Physics with Music BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Physics with Music BSc (Hons)
Choose Physics with Music at Royal Holloway, University of London and youll 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.
Youll study in one of the University of Londons major centres for physics teaching and research, with research strengths including Quantum physics, condensed matter and particle physics informing our teaching...
Choose Physics with Music at Royal Holloway, University of London and youll 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. <br/><br/>Youll study in one of the University of Londons 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 youll learn the mathematical, conceptual and experimental skills expected of a graduate physicist.<br/><br/>This degree is run jointly with the Department of Music, where our expert academics have worked hard to build excellent industry connections. Youll learn about music composition, theory and analysis, together with historical musicology, and issues that shape contemporary music, including politics, urban development, gender and globalisation.<br/><br/>Youll graduate with excellent employability prospects across a range of sectors, with employers valuing graduates with the diverse skillset offered by this degree.<br/>Physics is studied as the major subject with the addition of music as a significant component.<br/><br/>This degree is run jointly with the acclaimed Department of Music at Royal Holloway (no. 5 in the UK, Complete University Guide, 2018).<br/><br/>You will learn about music composition, theory and analysis together with historical musicology and issues that shape contemporary music.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F3W3
Institution Code
R72
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,B,B
Including A in Maths and Physics plus Music or pass Grade 7 in Music Theory and Grade 7 ABRSM in performance.
Access to HE Diploma
D:30,M:15
Pass with at least 33 level 3 credits at Distinction, 9 of which must be in Maths units and the remaining Distinction units in Physics. The remainder of level 3 credits at Merit PLUS A level Maths A 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.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34
6,6,5 at Higher Level OR 34 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)
H2,H2,H2,H3,H3
Including H2 in Maths, H2 in Physics and H2 in Music or pass Grade 7 in Music Theory and Grade 7 ABRSM in performance.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We require English and Mathematics at grade 4/C.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD
plus A-level grades 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
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,A,B
Including A in Maths and Physics and with Music or pass Grade 7 in Music Theory and Grade 7 ABRSM in performance
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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
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 taken
A level
A,A,B
A,A,C
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.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
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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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £29,900 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |






















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