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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

By combining Music (75% of your course) with Philosophy (25%) you will take Music as the major element of your degree alongside some study of philosophy.Studying Music at Royal Holloway allows you to tailor your studies to your own interests and passions.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 (REF 2014) and the only music department in the country to hold a prestigious Regius Professorship.- You will have access to well-equipped studios and recording facilities as well as incredible performance spaces including the Windsor Auditorium, Boilerhouse Theatre, Victorian Picture Gallery and College Chapel.- 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.At Royal Holloway we have a unique approach to Philosophy that looks beyond the narrow confines of the Anglo-American analytic or the European tradition of philosophy focus on both traditions, their relationship and connections between them. The result has been the creation of a truly interdisciplinary and collaborative programme that brings together academic staff from departments across the university.With the opportunity to examine (amongst other things) the mind and consciousness, aesthetics and morals, the self and others, the range of subjects available to Philosophy students at Royal Holloway guarantees that there will be something on offer that really engages you during your time with us.- Gain practical skills in composition, music technology or performance.- Choose from a wide range of performance opportunities including orchestras, choirs, jazz, pop, and world music ensembles.- Apply for one of our choral, organ, orchestral or music scholarships.- Philosophical approach spanning Anglo-American and European traditions.- A truly interdisciplinary and collaborative philosophy programme.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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£ 23,800per year

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A level : BBB - ABB

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-economic factors which may have impacted an applicant’s education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants.Required: Music A-Level or pass Grade 7 in Music Theory. Applicants without A-level grade A in Music or pass Grade 7 in Music Theory may be eligible for the Intensive Theory entry. This requires Music GCSE grade A/7

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University information

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Royal Holloway, University of London

  • University League Table

    37th

  • Campus address

    Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX, England

High-quality research: Royal Holloway is among the top 30 UK universities for Research Quality in the Complete University Guide.
International collaborations: successful partnerships and sponsorship from industry and governments, leading to first-class career opportunities.
Close-knit community: specific support for international students as well as financial support through a generous package of scholarships and bursaries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    9th out of 83 3

    37th out of 47 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    175 82%

    10th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    19th

    17
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.89 78%

    52nd

    22
  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    137 65%

    27th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    52.0 52%

    37th

    6
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.74 75%

    36th

    20

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