University Name:
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UCAS Code: R72
Location: Surrey, west of London Show on Map
Site: Single campus near Egham; partner colleges
A top UK research-intensive college of London University; a member of the 1994 Group of universities.
Student Population
| Total Students: | 9,535 |
| Undergraduates: | 77% |
| Postgraduates: | 23% |
| FE Students: | 0% |
Undergraduates
| Total undergraduates: | 7,295 |
| Male: | 42% |
| Female: | 58% |
| Full Time: | 92% |
| Mature on Entry: | 11% |
| UK Students: | 75% |
| State school entry: | 82% |
Teaching Staff
450 full-time, 42 part-time.
Broad study areas
Humanities, modern languages, social sciences, performing arts, sciences, management.
Freshers
| Admission Information: | Each department has its own grade and subject requirements. AS-levels sometimes accepted in combination with 2+ A-levels or equivalent. |
| Points on Entry (Mean): | 362 |
| Drop Out Rate: | 5% |
| Accommodation: | Almost all first years housed. |
Institution
| Founded: | 1985 from merger of two 19th century London University colleges – Royal Holloway and Bedford College – both founded as women's colleges and admitted men from the 1960s. |
| Structural features: | A college of the University of London. |
| Site: | 140-acre parkland campus, between village of Englefield Green and Egham town, 19 miles from central London; Founder's building, in style of Château of Chambord, and many more modern buildings. |
| How to get there: | Egham station (Waterloo-Reading line); buses. Close to Heathrow airport, M3, M4 and M25. |
Student services & facilities
| Student advice & services: | Dean of students, wardens, counsellor to students, doctors, FPA, psychiatrist, chaplains, inter-denominational chapel, SU welfare service. |
| Amenities: | Purpose-built SU building; cafés; theatres; orchestra and choirs. |
| Sporting facilities: | Wide variety of sports; playing fields, sports hall, gym, tennis and squash courts on site. |
| Accommodation: | First years usually housed if they accept a firm place and apply by the deadline (international students for their whole course). 3000 places available, some self-catering, some catered on a pay-as-you-go system: rents £108-£149 per week (£84-£100 pw sharing) , 30 or 38-week contracts; meals in catered halls bought at discount. Students live in privately-owned accommodation for 1−2 years: rents £80−£95 pw for house share, £60−£75 pw for lodgings. 5% of first-degree studentslive at home. |
Study opportunities & careers
| Library & information services: | 2 main libraries; several departmental collections; 500,000+ volumes in total, 1700 periodicals, 4000 electronic journals, 630 study places; restricted loan collections. Information provision, £159 pa spent for each student (FTE). Integrated library and computer service. 520+ computer workstations for student use in computer centre and academic departments. (Extra-curricular college certificates in computer applications or communication skills available by modular study.) |
| Study abroad: | 15% of students spend a period abroad. Formal exchange links with universities worldwide, many open to non-language specialists. |
| Careers: | Information, advice and placement. |
Money
| Living expenses budget: | Minimum budget of £210-£280 per week (excluding tuition fees) recommended by college. |
| Term-time work: | College allows term-time work for full-time students, up to 16 hours pw (55% believed to work). Some work available on campus in bars, catering, portering etc, particularly in SU; careers office has some info on (mainly holiday) work off campus. |
| Financial help: | 172 awards of £3000 in Year 1 (£2500 pa thereafter), open to students resident in England whose family income is up to £25k pa; bursaries of £2500 pa for all other English students in this income bracket, of £1000 where family income is £25k−£30k pa, or of £750 pa where family income is £30k−£42.6k pa. Bursaries of £1000 pa for students from access course whose family income is up to £25k pa, of free accommodation from care leavers. Also a variety of scholarships: of £1000 in Year 1 for all those with grades AAB at A-level (or equivalent); of full fee waiver for those with leadership potential; others for academic excellence, biosciences, classics, athletics, choral scholarship etc. Government funds, small general hardship fund plus a large number of college, departmental and faculty prizes. Apply for help to student financial adviser. |
| University tuition fees: | Home students pay £9000 pa for first degree courses. International students pa £11,855-£12,210 pa (most classroom-based courses), £13,120-£13,170 pa (management and studio-based), £13,510−£13,860 pa (lab-based courses and economics). |
Courses
Awarding body:
University of London.
Main undergraduate awards:
BA, BMus, BSc, MSci.
Length of courses:
3 years; 4 years (MSci or courses with languages).
Main subjects offered:
- Accountancy
- Ancient History
- Astrophysics
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biomedical Science
- Business Economics
- Cell Biology
- Classical Studies
- Classics
- Cognitive Science
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Science
- Creative/Performance Writing
- Criminology
- Drama
- Earth Sciences
- Ecology
- Economics
- English
- Environmental Biology
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- European Studies
- Film Studies
- Financial Economics
- French
- Geography
- Geology
- Geoscience
- German
- Greek, Ancient/Classical
- Hispanic Studies
- History
- Information Systems
- International Business
- International Relations
- Italian
- Latin
- Management
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Media Studies
- Molecular Biology
- Music
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Physiology
- Politics
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Statistics
- Theatre Studies
- TV Studies
- Zoology
Student view
Living
It's based in Egham, Surrey, next to Windsor Great Park, yet only 40 minutes from central London. The original building, Founder's Building, is stunning; the campus houses many departments and halls of residence in its 120 acres of parkland. Accommodation for all first years and some final years. SU is active socially and politically and provides almost 100 sports clubs and societies eg LGB, James Bond appreciation, comedy, lacrosse. Sports teams have a strong record. It also provides a varied and enjoyable ents programme most days in the 1200-capacity venue.
Summary
Housing: College accommodation good. Study bedrooms, some ensuite; some purpose-built for married students. Local area expensive (help from SU welfare, college accommodation office, local agents). Eats: SU coffee bar cheap, varied. Meal on campus £3+; cashless card system for buying food. Local places in Englefield Green, Windsor, Egham, Virginia Water: Don Beni's Pizzeria, Caffe Uno (3 course meals from £14+), several Chinese and Indian restaurants. Drink: SU operates 4 bars - good hours and good prices (Fosters £1.70+ a pint). Stumble Inn on campus (nice pub atmosphere, cheap prices); also Happy Man nearby. Nightlife: Very active SU ents eg discos, comedy, chart bands. Musical theatre regulars at Edinburgh Fringe. Locals: Quite friendly (though some friction over parking). Sports: Playing field, fantastic sports hall and gym on campus. Egham sports centre good but costs; swimming in Staines. Travel: College bus service runs all day. At night, SU bus takes non-residential students home for small fee. Cheap deals through ski'n'snowboard club, European studies society. Financial help: Principal's Board and some access funds available. Jobs: Term-time work in SU bar, DJs, security etc; local pubs, office temping jobs; not much above minimum wage. College employment in holidays. Best features: Great atmosphere; very friendly. And worst: Hotbed of gossip. Good news: Improved computer facilities and new halls.
Past Students
George Eliot, Ivy Compton-Burnett (authors); Richmal Crompton (Just William); Felicity Lott (soprano); Janet Fookes (politician); David Bellamy (botanist); Kathleen Lonsdale (X-ray crystallographer); Jean Rook (journalist).
More info?
Enquiries to the SU President, tel 01784 486300, or visit www.surhul.co.uk.
Open days
13th June 2012
Open day offers a unique opportunity to come and see the College for yourself. You will have the chance to meet students and teaching staff, and get a taste of what university life is really like. You are welcome to bring a parent or friend with you.
You will be able to visit academic departments and find out about their courses; chat to admissions representatives on a one-to-one basis about your application; take a guided tour of the campus, including halls, with a current student; attend talks on the Students' Union, student finance and campus accommodation; look around the historic Founder's Building; and enjoy refreshments in the famous Picture Gallery.
Contact
Address:
Royal Holloway, University of London
Egham
TW20 0EX
Surrey
Tel:
01784 443399
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