The Student Room - Royal Holloway http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/ Welcome to the Royal Holloway forum: where prospective and current students can discuss anything about Royal Holloway. en Thu, 20 Jun 2013 09:44:39 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk//static2.tsrfiles.co.uk/6.8/images/miscellaneous/rss.png The Student Room - Royal Holloway http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/ Purple Title Royal Holloway 2013 Applicants http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2147716&goto=newpost Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:10:56 GMT ---Quote (Originally by MycroftHolmes)--- I have...
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I have my last exam tomorrow...eek! Good luck to anyone hoping to go to RHUL who still has exams to do.
Good luck! :)


Posted from TSR Mobile ]]> Royal Holloway megfashion http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2147716 Ms Data Science @ Royal Holloway http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2385982&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:37:22 GMT The department has pretty poor ties with industry... The department has pretty poor ties with industry at the undergraduate level. But then you can't expect undergrads to be anything more than lay programmers, which is why they tend to get programming placements in less well known companies. At the postgraduate level the ties are, from what I've heard, much better. There is active cooperation between our academics and industry on various projects. Many of our PhD students are sponsored by various companies to conduct targeted research for them.

Since this is the first year the MSc's will be run I cannot comment on what the industry ties will be. In all probability you will have to, with the help of the department, individually apply to placements. If you end up not getting one, the department will organise one for you. I doubt many of the placements themselves will be exclusive to RHUL students. In short, what I'm trying to say is this: as a Masters student you most probably won't be actively collaborating on targeted research with a certain company; instead, you will have to find your own placement by, for example, applying for a year in industry with Google (to which anyone can apply). All of the above holds for any other department too by the way.

The real question you should therefore be asking is how good the department is in data science. That's an easy one. We're amazing at it :D ! All boasts aside, we have some excellent professors in the field that have started, and importantly contributed to, many a topic in machine learning. We're a theory-heavy department so expect to get your fair share of bookish maths from our crazy professors :p . However, the MSc you've applied to is mostly applied in nature so don't worry, it'll definitely be more applied than theoretical!

The building itself isn't exactly an architectural wonder, but the campus is very nice. The beer in the local pubs is very good too. ]]> Royal Holloway Laxhill http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2385982 Potential Royal Holloway Applicants 2014 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2383208&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:54 GMT Hi! I'm a potential Royal Holloway Applicant too! I'm looking at doing BSc geography, or english :)
Did anyone go to the open day today? ]]> Royal Holloway sophieowl96 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2383208 <![CDATA[RHUL, English & Creative Writing - can I make it?!]]> http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1275443&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:59:09 GMT
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So I've put RHUL as my firm choice, with an offer of AAB for English Literature & Creative Writing, starting September 2010. I have strong references alongside a strong personal statement and portfolio. I'm studying English Literature, Drama and Art and at the time of application was predicted AAB, respectively.

As it stands now, I am sort of crashing and burning in Art. At a rough guess I think I may scrape a B, but will probably end up with a C. However, my EngLit and Drama results have a chance of going up, so I may be looking at AAC or A*A*C.

I've heard RHUL can be quite leniant with their offers, and I know I had a good personal statement etc, but I'm also aware English is a very competitive course. What do you think, could I make it in?
I think you have a good chance honey. It can be a great help to have a good personal statement - not to mention those wonderful predicted grades in the subjects that matter! I wish you all the luck - I have also applied for a similar course. I do not think you will be at a huge disadvantage if you get stars on those A's :D ]]> Royal Holloway Alexandra* http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1275443 Any postgraduate applicants on here? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2327225&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:38:22 GMT ---Quote (Originally by Steff18)--- MSc...
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MSc Mathematics of Cryptography and Communication Theory.
I'm planning on halls - I'm thinking Highfield or Penrose atm, because I want to take my car down with me.
I've had a conditional offer for Cryptography and Communication Theory too :).. Can't decide whether to bring my car or not but I like the look of Highfield. ]]> Royal Holloway Annie505 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2327225 Royal Holloway - Psychology http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2186433&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:34:17 GMT ---Quote (Originally by tuly92)--- Hey, I got in...
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Hey, I got in through clearing for psychology myself last year, but saying that,, they admitted like 100 extra students that year and we think it might be because of the rise in fees and many students having decided not to go to university after all? I don't know, but I'm glad they did that or else i wouldn't have gotten in!! so yes, they might be like that this year too!
Hi
How long did the clearing process take? For you to actually get through to them and receive a place? I'm so scared about not getting the grades needed because of some replacement papers in maths this year and its stressing me out. Do you know if there are any foundation courses that I could do before starting a psychology degree if the grades aren't good enough? Sorry for so many questions :$ ]]> Royal Holloway Ella_B1 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2186433 RHUL Accommodation Guide http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1198526&goto=newpost Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:54:19 GMT ---Quote (Originally by AlexW1995)--- Hey there,...
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Hey there,

I have firmed Royal Holloway and applied for accommodation for September 2013. I'm just wondering when will we be notified that we have been given a room allocation from our choices?

Thanks, Al :)

hi
they said it will be annouced after deadline of accomm applicationss.... ]]> Royal Holloway gold333 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1198526 Darts at Royal Holloway http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2382170&goto=newpost Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:28:53 GMT i wanna play dart :) i also hold unconditional... i wanna play dart :) i also hold unconditional offer :D ]]> Royal Holloway gold333 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2382170 English and Creative Writing 2013/14 Fresher! http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2382260&goto=newpost Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:49:51 GMT Hi all,

I've firmed Royal Holloway and will be studying English and Creative Writing from September 2013 - excited!

Just wanted to say hi to anyone else on the course, and also see if there's anything I can be reading/doing this summer to prepare myself for the course.

Weee,

see you in September! ]]> Royal Holloway matthew_rhul http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2382260 Geography Taster Course http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2382234&goto=newpost Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:23:56 GMT Is anyone else going to the taster course for... Is anyone else going to the taster course for Geography on the 28th June? ]]> Royal Holloway ksullivan96 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2382234 Choosing Clubs and Societies for 2014 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2367074&goto=newpost Sat, 15 Jun 2013 01:19:26 GMT ---Quote (Originally by Orianna)--- Are there...
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Are there ways for distance learning students to get involved with any of the societies at all? I'm part of the one of the facebook groups for one but wondered how active a part of the groups facebook is and whether it's possible to take an active role through them?
It really depends on the society.

Most societies have some kind of email newsletter that they send out once a week telling you about all the things they have planned or where they are on Facebook/Twitter/etc... You could sign up to all the ones that interest you can see how you get on? I guess you won't be going to Freshers Fayre (which is where the majority of the joining of societies happens), but you should be able to email the committee and ask to be added. ]]> Royal Holloway themadone http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2367074 Msc Information Security 2013-14 batch http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2376335&goto=newpost Fri, 14 Jun 2013 06:57:18 GMT I've just googled "MSc Research Project RHUL ISG", and the top hit is:
http://www.rhul.ac.uk/isg/informatio...csyllabus.aspx

Which has links to:
http://www.rhul.ac.uk/isg/informatio...ject/home.aspx
http://www.rhul.ac.uk/isg/informatio...tguidance.aspx

Have you read these?

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The ISG Smart Card Centre (SCC) will advertise a meeting via email at which the project topics that may be undertaken in the SCC will be outlined. Such projects will be supervised by Keith Mayes and Konstantinos Markantonakis. Students who are interested in such projects should attend this meeting.

Gordon ]]> Royal Holloway GordonP http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2376335 Royal Holloway Firmers - 2012 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1945593&goto=newpost Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:56:12 GMT The course you've applied for: MSc. Business Information Systems
Offer status: Conditional
What are you most looking forward to about university:Meeting new people, making friends and learning about other cultures
Where are you coming from: Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Where you've applied to/applying for accommodation:..... ]]> Royal Holloway Nengi52 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1945593 MSc Quaternary Science student, accommodation questions http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2367554&goto=newpost Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:07:22 GMT Hi! I am Laura and I will also be doing the MSc... Hi! I am Laura and I will also be doing the MSc Quaternary Science at RHUL in September :) I have studied here for my undergrad too so know the area! The halls are ok I think, I am pretty sure they are thinking of setting up a student house somewhere, a list should be coming out to you soon! :) ]]> Royal Holloway Laura.Deeprose1 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2367554 Post a Question about RHUL and We will answer... http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=879472&goto=newpost Mon, 10 Jun 2013 09:28:17 GMT Hello, I received offer from RHUL for Msc... Hello,

I received offer from RHUL for Msc Information Security. I would like now the rate of success for International students as I understand it is quite difficult to get a job in the U.K. I have two years of experience in the relevant field will that help me to get some Msc projects which are offered from the Smart card center ? Also I would like to know if any kind of financial aid or assistance RHUL or ISG provide to its Msc students to support their study. If so, would like to know the appropriate procedure for the same in order to apply.

Thanks in advance. ]]> Royal Holloway bipro http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=879472 Royal Holloway General Chat Thread http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1295020&goto=newpost Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:17:51 GMT What you freshers have to look forward to:... What you freshers have to look forward to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...v=RuAng9SdKQc#! ]]> Royal Holloway llacerta http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1295020 Medical/Biochemistry http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2095429&goto=newpost Sat, 08 Jun 2013 06:16:04 GMT Is it a guarenteed chance for a medical... Is it a guarenteed chance for a medical biochemistry student to continue her studies in medicine? & what are the chances that Bristol will decrease the years that I would have to be doing medicine if I finish the medical biochem course? ]]> Royal Holloway Mzhr http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2095429 Classical Studies at Royal Holloway http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2370565&goto=newpost Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:40:40 GMT I think the library is fine, and if theres a book... I think the library is fine, and if theres a book you need, just contact the librarian in charge of Classics books and he'll get the book.

As for connections to the British Museum, I'm not too sure, unless you mean someone like Amanda Claridge (who teaches courses on classical art). As for the Institute of Classical Studies, there are connections, but I believe everyone University of London College with a Classics department has this connection--it's a UoL institution. Granted, these facilities will not be readily accessible as say, for someone who attends UCL or KCL, but then again, if that person lives in Outer London, then they will be in the same situation anyway. :p

If you are really considering taking up Ancient Greek, again you can try a language programme over the summer, or you can even buy the book that is used (Athenaze UK Edition) to get an idea or to start preparing beforehand. ]]> Royal Holloway burbach http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2370565 MA Drama and Theatre http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2373079&goto=newpost Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:14:06 GMT Hi people! Is there anyone from the MA Drama and... Hi people!
Is there anyone from the MA Drama and Theatre at Royal Holloway? I need some information and advice about this programme ]]> Royal Holloway sisyphusss http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2373079 Is it possible to change my course? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2368171&goto=newpost Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:31:43 GMT ---Quote (Originally by burbach)--- Royal...
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Royal Holloway is very flexible, even if the change is drastic. I know someone who switched from Music to English Lit and another who has switched from Geology to History. Call up the College and ask!
Wow really! That's great, I will. Thank you so much! ]]> Royal Holloway Shaxx http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2368171 <![CDATA[Classics- do they really look at interview notes,if you don't get the grades?]]> http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2369336&goto=newpost Sat, 01 Jun 2013 14:59:58 GMT Hi I'm an applicant for Classical Studies and Philosophy for RHUL 2013, and I was told at the open day (for classics) that if your results didn't meet the entry requirements they may use your interview notes and decide to take you, I just wondered how true this was? (exams near, self-doubt growing)

Also if anyone is studying the same option if they've experienced the same thing and whether this decision may be affected by the Philosophy department?

I hope that makes sense, and hopefully someone can help!
Thanks ]]> Royal Holloway holsjols http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2369336 RHUL mature students thread http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1779673&goto=newpost Wed, 29 May 2013 22:03:04 GMT Ditto, I'll be starting in the autumn as a mature (37 year old) international student, but Vince Lombardi once said "Once you learn to quite, it becomes a habit!". So, keep on learning! ]]> Royal Holloway jdyahoo http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1779673 Societies http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2366733&goto=newpost Wed, 29 May 2013 20:12:55 GMT What is the ballroom and latin American dance... What is the ballroom and latin American dance society like at rhul? ]]> Royal Holloway Oliveri http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2366733 Overnight guests at rhul! http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2366717&goto=newpost Wed, 29 May 2013 20:02:22 GMT If I have guests overnight, will they be allowed... If I have guests overnight, will they be allowed to park their car on campus at rhul? ]]> Royal Holloway Oliveri http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2366717 Earth science http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2361846&goto=newpost Mon, 27 May 2013 12:55:04 GMT Hi

i'm also going to be studying Petroleum Geoscience ]]> Royal Holloway -AliBaba- http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2361846 How lenient are Royal Holloway? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2343277&goto=newpost Mon, 27 May 2013 11:40:54 GMT I got in with no A-levels at all but 60 points... I got in with no A-levels at all but 60 points from an OU course ]]> Royal Holloway Orianna http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2343277 cursed painting in royal holloway? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=714510&goto=newpost Sun, 26 May 2013 19:37:10 GMT
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Oh I'm not saying suicide I was googling whether that story of that polar bear painting thing was true? But it's just surprising that that there has been some deaths to fellow students at that University.

Not got anything bad against the university just a bit surprised :(
Oh, sure, no worries. Yeah there doesn't seem to be much information about the polar bear suicide story on the internet- in fact, the only time I've ever heard about it is from fellow students, so it really is a myth, haha.

As for the other student deaths, well, statistically some students are going to die at every university- if you google the name of any other university with the phrase 'student deaths' there are (unfortunately) lots of examples, so statistically it's not surprising that sometimes students die whilst at university. Egham Hill admittedly has been a big problem- I think three students have died over the years whilst crossing that road- so I'm glad they're trying to do something about that, but accidents happen. ]]> Royal Holloway llacerta http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=714510 Royal Holloway Open Day http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2278190&goto=newpost Sun, 26 May 2013 17:02:51 GMT Then I may see you there haha ! Posted from... Then I may see you there haha !

Posted from TSR Mobile ]]> Royal Holloway cacatron http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2278190 Royal Holloway or University of Surrey? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2355862&goto=newpost Sun, 26 May 2013 15:51:50 GMT ---Quote (Originally by Tufto)--- Well, I can...
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Well, I can certainly endorse Holloway- I've had a good time here, but I can't speak for Surrey, naturally. Would you still be getting a University of London degree if you went to Surrey? If not, then Holloway would be a good bet, as University of London degrees are extremely prestigious, which would aid in getting a job. I think (and am really not sure) that Holloway will probably have a better reputation too. But both are fine institutions- I can give glowing praise to RHUL, but know nothing about Surrey.
The 'University of London' thing really isn't as big a deal as Holloway makes it out to be. Might help a bit when getting jobs abroad but with some of the more prestigious colleges either leaving or considering leaving the UoL, it doesn't hold as much weight as it once used to.

OP, Holloway and Surrey are very similar on the 'prestige' scale of things, and they're also similar in other ways- both have pretty campuses that are in fact quite close to each other (though Holloway is arguably prettier, haha), and both have good business schools as far as I know. If I were you I'd choose based on the course- which course has more modules that you'd enjoy? I know you're abroad but if you can have a look at photos of each campus, you might get more of a feel as to which one you'd prefer. Also, whilst I'm sure both are great for international students, I have to say that Holloway does seem to be a particularly international university, with lots of societies and other facilities on offer specifically for international students, and you certainly wouldn't feel left out. Perhaps check out what Surrey has to offer for internationals in particular?

Hope that helps a little, I can understand it must be tough to choose between two universities when you're not in the country but the course in particular is important so it's definitely worth comparing the two on that basis. ]]> Royal Holloway llacerta http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2355862 Turkish http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2362131&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 22:09:46 GMT ---Quote (Originally by gold333)--- anniyorum...
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anniyorum ama konusmamada problemo var:)
peki c u there then :)
Allright, keep in touch, c u ]]> Royal Holloway vantuz86 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2362131 Royal Holloway FAQ http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1338129&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 22:29:43 GMT ---Quote (Originally by embo1209)--- How easy is...
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How easy is it for someone not doing music to get involved in the orchestra and other musical activities?? and how??
Can you learn how to play a musical instrument? ]]> Royal Holloway Kayliababy http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1338129 Mathematics 3rd years http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2358576&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 16:50:11 GMT finance? economics degree :D in truth though,... finance? economics degree :D

in truth though, MT347 and MT447 are the only actual financial courses so anything else is up to you, MT334 helps with the time series content of 447 though. beyond that it's all pretty much irrelevant to finance ]]> Royal Holloway toastehmonstah http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2358576