| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | 2023-08-01 |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
If you're a keen musician who wants to explore the exciting world philosophy offers then this is the course for you.
There's always been a common bond between the subjects:
The flexible nature of the course means there are opportunities to link the subjects together as well as studying both as separate passions.
Our music department has particular specialities in musicology, performance, composition and technology and the purpose-built facilities support your choices. There are spaces to compose, rehearse, perform, record and experiment!
You are spoilt for choice if you want to carry on playing an instrument. There are opportunities across all genres - both on-campus and as part of Nottingham's dynamic music scene.
The philosophy department offers an unusually diverse range of modules. Explore traditional topics along with emerging areas such as environmental and social philosophy.
You'll also get to explore across Western, Indian and Chinese traditions.
Uniquely, you will also work with professionals such as lawyers and journalists. They'll help you apply your new philosophical skills to a range of careers.
This joint honours degree is a collaboration between two departments. Find out more about what it’s like to study in the:
“I've always been sceptical of the argument that you should work out exactly what you want to do and tailor your degree towards that. I absolutely loved my degree, but particularly because I was learning all sorts of skills while doing something that I was really interested in.”
Jamie Njoku-Goodwin, BA Music 2012, now Chief Executive of UK Music