International Year One

A thorough preparation for your higher education at Royal Holloway

The International Year One is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree and will prepare you to seamlessly transition into the second year of your chosen degree course at Royal Holloway. Specifically designed for international students, this two-semester programme focuses on introducing you to the key concepts of your chosen field of study, while also improving your spoken and academic English.

This programme is open to all students who have completed local high school education. If you are looking to study a degree abroad and would like to be fully immersed in the university life and culture beforehand, the International Year One is here to help.

There is an additional term of English Language Preparation available for students who do not meet the English language requirements for this programme. The English Language Preparation will run from September 2020 for the January 2021 intake onwards. Check our entry requirements for more information.

Choose your pathway

What will you learn?

Upon completion of your International Year One, you should be prepared with the academic, English language and social skills to successfully enter the second year of your undergraduate degree and make the most of your education at Royal Holloway. These skills include:

• Academically-influenced English language skills
• Comprehensive exposure to your chosen subject area
• Varied approaches to research-based study
• Ability to coherently take part in class debates
• Capability to fully grasp and analyse academic concepts
• Prioritisation of work and effective time management
• Confidence to work in a group as well as independently.

Progress to Royal Holloway

After completing one of our four pathways and successfully meeting the progression requirements for your chosen degree, you will have the opportunity to progress to the second year of undergraduate study at Royal Holloway.