Music and English BA (Hons)
Royal Holloway, University of London
Key Course Facts
Course Description
This Joint Honours course combines the practical and theoretical study of Music with the study of English literature.
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.
From Beowulf to the Booker Prize, English offers you the opportunity to study the full historical range of literature in English as well as the latest developments in the field, and even to pursue your own creative writing.
You can discover the earliest works in English, deepen your knowledge of Shakespeare, find out what is great about Renaissance literature, darken your view of the 18th century, and unpack the Victorians. The course's structure allows you to develop a sound understanding of key periods, genres, authors, and ideas as well as choosing from a huge range of options. You can study Modernism, Postmodernism and American literature, explore literary criticism, develop your own creative writing, and analyse the latest developments in global literatures in English.
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An adaptable programme with a flexible core of modules.
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Creative opportunities abound – take modules in creative writing or composition.
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Enjoy creating ensembles with other musicians.
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A unique perspective – work at the intersection of music and the written word.
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Choral, organ, orchestral and music scholarships.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 82 graduates of Music and English BA (Hons) at Royal Holloway, University of London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Music.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Music and English BA (Hons) at Royal Holloway, University of London
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Music and English BA (Hons) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £22000 | £22500 | £27000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18500 - £25000 | £20000 - £26000 | £22500 - £30500 |
All Music courses of Royal Holloway, University of London
Salary of all UK Graduates of Music
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £20197 | £19572 | £23504 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £16879 - £24512 | £14654 - £24185 | £17749 - £29547 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Music and English, BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Music and English BA (Hons) at Royal Holloway, University of London
| 25% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Teaching Professionals |
| 15% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Assessment Methods
Study Time Distribution
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
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. 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 Grade 7 in 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. A Level English Literature or English Language & Literature
Including Music at A and English Literature at Grade B. If Music is not taken Grade 7 Music Theory at pass is accepted plus Grade 7 Practical.
BTEC must be in a relevant subject area including Distinction in all essay units plus Grade A in GCSE English Literature or A-Level English Literature or English Language & Literature at Grade B, and A-Level Music Grade A or pass Grade 7 in Music Theory . Plus Grade 7 Practical.
Pass with at least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and remaining level 3 credits at Merit and Distinction in all level 3 English units, plus evidence of A-Level standard Music proficiency Grade A equivalent or pass Grade 7 in Music Theory plus Grade 7 Practical. The Access to Higher Education Diploma is only acceptable if you have had a considerable break from education
Including Music or pass Grade 7 in Music Theory and English Literature or English Language & Literature at Grade B plus Grade 7 Practical.
BTEC must be in a relevant subject area including Distinction in all essay units plus Grade A in GCSE English Literature. Evidence of A-Level standard Music proficiency Grade A equivalent,or pass Grade 7 in Music Theory plus Grade 7 Practical.
BTEC must be in a relevant subject area including Distinction in all essay units plus Grade A in GCSE English Literature or A-Level English Literature or English Language & Literature at Grade B, and A-Level Music Grade A or pass Grade 7 in Music Theory . Plus Grade 7 Practical.
6,5,5 at Higher Level including Higher Level English, Higher Level Music or pass Grade 7 in Music Theory and 32 points overall plus Grade 7 practical is required.
BTEC must be in a relevant subject area including Distinction in all essay units plus Grade A in GCSE English Literature. Evidence of A-Level standard Music proficiency Grade A equivalent,or pass Grade 7 in Music Theory plus Grade 7 Practical.
H2,H2,H3,H3,H3 at Higher Level including Music at Higher Level or pass Grade 7 in Music Theory and H3 in English at Higher Level, plus Grade 7 Practical.
Plus A Level Music or pass Grade 7 in Music Theory and A Level English Literature or English Language & Literature Grade B or grades A, B at A-Level including English Grade B, plus Grade 7 Music Theory and Grade 7 Practical.
Requirements are as for A-levels where one non-subject-specified A-level can be replaced by the same grade in the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate
Applicants with the Cambridge Pre-U are strongly encouraged to apply to Royal Holloway. Offers will be made on the basis of equivalent A-Level grades as can be found on the Royal Holloway website.
Combinations of qualifications will be considered on an individual basis, please contact us on [email protected] to discuss your situation.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Music and English, BA (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Music and English BA (Hons)
| EU | £21900 | year 1 |
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| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £21900 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The UK Government has confirmed that EU nationals are no longer eligible to pay the same fees as UK students, nor be eligible for funding from the Student Loans Company https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/student-loans-company. This means you will be classified as an international student. At Royal Holloway, we wish to support those students affected by this change in status through this transition. For eligible EU students starting their course with us in September 2022, we will award a fee reduction scholarship equivalent to 60% of the difference between the UK and international fee for your course. This will apply for the duration of your course.
Fees for international students may increase year-on-year in line with the rate of inflation. The policy at Royal Holloway is that any increases in fees will not exceed 5% for continuing students. For further information see fees and funding https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/fees-and-funding/ and our terms and conditions https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/applying/admissions-policy-and-procedures/.
Other essential costs:
These estimated costs relate to studying this particular degree programme at Royal Holloway. Costs, such as accommodation, food, books and other learning materials and printing etc., have not been included.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Royal Holloway, University of London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Royal Holloway, University of London in related subject specific rankings.
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #6
- #6
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- Music
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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- #13
- #17
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- Music
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 24 September, 2022]
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What students say about studying Music in the UK?
About Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London, was founded in 1886, and is located in the suburban setting of Egham, South East England. The campus is home to an impressive Victorian era Picture Gallery, which serves as a museum for a collection of highly-valued art. The Royal Holloway Founder’s Building, the main feature of the campus, is where students will find their on-site accommodation, as well as the old style but extensively equipped library.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 13 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject:
- Entry Standards 26%
Student Satisfaction 26%
Research Quality 22%
Graduate Prospects 26%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 24 September, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -The Guardian University League Tables by Subject:
- Student to Staff Ratio 15%
Entry Standards 15%
Expenditure per Student 5%
Continuation 15% (non-medical subjects) OR 5% (medical subjects)
NSS - Teaching 8%
NSS - Assessment & Feedback 8%
NSS - Overall Satisfaction 4%
Career Prospects 15%
Value added 15%