BA Music and Philosophy

Institution University of Sheffield
Method At the institution
Location Sheffield
Type Undergraduate
Course fee By request

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BA Music and Philosophy

Objectives Taking Music and Philosophy allows you to develop your ability in and understanding of music in combination with learning about philosophical issues that have challenged thinkers for centuries. On this degree course you will normally take half of your modules in Music and half in Philosophy. A Dual Honours Music BA course gives you the opportunity to explore a variety of musical disciplines. An extensive range of modules in level one allows students to define their own modular programme through levels two and three. Students may wish to specialise at level three in composition, dissertation or performance. Music: In the Music Department a personal tutor will work with you over three years to help you make the most of your studies and encourage you to excel. Lectures, seminars and group tutorials are reinforced by individual supervision or feedback. The Music part of your degree is assessed through projects, performances and coursework, giving you a chance to develop your own skills and interests in an independent and creative manner. The Performance module at level one is assessed by a short recital. The level three Instrumental or Vocal Recital is given in public. While following a recital track you are given tuition on your principal instrument. Philosophy: The Philosophy Department offers an exciting range of courses taught by researchers who are experts in their fields. You can develop your understanding of the key areas of philosophy such as ethics, philosophy of mind, theory of knowledge, political philosophy, metaphysics and logic through the course of your three years. We also have courses on major figures in the history of philosophy such as Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Hegel and others. The Philosophy side of the degree is highly flexible, with no required modules.
Entry requirements Entry requirements GCE/VCE A Levels - ABB Two GCE A Levels plus two GCE AS Levels - AB+AB Scottish Highers - AABB-ABBB Irish Leaving Cert. - ABBBB International Baccalaureate - 32-30 points Core Requirements - Grade B in GCE A Level Music
Academic title BA Music and Philosophy
Course description Our students usually select from a range of compulsory and optional modules to add up to 120 credits.

Some departments offer courses that don't feature optional modules whereas other courses are fully flexible.

Important notice :
This is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.

This information is provided for illustration only and you should check with the department directly when applying to confirm module options.

Typical First Year Modules

Module/Unit Credits
Critical Thinking 20

Human Rights 20

Matters of Life and Death 20

Mind, Brain and Personal Identity 20

Philosophy of Art and Literature 20

Areas of Philosophy 10

Case Studies in Western Music 10

Composition 10

Critical Responses to Music 10

History of Philosophy 10

Individual Project 10

Introduction to Harmony and Counterpoint 10

Introduction to Studio Techniques 10

Key Arguments 10

Knowledge, Justification and Doubt 10

Listening Skills 10

Music History 10

Music of the World 10

Performance 10

Philosophy of Religion 10

Philosophy of Science 10

Popular Music Studies 10

Stylistic Harmony 10

Typical Second Year Modules

Module/Unit Credits

There are a large number of optional modules available to choose from for this year of the course. You can find out more by contacting the department

Typical Third Year Modules

Module/Unit Credits
Extended Dissertation 40

Extended Portfolio of Compositions 40

Extended Prepared Instrumental or Vocal Recital 40

Advanced Logic 20

Aristotle 20

Dissertation 20

Epistemology 20

Feminism: Rationality and Politics 20

Hegel and His Critics 20

Hobbes and Hume 20

Kant 20

Metaphysics 20

Morality, Identity and Freedom 20

Philosophical Problems 1 20

Philosophical Problems II 20

Philosophy of Language 20

Philosophy of Mathematics 20

Philosophy of Psychology 20

Philosophy of Science 20

Portfolio of Compositions 20

Possible Worlds 20

Pragmatism 20

Prepared Instrumental or Vocal Recital 20

The Imagination 20

Theories of Rights 20

Value Theory 20