BA Music and Development Studies

Course Overview This unique BA Music degree offers an immersive exploration of the diverse musical traditions of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, along with their global diasporas. You will study music through an interdisciplinary lens, combining ethnomusicology, history, and politics to understand music's role in society. The program encourages you to develop your own expertise by specializing in specific regions and thematic interests in your second and third years. Key Program Highlights Focus on the musical cultures of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East Interdisciplinary approach combining ethnomusicology, anthropology, and history Opportunity to specialize in specific regions and cross-cultural themes Study at SOAS, an institution with an international reputation in this field Explore contemporary themes like music and gender or the global music business