PhD Music in Nottingham United Kingdom | University of Nottingham

Dedicate your efforts and pursue your interests to develop groundbreaking research. We understand the dedication required, which is why you'll receive guidance from our globally renowned experts. We recommend reaching out to a potential supervisor early on to review your proposal.

Research focus areas
Our expertise spans four key disciplines.

Music, space and place

Examining musical traditions within specific historical and geographical contexts
Cross-cultural and international musical exchanges
Urban soundscapes and movement patterns

Music-text-image
Exploring intersections between music and visual/literary arts
Adapting interdisciplinary research approaches

Musical creativity and community
Artistic innovation in music
Formation of musical networks and communities

Music, politics and identity

Music's role in driving social and political transformation
How musical expression influences personal and collective identity

Typically completed in three years full-time or six years part-time (with an optional additional year for thesis completion and examination)