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This combined BA in Philosophy and Music lets you tackle profound Western philosophical questions while honing your musical talents in performance, composition, and analysis. You'll master core principles in both disciplines while customizing your studies with electives ranging from existentialism to studio production and 19th-century Italian opera. The program includes an international placement year. Graduates gain exceptional training in both fields, with opportunities to: examine philosophical concepts like ethics and rationality, apply philosophical frameworks to language, morality, and human experience, study diverse musical traditions from Renaissance polyphony to contemporary global hip-hop, master Western tonal theory including harmony and counterpoint, and develop advanced research and academic writing skills.