Overview
At the University of Birmingham we offer a Musicology degree.
Features
- Our staff include composers, performers and scholars with research expertise that covers popular music, electronic music, Western Art Music (Medieval, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th and 21st Century), music analysis, music psychology, critical theory, British music, ethnomusicology, and sound studies.
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Curriculum:
- Postgraduate community: You will experience the latest research in music via our regular seminar series featuring leading scholars, composers, and performers. You will also have the opportunity to present your own research to fellow students and staff in our informal 'research lunch' series.
- World-leading research: The University of Birmingham is ranked equal 10th in the UK amongst Russell Group universities in the Research Excellence Framework exercise 2021 according to the Times Higher Education
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Musicology View 12 other PhDs in Musicology in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Other requirements
General requirements
- If you are applying for a PhD then you will usually also need to hold a good Masters qualification in Music or a related subject.
- Any academic and professional qualifications or relevant professional experience you may have are normally taken into account, and in some cases, form an integral part of the entrance requirements.
- If you are applying for distance learning research programmes, you will also be required to demonstrate that you have the time, commitment, facilities and experience to study by distance learning.
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International
21840 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21840 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4778 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4778 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Birmingham
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