Course summary
If your passion lies in research, our doctoral degrees provide the opportunity to combine academia with creativity and innovation. Study with us and receive expert research guidance from our supportive staff, who will encourage you to achieve your full potential.
Modules
Research in Music at the University of York is wide ranging. We have specialists in historical, cultural and critical musicology, composition (acoustic and electronic), performance (especially contemporary performance practices and historical informed practice), music analysis, music education, music psychology and cognition, music AI, and new audio technologies. Many projects are interdisciplinary, involving collaboration with researchers beyond Music.
Assessment method
https://www.york.ac.uk/arts-creative-technologies/study/music-postgraduate-research/phd-mphil-music/
Entry requirements
An MA degree with the equivalent of a distinction or very high merit, or equivalent experience. For the composition pathway, you should have an MA in Composition and be able to evidence a high level of ability and originality in composition. For the performance pathway, you should be able to demonstrate sustained professional experience as a performer. If you have any questions about the suitability of your qualifications, please contact a member of staff.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £4806 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £4806 | Year 1 |
| EU | £22200 | Year 1 |
| England | £4806 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4806 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £4806 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £4806 | Year 1 |
| International | £22200 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/fees/
Sponsorship information
https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/fees/
Provider information
University of York
Heslington
York
YO10 5DD