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...
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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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).
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Durham City
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
WV53
Institution Code
D86
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,A,B,B Departments will normally make offers based on Advanced Highers. In the absence of 3 Advanced Highers, where these are not offered by the applicant’s school, offers comprising of Advanced Highers and Highers or a number of Highers may be made on a case by case basis. To include Music at Advanced Higher Level. ABRSM Grade 6 Theory will be accepted as an alternative to Music at Advanced Higher Level alongside the academic grades requested. Access to HE DiplomaD:30,M:15 We require 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 (or equivalent). Applicants may be required to meet additional subject-specific requirements for particular courses at Durham. ABRSM Grade 6 Music Theory will be accepted as an alternative to Music A Level. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme36 665 in higher level subjects, including Music. ABRSM Grade 6 Music Theory will be accepted as an alternative to Music Higher Level alongside a completed IB programme. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD To include Music A Level. ABRSM Grade 6 Music Theory will be accepted as an alternative to Music A Level. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H2,H2,H3 To include Music. ABRSM Grade 6 Music Theory will be accepted as an alternative to Music. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDDD To include Music A Level. ABRSM Grade 6 Music Theory will be accepted as an alternative to Music A Level. Scottish Advanced HigherA,A,B To include Music. ABRSM Grade 6 Music Theory will be accepted as an alternative to Music alongside 3 other Advanced Highers. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,D3,M2 To include Music. ABRSM Grade 6 Music Theory will be accepted as an alternative to Music alongside 3 other Pre-U certificates. Extended ProjectNot Accepted Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Not Accepted A levelA,A,B 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. T LevelAt Durham we welcome applications from students of outstanding achievement and potential from all educational backgrounds. We will consider applicants studying T level qualifications for entry to many of our courses. Where a course requires subject specific knowledge and this is not covered within the T level being studied, you may need to supplement your T level studies with a suitable qualification to meet this requirement, for example at A level. Where this is needed this will be clearly stated in our entry requirements. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £28,500 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |