Thinking about returning to a subject you love or taking the next step in your career?
At Royal Holloway, continuing your education means focusing on what matters to you.
If you're looking for a professionally accredited qualification to level-up your career, a strong academic focus to help you pivot, or the chance to immerse yourself in a subject you enjoy, our postgraduate degrees help you to achieve your ambitions.
Alumni who enrol on a 2026 entry postgraduate course at Royal Holloway are automatically given a 20% discount on tuition fees for the first year.
Don't forget to also check out our postgraduate scholarships for money off your fees or a cash award.
Hear from our students
Sawera, MSc International Public Policy and Development
‘The advice that I would give to future students is don’t underestimate the power of your own experiences. Whether you’re returning from school, or whether you’re coming from your professional life, Royal Holloway really values diversity and curiosity.’
Read Sawera's full story here
Why study a postgraduate degree at Royal Holloway?
Get money off your fees
Alumni who enrol on a 2026 entry postgraduate course at Royal Holloway are automatically given a 20% discount on tuition fees for the first year. You don’t even need to apply for it!
- To be eligible you will need to have Home or International fee status, and have successfully completed an undergraduate degree at Royal Holloway.
- Details of this discount will be added to your Campus Connect account when you enrol for your Postgraduate course. The discount will not be included in your offer letter.
- Please note that the alumni discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other Royal Holloway scholarships or discounts which provide a reduction to tuition fees.
Earn more and level-up your career
Data shows 79% of postgraduates are in highly skilled employment, compared to 67% of graduates. You’re also likely to earn more, with the median average salary for postgraduates being £45,000, against £40,000 for graduates.
Leading courses
We offer a range of postgraduate degrees, both taught and research-based, many of which are unique to Royal Holloway or recognised leaders in their fields. Whatever your goals, you'll find a course and the support here to help you succeed.
Contact a member of teaching staff for your chosen course here
Two unique locations
Looking to return to our iconic Egham campus, or opting for a more metropolitan experience at our Central London campus, you'll receive the same excellent support and facilities Royal Holloway offers, and continue to play a role in the life of our academic community into the future.
