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
How will you study?
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.
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.
Look Closer at Our Department of Music
Discover the big picture and the little details of our Department of Music.
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