Overview

The University of Lincoln offers Music research programmes at MPhil and PhD level in a range of music specialisms within an engaged team. Research students can benefit from a variety of training opportunities to develop their research skills.

Proposals are welcomed for research and practice-based PhDs. Proposals are welcomed in ethnomusicology, musicology, composition, music analysis, music practice, and musical theatre.

Research students are invited to join one of the School's thriving research groups and participate in its Critical Encounters Research Series alongside academic staff and other postgraduate students.

How You Are Assessed

Students are expected to write an 80,000 word thesis on a subject agreed with their proposed supervisor prior to admission to the College.

Students completing a practice-based PhD will be required to produce a substantial body of art and a thesis of between 25,000 to 40,000 words.

The thesis is examined by two examiners and includes a Viva Voce (oral) examination.

Programme Structure

How You Study

Due to the nature of postgraduate research programmes, the majority of time is spent in independent study and research. Students will have regular meetings with their academic supervisors, but the frequency of these will vary depending on individual requirements, subject area, staff availability, stage of programme, and whether the student is following a full-time or part-time programme.

You will receive a monthly 1-hour supervision with your supervisory team. These are arranged with the supervisors every month. Part-time students will receive supervisions every two months.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-01-01 00:00:00

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More details

Places are limited for some courses, so it is best to submit your application as early as possible.

Language

English

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79

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Music View 54 other PhDs in Music in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

First or upper second class honours degree and a Master's degree. International students will also require English Language at IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each part.

We encourage candidates with equivalent professional experience and unusual pathways to apply. A writing sample in order to evaluate the student's academic potential may be required in certain circumstances.

Tuition Fee

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International

17700 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17700 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

4830 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4830 GBP per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Lincoln

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.