Physics with Music BSc at Royal Holloway, University of London

Choose Physics with Music at Royal Holloway, University of London and you'll combine two of the subjects you love across three years of study. You’ll develop a wide range of skills including mathematics, experimental skills, computing, communication, composition and historical musicology, all while maximising your graduate employability with a desirable honours degree.

Department: Physics and Astronomy  |  Duration: 3 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Year 1: Mathematics for Scientists 1, Mathematics for Scientists 2, Scientific Skills, Classical Mechanics, Classical Matter and others; Year 2: Fields and Waves, Mathematical Methods, The Solid State, Scientific Computing Skills, Quantum Mechanics and others; Year 3: Advanced Skills in Physics, Experimental or Theoretical Project, Optics, Electromagnetism. Optional modules: Year 1: Theory and Analysis, Fundamentals of Music Theory, Creative Composition Techniques, Practical Composition Skills, A Very Short History of Music and others; Year 2: Composition Portfolio, Practical and Creative Orchestration, Practical Conducting (Choral and Orchestral), Composing with Technology 1, Introduction to Jazz: Theory, Practice and Contexts and others; Year 3: Energy and Climate Science, Advanced Classical Physics, Further Mathematical Methods, Nonlinear Dynamical Systems, Quantum Theory and others.

Career pathways

Study Physics with Music 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.

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