PhD in Music - Music as Culture in Leeds United Kingdom | University of Leeds

Pursuing a PhD in the School of Music allows you to develop deep expertise in a specialized field while acquiring advanced research capabilities. These skills prepare you for both academic research and specialized career opportunities. As a doctoral candidate, you'll work on original research under faculty supervision, with scheduled progress reviews and a tailored training plan to build relevant competencies. For those interested in practice-based research, we provide guidance for Music practice-led PhD and MPhil programs.

Our research spans a broad spectrum of music studies from the 1600s to contemporary times. We employ varied methodological frameworks, from analytical to practical, examining music's role across historical, theoretical, literary, aesthetic, technological, popular, and interdisciplinary dimensions. Our collaborative projects have global reach, partnering with museums, galleries, and cultural institutions worldwide.