MPhil/PhD Music, Media and Performance
University of Chester
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Creative Campus, Kingsway

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3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Creative Campus, Kingsway

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Creative Campus, Kingsway

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3 Years

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The University of Chester welcomes applications from students who are interested in studying towards MPhil or PhD research degrees in Music, Media and Performance. We are particularly keen to hear from students who would like to research any of the following areas:- Popular Music- Dance Music- Applied Practice- Educational Drama- Contemporary Dance- Contemporary Performance- Stage Adaptation- Wrestling- Acting for Camera- Theatre and Science- Composition- Gender & Film- Fandom and Audience ...Read more

The University of Chester welcomes applications from students who are interested in studying towards MPhil or PhD research degrees in Music, Media and Performance. We are particularly keen to hear from students who would like to research any of the following areas:

- Popular Music

- Dance Music

- Applied Practice

- Educational Drama

- Contemporary Dance

- Contemporary Performance

- Stage Adaptation

- Wrestling

- Acting for Camera

- Theatre and Science

- Composition

- Gender & Film

- Fandom and Audience Cultures

- Journalism (print)

- Journalism (online media)

- Global Journalism

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WUSCA ranking:
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5/279
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
74th

Entry requirements

To be eligible to apply for an MPhil or PhD programmes, applicants should normally have, or expect to obtain, at least an upper second class honours degree in a discipline appropriate to their intended area of research.

Tuition fees

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Domestic

£5,006 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Accommodation - Grosvenor House - £179 per week

£15,084 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

Accommodation - Grosvenor House - £179 per week

£15,084 per year

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Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Accommodation - Grosvenor House - £179 per week

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University of Chester
University of Chester , Chester

The University of Chester is a 21 st century university which traces its roots back to 1839, placing it among the oldest higher...

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University of Chester
Creative Campus Kingsway, Kingsway Chester Cheshire CH2 2LB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bache  0.4 miles away
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