BA Music and Theatre

The Music and Philosophy undergraduate degree at Royal Holloway University of London provides an exploration of the profound and complex relationship between music and philosophy. Students have the opportunity to delve into the profound questions about music’s meanings and values, exploring both its philosophical and practical aspects.Course Content: The course has a flexible structure, allowing students to balance the theoretical enquiries in philosophy with the creative and practical nuances of music. The curriculum includes traditional music and an array of philosophical theories with optional modules providing diversity in areas like feminism, contemporary music, and global philosophy.Key Modules: Some highlighted modules are 'Introduction to Philosophy', 'Music and its Meanings', 'Introduction to Western Music', 'Reason and Argument', 'Composing for Voices', and 'World Philosophies'. Future Careers: This course prepares graduates for a broad range of career paths. Previous students have found success in careers within the music industry, teaching, performing, composing, arts administration, journalism, and in the wider creative industries.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.