Music PhD by Composition
Durham University
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Durham University

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3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Durham University

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OCT-26

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Durham University

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JAN-28

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Durham University

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Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Location

Durham University

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

APR-28

Duration

3 Years

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Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Location

Durham University

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

JAN-27

Duration

3 Years

SELECT

Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Location

Durham University

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

OCT-27

Duration

3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Durham University

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Part Time

Start date

JAN-28

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6 Years

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Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Durham University

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Part Time

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APR-28

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6 Years

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Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Location

Durham University

Study mode

Part Time

Start date

OCT-27

Duration

6 Years

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Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Location

Durham University

Study mode

Part Time

Start date

JAN-27

Duration

6 Years

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Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Location

Durham University

Study mode

Part Time

Start date

APR-27

Duration

6 Years

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Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Location

Durham University

Study mode

Part Time

Start date

OCT-26

Duration

6 Years

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Students studying for a research degree concentrate on pursuing an independent research project devised in consultation with their supervisors. Musicologists and ethnomusicologists write a large-scale dissertation, composers produce a portfolio of original compositions accompanied by a critical commentary, and performers give a recital accompanied by a critical commentary. You will work under the guidance of an expert supervisory team and your progress will be reviewed periodically to support ...Read more

Students studying for a research degree concentrate on pursuing an independent research project devised in consultation with their supervisors. Musicologists and ethnomusicologists write a large-scale dissertation, composers produce a portfolio of original compositions accompanied by a critical commentary, and performers give a recital accompanied by a critical commentary. You will work under the guidance of an expert supervisory team and your progress will be reviewed periodically to support you in bringing the project to a successful conclusion.

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Entry requirements

PhD applicants are expected to have achieved (or to be likely to achieve) a good pass (a merit or distinction) in a Taught Masters, or to have gained a Research Masters degree, specialising in an area broadly related to their proposed doctoral research topic.

These requirements may be waived in exceptional circumstances, when applicants can demonstrate that they have acquired the knowledge and skills required by another means (e.g. relevant professional experience).

Tuition fees

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Domestic

£5,006 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£5,006 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

£25,500 per year

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Students from EU

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£25,500 per year

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Durham University
The Palatine Centre Stockton Rd Durham County Durham DH1 3LE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Durham  0.5 miles away
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