How to Find a Course and Prospectus at Royal Holloway, University of London

You can find a course at Royal Holloway by using the course search on royalholloway.ac.uk, filtering by level (Undergraduate, Postgraduate, or Research), or by searching a course or subject directly. Prospectuses are available separately for undergraduate and postgraduate study, and both are linked from the same site navigation. This works whether you already know the subject you want or are still comparing options.

Finding the right course

The site organises course discovery in two ways: by study level and by search.

Browse by level

The main course entry points are:

• Undergraduate – first degrees and related entry routes
• Postgraduate – master's and other postgraduate taught courses
• Research – research degrees and research study

If you are unsure which level applies to you, undergraduate covers your first degree, postgraduate covers study after a degree, and research covers research-focused programmes.

Search by course or subject

There is a search box labelled for finding a course or subject. Enter a subject area (for example, a discipline name) or a specific course title, then review the results. This is the fastest route if you already have a subject in mind but not an exact programme name.

Check the entry level before you go further

Course pages sit under the level you selected, so confirm you are in the right section before reading entry requirements or applying. A course listed under Postgraduate will not be the same as an undergraduate route in a similar subject.

Getting the prospectuses

Royal Holloway publishes two prospectuses:

Both are described on the site as a way to find out more about what it is like to be a student at Royal Holloway. They are the right starting point if you want an overview of course options and study information in one document rather than browsing individual course pages.

Other ways to explore before you decide

If you want more detail than a prospectus summary, the site offers several supporting routes:

• Chat with current students – get answers to questions about studying at Royal Holloway directly from students
• Virtual Experience – a 360° view of social spaces, accommodation, and teaching facilities
• Open Days and events – undergraduate and postgraduate events, held in person at the Egham and London campuses or online
• Visit Royal Holloway – campus visit information

These are useful when your decision depends on facilities, accommodation, or campus feel rather than the course description alone.

A practical order to follow

1. Decide your level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate, or Research.
2. Search by course or subject, or browse the level listing.
3. Open the course page and check the details that matter to you.
4. Download or open the matching prospectus for the wider picture.
5. If you still have questions, use Chat with our students or book an Open Day.

Common sticking points

• Searching the wrong level. If a subject seems missing, check whether you are in the Undergraduate or Postgraduate section.
• Treating the prospectus as the final word. Prospectuses give an overview; individual course pages carry the specific programme information.
• Skipping events. Open Days and the Virtual Experience answer questions that course listings do not, particularly about accommodation and campus life.

The site also notes that the next Open Day is Saturday 14 November, with an Online Open Day on Wednesday 4 November, and that booking is required for a place.