Overview
The Music PhD programme from Newcastle University practice-based research focuses on composition, performance, improvisation and other forms of multi-media work.
Applications are welcome from students with academic or practice-based research interests in any field that we are able to supervise.
You'll join a wider community of fellow postgraduate students working in the International Centre for Music Studies (ICMuS), and more widely in the School of Arts and Cultures and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. ICMuS also holds regular PhD/MPhil forums for students to discuss their research.
Our mission is to help you:
- stay healthy, positive and feeling well
- overcome any challenges you may face during your degree – academic or personal
- get the most out of your postgraduate research experience
- carry out admin and activities essential to progressing through your degree
- understand postgraduate research processes, standards and rules
We can offer you tailored wellbeing support, courses and activities.
You can also access a broad range of workshops covering:
- research and professional skills
- careers support
- wellbeing
- health and safety
- public engagement
- academic development
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Cultural and critical
- Historiographic
- Ethnomusicological
- Music analytical
- Philosophical and aesthetic
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- There is no application closing date for this course. We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts.
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Disciplines
Music Musicology View 56 other PhDs in Music in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A 2:1 honours degree or higher (or international equivalent), in a related subject. PhD applicants also require a Master's degree at Merit standard or higher (or international equivalent).
- be at least 1,000 words
- outline research objectives
- field of study
- methodology
- timescale of research project
- give an indication of the relevant literature
Tuition Fee
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International
22800 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22800 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Newcastle upon Tyne
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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