Physics with Music BSc (Hons)
Royal Holloway, University of London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 35 graduates of Physics with Music BSc (Hons) and other courses in Physics at Royal Holloway, University of London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Physics.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Physics
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Physics 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £29500 | £32000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22500 - £31000 | £23000 - £35000 | £23500 - £44500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Physics
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25205 | £21557 | £26174 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21431 - £29076 | £16324 - £26969 | £20073 - £33851 |
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Course Description
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.
You'll study in one of the University of London's major centres for physics teaching and research, with research strengths including Quantum physics, condensed matter and particle physics informing our teaching. Physics is studied as the major subject, and you'll learn the mathematical, conceptual and experimental skills expected of a graduate physicist.
This degree is run jointly with the Department of Music, where our expert academics have worked hard to build excellent industry connections. You'll learn about music composition, theory and analysis, together with historical musicology, and issues that shape contemporary music, including politics, urban development, gender and globalisation.
You'll graduate with excellent employability prospects across a range of sectors, with employers valuing graduates with the diverse skillset offered by this degree.
Physics is studied as the major subject with the addition of music as a significant component.
This degree is run jointly with the acclaimed Department of Music at Royal Holloway (no. 5 in the UK, Complete University Guide, 2018).
You will learn about music composition, theory and analysis together with historical musicology and issues that shape contemporary music.
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
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Physics with Music BSc (Hons) at Royal Holloway, University of London
| 20% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 15% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Physics
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Access to HE Diploma
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
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
- (minimum 7.0 in Writing)
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Physics with Music BSc (Hons)
| International | £26500 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| EU | £26500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The tuition fee for UK undergraduates is controlled by Government regulations. For students starting a degree in the academic year 2024/25, the fee is £9,250 for that year.
Royal Holloway reserves the right to increase tuition fees annually for overseas fee-paying students. Please be aware that tuition fees can rise during your degree. The upper limit of any such annual rise has not yet been set for courses starting in 2024 but will advertised here once confirmed. For further information see fees and funding and our terms and conditions.
These estimated costs relate to studying this particular degree at Royal Holloway during the 2024/25 academic year, and are included as a guide. 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, 2025
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)
- year 2
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.
Natural Sciences
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- #20
- #27
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- Physics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #17
- #201
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- Physics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #19
- #284
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- Physics
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
See all 27 university rankings of Royal Holloway, University of London
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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Student composition of Royal Holloway, University of London
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Total number of students enrolled at Royal Holloway, University of London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 9410
- postgraduates:
- 2340
- Total:
- 11750
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Music”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Ranking publishers
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
