Full time
3 years
APR-24
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Musicology
Research
Musicology is a specialisation available in our suite of Music research degrees (MPhil, PhD).
Overview
This scheme is suitable for graduates in music, especially in the fields of historical musicology, music aesthetics, theory and analysis.
It aims to offer knowledge and expertise for a career in higher education and writing about music.
Assessment
The text of a PhD thesis should not normally exceed 80,000 words (excluding bibliographies and appendices). The text of an MPhil thesis should not normally exceed 60,000 words (excluding bibliographies and appendices).
Distinctive features
Research students are given an allowance to help support attending conferences, obtaining research materials, recording performances of their music, or conducting relevant research away from Cardiff.
Refurbished facilities for music postgraduates including a suite of dedicated computer and study rooms, hi-fi facilities and electronic piano, a kitchen and a common room.
Depending on individual suitability (e.g. language proficiency) and research interests, postgraduates may elect to take a period of study abroad at one of many affiliated European University Music School
For tuition fees for this course, please visit our website.
For tuition fees for this course, please visit our website.
For Entry requirements for this course, please visit our website.