Overview
Postgraduate research in the Faculty of Music is centred on individual scholarly activity in fields such as historical musicology, analysis, ethnomusicology, performance studies, music and science and composition.
The overwhelming majority of graduate students in the Faculty undertake research that is directly connected with the special research interests of members of the Faculty. Intending applicants are strongly advised to make contact with a prospective supervisor prior to making a formal application in order to discuss the feasibility of their proposed research.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the Music programme from University of Cambridge students should have acquired:
- knowledge of and expertise in the techniques and methods appropriate to their chosen subject of study;
- the ability to engage with both teaching and research at the highest level in the contemporary academic environment; and
- a clear understanding of the scope and applicability of their research in broader contexts.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Thesis / Dissertation.
- Candidates whose work is practice-based may include as part of a doctoral submission either a portfolio of substantial musical compositions or one or more recordings of their own musical performance(s).
- Progress assessments are made in all years of doctoral study.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Music View 56 other PhDs in Music in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Two academic references
- Transcript
- CV/resume
- Evidence of competence in English
- Research proposal
- Sample of work
Tuition Fee
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International
29826 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29826 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
9858 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9858 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Cambridge
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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