Music (PhD/MPhil)
Cardiff University
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We are a creative and comprehensive centre of excellent musical research, composition and performance.OverviewResearch-active staff at the School of Music offer supervision in all areas acrossmusicologycompositionperformanceYou may specialise in any of these areas for PhD, presenting work in one of three different formats: a thesis, a portfolio of compositions with commentary, or a performance recital with supporting thesis.We combine acknowledged research expertise in dedicated areas with a ...Read more

We are a creative and comprehensive centre of excellent musical research, composition and performance.

Overview

Research-active staff at the School of Music offer supervision in all areas across

  • musicology
  • composition
  • performance

You may specialise in any of these areas for PhD, presenting work in one of three different formats: a thesis, a portfolio of compositions with commentary, or a performance recital with supporting thesis.

We combine acknowledged research expertise in dedicated areas with a commitment to the wider scholarly world, and a clear sense of our role in the cultural life of a capital city.

Strategic collaborations with international organisations, including the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Welsh National Opera, and National Museum Wales, allow us to make extensive contributions to the world of music, both within and beyond academia.

We are home to an active and engaged postgraduate community. Our postgraduates are encouraged to play an integral role in our research culture, including participating in research events, projects, and seminars.

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WUSCA ranking:
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22/101
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Isabella
12 Dec 24

It is a very nice place to study, it’s clean and the facilities are amazing! The only things I would like to improve is having hooks on back of all toilet doors and also having..Read more

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It is a very nice place to study, it’s clean and the facilities are amazing! The only things I would like to improve is having hooks on back of all toilet doors and also having...
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Cardiff University
PO Box 921 Cardiff CF10 3XQ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Heath High Level  1.9 miles away

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