning space for international students, sharing the University's campus and facilities.

You will receive university-style teaching from staff who are experts in teaching international students. Alongside others who have come from different parts of the world, you will develop the skills and confidence you need for university.

The programmes delivered at the International Study Centre are provided by Study Group. Study Group is a global leader in private higher education in the United States, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

Apply now

Applying to study a programme at Royal Holloway International Study Centre is simple. Filling in our online application form is the fastest way to apply and provide all needed information.

Career development

The International Study Centre will teach you academic and personal skills for professional development. The CareerAhead programme will help you identify your strengths and increase your confidence.

Accommodation

Live and study with other students for the experience of a lifetime. Find all information about accommodation during your course like room types, fees, and how to book your room.

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