Overview

The DPhil in Music at University of Oxford is intended to provide you with a wide range of research skills as well as in-depth knowledge, understanding and expertise in your chosen field of research.

Features

You are normally expected to have a master’s degree in music or equivalent before embarking on the DPhil, or you may first undertake one of the MSt programmes in music at Oxford.

Programme Structure

Research

historical musicological topics from the Middle Ages to the present

music theory and analysis

composition

ethnomusicology

psychology of music

performance studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

110

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Music View 52 other PhDs in Music in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the following UK qualifications or their equivalent:

a master's degree with a good pass or distinction grade in music or related fields; and

a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in music or related fields.

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Tuition Fee

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International

30790 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30790 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

10190 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10190 GBP per year during 36 months.

Part-time study:

Home: £5,095

Overseas: £15,395

Living costs for Oxford

939 - 1530 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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