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Full time | University of West London - (UWL) | 4 years | FEB-26

Study mode

Full time

Duration

4 years

Start date

FEB-26

Key information
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Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Music Studies

Course Summary

The London College of Music has over 130 years of history but has also engaged with the latest developments in music technology and popular music research.Our PhDs are supported by staff who are engaged in a range of specialisms that combine practice-led research and advanced professional practice with theoretical and technical analysis.We have expert supervisory capability across a wide variety of topics and issues. We welcome applications for doctoral research in both traditional and progressive disciplines including:audio technologycultural studiescompositionfestival studiesgender, diversity and creativity within musical areashistorical studiesmusical aesthetics and analysismusicologymusic pedagogymusic performancerecord production and mixing

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£4,900

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£16,000

Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are:

a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field

a Masters Degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience.

We look for individuals with:

dedication to undertaking rigorous and meaningful research

enthusiasm for contributing to academic and creative practice

a genuine passion for their chosen subject area.

Applicants should also submit a well-considered and persuasive research proposal, clearly outlining their aims, context, and potential contribution to the field.

University information

The University of West London (UWL) is known as the ‘career university’ due its exceptionally high graduate employment rate and close connections with top industry employers. It has been ranked the city’s best modern non-specialist university (Complete University Guide, 2025), and is number one in London for student satisfaction (National Student Survey, 2024). Curricula incorporate both theoretical knowledge and practical learning...more

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