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Undergraduate Study

At Durham you will engage actively with music both familiar and unfamiliar and be challenged to think about music in new ways. Our research-led teaching allows you to work closely with internationally renowned experts, who support and encourage you to develop independent study skills. By the end of the course, you will be producing independent project work that engages with the latest research in your chosen area of study. Our curriculum provides you with a diverse but well-balanced university education that will stimulate your curiosity, while developing the skills necessary to give you a head start in further study or future employment.

  • Our courses

    The course at Durham combines the traditional and the modern in the study of music.
    Longfellow Sheet Music from The German of Uhland
  • How will you study?

    Modules are normally taught through weekly lectures, complemented by small-group seminars and tutorials, which help you to develop autonomous research and learning skills.
    A Steinway & Sons piano

Our courses

The course at Durham combines the traditional and the modern in the study of music.
Longfellow Sheet Music from The German of Uhland

How will you study?

Modules are normally taught through weekly lectures, complemented by small-group seminars and tutorials, which help you to develop autonomous research and learning skills.
A Steinway & Sons piano
MUSICON student blog

From our student blog: Being involved in the MUSICON Executive Committee

Molly studies Music in third year and was involved in the MUSICON Executive Committee for the past two terms.

Learn more about Molly's experiences
QS World University Rankings 2024

World-leading status affirmed in QS World University Rankings 2025

Durham is now ranked 89th in the world top 100 universities. Our top performance came in the Sustainability category, where we ranked 19th in the world. We also have a world-class reputation with employers, being ranked 65th.

Learn more about the QS World University Rankings
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Look Closer at Our Department of Music

Discover the big picture and the little details of our Department of Music.

Find out more about our BA in Music
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Durham Tours

Fancy taking a virtual tour around Durham? Our brand new 'Durham University Tours' app is available now in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store!

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