Aberdeen,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD Music in Aberdeen United Kingdom | University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen
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Aberdeen United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
21,700
(c. USD29,138.76)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
A thriving research community with expertise in composition (vocal, instrumental, and electroacoustic), historical and computational musicology, sonic arts, and sound studies. Aberdeen's faculty members are globally recognized leaders in their disciplines, with published works in top journals and major publishing houses, as well as frequent participation in international conferences. Their musical works are performed worldwide, featured on radio and television broadcasts, and include commissions from prestigious organizations like the BBC and Carnegie Hall in New York.
Postgraduate students at Aberdeen can pursue master's degrees (MMUS by research or MMUS with six specializations: composition, musicology, performance, sonic arts, community music, or education), as well as an MPhil in composition or musicology. Doctoral studies (PhD) are also available in composition or musicology.
Applications from distance learning candidates will be reviewed, pending consultation with a suitable academic supervisor.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Entrance requirements for a PhD at the University of Aberdeen are either a Masters degree or a first or upper-second class Honours degree in an appropriate area from an approved university (or an equivalent qualification).
Those with lower qualifications may be asked to register for a Masters degree by research (Mlitt, MSc, MTh, LLM, MLE or MRes) with satisfactory progress allowing conversion to a PhD programme.
Ielts - Academic Listening - 5.5 or above, Reading - 6.0 or above, Speaking - 5.5 or above, Writing - 6.0 or above, Overall - 6.5
Toefl IBT - Listening - 17 or above, Reading - 21 or above, Speaking - 20 or above, Writing - 21 or above, Overall 90
Those with lower qualifications may be asked to register for a Masters degree by research (Mlitt, MSc, MTh, LLM, MLE or MRes) with satisfactory progress allowing conversion to a PhD programme.
Ielts - Academic Listening - 5.5 or above, Reading - 6.0 or above, Speaking - 5.5 or above, Writing - 6.0 or above, Overall - 6.5
Toefl IBT - Listening - 17 or above, Reading - 21 or above, Speaking - 20 or above, Writing - 21 or above, Overall 90
Tuition
GBP
21,700