BA Hons Music and Philosophy in Nottingham United Kingdom | University of Nottingham

Course overviewMusicOur music program excels in musicology, performance, composition, and technology, with purpose-built facilities to support your studies.You'll have access to dedicated spaces for composing, rehearsing, performing, recording, and experimenting.Musicians will find abundant opportunities to continue playing, with options spanning all genres both on campus and within Nottingham's vibrant music scene.PhilosophyThe philosophy department provides an exceptionally broad selection of modules.Study classic philosophical subjects alongside contemporary fields like environmental and social philosophy.You'll examine Western, Indian, and Chinese philosophical traditions in comparative perspective.A unique feature is our collaboration with professionals from fields like law and journalism,who help you apply philosophical thinking to real-world career challenges.Careers overviewThis combined degree prepares you for specific career paths while keeping diverse professional options open.You'll cultivate essential skills in:logical analysisformulating and presenting complex argumentsgiving and receiving constructive feedbackeffective communication and persuasioncreative problem-solvingself-directed and collaborative workorganization and time managementThese competencies will make you:adaptable - capable of navigating changing work environmentsversatile - qualified for opportunities across multiple sectorsOur music alumni have built successful careers both within and beyond the music industry.Recent graduates have joined organizations including:the BBCLondon Philharmonic OrchestraBoosey and HawkesHarrison Parrott Artist ManagementOxford University Press MusicBlackheath HallsOthers have secured positions with:major firms like KPMG, Deloitte UK, PwC, Deutsche Bank, Charles Russell LLP, Citigroup, Christie'seducational and public sector institutions including King's College London, Arts Council England, Royal College of Music, and schools nationwide