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Music at University of Southampton - UCAS

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Course summary

We welcome PhD applications in areas such as performance, musicology (including opera, critical editing, domestic music), composition (including concert, film, and electronic music) and music technology. You'll have access to instrumental teachers and supervisors who are leading practitioners in their fields.

Assessment method

"Progression reviews at fixed points during candidature, thesis, portfolio, compositions, performances (dependent on pathway)."


How to apply

International applicants

English language: Band E, IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in all components.

Entry requirements

"You'll need to have both: 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a related subject master of art with merit in a related subject You can still apply if you have an equivalent music qualification approved by us. See international equivalent qualifications: www.southampton.ac.uk/pg/entry


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

Sponsorship information

A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/funding/postgraduate.page

Music at University of Southampton - UCAS