Our academic community is organised into three faculties that bring together world leading research, innovative teaching, and strong partnerships across the public, private, and cultural sectors.
Each faculty contributes to the ambitions of the RH2030s strategy, which sets out the University’s commitment to societal impact, research excellence, sustainability and global engagement. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and sector‑facing leadership, our faculties work collectively to address major challenges - from climate resilience and technological innovation to cultural understanding, social justice and responsible management. Together, they form a vibrant academic environment that supports evidence‑based policymaking, strengthens industry and community partnerships, and delivers research that really matters.
Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is a dynamic community where creativity, critical thinking and global perspectives come together. Home to a wide range of disciplines across the creative arts, humanities and social sciences, the Faculty offers a vibrant and inclusive environment in which students learn from leading experts in their fields. From music performance and composition to media production, drama, history, literature, philosophy, politics, geography, sociology and economics, students engage with diverse perspectives and develop a deeper understanding of the cultural, social and political forces that shape our world.
Through a combination of disciplinary excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration and hands-on learning, students develop the knowledge, adaptability and confidence to address complex cultural, social and global challenges.
The Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is Professor Giuliana Pieri.
Faculty of Business and Law
The Faculty of Business and Law brings together the Royal Holloway Business School and Royal Holloway Law School, offering a wide range of accredited programmes across business, management, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, law, criminology and social work. Based in both Egham and central London, the Faculty combines academic excellence with practical, real-world learning to develop responsible leaders and socially conscious professionals. With AACSB-accredited business education, strong global partnerships and research addressing challenges such as sustainability, artificial intelligence, human rights and social justice, the Faculty is making a meaningful contribution to organisations, communities and society.
A distinctive feature of the Faculty is the Royal Holloway Legal Advice Centre, where law students work on real legal issues under professional supervision while supporting members of the community who may otherwise struggle to access legal advice.
The Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law is Professor Christos Tsinopoulos.
Faculty of Science
Our Faculty of Science brings together internationally recognised researchers and educators to advance knowledge, solve complex problems and deliver meaningful impact across biological sciences, computing, information security and mathematics, physics, earth sciences, engineering and psychology. From improving human health and wellbeing to strengthening cybersecurity, driving technological innovation and deepening our understanding of the physical and natural worlds, our work addresses challenges that matter locally, nationally and globally. We combine scientific excellence with innovative, research-informed education to equip students with the knowledge, skills and curiosity needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Through interdisciplinary collaboration, strong external partnerships and a commitment to evidence-led thinking, we create an environment where new ideas flourish, innovation accelerates and research translates into real-world solutions. Together, our scientific community is helping to build a healthier, safer, more sustainable and technologically advanced future.
The Dean of the Faculty of Science is Professor Hanna Zagefka.
