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
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.
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
Sponsorship information
For further information please visit https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding-studies/
Provider information
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH