Music and Philosophy BA (Hons)
Royal Holloway, University of London
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This Joint Honours course gives you the opportunity to combine the study of Music with the Philosophy in equal parts.Studying Music at Royal Holloway allows you to tailor your studies to your own interests and passions.We have expertise spanning traditional, modern and world music. Through studying musical texts, practices, cultures and institutions you will explore issues in history, sociology, ethnology, and philosophy covering an exceptional geographical and chronological range. You will ...Read more

This Joint Honours course gives you the opportunity to combine the study of Music with the Philosophy in equal parts.Studying Music at Royal Holloway allows you to tailor your studies to your own interests and passions.We have expertise spanning traditional, modern and world music. Through studying musical texts, practices, cultures and institutions you will explore issues in history, sociology, ethnology, and philosophy covering an exceptional geographical and chronological range. You will also be able to gain practical skills in composition, music technology and performance.You will join a music department that is among the very best in the country and the only music department in the country to hold a prestigious Regius Professorship.- You will have access to well-equipped studios and recording facilities as well as incredible performance spaces including the Windsor Auditorium, Boilerhouse Theatre, Victorian Picture Gallery and College Chapel.- Our well connected department means you have the opportunity to make valuable music industry contacts. Our staff are connected with musical networks such Wigmore Hall, the BBC Proms, Royal Opera House.At Royal Holloway we have a unique approach to Philosophy that looks beyond the narrow confines of the Anglo-American analytic or the European tradition of philosophy focus on both traditions, their relationship and connections between them. The result has been the creation of a truly interdisciplinary and collaborative programme that brings together academic staff from departments across the university.With the opportunity to examine (amongst other things) the mind and consciousness, aesthetics and morals, the self and others, the range of subjects available to Philosophy students at Royal Holloway guarantees that there will be something on offer that really engages you during your time with us.- Gain practical skills in composition, music technology or performance.- Choose from a wide range of performance opportunities including orchestras, choirs, jazz, pop, and world music ensembles.- Apply for one of our choral, organ, orchestral or music scholarships.- Philosophical approach spanning Anglo-American and European traditions.- A truly interdisciplinary and collaborative philosophy programme.

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Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London , Egham

Part of the University of London, Royal Holloway was founded over 170 years ago and today offers world-class teaching and research....

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Royal Holloway, University of London
Egham Surrey TW20 0EX United Kingdom
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