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Full time | University Park Campus | 3 years | DEC-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

3 years

Start date

DEC-25

Key information
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Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Music Composition

Course Summary

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.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£5,006

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£23,000

Entry requirements

Masters degree in a relevant subject or equivalent research experience. If your Masters is in a subject other than music you must demonstrate a suitable level of aptitude. Provide three scores, with recordings if available. At least one work must be for a large ensemble.

University information

The University of Nottingham is a pioneering institution with a long and distinguished heritage in education. It is also a research-intensive university and a member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, making it a superb place to study for a postgraduate qualification. In addition to being one of the world’s top 100 universities, it ranks seventh overall in research power (Research Excellence Framework, 2021). As such, it is...more