MPhil/PhD Music

Students can focus of their MPhil/PhD depending on the nature of the research.

Performance

The distinctive feature about the MPhil/PhD programme is that it focuses specifically on research relating to performance (in music). Central to that is the opportunity to include performance in the outcome whilst allowing sufficient flexibility for the nature and extent of this to vary as appropriate to the specific area of research. This means that your own musical practice must be integral to this research.

Composition

Composers develop a portfolio of about eight substantial and contrasting compositions. These are supported by a written analytic and aesthetic commentary.

To apply, you should submit a portfolio of about three contrasting compositions, with a short proposal, up to 600 words, of what you plan to achieve.