PhD / MPhil Music at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

The Department of Music is at the forefront of current research and postgraduate teaching across music styles and repertoires from a wide variety of critical perspectives. From 19th century classical music to game music our staff and postgraduate researchers undertake cutting edge, internationally recognised research, at a university home to the first academic centre created specifically to study popular music, founded in 1988. In a UNESCO City of Music with a wealth of musical institutions, organisations, festivals and events, our PhD researchers have the opportunity to both study and participate through partnership with locally based cultural and creative industries.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 2-4 years full-time; 4-6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time also available | Intake: Year round | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Recent graduates from our PhD programme have gone on to a range of careers, both in music and other areas, and both academic and not. Some are undertaking postdoctoral research projects, while others are lecturers (in Huddersfield, Sussex, Jordan and Malaysia).

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Application information

Entry requirements

The typical requirement is an undergraduate degree at 2:1 or above, or equivalent, in music or another relevant subject. Applicants with a joint honours degree in music or another relevant subject, in combination with an alternative subject, are encouraged to apply. We would usually consider a taught master’s level qualification to be an important precursor to research.; English language: IELTS 7.0 overall, with no component below 6.5

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 25,350 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

Intake: Year round

Duration: 2-4 years full-time; 4-6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://theuniversityofliverpool.my.site.com/

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