BSc (Hons) Physics with Music in Egham United Kingdom | Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London | Egham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 26,500
(c. USD35,460.98)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

At Royal Holloway, University of London, the Physics with Music program lets you pursue both passions through a three-year course. You'll gain diverse skills in mathematics, laboratory work, computing, communication, musical composition, and historical music studies while earning a valuable honors degree that enhances career prospects.

You'll learn at one of the University of London's leading physics institutions, where cutting-edge research in quantum physics, condensed matter, and particle physics directly influences teaching. Physics forms the core of your studies, developing the mathematical, theoretical, and practical expertise essential for physics graduates.

This joint program with the Music Department benefits from strong industry ties cultivated by specialist faculty. Your music studies will cover composition techniques, theoretical analysis, music history, and modern influences like political movements, urban growth, gender studies, and global trends in music.

Duration: 3 years full time


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

A Levels: AAA-AAB
Required subjects:

A-levels in Mathematics and Physics, plus a pass in the practical element of all science A-levels being taken
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.
At least five GCSEs at grade A*-C or 9-4 including English and Mathematics.

IB - 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Physics, Music and either 5 HL Maths: Analysis & Approaches or 6 HL Maths: Applications & Interpretation with a minimum of 32 points overall. Plus Grade 7 practical.

The scores we require
IELTS: 6.5 overall. No subscore lower than 5.5.
TOEFL iBT: 88 overall, with Reading 18 Listening 17 Speaking 20 Writing 17.
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE): ISE III.
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) grade C

Tuition GBP 26,500

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