Overview
As a student in the Music programme at 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.
Your research will be judged through the presentation of a thesis or artefact and a viva voce for academic assessment. We provide a stimulating and supportive environment where you will benefit from:
- peer feedback and discussion
- a series of master-classes and lectures from industry figures
- support by a supervisor and second supervisor suited to your project.
Study & career progression
A PhD degree in Music - the highest academic qualification, based on the advanced study and independent research, opens up an array of career opportunities both in academia and within the music industries. Many students go on to pursue an academic career, following the PhD with postdoctoral study, then a fellowship or lectureship.During your PhD, you will also be learning transferable core skills that apply to jobs both in and out of academia, including:- written and oral communication
- research and information management
- public speaking
- project management
- leadership
- critical thinking
- collaboration
- analysis and problem-solving
- conflict resolution
- negotiation.
Programme Structure
Disciplines:
- Cultural studies
- Historical studies
- Musical aesthetics and analysis
- Musicology
- Record production
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Disciplines
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English requirements
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are:
- a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field
- a Masters Degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience.
- Competence in written and spoken English is a pre-requisite for entrance to this programme. An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5 (with no element under 6.0).
Tuition Fee
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International
13750 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13750 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
3995 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3995 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for London
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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