Music and Philosophy BA (Hons)

<strong>Course overview</strong><br/><br/>Music is everywhere, profoundly impacting us as individuals and shaping our societies. Philosophy prompts deep reflection on the very foundations of our beliefs and the validity of our most common assumptions. This programme lets you dive into both worlds, exploring the power of music and your creative potential to produce memorable tunes.<br/><br/>Youll have countless opportunities to develop your creative and critical thinking skills while discovering the innovative ways philosophers, past and present, have tackled humanitys greatest ideas and problems. If youre a keen musician wanting to explore the exciting world philosophy offers, then this is the course for you.<br/><br/>This joint honours will also develop key skills in critical thinking, creativity and collaboration, and make you adaptive to challenges in the modern workplace.<br/><br/>Embark on an intellectual journey that blends the diversity of music with the depth of philosophy.<br/><br/>In Music, you will explore a wide array of styles and topics as well as the chance to progress as a composer or performer. In Philosophy, you will uncover historical and contemporary thought that has shaped society.<br/><br/>Our programme offers an immersive experience that encourages creativity, critical thinking and cultural exploration.<br/><br/><strong>Facilities</strong><br/><br/>For Music, we have purpose-built spaces to compose, rehearse, perform, record and experiment.<br/><br/>We encourage collaboration between students, joining up work across modules and getting involved in staff projects. See recent examples of student projects and have a listen on Soundcloud to some tracks our students have produced.<br/><br/>You will also have access to the wide range of arts and humanities facilities on campus, including the Hallward Library, Denis Arnold Music Library, and the Digital Transformations Hub.<br/><br/><strong>Why choose this course?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Confidence in thinking - develop the skills to argue your views<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Wide module choice - build a degree that suits your interests across our diverse curriculum<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Collaborate with like-minded people – study, compose and produce in supportive groups<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Play and perform - join over 20 student-led ensembles, the university orchestra and choirs<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Opportunities - benefit from the BBC Concert Orchestra partnership<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Explore real-world challenges - study across interdisciplinary themes with our ‘Engaged Arts’ optional modules<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain practical skills - work with our dedicated Faculty of Arts Placements Team to assist with your employability skills development via a range of placements, internships and volunteering opportunities.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Support - 100% of students from the Department of Music said teaching staff supported their learning well (NSS 2024)<br/><br/><br/><br/>Your departments<br/>This joint honours degree is a collaboration between two departments. Find out more about what it’s like to study in the:<br/><br/>Department of Music<br/>Department of Philosophy<br/><br/>You can also access this course through a Foundation Year. This may be suitable if you have faced educational barriers and do not expect to meet the entry requirements for direct entry to a degree course. Please see the UCAS page for the relevant Foundation Year course for further information.