PhD in Music in Bangor United Kingdom | Bangor University

Bangor University | Bangor United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 16,500
(c. USD22,152.57)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

This research program follows a non-modular structure, providing personalized guidance for each student's unique project aimed at advancing knowledge in their field. Participants work under a dedicated supervisory team comprising a primary advisor and two additional faculty members with specialized knowledge. Regular one-on-one sessions with the supervisor are complemented by optional consultations with committee members. Students are expected to share progress through seminars and presentations throughout their studies. The final evaluation involves an oral defense before an examination board, including an internal university examiner (unaffiliated with the supervision team), an external subject specialist, and a presiding chair.

Career Prospects
Earning a research doctorate represents the pinnacle of academic achievement. Through this program, candidates develop groundbreaking work in their discipline, establishing themselves as authorities in their chosen area. The self-driven nature of doctoral study cultivates advanced independent research capabilities alongside deep subject mastery. These qualifications prepare graduates for leadership roles in management, specialized research, creative industries, and academia.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Degree at British Master's standard: normally merit degree or equivalent.
English proficiency (for non-native English or Welsh speakers): IELTS overall result of 6.5 with no individual score lower than 6.0.
Proposal of a project, appropriate to the duration and academic level of the course.
Performers will have to audition or, alternatively, submit a recent unedited recorded video performance, featuring contrasting repertoire (45-60 minutes).
Musicologists and composers may be asked to submit samples of their work.
Postgraduate degrees by research are suitable for candidates who already have some experience at postgraduate level (normally evinced through a Master's degree). Apart from these formal requirements, candidates will be accepted on the strength of their research proposal.
TOEFL iBT - 85 overall, (L-20, R-20, S-20,W-22)

Tuition GBP 16,500
Bangor, United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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