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Research in Performance at Royal Academy of Music

Royal Academy of Music, United Kingdom

Programme overview

An integrated MPhil/PhD degree over four years for performers and composers with highly developed skills and focused career aspirations. The research is driven by practical performance or composition activity and requires critical context and reflection, with 30 hours of supervision per year. Transfer to PhD status normally happens at the end of the second year, and students can choose to exit with an MPhil at that stage.

Department: Research Degrees  |  Duration: 4 years (integrated MPhil/PhD, fourth year for writing up)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students work with an individual supervisor and a team of creative staff on a substantial research project, and attend seminars about once every two weeks featuring staff, students and visiting speakers.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,250 a year. Tuition per academic year; may increase during studies. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,250 a year. Tuition per academic year; may increase during studies. Source

Duration: 4 years (integrated MPhil/PhD, fourth year for writing up)

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