Overview
Key Facts:
- A full time Music PhD at University of Huddersfield is a three year programme of research and culminates in the production of a large-scale piece of written work in the form of a research thesis that should not normally exceed 80,000 words. Alternatively in the music subject where the submission is accompanied by material in other than written form, the written commentary should be a minimum of 15,000 words.
- Completing a PhD can give you a great sense of personal achievement and help you develop a high level of transferable skills which will be useful in your subsequent career, as well as contributing to the development of knowledge in your chosen field.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:Composition (including instrumental composition, film music composition and electroacoustic composition)
Contemporary music performance and improvisation
Sonic arts
Music technology
Early music
Historically informed performance practices
Music analysis
Cultural, historical and critical musicologies
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
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Campus Location
- Huddersfield, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A Master’s degree or an Honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent, normally with a classification of merit or distinction, in a discipline appropriate to the proposed programme to be followed, or appropriate research, or
- professional experience at postgraduate level, which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents17600 GBP / year≈ 17600 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents5050 GBP / year≈ 5050 GBP / year
Additional Details
Part-time per year:
- National: £2,525
- International: £8,000
Living costs
Huddersfield
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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