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2 years
SEP
MPhil - Master of Philosophy
Music Performance / Playing
Research
A PhD or MPhil by Performance allows you to develop original, innovative, creative research projects.
The programme has a full-time and a part-time route. The full-time route comprises three years’ study for a PhD, two for an MPhil, both with one optional ‘continuation’ year for completion. The part-time route comprises six years’ study for a PhD, or four for an MPhil, again with the additional ‘continuation’ year for completion, as necessary.
You will work under the supervision of one or more staff members with expertise relevant to the project topic. As a research student you are also supported by a Thesis Advisory panel (TAP), which includes an additional academic staff member (not your supervisor).
As either a PhD or MPhil student, you will submit a portfolio of performance projects, fully documented through video/audio recordings. The portfolio is to be accompanied by critical writing that draws out the research embedded in the practice, discussing aspects of the performance processes and situating the work in a research context. The number and scale of the performance projects, and the length of the written submission, will be negotiated with your supervisor and agreed with your TAP. This will be in relation to the nature of the work and the programme for which you are registered (PhD or MPhil).
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For this course (per year)
£27,900
An MA degree with the equivalent of a distinction or very high merit, or equivalent experience. For the performance pathway, you should be able to demonstrate sustained professional experience as a performer.
