PhD / MA by Research Musical Composition at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

Discover your own path as a composer. We welcome traditional and innovative composition styles, offering you opportunities to combine instruments and the latest technology to produce new compositions. On this course, you can create musical and sonic artworks using electroacoustics and computer technology, traditional (or not so traditional) instrumental and vocal composition, or a combination of these.

Department: Music | Duration: Full time: PhD – 3 years, MA by Research – 1 year | Study mode: online | Intake: Flexible – September or January encouraged | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Our PhD graduates are global change-makers: advancing knowledge, shaping policy, leading industries, and educating future generations. You'll benefit from dedicated careers support tailored to your unique paths.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Merit in a Masters degree (for entry to a PhD). 2:1 Honours degree (for entry to an MA by Research). Preferably these would be submitted electronically, using Google Drive or similar, or a weblink. However, we can also accept submissions by mail. English language: IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,400 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 24,540 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

Intake: Flexible – September or January encouraged

Duration: Full time: PhD – 3 years, MA by Research – 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.bham.ac.uk/course-finder-landing-page/?code=CAL124

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