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Full time | University of York | 3 years | 16-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

3 years

Start date

16-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Music Studies

Course type

Research

Course Summary

Research topics for MPhil/PhD by thesis may be proposed in any area closely related to the research interests of current members of staff. Students work independently with regular supervision from their research supervisor, and attend research seminars (normally four each term). Thesis titles from recent years include:

  • Music and Language in the Works of Samuel Beckett
  • Beyond Simplicity: Approaches to the Analysis of Contemporary Music
  • Melodic Oganisation and Improvisation in Thai Music with Special Reference to the Thaang Ranaat Eek
  • A Ghanaian Perspective on the Changing Role of Traditional African Music in a Contemporary Society
  • Passion and Persuasion: The Art of Rhetoric and the Performance of Early 17th Century Solo Sonatas
  • The Community Education Work of Orchestras and Opera Companies: Principles, Practice and Problems
  • Gesture and Affekt in the Performance of Baroque Vocal Music
  • 3 Masses by Frangiskos Leondaritis c1516 - c1572
  • Interpreting Music: contemporary performance practice on the violin.

Research Seminars

All PhD research students are required to attend these sessions which aim to encourage an exchange of ideas amongst a range of disciplines and approaches. Whilst 'research' fosters the idea of specialisation, this should not be at the expense of working in isolation; the broader context is always to be encouraged. It is important that research students retain an awareness of areas of study outside of their chosen specialism, especially those who intend to teach within Higher Education, if they are to be effective in their work. During the academic year, all members of the group should be prepared to lead a seminar discussion based on their particular specialism with a view to engaging with those working outside that area; these contributions form part of the official upgrading (from MPhil to PhD) process.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£4,688

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£27,900

Entry requirements

You need a qualification equivalent to a UK Masters with a minimum average grade of 60%.