Durham,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) Music and Philosophy in Durham United Kingdom | Durham University
Durham University
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Durham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
27,250
(c. USD36,358.31)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The BA in Music and Philosophy allows you to delve into both fields while investigating their intriguing connections. You'll join two dynamic academic departments. Situated within a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Durham provides an ideal blend of historic tradition and contemporary innovation.
Our program uniquely bridges classical and modern musical studies, covering diverse historical and current genres while pioneering fresh perspectives in musicology, composition, music technology, analysis, ethnomusicology, and performance.
The philosophy component introduces you to major philosophical branches, including metaphysics and epistemology alongside moral philosophy. You may also opt to extend your three-year program to four years by adding a placement year or study abroad opportunity.
First-year studies include foundational and elective modules offering comprehensive introductions to both disciplines' methodologies.
Second-year coursework focuses more intensively on cultivating critical thinking and analytical abilities through specialized subject areas.
The final year centers on an independent capstone project, which may involve a composition portfolio, public performance, or dissertation in either music or philosophy.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A level offer – AAB including Music.
When applicants have not been given the opportunity to take A level Music, or a qualification requiring an equivalent level of music theory understanding, we ask for evidence of such understanding (in addition to 3 other A levels). We will accept ABRSM Grade 6 Theory as evidence. Applicants who have not followed the ABRSM route are invited to contact the Music Department to ask about alternative arrangements for assessing theoretical understanding
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma – DDD plus Music as above.
IB Diploma score – 36 with 665 in higher level subjects, including Music.
Ielts - 6.5 with no component under 6.0 , TOEFL iBT - 92 with no component under 23
Tuition
GBP
27,250