Music and English BA (Hons)

Course Overview - Music and English BA (Hons)

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 an...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

22/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Royal Holloway
University Of London
Egham Hill
Egham

Application Details

Course Code

WQ33

Institution Code

R72

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,A,A,B,B

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.

Access to HE Diploma

D:30,M:15

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

33

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.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD

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.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H2,H2,H2,H3,H3

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.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

We require at least five GCSEs at grade A*-C or 9 - 4 including English and Mathematics.

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)

DD

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.

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)

DDD

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.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DD

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.

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,A,B

A,B,B

Including Music or pass Grade 7 in Music Theory and English Literature or English Language & Literature at Grade B plus Grade 7 Practical.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

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.

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 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.

A level

A,A,B

A,B,B

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

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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands £9,250
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