Music at University of Huddersfield - UCAS

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Course summary

Our broadening of expertise and reputation was reflected by the QS World University Subject Rankings 2019, where the University of Huddersfield was 25th in the world for 'Performing Arts' (https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/university-subject-rankings/2019/performing-arts). A PhD is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This programme allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge. A full time PhD is a three year programme of research and culminates in the production of a large-scale piece of written work in the form of a research thesis that should not normally exceed 80,000 words. Alternatively in the music subject where the submission is accompanied by material in other than written form, the written commentary should be a minimum of 15,000 words. Completing a PhD can give you a great sense of personal achievement and help you develop a high level of transferable skills which will be useful in your subsequent career, as well as contributing to the development of knowledge in your chosen field.

Modules

The University of Huddersfield has one of the largest Music and Music Technology postgraduate communities in the UK. With approximately 100 students representing numerous fields of study and well over a dozen nationalities, our postgraduate community is a vital and vibrant part of the life of the department. Recognised research strengths in music include:

  • Composition (including instrumental composition, film music composition and electroacoustic composition)
  • Contemporary music performance and improvisation
  • Sonic arts
  • Music technology
  • Early music
  • Historically informed performance practices
  • Music analysis
  • Cultural, historical and critical musicologies
  • Popular music
  • Archival research
  • Music archaeology
  • Music, politics and identity
  • Voice and embodiment
  • The musicology and practice of production
  • Digital, systematic and empirical musicologies
The University Research, Innovation and Skills webpages (https://research.hud.ac.uk/) and MMT research pages (https://research.hud.ac.uk/music/) provide information on these research areas, alongside a full listing of academic staff (https://research.hud.ac.uk/music/staff/). The CeReNeM Students pages (https://research.hud.ac.uk/institutes-centres/cerenem/students/) include details of our courses in the composition, performance, technology and study of new music; CMCI is our centre for musicological research; and ReCePP (https://research.hud.ac.uk/institutes-centres/recepp/) provides a hub for performance studies within the department. You will need to complete a research proposal outlining your areas of interest and when this is submitted along with your research degree application form we will look for the academics within the University who have the expertise and knowledge to supervise you and guide you through your research degree. Find out more about Music and Music Technology fee waivers and scholarships (https://research.hud.ac.uk/music/researchdegreesandscholarships/)


Entry requirements

The normal level of attainment required for entry is: * A Master’s degree or an Honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent, in a discipline appropriate to the proposed programme to be followed, or appropriate research, or * professional experience at postgraduate level, which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment.


English language requirements

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.

Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.

https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/where-are-you-from/


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £4765 Year 1
England £4765 Year 1
Northern Ireland £4765 Year 1
Scotland £4765 Year 1
Wales £4765 Year 1
Channel Islands £4765 Year 1
EU £16000 Year 1
International £16000 Year 1

Additional fee information

Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of your study at the University. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see our Fees and Finance - https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-and-finance/ Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X). If you are an EU or international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available - https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/ Please email the Student Finance Office ([email protected]) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.

Sponsorship information

For further information please visit https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding-studies/

Music at University of Huddersfield - UCAS