BA Music and Japanese

Course Overview This unique BA Music degree offers an unparalleled exploration of the diverse musical traditions of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, along with their global diasporas. Students will engage with music through interdisciplinary lenses such as ethnomusicology, history, and politics, developing a deep, critical understanding of world cultures. The program encourages students to tailor their studies to their own interests, specializing in specific regions or thematic topics in their second and third years. Key Program Highlights Focus on the musical traditions of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East Interdisciplinary approach combining ethnomusicology, anthropology, and history Opportunity to specialize in specific regions or cross-cultural themes Develop expertise in areas like music and gender or the music business Learn within a world-renowned department that hosts global musicians and researchers