MPhil/PhD in Music at SOAS University of London

Programme overview

Staff and students of the Department of Music pursue research on a wide range of subjects, mainly but not exclusively focused on the music of Asia and Africa. Staff have regional interests in the music of East and Central Asia (Harris), India and Pakistan (Williams), the Islamic Middle East (Saeid Kordmafi) and Jewish world (Webster-Kogen), and South and East Africa (Impey).

Faculty: School of Arts | Department: Department of Music | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time or part-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year-by-year requirements for full-time research students Year 1: research training and upgrade to PhD Part-time students spend two years for every one year of the full-time scheme, except at the Continuation of Writing Up stage where only one year is allowed. For further information about research degrees at SOAS, see the Code of Practice for Research Degrees.

Career pathways

Students in the School of Arts develop a critical and theoretically informed approach to global arts and culture. In addition to an intercultural awareness and practical expertise, graduates gain a wide portfolio of transferable skills which are especially sought after in the creative and cultural industries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Postgraduate students of the Department come from a wide variety of backgrounds in the UK and from overseas. Most are performers of music as well as researchers; applicants are evaluated individually on the basis of their background and academic achievements. Applicants should normally possess a Master’s degree, or equivalent, in Music, Ethnomusicology or other relevant discipline plus one reference. Applicants who are accomplished performers or teachers, or who work in the music industry, may have alternative qualifications, and are encouraged to apply. International applicants should also see Doctoral School English language requirements

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,055 a year. Full-time tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 23,390 a year. Full-time tuition fee Source

Duration: 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.soas.ac.uk/how-apply-research-programmes

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