BA Music with Philosophy

Course Overview This unique degree allows you to combine an in-depth study of Music (75%) with the exploration of fundamental philosophical questions (25%). You will tailor your musical studies to your passions, from performance and composition to music technology and the study of diverse global cultures. The programme is enriched by a distinctive philosophy department that bridges the Anglo-American and European traditions, fostering a truly interdisciplinary perspective. Key Program Highlights Design a bespoke music curriculum spanning traditional, modern, and world music, performance, composition, and technology. Learn in a top-tier department, ranked 3rd in the UK for research quality and holder of a prestigious Regius Professorship. Study philosophy beyond a single tradition, examining connections between Anglo-American and European thought. Explore interdisciplinary issues in history, sociology, ethnology, and aesthetics through the lens of music and philosophy. Examine profound philosophical subjects, from consciousness and aesthetics to morals and the nature of self.