History and Music, BA (Hons)

Course summary

Studying both history and music will give you a firm grasp of both subjects. Music modules cover seven areas: performance, composition, musicology, ethnomusicology, music psychology, musical industries, and music technology. History modules cover past societies from the ancient through to the modern period and explore political, social and cultural themes.Understand how music has changed and developed across time and place, and become an independent musician and researcher.Develop your skills in performance, composition and music theory, while exploring the great events, extraordinary documents and remarkable people that have shaped cultures and societies since 1000 BCE.Study the global, political, social, and cultural themes that interest you, giving you the critical foundations to delve into the histories and cultural contexts of music, near to home and from around the world.Choose from a variety of music genres, including classical, pop, jazz and folk. Study in cutting edge facilities, including purpose-built music practice rooms, recording studios and music psychology labs.Develop your skills from performance and composition to ethnomusicology and music technology, helping you forge an international career in the music industry.Why study this course?

• Become the musician and historian you want to be - choose to study the areas of history and music that interest you, and graduate as an independent thinking historian and musician.

• Receive 18 hours of instrumental tuition - with one of our distinguished professional teachers in the first year, whether or not you choose to take a performance module.

• Work in music - gain practical industry experience while you learn with our Work in Music module, and build a network of professionals who can advise you on your career.

• History Research-led Special Subject - in small-group seminars, explore the details of your favourite area of history with a true expert on the topic, and become a specialist in your chosen area.