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Overview
What you will study
Our research degrees prepare you for success at each stage of your PhD project development. The structure of the Music programme at the University of Surrey is designed to provide intensive graduate preparation for a future career and is suitable for either part-time or full-time candidates.
As a PhD student within our Department of Music and Media, you will conduct a research project within one of our areas of research strength. Completion of the programme entails submission of a thesis, the submission of practice if undertaking a practice-based PhD, and an oral viva with external examiners.
PhD students on all programmes in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences can expect three levels of research training: University-level, School-level and subject-specific.
University-level training is provided by the Postgraduate Skills Development Programme and the University Library including a PhD induction, workshops on writing skills and preparation for the confirmation and viva. There is also an annual student-led University postgraduate conference. School-level training is offered in the form of interdisciplinary seminars, reading groups, visiting speaker events and conferences. You will also receive subject-specific training that will vary depending on your programme. You may participate in research “intensives” featuring formal presentations of work by students, keynote seminars, study groups on current themes in arts research, and research skills training sessions. You may meet regularly for debate and discussion and participate in annual formal presentations of research.Programme Structure
Research themes- Analysis
- 20th-century concert music, especially Mahler and 20th-century English composers
- Popular musics, particularly rock, jazz, electronic dance music
- Aesthetics of sound and music
- Contemporary music and its composition and performance
- Critical musicology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 96 months
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 58
TOEFL® IBT 88
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Music Musicology Liberal Arts View 22 other PhDs in Music in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 58
TOEFL® IBT 88
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants are expected to hold a good honours degree and usually an MA in a relevant arts subject or appropriate professional experience.
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 or above (or equivalent) with 6.0 in each individual category.
Tuition Fee
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International
17600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17600 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
4500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4500 GBP per year during 48 months.
Part time:
- UK: £2,250
- Overseas: £8,800
Living costs for Guildford
660 - 1140 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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