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Foundation of Music and Sound Design for Film, Television and Games

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Egham, United Kingdom
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Foundation

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Royal Holloway, University of London campus

About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Music and Sound Design for Film, Television and Games with Integrated Foundation Year is a 4-year full-time undergraduate (integrated foundation year) course in Music taught at the Egham campus of Royal Holloway.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Build academic knowledge and study skills for progression in Music and Sound Design for Film
  • Television and Games. Apply research
  • Communication
  • And problem-solving skills in preparatory coursework. Prepare for successful transition to degree-level study.

Career outcomes

  • Musician
  • Composer
  • Performing arts teacher
  • Technician
  • Publisher
  • Manager
  • Lawyer
  • Policy maker
  • Advanced study

Curriculum

  • 4-Year full-time degree. A foundation year (modules such as Digital Cultures and Cultures of Thinking) leads into the degree. First-year core modules include Theory and Analysis
  • Fundamentals of Music Theory and Introduction to Composing with Music Technology. Later years add Studies in Composition and Studies in Music
  • Media and Technology. Optional choices include Issues in Sound
  • Music and the Moving Image and Music and Video Games.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • A Levels: CCC-CCD. We require English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade 4 (C) International qualification or degree equivalents by country are listed on the course page.

Accepted academic background

Secondary / high-school qualifications (A levels, IB, Or the country-specific equivalent listed on each course page), Applicants who do not meet the English requirement are directed to the Study Group International Foundation Year (staged separately).

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 88
  • Duolingo 120
  • PTE Academic 67

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Graduation certificate when applicable
  • Passport copy
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Financial documentation
  • Program-specific supporting materials when required.

How to apply

  1. Check the course entry requirements and the UCAS equal-consideration deadline of 13 January 2027 (international applications are considered until 30 June 2027 if places remain) at official website 2. Apply through UCAS with Royal Holloway's institution code R72 and the course's UCAS code. Send a transcript or certificate if the Admissions Office asks (A level
  2. BTEC and IB results are verified through UCAS). No portfolio is required as standard. Reply to your offers by the UCAS deadline and apply for halls when accommodation applications open.

Other costs

Tuition per year£23,000 GBP
Application fee£75 GBP
Deposit£3,000 GBP

Program details

CampusEgham
Faculty or schoolSchool of Performing and Digital Arts
DepartmentMusic
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value480
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteRoyal Holloway, University of London may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    13 Jan 2027

    60 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.