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Department of Music
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Courses

You can choose to read Music either on its own (as a Single Honours student) or in combination with another subject or subjects (Liberal Arts, Combined Honours in Social Sciences, Joint Honours Music and Philosophy or Education Studies and Music).

 

Discover our undergraduate courses

Find out more about our various undergraduate courses.

BA Music

BA Music combines the traditional and the modern in the study of music, exploring diverse genres from the past and present.
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BA Music with Foundation

This programme is designed for students from under-represented groups in higher education, who have the potential to achieve the standard for admission to Durham.
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BA Music and Philosophy

The BA Music and Philosophy enables you to pursue your interest in both disciplines and explore the fascinating intersection between them.
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What will you study?

Find out more about our main subject areas.

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How will you study?

Find out more about lectures, seminars, and tutorials.

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Study abroad

Find out more about opportunities to study abroad.

Study abroad

Facilities and equipment

Find out more about our unique facilities and equipment.

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