Music with Philosophy BA at Royal Holloway, University of London

By combining Music (75% of your course) with Philosophy (25%) you will take Music as the major element of your degree alongside some study of philosophy. Studying Music at Royal Holloway allows you to tailor your studies to your own interests and passions. We have expertise spanning traditional, modern and world music.

Department: Music  |  Duration: 3 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Year 1: Problems of Knowledge; Theory and Analysis, Fundamentals of Music Theory, Creative Composition Techniques, A Very Short History of Music, Introduction to Historical Musicology and others; Year 2: Introduction to European Philosophy 1: Kant to Hegel, Mind and World; Year 3: Special Study: Dissertation, Special Study: Theory and Analysis, Special Study: Solo Performance. Optional modules: Year 1: Introduction to Logic, Mind and Consciousness, Introduction to Aesthetics and Morals; Year 2: Solo Performance, Ensemble Performance, Composition Portfolio, Practical and Creative Orchestration, Practical Conducting (Choral and Orchestral) and others; Year 3: Musical Aesthetics, Mozart's Operas, Issues in Sound, Music and the Moving Image, Intercultural Performance: Theory and Practice, Music and Society in Purcell's London and others.

Career pathways

Our outstanding record of success for work and further study puts Royal Holloway in the top 10 for graduate career prospects (Complete University Guide, 2015). It goes to show that our degree courses not only promote academic achievement but also the means to hone the life-skills necessary to excel, post-graduation.

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