36 monthsProgramme duration
23,390 GBPTuition Fee/year
Jan, SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Music
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Are you an accomplished performer looking to develop your work through postgraduate research? On this course you'll pursue a practice-based research project. Your project can be focused around contemporary genres, through experimental work, to historically-informed and other practice-led studies of western art music.
This flexible postgraduate course lets you choose either an MA by Research or PhD in Music Performance Practice. Both courses offer you the chance to produce a research thesis, an assessed performance and both a written note and critical commentary on the performance. Whichever course you choose, you'll be supported by expert supervisors and access our specialist facilities.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Music
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Are you an accomplished performer looking to develop your work through postgraduate research? On this course you'll pursue a practice-based research project. Your project can be focused around contemporary genres, through experimental work, to historically-informed and other practice-led studies of western art music.
This flexible postgraduate course lets you choose either an MA by Research or PhD in Music Performance Practice. Both courses offer you the chance to produce a research thesis, an assessed performance and both a written note and critical commentary on the performance. Whichever course you choose, you'll be supported by expert supervisors and access our specialist facilities.
Admission Requirements
If you’re applying for a PhD, you’ll also need to hold a Masters qualification at Merit level or above (or its international equivalent), usually in a relevant area.
Any academic and professional qualifications or relevant professional experience are normally taken into account, and in some cases, form an integral part of the entrance requirements.
If you’re applying for distance learning research programmes, you’ll also need to show that you have the time, commitment, facilities and experience to study by distance learning.
You'll normally need to submit a research proposal. The word count is typically 1,000-1,500 words for Arts programmes and around 2,500 words for Law programmes. See the Application Process section for more information.
Applications for the PhD programme also need to include an academic writing sample of approx. 3,000 words. You'll also need to submit a recital showcasing a diverse programme, relevant to your intended course, of c.30 minutes duration. This can be provided via YouTube, Youku or DropBox.
Applications for the Masters by Research need to include an academic writing sample of at least 1,500 words, in addition to a bibliography and notes. You'll also need to submit a 20 minute recital.
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