PhD Music Composition in Nottingham United Kingdom | University of Nottingham

An exceptional chance to cultivate your personal collection of musical works within a professional and encouraging setting. We embrace diverse styles and creative methods.

Numerous occasions exist to showcase your compositions or have them performed and recorded by fellow musicians, both on campus and throughout the city. Typically completed full-time in three years or part-time over six years (often with an extra year for final revisions, submission, and oral examination).

Evaluation consists of a composition portfolio totaling approximately 60 minutes and a 20,000-word supporting analysis.

Various elective courses can be selected in coordination with your advisory team, including music-focused options as well as modules designed to enhance research capabilities.