MA by Research in Music - Making Music in Leeds United Kingdom | University of Leeds

If you're aiming to launch your academic path or enhance your professional skills, pursuing a research degree offers an exciting journey that will fuel your subject enthusiasm and help you achieve your goals. Our research programs are available for full-time or part-time study, including practice-based PhDs and distance-learning options. The School of Music's MA by Research program enables sustained independent study at the Master's level, with personalized one-on-one supervision tailored to your project's needs. You'll complete a 30,000-word thesis on a topic of your choosing.

We excel in practice-led research methods for composition and performance. Our acclaimed composers work across acoustic, electronic, and digital music creation, employing interdisciplinary creative approaches. We collaborate with renowned performers worldwide and investigate the fusion of research and performance through innovative compositional processes.