Musicology PhD
Royal Northern College of Music
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Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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3 years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Royal Northern College of Music

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SEP-25

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3 years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Royal Northern College of Music

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SEP-25

Duration

6 years

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Course info

The RNCM offers the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Degrees are awarded by Manchester Metropolitan University for a collaborative programme of research, undertaken and supervised at RNCM.Musicology — including the historical, analytical and cultural study of music

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Entry requirements

Applicants for PhD are normally required to hold a good (Distinction or Merit) master’s qualification in a relevant subject, having undertaken research training and produced a dissertation and/or portfolio of compositions or performances. They will also be considered for a place on the RNCM-Man Met research degree programme if they expect their master’s qualification to be awarded within the first three months after they have enrolled. All enrolments are expected to take place in September.

Tuition fees

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£8,000 per year

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Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

The tuition fee for 2024/25 entry: Year 1: £8,000; Year 2: £7,750; Year 3: £7,350; Year 4: £7,250. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

£18,900 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

The tuition fee for 2024/25 entry: Year 1: £18,900; Year 2: £17,850; Year 3: £17,350; Year 4: £17,050. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

£18,900 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

The tuition fee for 2024/25 entry: Year 1: £18,900; Year 2: £17,850; Year 3: £17,350; Year 4: £17,050. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

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Royal Northern College of Music
124 Oxford Road Manchester M13 9RD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Manchester Oxford Road  0.3 miles away
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