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PhD Music (by composition) at Durham University

Durham University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

PhDby composition in Music at Durham is a research degree in which students pursue an independent project devised with their supervisors, with a portfolio of original compositions and critical commentary. Progress is reviewed periodically by an expert supervisory team.

Department: Department of Music  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option)  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Portfolio of compositions of 90 minutes with a commentary of 20,000 words.

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Application information

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

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