Music BMus at Royal Holloway, University of London

Programme overview

Music shapes how we express ourselves, connect with others and make sense of the past, present and future. Study BMus Music at Royal Holloway to explore, perform, and compose in a huge range of styles, from classical to jazz, world to popular music. How does music influence identity, culture and history?

Department: Music | Duration: 3 years full time or 6 years part time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Year 1: Theory and Analysis, Fundamentals of Music Theory, Creative Composition Techniques, A Very Short History of Music, Introduction to Historical Musicology and others; Year 3: Special Study: Dissertation, Special Study: Theory and Analysis, Special Study: Solo Performance, Special Study: Composition. Optional modules: Year 2: Bach: Context and Reception, Baroque Performance Practice, The ‘Classical’ Canon and ‘Popular' Culture since 1945, Composing with Technology 1, Composing with Technology 2 and others; Year 3: Bach: Context and Reception, Baroque Performance Practice, Composing with Technology 1, Composing with Technology 2, Composition Portfolio and others.

Career pathways

Choosing to study Music at Royal Holloway 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.

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Entry requirements

A Levels: ABB-BBB; Required subjects: A-level Music or Grade 7 Music Theory at Pass plus Grade 7 Music Performance; Applicants without A-level 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. If you are studying two A-level subjects, you may still be eligible for entry to the Music BMus (single honours), if you are able to provide evidence of your ongoing commitment to music. For this pathway, the standard offer is A B including Music. We require candidates to be performing to Grade 8 ABRSM standard, to have studied music theory to Grade 5 ABRSM level, and have a substantial record of musical performance or other musical achievements, which they should detail in their Personal Statement. English language: IELTS: 6.5 overall with 6 in Writing and minimum of 5.5 in each subscore.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 23,000 a year (2027/28) Source

Duration: 3 years full time or 6 years part time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/ucas-undergraduate-apply-and-track

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