Description : IDP program in Royal Holloway University of London

Short information about preparatory course for foreign students wishing to obtain a bachelor's degree in natural sciences and the humanities at Royal Holloway.

The course is designed to develop academic skills necessary for teaching at the university, improving English. Specialties on the Foundation are identical to those on the bachelor's degree. The following directions are available at the University:

• Business management (international level),
• Academic English,
• Statistics , Mathematics,
• Society, international politics,
• Economics,
• Art, culturology.

• Students age: 17+
• Start dates: September, January
• Requirements for admission: school certificate, IELTS 5.5.
• The result of the studying: admission to the priority undergraduate program.
• Lesson duration: 45 minutes.

Brief information about standard course of bachelor's degree in the humanities, natural sciences direction.

Program is designed for those wishing to receive a basic higher education. A distinctive feature of the bachelor's program at Royal Holloway is the academic environment, which allows students to conduct complex studies and use advanced, innovative techniques and technologies. Interactive opportunities of the university determine the effectiveness of independent work. Efficiency of e-learning is celebrated by every Royal Holloway student.

As for the academic directions, the University has the following:

• History (ancient, medieval, ancient);
• Psychology;
• Biomedical sciences (biology, biochemistry);
• Physics Including astrophysics);
• Philosophy;
• Computer science;
• Art;
• Culture and writing;
• Drama, theater;
• Foreign languages ​​(Italian, Spanish, French, Greek, German, Latin);
• Management, computer science;
• Business;
• Economics (several directions);
• Sociology, criminology;
• Finance;
• Ecology;
• Geography;
• Accounting;
• International Relations;
• Mathematics;
• Zoology and others.

• Students age: 18+
• Start dates: September.
• Admission requirements: Foundation certificate, A- Level / IB or school certificate, IELTS 6.0 - 6.5 (written speech - 7.0).
• The result of the studying: obtaining a bachelor's degree in the chosen specialty.
• The duration of the lesson: 45 minutes.

Pre-Masters / Masters Foundation

Brief information about the program of preparation for studying in one of the directions of the magistracy.

Program allows to improve the language and academic skills before studying at the master's level. English on the course is studied according to the classical combined methodology: general + academic. Subject modules are selected in accordance with the selected direction.

• Students age: 21+
• Start dates: March, April, June, September, January.
• Requirements for admission: IELTS 5.0 - 7.0 or equivalent, diploma of the highest education.
• The result of the studying: the certificate of the Pre-Masters, the guarantee of enrollment in the master's program at the university.
• Lesson duration: 45 minutes.

The IDP program lasting from 3 to 5 trimesters allows successful graduates to enroll at once for a 2 year bachelor. The program is an analogue of the Foundation program, but it is designed for those students who have stronger academic performance and history than those who enter the Foundation program.

Beginning of classes is in September.

Academic modules of the program include: study of the business environment, financial resources management, organizational and behavioral factors, marketing principles, acceptance of the faithful business decisions, financial accounting and reporting, communication skills in business, business proposals, English for academic purposes.

Specialties and directions of the bachelor:

• Accounting
• Accounting and Management
• Business
• Management.