Invest your time and follow your passion to create original research. We know the commitment you will making so you'll get expert supervision from our internationally recognised researchers. We encourage you to identify a potential supervisor to discuss your proposal with as early as possible.Research areas We have particular strengths in four core areas.Music, space and placeMusic and musical culture in a specific time and placeTransnational and transcultural exchangeUrban geographies and mobilityMusic-text-imageHow music interacts with other art formsApplying and developing methodologies from other disciplinesMusical creativity and communityMusical creativityDevelopment of communities and networksMusic, politics and identityHow music has contributed to local, national and international political changeHow music shapes individual identitiesNormally taken full-time over three years or part-time over six years (with an optional extra year for writing up, submission and viva)