PhD Music (Composition)
University of Manchester
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Our PhD Music (Composition) programme will see you produce a portfolio of compositions and a written commentary under the supervision of our academics. You will be assigned a research panel consisting of your supervisor, a co-supervisor and advisor who will meet with you on a regular basis to monitor your progress. Postgraduate students are expected to take part in the academic community of the department and the University by participating in seminars and by presenting their research at ...Read more

Our PhD Music (Composition) programme will see you produce a portfolio of compositions and a written commentary under the supervision of our academics. You will be assigned a research panel consisting of your supervisor, a co-supervisor and advisor who will meet with you on a regular basis to monitor your progress. Postgraduate students are expected to take part in the academic community of the department and the University by participating in seminars and by presenting their research at regular intervals. Workshops and performances of postgraduate compositions are arranged through the department, and may involve Psappha, the University's ensemble-in-association, and the Quatuor Danel, the quartet-in-residence, among other professional and student performers.

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Entry requirements

Students require A Bachelors (Honours) degree at 2:1 level or above (or its international equivalent) in a related subject; and a UK Master's degree with an overall average of 65% or higher, with a minimum of 65% in the dissertation and with no mark below 55% (or its international equivalent) in a related subject.

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£6,000 per year

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£22,500 per year

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£22,500 per year

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University of Manchester
Oxford Road Manchester Greater Manchester M13 9PL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Manchester Piccadilly  0.3 miles away
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