UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: GW13

Mathematics and Music

Name: Mathematics and Music
Price: 9535 GBP
Availability: InStock

Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham, England

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3 yearsDuration

£28,500Per Year (Intl)

£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary

83%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in mathematics and statistics with the BA (Hons) Mathematics and Music at Royal Holloway, University of London. Based in Egham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. “There is geometry in the humming of the strings. There is music in the spacing of the spheres.” – Pythagoras Looking to keep your love of music alive whilst exploring the true breadth of mathematical ideas and methods? Since Pythagoras developed his theory of the unity of arithmetic, geometry and music around the fundamental laws of proportion and harmony, in the 6th century BC, the two disciplines have influenced and informed each other. International tuition fees are £28,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,000 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Calculus and Mathematical Analysis

Linear Algebra and Vector Spaces

Discrete Mathematics and Logic

Music Theory and Harmony

Musical Performance and Practicum

Acoustics and the Physics of Sound

Abstract Algebra and Mathematical Structures

Composition and Music History

UCAS Code:GW13

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB - ABC

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-economics factors which may have impacted an applicant's education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants. Required subjects: A in Mathematics and A-level Music or pass in grade 7 Music Theory. Applicants without A-level 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 ABRSM 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 ABRSM level, or equivalent, on the selected instrument at point of entry.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

6,5,5 at Higher Level OR 32 points overall including 6 in Maths and Higher Level Music or pass Grade 7 in Music Theory and Grade 7 ABRSM in performance

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6
PTE Academic	67	—	—	—	—

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£28,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£85,500

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Royal Holloway, University of London

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£25,000	£31,000	£35,000
3 years	£24,500	£31,000	£39,500
5 years	£31,000	£41,500	£56,000

UK subject average: £31,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course

UK average

Salary 3 years after graduation≈ Close to UK average salary

This course

£31,000

UK average

£31,000

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 34% above UK average salary

This course

£41,500

UK average

£31,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £10,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH09-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working

15%Studying

15%Work & Study

15%Seeking Work

90%Professional Jobs

Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

74%

Overall

Teaching on my course

83%

Learning opportunities

69%

Assessment and feedback

74%

Academic support

84%

Organisation and management

62%

Learning resources

87%

Student voice

61%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

81%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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