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Music and Philosophy BA (Hons)

University of Nottingham

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    University Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

If you're a keen musician who wants to explore the exciting world philosophy offers then this is the course for you.Contemporary composers Philip Glass and Steve Reich both have philosophy degrees. And renowned philosopher Schopenhauer considered music the highest art, playing the flute his whole life.You'll study each subject separately but equally. The first year gives you a good grounding in both subjects. In your second and third years, you have free choice in both. This allows you to follow your interests and construct your own degree.


Music

Our music department has particular specialities in musicology, performance, composition and technology and the purpose-built facilities support your choices. There are spaces to compose, rehearse, perform, record and experiment!You are spoilt for choice if you want to carry on playing an instrument. There are opportunities across all genres - both on-campus and as part of the city's dynamic music scene.


Philosophy

The philosophy department offers an unusually diverse range of modules. Explore traditional topics along with emerging areas such as environmental and social philosophy.You'll also get to explore across Western, Indian and Chinese traditions. Uniquely, you will also work with professionals such as lawyers and journalists. They'll help you apply your new philosophical skills to a range of careers.You do not need any previous academic experience in philosophy to do this course.


Combine with other subjects

You may also combine Music and Philosophy with other subjects in our Liberal Arts BA.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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£ 26,250per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham

  • University League Table

    28th

  • Campus address

    University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    22nd out of 83 5

    21st out of 47 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    141 66%

    35th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    34th

    25
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.91 78%

    48th

    8
  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    144 68%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    18th

    13
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.83 77%

    29th

    14

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