Musical Composition PhD

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Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Location

University of Birmingham

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

DEC-25

Duration

3 Years

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Course info

Course overview In this course you discover your own path as a composer. We welcome traditional and innovative composition styles, offering you opportunities to combine instruments and the latest technology to produce new compositions. On this course, you can create musical and sonic artworks using electroacoustics and computer technology, traditional (or not so traditional) instrumental and vocal composition, or a combination of these. Were also excited by projects involving interactive ...Read more

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CUG Subject Ranking

CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026

9th

CUG Ranking

CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026

14th

Entry requirements

Youll need to hold a Masters qualification at Merit level or above (or its international equivalent), usually in a relevant area. Your academic and professional qualifications, or any relevant professional experience, will normally be taken into account and, in some cases, may form an integral part of the entrance requirements. If youre applying for a distance learning research programme, youll also need to show that you have the time, commitment, facilities, and experience to study by distance learning. Youll normally need to submit a research proposal, which should typically be 1,000–1,500 words for Arts programmes and around 2,500 words for Law programmes.

Tuition fees

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£5,006 per year

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