Overview

This Musical Performance and Interpretation programme offered by University of Gothenburg is designed for experienced musicians and sound artists who wish to conduct independent artistic research grounded in their own practice. Research addresses questions relevant to music, artistic research, and society, with musical practice serving as a central component of knowledge production. The programme encompasses all musical genres and forms of expression, with opportunities for specialization in interpretation, composition, improvisation, or theory.

Key Facts

The programme combines artistic research projects, coursework, seminars, conferences, artistic productions, and international collaboration. Doctoral candidates develop advanced competencies in artistic research methods, theoretical frameworks, academic writing, research communication, and interdisciplinary cooperation. Practice and reflection are integrated throughout the research process, culminating in a dissertation that combines artistic expression with scholarly presentation and contributes original knowledge to the field of music and artistic research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Interpretation
Composition
Improvisation
Music Theory
Conferences and Festivals
Artistic Productions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Prospective doctoral students apply for vacancies.

Language

English

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90

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Göteborg, Sweden

Disciplines

Music Performance View 3 other PhDs in Music Performance in Sweden

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master's degree, or at least 240 higher education credits including 60 credits at second-cycle level, or equivalent knowledge.
At least 120 higher education credits in subjects relevant to Musical Performance and Interpretation.
Documented specialization in studies related to relevant subject issues.
Independent project(s) equivalent to at least 30 higher education credits in a relevant subject area.
Solid artistic experience at a high international level within the musical field.
Equivalent qualifications obtained in Sweden or abroad may be accepted.

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

PhD students do not pay tuition fees.

Living costs

Göteborg

Sweden

7552 - 13932 SEK / month

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