Pathway Courses at University
Pre-Masters Programme in Social Science, Arts and Humanities
A pathway leading to postgraduate degrees in areas such as politics, international relations and law The Pre-Masters in Social Science, Arts and Humanities at the International Study Centre prepares you for a wide range of degrees at Royal Holloway.
Pre-Masters Programme in Economics
A pathway leading to postgraduate degrees in economics, corporate studies and finance. 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.
Pre-Masters Programme in Computer Science and Electronic Engineering
The Pre-Masters Programme in Computer Science and Electronic Engineering is structured to provide students with a modern introduction to the major technologies involved in computing and electronic engineering, in preparation to study a postgraduate degree.
Pre-Masters Programme in Business and Management
The Pre-Masters Programme in Business and Management is specifically designed to provide you with an awareness of key business and management functions with exposure to modern industry practices, preparing you to study business and management at a postgraduate level and move on to managerial and leadership roles within organisations.
International Year One in Electronic Engineering
The International Year One in Electronic Engineering will help you to develop the required skills needed for delivering world class electronic engineering projects in many relevant fields. This course is designed to expose you to the practice of project design as an individual and as a member of a group, while encouraging you to apply creative ideas to solve engineering problems.
International Year One in Economics
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.
International Year One in Computer Science
The International Year One in Computer Science 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.
International Year One in Business and Management
A pathway leading to management degrees with marketing, accounting digital innovation and more The International Year One in Business and Management at the International Study Centre prepares you for a vast range of business-based degrees at Royal Holloway.
International Foundation Year in Sciences
A pathway programme leading to undergraduate science and research degrees The International Foundation Year in Sciences prepares you for science-related undergraduate degrees. This one-year programme is split into two routes: Engineering, Physical and Mathematical route Life Sciences and the Environment route.
International Foundation Year in Management and Economics
A foundation programme leading to undergraduate management and economics degrees The Management and Economics pathway at the International Study Centre will prepare you for management and economics-related degrees at the School of Management at Royal Holloway.
International Foundation Year in Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities
A pathway leading to undergraduate degrees in creative arts, politics or humanities The Arts and Social Sciences foundation programme at the International Study Centre prepares you for a range of undergraduate degrees at Royal Holloway.
3rd Party Pathway Courses
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International Foundation in Medicine and Health Professions
Prepare for entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in medicine, dentistry and other health professions such as physiotherapy, nursing, midwifery, pharmacy and nutrition at an NCUK university. This programme has been carefully designed to set you up for the best chance of success in securing offers for medicine and other health professions, as well as developing the academic knowledge and skills for success in your degree.
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International Foundation in Business, Finance and Social Sciences
Prepare for entry to Year 1 of a UK undergraduate degree in your choice of a wide range of subject areas, including accounting, business, finance, law, media, psychology and tourism. You'll have progression options to more than 100 universities in the UK and Europe, which include options in the Russell Group and QS Top 100.
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International Foundation in Art and Design
Prepare for entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in a range of subjects including Architecture, Fashion, Fine Art and Photography. You don't need a portfolio to apply. You'll just need the creative talent and drive to succeed, and our experienced teachers will help you progress to a top UK art school. You are guaranteed to receive a letter of conditional progression for London universities Istituto Marangoni London and the University of Westminster, alongside your offer for INTO London. You are also guaranteed progression to a degree at the University of Kent – located just an hour from London by high-speed train – depending on your chosen subject area and subject to meeting the university’s progression criteria. You will receive a university letter with full details of this guarantee alongside your INTO London offer letter.
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International Year One in Business
Prepare for entry to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree in a range of subjects including Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Management Studies and Marketing. You are guaranteed progression to a degree at the University of Kent, with a triple accredited business school just an hour from London by high-speed train, depending on your chosen subject area and subject to meeting the University’s progression criteria. You'll receive these university letters with full details of each guarantee alongside your INTO London offer letter.
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Pre-Master's in Business Administration
Change subject area, improve your academic grades and increase your English level through our Pre-Master’s program, designed to prepare you for entry to a postgraduate degree. This pathway leads to a range of subject areas including accounting, banking, business, management, marketing, law, media studies and politics at a choice of UK universities. You are also guaranteed progression to a degree at the University of Kent's triple accredited business school just an hour from London by high-speed train, depending on your chosen subject area and subject to meeting the university’s progression criteria. You'll receive a university letter with full details of this guarantee alongside your INTO London offer letter.