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PhD Music at Cardiff University

Cardiff University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Research supervision in the School of Music in musicology, composition and performance, with PhD submission as a thesis, a portfolio of compositions with commentary, or a performance recital with supporting thesis. The School collaborates with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Welsh National Opera and National Museum Wales.

Department: School of Music  |  Duration: PhD 3 years (MPhil 1 year) full-time; PhD 5 years (MPhil 2 years) part-time  |  Intake: January, April, July, October  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Doctoral research in musicology, composition or performance within an active postgraduate research community, including research events, projects and seminars.

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Entry requirements

Suitable for graduates in music. Candidates are normally expected to have a 1st or upper 2nd class Honours degree, or acceptable alternative, and to have completed, or be about to complete, a taught master's degree involving music. Applicants must show evidence of appropriate skills in composition (for Composition) or performance (for Performance) and foreign language skills if relevant. English language: IELTS overall 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or acceptable alternative.

Intake: January, April, July, October

Duration: PhD 3 years, MPhil 1 year

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