Music including Practice-Based in the Arts PhD at University of Northampton

University of Northampton

United Kingdom, Northampton

University Rank:#1201

University of Northampton offers the PhD of Music including Practice-Based in the Arts PhD as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its Waterside campus in Northampton, United Kingdom. Taught in English and completed over 4 year(s), the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for music including practice-based in the arts phd and related professional fields. Tuition fees are USD 21,983 / year, and the next available intake begins on October 1, 2026.

About Music including Practice-Based in the Arts PhD

Overview

If you are a graduate in music, composition, production or similar discipline, this Music MPhil/ PhD / PhD by Published Works programme offers an excellent route to expand your knowledge, develop your skills and apply research either in a practice-led study, or the more traditional written medium. After successfully defending the final thesis, you will be given a Level 8 certificate, which is the highest formal certification available in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Our offer affords an excellent opportunity to therefore progress to a higher management position within the music sector, or potentially beyond into a related field.

Apply by the 1 August for our October intake and the 11 December for our March intake.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Music including Practice-Based in the Arts PhD at University of Northampton

Entry Requirements

To be admitted onto the programme, you will normally need to have a recognised Masters degree or a 2.1 or higher honours degree from a UK university or International equivalent in a relevant subject area.

- You must also demonstrate a close familiarity with existing theoretical and practical aspects of your topic area, a developed awareness of fundamental research skills, and some ability to design and define a viable project.
- There should also be a good match between your intended project and expertise of staff at UON.
- UON welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and alternative qualifications may be considered on an individual basis.
- All shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview.
All offers of a place on the programme are subject to:
- successful interview outcome.
- a good match between your intended project and expertise of staff at UON to provide suitable Research Supervision.
Visit our How to apply page for more details on how to apply to study with us, where to look for a suitable Supervisor, and which additional documents are necessary for the application process, including how to write a research proposal.

Our Graduate school page has further details about the research degrees offered at Northampton and becoming a Research student.
All applicants must be able to demonstrate that their level of English Language ability meets the University of Northampton’s minimum requirements for their application to be accepted. Therefore, applications received with Applications with IELTS lower than 5.5 in all components will not be considered for level 8 study.

UON requires applicants to speak and write English to an overall standard of CEFR C1, with a minimum standard of CEFR B2 in all four components for its level 8 programmes. This is equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 7.0, with a minimum of 6.5. in all four components especially in writing.

If you require a visa to study at the University of Northampton, you must meet the English language requirements before the University of Northampton is permitted to sponsor your visa application.

English Program Requirements

All applicants must be able to demonstrate that their level of English Language ability meets the University of Northampton’s minimum requirements for their application to be accepted. Therefore, applications received with Applications with IELTS lower than 5.5 in all components will not be considered for level 8 study.

UON requires applicants to speak and write English to an overall standard of CEFR C1, with a minimum standard of CEFR B2 in all four components for its level 8 programmes. This is equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 7.0, with a minimum of 6.5. in all four components especially in writing.

If you require a visa to study at the University of Northampton, you must meet the English language requirements before the University of Northampton is permitted to sponsor your visa application.

Career Opportunities after Completing Music including Practice-Based in the Arts PhD

Careers and Employability

Our students could progress to a wide range of areas, including working in a music related field, audio programming, composition, music production, radio, drama, film, Gaming, and the media. It would also be possible to engaged in PhD level research for a retirement project.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

21,983 / year

Music including Practice-Based in the Arts PhD at University of Northampton

University of Northampton

United Kingdom, Northampton