We offer a January start date for some of our most popular postgraduate courses.
Applications are now open for courses starting in January 2026. The deadline to apply is 8 December 2025.
Bring your questions along to our January start courses and careers webinar on Wednesday 29 October - sign up here.
Benefits of a January start
Flexibility
A January start means you can start your studies when it’s convenient for you. You can work your studies around your personal commitments without the need to put your career goals on pause by waiting for the next academic year. This could be ideal if you need a short break after your undergraduate degree or time to transition from full-time work.
Whether you're securing funding, arranging accommodation or finalising your visa, January entry offers breathing room to get everything in place without the pressure of rushed decisions.
It's a flexible option that fits around your life, allowing you to start your studies at a time that works best for your goals and circumstances.
Fast-track your career
Starting your course sooner could give you a head start in your career. You’ll graduate earlier than your competition which means you’ll benefit from a less-saturated job market. You might be considering postgraduate study to gain an accreditation or industry links, so starting as soon as possible means you don’t have to wait to pursue you dream job.
Same outstanding degree
As a Royal Holloway student, you’ll have access to the same fantastic careers support and industry insight and still be able to get involved in the same exciting opportunities as students starting in September.
Our intake is generally smaller in January, so you’ll benefit from smaller classes and more focused time with your tutors and peers. Outside teaching and research, there are still a myriad of ways to get stuck in with the student community.
There's no need to wait - start the year by focusing on what matters most to you.
Funding
We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries to help students afford their tuition fees. These are the scholarships available for students starting in January.
- Royal Holloway International Masters Scholarship – offers an automatic fee reduction of £4,000 for students living in one of the specified countries.
- Royal Holloway India Masters Scholarship - offers students living in India an automatic fee reduction of £6,000.
- Royal Holloway Pakistan Masters Scholarship – offers students living in Pakistan an automatic fee reduction of £6,000.
For more information about course fees and financial support, visit our Fees and funding webpage.
Explore our courses
The courses available with a January start are taught in our AACSB accredited Business School. They combine academic knowledge with practical insights into international business, providing you with knowledge, skills and expertise to progress your career.
These courses are all taught from our Egham campus, with the exception of MSc Digital Marketing, which is taught from our Central London campus.
Explore the programmes available with a January start below.
