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264 PhD programmes in Music
Bangor University4,4(85)
Bangor, United Kingdom Top 7.7% in Worldwide Music
As a research programme, the course does not have a modular outline. Each student receives close supervision on an individual and original project, which has the potential to make a new and substantial contribution to the field. The Music programme is offered at Bangor University.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$25,806/yr
University of Surrey4,4(69)
Guildford, United Kingdom Top 4.2% in Worldwide Music
The Music programme at the University of Surrey brings together a broad range of interconnected subject areas, focused in our internationally acclaimed research centres, housed in state-of-the-art facilities.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
4 years$32,158/yr
University of Surrey4,4(69)
Guildford, United Kingdom Top 4.2% in Worldwide Audio Engineering
On the Audio Engineering programme at the University of Surrey the primary goal is simply this: to make sound better. Our research combines elements of acoustics, digital signal processing, psychoacoustics, psychology, sound synthesis, software engineering, statistical analysis and user-interface design, with an understanding of the aesthetics of sound and music
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$32,158/yr
Cardiff University4,6(163)
Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 2.5% in Worldwide Composition
This Composition programme from Cardiff University, offers an opportunity to study with leading composers with internationally regarded expertise and experience in contemporary music composition.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$28,055/yr
University of Chester4,3(63)
Chester, United Kingdom Music, Media and Performance
The Department of Music, Media and Performance at the University of Chester offers research students the opportunity to work alongside well-practiced and experienced researchers.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$20,680/yr
Cardiff University4,6(163)
Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 2.5% in Worldwide Music
The School of Music doctorate offered at Cardiff University is a creative and comprehensive centre of excellent musical research, composition and performance.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$28,055/yr
University of Huddersfield4,3(45)
Huddersfield, United Kingdom Top 11.3% in Worldwide Music
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This Music programme at the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$24,747/yr
University of Canterbury3,9(26)
Christchurch, New Zealand Top 5.4% in Worldwide Music
The Doctor of Philosophy in Music from University of Canterbury follows on from completion of an Honours or Masters degree and is in an approved field of supervised research.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$4,843/yr
University of Bristol4,3(97)
Bristol, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Music
The Department of Music is a centre of research excellence in both composition and musicology. University of Bristol offers the Music programme.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
4 years$28,982/yr
Brunel University of London4,0(135)
London, United Kingdom Top 5.9% in Worldwide Music
Music research at Brunel University of London focuses on composition and musicology, and with the practice-based work in music, it is recognised as ‘of world-leading significance’ and demonstrating an ‘impressive stylistic breadth’.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$26,997/yr
Victoria University of Wellington4,1(83)
Wellington, New Zealand Top 5.2% in Worldwide PhD in Music
Build on your musical knowledge and gain skills in research and critical thinking with postgraduate study in Music program from Victoria University of Wellington.
Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
University of Canterbury3,9(26)
Christchurch, New Zealand Top 5.4% in Worldwide Musical Arts
The University of Canterbury's Doctor of Musical Arts course is aimed at those wishing to undertake advanced research in music composition or performance.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$24,781/yr
University of York4,2(100)
York, United Kingdom Top 2.7% in Worldwide Music
The Music PhD programme from University of York may be proposed in any area closely related to the research interests of current members of staff (see staff profiles).
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$33,547/yr
University of Greenwich4,2(107)
Blackheath, United Kingdom Top 10.6% in Worldwide Music and Sound Arts
Develop your critical creative practice within an inclusive research environment, mentored by leading experts, with access to our world class labs.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$23,821/yr
Newcastle University4,2(81)
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Top 2.2% in Worldwide Music
This Music PhD programme from Newcastle University enables you to pursue advanced research in the areas of classical, popular, world, contemporary, early, folk and traditional music through a range of approaches. These include practice-based research, and musicological and theoretical inquiry.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$32,290/yr
University of Gloucestershire4,2(29)
Online Music and Sound
This Music and Sound degree from University of Gloucestershire offers you the opportunity to engage in an extended piece of academic research, either through creative practice in the production of an original body of work, or through the production of a written thesis.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 Online
4 years$17,766/yr
University of Southampton4,4(96)
Southampton, United Kingdom Top 1.5% in Worldwide Music
For over 60 years, the Music PhD programme from University of Southampton has been a home for disciplinary innovation in composition, performance and all areas of music studies.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$26,600/yr
University of West London4,5(70)
London, United Kingdom Music
Within this Music course from the University of West London you will have a supervisory team made up of a Director of Studies with expertise in your chosen field, a further supervisor and, where appropriate, an additional adviser.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$21,174/yr
Maynooth University4,1(52)
Maynooth, Ireland Top 11% in Worldwide Music
This Music programme from Maynooth University offers a doctoral-level programme in Music for students who wish to engage in high-quality research in selected areas of the discipline.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$15,932/yr
University of West London4,5(70)
London, United Kingdom Musical Theatre
This Musical Theatre course from University of West London the aims to attract those interested in exploring the connections between music, theatre and movement through scholarly research and creative projects.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$21,174/yr