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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q30F

English with Integrated Foundation Year

Royal Holloway, University of London
Egham, England
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4 yearsDuration
£26,800Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) English with Integrated Foundation Year at Royal Holloway, University of London is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Egham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our Integrated Foundation Year for Arts and Humanities will take you through a carefully-designed programme to help you to progress confidently onto your undergraduate degree. Arts and Humanities subjects, like English, provide key ways of understanding our complex world, its histories, and current debates facing contemporary society. Identity, political and social conflict, our interaction with new digital and genetic technologies, our stewardship of the environment are all issues where the voice of creative and critical thinking are key. International tuition fees are £26,800 per year, home/UK fees are £5,760 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Global Perspectives
Literary Analysis and Interpretation
Writing Skills for Academic Study
Introduction to English Literature
Critical Reading and Thinking
Visual and Digital Culture Studies
Drama and Performance Texts
Foundations of Humanities Research
UCAS Code:Q30F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCD - CCD

Required: An essay based subject

International Baccalaureate

24 points

Including 4 in a Higher Level essay based subject

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.5665.5
PTE Academic61

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,800

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£107,200

Home Student Fee

£5,760

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Royal Holloway, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£28,000£30,000
3 years£20,000£24,500£29,000
5 years£24,000£30,500£37,000

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 22% above UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

59%Working
11%Studying
12%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
44%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
84%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
82%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
88%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London offers English with Integrated Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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