Music (PhD) 36 months PHD Programme By Cardiff University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Starting Month

Jan, Apr, Jul, OctStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Music

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Research-active staff at the School of Music offer supervision in all areas across

  • musicology
  • composition
  • performance

You may specialise in any of these areas for PhD, presenting work in one of three different formats: a thesis, a portfolio of compositions with commentary, or a performance recital with supporting thesis.

We combine acknowledged research expertise in dedicated areas with a commitment to the wider scholarly world, and a clear sense of our role in the cultural life of a capital city.

Strategic collaborations with international organisations, including the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Welsh National Opera, and National Museum Wales, allow us to make extensive contributions to the world of music, both within and beyond academia.

We are home to an active and engaged postgraduate community. Our postgraduates are encouraged to play an integral role in our research culture, including participating in research events, projects, and seminars.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Music

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Research-active staff at the School of Music offer supervision in all areas across

  • musicology
  • composition
  • performance

You may specialise in any of these areas for PhD, presenting work in one of three different formats: a thesis, a portfolio of compositions with commentary, or a performance recital with supporting thesis.

We combine acknowledged research expertise in dedicated areas with a commitment to the wider scholarly world, and a clear sense of our role in the cultural life of a capital city.

Strategic collaborations with international organisations, including the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Welsh National Opera, and National Museum Wales, allow us to make extensive contributions to the world of music, both within and beyond academia.

We are home to an active and engaged postgraduate community. Our postgraduates are encouraged to play an integral role in our research culture, including participating in research events, projects, and seminars.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
Suitable for graduates in Music. Candidates are normally expected to have a 1st or upper 2nd class Honours degree, or equivalent, and to have completed, or be about to complete, a taught master's degree involving music.

Applicants must also show evidence of appropriate skills in music composition (for Composition) or music performance (for Performance) as well as foreign language skills (if relevant).

3 Years
Jan
Apr

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