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PostgraduateMaster of Research

Rhetoric

Royal Holloway, University of London
Egham, England
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1 yearDuration
£24,500Per Year (Intl)
£12,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MRes Rhetoric at Royal Holloway, University of London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Egham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Want to master the art of persuasion? If you’re also looking for a postgraduate degree course that equips you with the transferable skills of research, analysis, critical thought and communication, then this course is for you. The only course of its kind to be offered by a major UK university, this one-year, research-based postgraduate course in oratory and rhetoric is designed for all students, not just those with a background in classics. International tuition fees are £24,500 per year, home/UK fees are £12,000 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 £25,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Problems and Methods in Oratory and Rhetoric
Classical Rhetoric and Persuasion
Modern Rhetorical Theory and Practice
Analysing Political Discourse
Rhetoric in Contemporary Media
Argumentation and Logical Reasoning
Research Methods in Rhetoric Studies
MRes Research Project in Rhetoric
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.575.5
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£24,500

Home Student Fee

£12,000

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

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

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

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