London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Music in Camden United Kingdom | School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
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Camden United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
22,490
(c. USD30,118.83)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Department of Music's faculty and students engage in diverse research topics, primarily centered on Asian and African musical traditions while also exploring other regions. Faculty members specialize in various areas: Harris focuses on East and Central Asian music, Williams on Indian and Pakistani traditions, Saeid Kordmafi on Middle Eastern Islamic music, Webster-Kogen on Jewish musical heritage, and Impey on Southern and Eastern African sounds. Research extends beyond these regions, encompassing studies on American jazz, Caribbean rhythms, Mediterranean melodies, and Eastern European compositions. Many faculty explore cross-regional themes - visit the Department Staff page for overviews of their interests and click individual names for detailed research profiles. All musical forms receive equal attention, whether instrumental or vocal, sacred or secular, classical or contemporary, traditional or modern. Methodologies span fieldwork, interviews, archival studies, audiovisual documentation, performance practice, transcription, analysis, and creative composition.
SOAS's Music Department achieved top UK rankings for research impact and placed fifth overall in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Postgraduate students of the Department come from a wide variety of backgrounds in the UK and from overseas. Most are performers of music as well as researchers, applicants are evaluated individually on the basis of their background and academic achievements. Applicants should normally possess a Master's degree, or equivalent, in Music, Ethnomusicology or other relevant discipline plus one reference. Applicants who are accomplished performers or teachers, or who work in the music industry, may have alternative qualifications, and are encouraged to apply.
The School's minimum entry requirement for applying for the PhD and VRS programmes is a good UK Master's degree (or overseas equivalent), which is generally in a relevant area to the programme you are applying to. In some cases prior knowledge of a language may be necessary or advisable.
Full academic transcripts of your College/University studies to date (with official translations from the institution or provided by a recognised translator if not in English)
An academic transcript is a record of your study undertaken detailing the courses or modules you studied each year, the mark you received for these and the credit value and level of each module.
Copies of official transcripts for all qualifications awarded at a degree level or higher must be uploaded to your online application. These transcripts must detail all marks received throughout the duration of your studies.
Copies of your degree certificates (diplomas) (with official translations from the institution or provided by a recognised translator if not in English).
IELTS Academic - 7.0 with 6.5 in each subscore (7.0 in Writing)
TOEFL IBT - 105 with 23 in each subscore (25 in Writing)
The School's minimum entry requirement for applying for the PhD and VRS programmes is a good UK Master's degree (or overseas equivalent), which is generally in a relevant area to the programme you are applying to. In some cases prior knowledge of a language may be necessary or advisable.
Full academic transcripts of your College/University studies to date (with official translations from the institution or provided by a recognised translator if not in English)
An academic transcript is a record of your study undertaken detailing the courses or modules you studied each year, the mark you received for these and the credit value and level of each module.
Copies of official transcripts for all qualifications awarded at a degree level or higher must be uploaded to your online application. These transcripts must detail all marks received throughout the duration of your studies.
Copies of your degree certificates (diplomas) (with official translations from the institution or provided by a recognised translator if not in English).
IELTS Academic - 7.0 with 6.5 in each subscore (7.0 in Writing)
TOEFL IBT - 105 with 23 in each subscore (25 in Writing)
Tuition
GBP
22,490