PhD Music (Composition) at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Create a professional portfolio of compositions under expert supervision. 3rd in the UK for Music (Complete University Guide 2027). Showcase your work through concert performances, collaborations, and workshops with visiting artists.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Department: School of Arts, Languages and Cultures | Duration: 3 Years [Full-time], 6 Years [Part-time] | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our PhD Music (Composition) programme will see you produce a portfolio of compositions and a written commentary, allowing you to develop your original creative voice under the supervision of our specialist academic staff. Research Areas and Supervision Your supervised research will normally relate to the research interests of a member of staff.

Career pathways

PhD study in Music (Musicology, Composition and Electroacoustic Composition) provides graduates with in-depth research experience and training, and wider practical and transferable skills. Our graduates have gone on to academic appointments in leading universities in the UK and abroad, as well as diverse professional careers.

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Entry requirements

Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Bachelor's (Honours) degree at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and Master's degree in a relevant subject – with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of 65% in your dissertation and no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent) English language: IELTS test minimum score – 7.0 overall, 7.0 in writing. Interview: As part of the offer making process applicants will be required to undertake an interview assessment.

International applicants: GBP 23,000 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 Years [Full-time], 6 Years [Part-time]

Apply through the official page: https://www.humanities.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply/

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