Overview

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.

Career opportunities

Study the Physics with Music programme at Royal Holloway University of London and you'll graduate with excellent industry contacts, insider knowledge of music networks in London and specific practical skills in performance, composition and production. You'll earn a highly desirable honours degree offering excellent employability prospects across a range of sectors, and gain a diverse skillset to take into your future career.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematics for Scientists

Scientific Skills

Classical Mechanics

Fields and Waves

Classical Matter

Physics of the Universe

Mathematical Methods

Scientific Computing Skills

Quantum Mechanics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Egham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Physics Music View 367 other Bachelors in Music in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Levels: AAA-AAB

A-levels in Mathematics and Physics, plus a pass in the practical element of all science A-levels being taken

A-level Music at grade A, or Grade 7 Music Theory at pass

Grade 7 ABRSM (where applicants are unable to take Grade 7, video evidence may be acceptable)

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.

All teaching at Royal Holloway is in English. You will therefore need to have good enough written and spoken English to cope with your studies right from the start.

Tuition Fees

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29900 GBP / year

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9535 GBP / year

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