Music  -Doctor of Philosophy

    Music -Doctor of Philosophy

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 18,330 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 30, 2026
    Music -Doctor of Philosophy

    About

    You will shape your own experience of the Music PhD/MPhil with excellent support along the way. You will be allocated a principal supervisor who is a world-leading researcher.

    Supervision will involve regular meetings for feedback on your work, methodological and theoretical guidance and the opportunity to explore deep research questions in the subject of Music.

    The Department of Performing Arts has a vibrant research culture, and you will benefit from weekly research seminars and seminars by distinguished guest academics as well as concerts and a postgraduate conference.

    For instrumental and vocal composers the Department has three ensembles in residence. EXAUDI vocal ensemble, Plus Minus and the City Pierrot Ensemble play an integral part of the wider performance culture, allowing composers to have works performed by our own and visiting ensembles.

    The Music PhD/MPhil gives you the opportunity to develop advanced knowledge in your chosen field. The submission requirements for our highly regarded PhD are flexible, as are the final submission regulations

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Applicants should normally hold a Masters-level degree in music or an area cognate to their area of research.

    English requirements

    For students whose first language is not English, the following qualifications will meet the English language requirement for entry to a postgraduate course of study:

    • A first degree from a UK university or from the CNAA.
    • A first degree from an overseas institution recognised by City as providing adequate evidence of proficiency in the English language, for example, from
    • institutions in Australia, Canada or the United States of America.
    • GCE O-level/GCSE English language or English literature, grade C minimum.
    • An overall IELTS score of 7.0, including 7.0 in writing, with no component score below 6.0. (Please note, IELTS test scores are valid for a maximum period of 2 years from the time at which the test was taken).
    • Other evidence of proficiency in the English language which satisfies the board of studies concerned.

    For more information see our main entry requirements page.

    Visa requirements

    If you are not from the European Economic Area / Switzerland and you are coming to study in the UK, you may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study.

    The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course

    For more information see our main Visa page.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    18,330 / year
    Music -Doctor of Philosophy
    City, University of London
    City, University of London
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, London

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