Music PhD
University of West London
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of West London - (UWL)

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FEB-26

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4 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of West London - (UWL)

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SEP-26

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of West London - (UWL)

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SEP-26

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6 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of West London - (UWL)

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Part Time

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FEB-26

Duration

6 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of West London - (UWL)

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Part Time

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MAY-26

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6 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of West London - (UWL)

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MAY-26

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4 Years

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The London College of Music has over 130 years of history but has also engaged with the latest developments in music technology and popular music research.Our PhDs are supported by staff who are engaged in a range of specialisms that combine practice-led research and advanced professional practice with theoretical and technical analysis.We have expert supervisory capability across a wide variety of topics and issues. We welcome applications for doctoral research in both traditional and ...Read more

The London College of Music has over 130 years of history but has also engaged with the latest developments in music technology and popular music research.Our PhDs are supported by staff who are engaged in a range of specialisms that combine practice-led research and advanced professional practice with theoretical and technical analysis.We have expert supervisory capability across a wide variety of topics and issues. We welcome applications for doctoral research in both traditional and progressive disciplines including:audio technologycultural studiescompositionfestival studiesgender, diversity and creativity within musical areashistorical studiesmusical aesthetics and analysismusicologymusic pedagogymusic performancerecord production and mixing

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48th
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
70th
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
18 Jul 23

It is a good university with a modern academic staff, which is quite adequate for the department I..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14

UWL is a great Uni. The course is really catered well to the subject matter and I have been very impressed. It has everything here that I need and I very much like being part of..Read more

Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are:

a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field

a Masters Degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience.

We look for individuals with:

dedication to undertaking rigorous and meaningful research

enthusiasm for contributing to academic and creative practice

a genuine passion for their chosen subject area.

Applicants should also submit a well-considered and persuasive research proposal, clearly outlining their aims, context, and potential contribution to the field.

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£4,900 per year

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£16,000 per year

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£16,000 per year

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SR
Student Reviewer
18 Jul 23
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It is a good university with a modern academic staff, which is quite adequate for the department I...
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SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14
Electronic Music Composition MMus
UWL is a great Uni. The course is really catered well to the subject matter and I have been very impressed. It has everything here that I need and I very much like being part of...
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University of West London
University of West London , Ealing

The University of West London (UWL) is known as the ‘career university’ due its exceptionally high graduate employment rate and...

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University of West London
St Mary's Road Ealing Greater London W5 5RF United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: South Ealing  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: West Ealing  0.6 miles away
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