Studying Economics with Music at Royal Holloway means that you will learn from internationally renowned experts at one of the UK’s top ten economics teaching and research centres and one of the best Music departments in the UK. Economics is one of the most influential and liveliest disciplines in todays world, affecting the lives and fortunes of everyone on the planet. This course offers a complete education in the theories and methods of economics, with a strong focus on analytical methods combined with a quarter or your time spent expanding your knowledge of issues that shape musi...
Studying Economics with Music at Royal Holloway means that you will learn from internationally renowned experts at one of the UK’s top ten economics teaching and research centres and one of the best Music departments in the UK. Economics is one of the most influential and liveliest disciplines in todays world, affecting the lives and fortunes of everyone on the planet. This course offers a complete education in the theories and methods of economics, with a strong focus on analytical methods combined with a quarter or your time spent expanding your knowledge of issues that shape music, including politics, urban development, gender and globalisation. The knowledge and skills gained will lead to excellent career prospects in public and private management, financial institutions and in government. <br/><br/>Through this course you will develop an in-depth understanding of economics at all levels – from the company to the state, and beyond; learn to appreciate and apply the core theories of micro and macroeconomics; gain important quantitative and computing skills that are widely applicable as well as skills in logical reasoning and gain experience in logical and philosophical reasoning. You will develop a deeper understanding of music through the detailed study of the contexts, histories, theories, and practices of music. <br/><br/>Our balanced approach to research and teaching guarantees high quality teaching from subject leaders, cutting edge materials and intellectually challenging debates. Our courses follow a coherent and developmental structure which we combined with an effective and flexible approach to study.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
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Course Code
L1W3
Institution Code
R72
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,B,B,B Including Maths and Advanced Highers Music or grade 7 Music Theory and ABRSM grade 7 in performance. Access to HE DiplomaD:27,M:18 Plus Maths GCSE grade A or 7 and Music A-level or grade 7 Music Theory and ABRSM grade 7 in performance. Please note that the Access to Higher Education Diploma will only be acceptable if the applicant has had a considerable break from education. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme32 6,5,5 at Higher Level subjects including Music with either 5 SL Maths: Analysis & Approaches or 5 HL Maths: Applications & Interpretation and a minimum of 32 points overall. ABRSM grade 7 in performance is also required. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM Distinction, Distinction, Merit in a relevant subject plus, A-Level Music grade A or grade 7 Music Theory plus ABRSM grade 7 in performance and GCSE Maths grade A or 7. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H3,H3,H3 Including Music or grade 7 Music Theory and H3 in Maths plus ABRSM grade 7 in performance. GCSE/National 4/National 5We require at least five GCSEs at grade A*-C or 9 - 4 including English and Mathematics. Grade A or 7 is required in GCSE Mathematics. Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)D*D Plus A-level grade B in Music or grade 7 Music Theory and ABRSM grade 7 in performance and GCSE Maths grade A or 7. Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)DDD In a relevant subject plus A-Level Music or grade 7 Music Theory plus ABRSM grade 7 in performance and GCSE Maths grade A or 7. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DD Plus A-level B in Music or grade 7 Music Theory and ABRSM grade 7 in performance and GCSE Maths grade A or 7. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalApplicants 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. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)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. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)D Plus A-level grades BB including Music. We also require ABRSM grade 7 in performance and grade A or 7 in GCSE Maths. A levelA,B,B B,B,B GCSE Maths at grade A or 7. A-level Music or Grade 7 Music Theory at pass. 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. 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. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £25,900 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |