Overview
About the programme
Music (Composition) postgraduate students at The University of Manchester are expected to take part in the academic community of the department and the University by participating in seminars and by presenting their research at regular intervals.
Workshops and performances of postgraduate compositions are arranged through the department, and may involve Psappha, the University's ensemble-in-association, and the Quatuor Danel, the quartet-in-residence, among other professional and student performers.
Programme Structure
Our diverse research activities comprise four main research areas:- instrumental and vocal composition
- electroacoustic composition and interactive media
- musicology
- ethnomusicology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
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Music Composition View 11 other PhDs in Music Composition in United KingdomAcademic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A Bachelors (Honours) degree at 2:1 level or above (or its international equivalent) in a related subject; and
- A UK Master's degree with an overall average of 65% or higher, with a minimum of 65% in the dissertation/portfolio and with no mark below 55% (or its international equivalent) in Music or a related subject.
- Any strong, relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis.
Tuition Fee
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International
21000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21000 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4712 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Manchester
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