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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Royal Holloway, University of London
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Royal Holloway, University of London
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Royal Holloway, University of London
Full Time
SEP
3 Years
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Royal Holloway, University of London
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Royal Holloway, University of London
Full Time
SEP-27
3 Years
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Royal Holloway, University of London
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
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This Joint Honours course combines the practical and theoretical study of Music with the study of English literature.Studying Music at Royal Holloway allows you to tailor your studies to your own interests and passions.We have expertise spanning traditional, modern and world music. Through studying musical texts, practices, cultures and institutions you will explore issues in history, sociology, ethnology, and philosophy covering an exceptional geographical and chronological range. You will also be able to gain practical skills in composition, music technology and performance.You will join a music department that is among the very best in the country, ranked third in the UK for research quality (REF 2014) and the only music department in the country to hold a prestigious Regius Professorship.From Beowulf to the Booker Prize, English offers you the opportunity to study the full historical range of literature in English as well as the latest developments in the field, and even to pursue your own creative writing.You can discover the earliest works in English, deepen your knowledge of Shakespeare, find out what is great about Renaissance literature, darken your view of the 18th century, and unpack the Victorians. The course's structure allows you to develop a sound understanding of key periods, genres, authors, and ideas as well as choosing from a huge range of options. You can study Modernism, Postmodernism and American literature, explore literary criticism, develop your own creative writing, and analyse the latest developments in global literatures in English.- An adaptable programme with a flexible core of modules.- Creative opportunities abound – take modules in creative writing or composition.- Enjoy creating ensembles with other musicians.- A unique perspective – work at the intersection of music and the written word.- Choral, organ, orchestral and music scholarships.
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A levelA level:
ABB - AAB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AAABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
ABB - AAB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
33 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):
DD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):
DDD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
D Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDD Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required.Socio-economic factors which may have impacted an applicant’s education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants.Required: Music A-Level or pass Grade 7 in Music Theory. Applicants without A-level grade A in Music or pass Grade 7 in Music Theory may be eligible for the Intensive Theory entry. This requires Music GCSE grade A/7 or equivalent, plus performance at Grade 7 level. In term 1 you will be required to take Fundamentals of Music Theory, an intensive music literacy course.Students wishing to take Solo Performance options will need to be of Grade 8 level in performance at point of entry.A Level English Literature or English Language & Literature
Including Music at A and an essay based subject at Grade B. If Music is not taken Grade 7 Music Theory at pass is accepted plus Grade 7 Practical.
Including Music or pass Grade 7 in Music Theory and English Literature or English Language & Literature at Grade B plus Grade 7 Practical.
Pass with at least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and remaining level 3 credits at Merit and Distinction in all level 3 English units, plus evidence of A-Level standard Music proficiency Grade A equivalent or pass Grade 7 in Music Theory plus Grade 7 Practical. The Access to Higher Education Diploma is only acceptable if you have had a considerable break from education
Applicants with the Cambridge Pre-U are strongly encouraged to apply to Royal Holloway. Offers will be made on the basis of equivalent A-Level grades as can be found on the Royal Holloway website.
6,6,5 at Higher Level including Higher Level English, Higher Level Music or pass Grade 7 in Music Theory and 33 points overall plus Grade 7 practical is required.
H2,H2,H3,H3,H3 at Higher Level including Music at Higher Level or pass Grade 7 in Music Theory and H3 in English at Higher Level, plus Grade 7 Practical.
BTEC must be in a relevant subject area including Distinction in all essay units plus Grade A in GCSE English Literature or an A-Level essay based subject at grade B, and A-Level Music Grade A or pass Grade 7 in Music Theory . Plus Grade 7 Practical.
BTEC must be in a relevant subject area including Distinction in all essay units plus Grade A in GCSE English Literature. Evidence of A-Level standard Music proficiency Grade A equivalent,or pass Grade 7 in Music Theory plus Grade 7 Practical.
BTEC must be in a relevant subject area including Distinction in all essay units plus Grade A in GCSE English Literature or A-Level English Literature or English Language & Literature at Grade B, and A-Level Music Grade A or pass Grade 7 in Music Theory . Plus Grade 7 Practical.
Plus A Level AB, including Music or pass Grade 7 in Music Theory, plus B in an essay based subject, plus Grade 7 Music Theory and Grade 7 Practical.
BTEC must be in a relevant subject area including Distinction in all essay units plus Grade A in GCSE English Literature. Evidence of A-Level standard Music proficiency Grade A equivalent, or pass Grade 7 in Music Theory plus Grade 7 Practical.
Requirements are as for A-levels where one non-subject-specified A-level can be replaced by the same grade in the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£27,500 per year
Students from EU
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£27,500 per year
Students from International
£27500 Per year
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