Music Royal Holloway University of London

Overview

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 and performance.

You will join a music department that is among the very best in the country, ranked third in the UK for research quality and the only music department in the country to hold a prestigious Regius Professorship. Our well connected department means you have the opportunity to make valuable music industry contacts. Our staff are connected with musical networks such Wigmore Hall, the BBC Proms, Royal Opera House.

Career opportunities

Choosing to study the Music programme at Royal Holloway University of London will not only equip you with specific skills in performance, composition and production, but also a wide range of skills valued by employers such as communication, teamwork, time management, commercial awareness and critical thinking.  You will also have the opportunity to gain valuable industry contacts and knowledge of music networks.

Our recent graduates have very successfully entered a wide range of careers including roles as musicians, composers and performing arts teachers, but also technicians, publishers, managers, lawyers and policy makers. Many graduates also go on to advanced study in a variety of fields.