BA Music and Philosophy

The BA Music and English course at Royal Holloway, University of London offers students a unique opportunity to pursue their passion for music alongside studying the English literature. The course encourages students to balance the practical and theoretical aspects of both subjects.Course Content: This degree allows students to explore a variety of genres in music, from plainchant to pop music, and literature, from medieval to contemporary writing. Students will also examine the rich cultural histories of both subjects. It offers an extensive range of optional modules which enable students to tailor their degree to align with their specific interests and career goals. Some of the optional modules include Film Music: History and aesthetics, Famous for Fifteen Minutes: a History of Pop, The Victorian Novel, and English Drama and Poetry.Key Modules: The core modules include The Materials of Music, Integrating Theory and Practice, From texts to performances, and many others.Future Careers: This course prepares students for a variety of careers such as journalism, media and broadcasting, arts & event management, librarianship, music therapy, teaching, and many more. The university also offers a host of internships and work placements to shape the student's employability.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.