Mathematics and Music
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)The University of Edinburgh
Course details
Course description
Mathematics has often been considered an arts subject, with many studying it for the beauty of the subject. Likewise, although a very creative subject, music has many links to mathematics and can be studied as a scientific subject.
On this joint honours programme, you will study elements of mathematics and music and explore the historical connection between these two disciplines. You will split your time evenly between the two subjects over the entire programme.
**Areas of study**
You will take compulsory mathematics courses, and study the theoretical and cultural aspects of music, such as:
* listening and musicianship
* music technology
* composition
Later in the programme, you can choose to:
* specialise in particular aspects of mathematics
* specialise in particular aspects of music
* examine the links between the two subjects
* study a broad range of topics across the two subjects
**Music performance**
Please note that studying music performance is sadly not possible as part of this degree. However, we strongly encourage our students to pursue performance opportunities through the University's societies and ensembles.
Subjects
- Mathematics
- Music
Entry requirements
Scottish Higher minimum entry requirements: A,A,A,A,A
AAAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Mathematics at A. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. Higher Music and Advanced Higher Mathematics are recommended. Your Mathematics qualifications must have been achieved no more than two academic years prior to entry. National 5s: English at C.
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Course details
Full time
1st Sep 2024 to 1st Sep 2028
Cost: £1,820.00 (ex. VAT)
Venue details
Central area campus
George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9JZ