Physics with Music Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Physics with Music Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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 teach...
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.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
A17-E89
Institution Code
R72
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
A,A,A
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-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: Grade A in Mathematics and Physics and A Level 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.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Including Music and an A in Maths and Physics plus a pass in ABRSM Performance at grade 7
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 33.0
Pass with 33 Distinction including all Maths and Physics units and Merit in remaining level 3 units, plus Music Theory Grade 7 or A-level Music grade B. A-Level Maths A also required.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We require English and Mathematics at grade 4/C.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,A,A
A,A,B
Including A in Maths, Physics and Maths plus a pass in ABRSM Performance at grade 7.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Plus AA in Maths and Physics plus a pass in ABRSM Music Theory and Performance at grade 7 plus a Pass in the practical element of any Science A-levels taken
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
6,6,6 at Higher Level or 36 points overall, including 6 in Higher Level Maths and Physics and with HL Music or pass Grade 7 in Music Theory. Plus Grade 7 ABRSM in performance
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Including H2 in Maths, H2 in Physics and Music plus a pass in ABRSM Performance at grade 7
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Plus AA in A-Level Maths and Physics plus a pass in ABRSM Music Theory and Performance at grade 7 plus a Pass in the practical element of any Science A-levels takenen
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.
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.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, England, Channel Islands, Wales, Scotland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| International, EU | £27,900 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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