Music and Philosophy BA (Hons)

Course Overview - Music and Philosophy BA (Hons)

If youre a keen musician who wants to explore the exciting world philosophy offers then this is the course for you.

Theres always been a common bond between the subjects:
- contemporary composers Philip Glass and Steve Reich both have philosophy degrees


- renowned philosopher Schopenhauer considered music the highest art, playing the flute his whole life.


The flexible nature of the course means there are opportunities to link the subjects together as well as studying both as separate passions.

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

22/09/2025

Campus

University Park Campus

Course Address
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD

Application Details

Course Code

WV35

Institution Code

N84

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,B,B,B,B

This qualification is only acceptable alongside Scottish Advanced Higher grades AB. If no Music then we may also ask for a Pass in ABRSM Graded Theory Grade 5 or Trinity, Rockschool or LCM.

Access to HE Diploma

D:24,M:21

Pass Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at L3 of which 24 credits must be at Distinction and 21 at Merit.  12 Level 3 credits should be from Music and achieved at Distinction. ABRSM Grade 5 Theory must also be achieved.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

30

Preferably to include Music Higher Level 5 points but if no Music then we may also ask for a Pass in ABRSM Graded Theory Grade 5 or Trinity, Rockschool or LCM. OR 655 in 3 Higher Level subjects including Music grade 5

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

National Extended Diploma DDD in Music or other subject combination provided Music requirement is met.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE requirements - English grade C (numeric grade 4).

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

BTEC Diploma DD + B at A Level Music. Music alternative must be provided if not studying A Level Music

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,B

This qualification is only acceptable alongside Scottish Higher grades ABBBB. Music preferred but if no Music then we may also ask for a Pass in ABRSM Graded Theory Grade 5 or Trinity, Rockschool or LCM.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,M2,M3

Preferably to include Music but if no Music then we may also ask for a Pass in ABRSM Graded Theory Grade 5 or Trinity, Rockschool or LCM.

Extended Project

A

If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/ National Extended Certificate D + A Levels BB in Music. Music alternative must be provided if not studying A Level Music

AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)

A

If you have already achieved your Core Maths Qualification at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your Core Maths Qualification you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your Core Maths Qualification. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your Core Maths will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer.

A level

A,B,B

Including Music. If no A Level Music then we may also ask for a Pass in ABRSM Graded Theory Grade 5 or Trinity, Rockschool or LCM.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

A

B

This qualification is accepted alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels, preferably to include Music but if no Music then we may also ask for a Pass in ABRSM Graded Theory Grade 5 or Trinity, Rockschool or LCM.

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