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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Choose Physics with Music at Royal Holloway, University of London and you'll combine two of the subjects you love across three years of study. You’ll develop a wide range of skills including mathematics, experimental skills, computing, communication, composition and historical musicology, all while maximising your graduate employability with a desirable honours degree. You'll study in one of the University of London's major centres for physics teaching and research, with research strengths including Quantum physics, condensed matter and particle physics informing our teaching. Physics is studied as the major subject, and you'll learn the mathematical, conceptual and experimental skills expected of a graduate physicist.This degree is run jointly with the Department of Music, where our expert academics have worked hard to build excellent industry connections. You'll learn about music composition, theory and analysis, together with historical musicology, and issues that shape contemporary music, including politics, urban development, gender and globalisation.You'll graduate with excellent employability prospects across a range of sectors, with employers valuing graduates with the diverse skillset offered by this degree.Physics is studied as the major subject with the addition of music as a significant component.This degree is run jointly with the acclaimed Department of Music at Royal Holloway (no. 5 in the UK, Complete University Guide, 2018).You will learn about music composition, theory and analysis together with historical musicology and issues that shape contemporary music.
Exam type
A levelA level:
AAB - AAA Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AAAAA Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
AAA Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:33,M:12 Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
34 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H2,H2,H2,H2,H2 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-economics factors which may have impacted an applicant's education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants.Required subjects: Mathematics, Physics and in Music, plus a Pass in the practical element of all Science A-levels taken. A pass in ABRSM Music Theory grade 7 is acceptable in place of A-level Music. Applicants without A-level grade A in Music or pass in Grade 7 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.
Including A in Maths, Music or pass Grade 7 in Music Theory and B in Physics and Grade 7 ABRSM in performance.
Including A in Maths, Music or pass Grade 7 in Music Theory and B in Physics and Grade 7 ABRSM in performance
Pass in a relevant subject with Distinction in all Maths and Physics units. Plus Music Theory Grade 7 or A-level Music grade A.Please note that the Access to Higher Education Diploma will only be acceptable if the applicant has 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.
6,6,6 at Higher Level including 6 in Maths, Music or pass Grade 7 in Music Theory and 5 in Physics with a minimum of 34 points overall. Plus Grade 7 ABRSM in performance.
Including H2 in Maths, H2 in Physics and H2 in Music or pass Grade 7 in Music Theory and Grade 7 ABRSM in performance.
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.
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£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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£28,900 per year
Students from EU
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£28,900 per year
Students from International
£28900 Per year
Part of the University of London, Royal Holloway was founded over 170 years ago and today offers world-class teaching and research....
