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Music and Philosophy BA (Hons)

Durham University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Durham City

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

The BA Music and Philosophy enables you to pursue your interest in both disciplines and explore the fascinating intersection between them. You will be part of two particularly vibrant departments. Located at the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Durham offers the perfect juxtaposition of the ancient and the cutting-edge.We pride ourselves on combining the traditional and the modern in the study of music, exploring diverse genres from the past and present and developing exciting new approaches in musicology, composition, music and science, analysis, ethnomusicology and performance.As part of the philosophy element of the course, you will examine the broad divisions of philosophy, delving into metaphysics and theory of knowledge on the one hand, and moral philosophy on the other. You can also apply to add a placement year or a year abroad to your degree, increasing the course from three years to four.In the first year you will take a variety of core and optional modules designed to give you a broad overview of the disciplines and approaches of each subject.In the second year, there is an increased emphasis on the development of critical and analytical skills and the modules will specialise more strongly in particular areas.The third year of this course is structured around an independent project, which can take the form of a composition portfolio, public performance recital or dissertation (in either music or philosophy).

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 28,500per year

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : AAB

General information on subjects/grades required for entry:To include Music A Level. ABRSM Grade 6 Music Theory will be accepted as an alternative to Music A Level alongside 3 other A Levels. Specific subjects excluded for entry:General Studies and Critical Thinking.

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University information

Durham University

Durham University

Durham University

  • University League Table

    7th

  • Campus address

    Durham University, The Palatine Centre, Stockton Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 3LE, United Kingdom

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Choose from a wide range of fascinating courses led by world-leading experts in a university that blends the traditional and state-of-the-art.
More than 120 countries are represented at Durham, creating a diverse and welcoming community.
Its collegiate system makes Durham University exceptional. Each student is a proud member of a college, and each college has its own character and traditions.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Music

    3rd out of 80 3

    7th out of 47 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    208 98%

    2nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    12th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 77%

    45th

    20

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    182 87%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    4th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.96 74%

    42nd

    9

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