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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University Park - Campus
Part Time
Dec 2027
8 Year
A superb opportunity to develop your own portfolio of compositions in a professional and supportive environment. We welcome a broad range of styles and approaches.There are many opportunities to perform your own work, or have them played and recorded by others, both within the University and the wider city. Normally taken full-time over three years or part-time over six years (with an additional year often taken for final writing up, submission and viva).Assessed by a portfolio of compositions lasting around 60 minutes and an accompanying commentary of 20,000 words.A range of optional modules are available in consultation with your supervisory team. These include music modules as well as ones to build your research skills.
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