PhD/MPhil Music in London United Kingdom | City St George's, University of London

City St George's, University of London | London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 13,630
(c. USD18,212)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The Music PhD/MPhil program offers you the chance to cultivate specialized expertise in your selected area. Our prestigious PhD features adaptable submission criteria and flexible final requirements. You'll craft your own Music PhD/MPhil journey with outstanding guidance throughout. Each student is assigned a primary supervisor who is an internationally recognized scholar. Supervision includes frequent meetings for constructive feedback, methodological and theoretical direction, and the chance to investigate profound research inquiries in Music. The Department of Performing Arts fosters a dynamic research environment, providing access to weekly research seminars, presentations by renowned visiting scholars, concerts, and an annual postgraduate conference. For composers focusing on instruments or voice, the Department hosts three resident ensembles: EXAUDI vocal ensemble, Plus Minus, and the City Pierrot Ensemble, which contribute significantly to the performance landscape by enabling composers to have their pieces performed by both resident and guest ensembles.Full-time2 – 4 yearsPart-time3 – 7 yearsPhD by prior publication1 year


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

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

Tuition GBP 13,630

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