International Foundation Year in Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities (4 Terms)

The Arts and Social Sciences foundation programme at the International Study Centre prepares you for a range of undergraduate degrees at Royal Holloway.The programme consists of core and pathway-specific modules. The core modules will improve your academic and English language skills, while the pathway-specific ones will build specific knowledge about your chosen progression degree.Progression degreesYou can continue your studies at Royal Holloway as an undergraduate when you successfully complete your International Foundation Year. This means that you have to achieve the required grades for progression. The requirements might change. Our staff will speak to you about them when you are close to finishing your programme.Progressing to study Music at Royal HollowayIf you would like to progress to an undergraduate degree in Music at Royal Holloway, you will need to demonstrate an ability to play to a proficient level. As evidence of your practical skills level, we accept:Certificates of achievementYouTube video (submitted to the Head of Centre).You will also be required to demonstrate your knowledge of music theory.Additional entry conditions for progressing include:Reaching the equivalent of a Grade 7 in music theory and practical performanceA possible short interview and audition to assess your level.You can also arrange additional practical and theory music tuition during your International Foundation Year.Progression to degrees with a languageStudents will need previous experience of the chosen language to A-level standard before joining the International Study Centre.

Students normally need to have a minimum of 12 years of schooling with good grades.

IGCSE/GCSE/O-Level: 5 passes at A-C in relevant subjects (excluding native language) with a C in Maths for Engineering pathway. New grades 9-4 in English and Maths.