MPhil/PhD in Experimental music: Fees & Entry Requirements at Bath Spa University, UK

MPhil/PhD in Experimental music

UK

What will I learn?

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is awarded to candidates who have critically investigated and evaluated an approved topic and by doing so have made an independent and original contribution to knowledge. It will contain a major research, constructive or reflective component, which in sum, or part, is worthy of publication. They also need to demonstrate an understanding of research methods appropriate to the chosen field. The thesis produced will normally be between 40,000 and 80,000 words, depending on subject area and research topic. Our research specialisms span a wide range of interests across the dance, music and performing arts spectrum. Our approach to research in music and the performing arts connects inter-disciplinary practice with current theoretical contexts. Our staff are renowned researchers and practitioners, the Bath School of Music and Performing Arts can offer you the right supervisor for any range of music and performing arts research questions.

Which department am I in?

School of Music and Performing Arts

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
£16,625.00 (18,11,397) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

October 2026

Venue

Locksbrook Campus

Locksbrook Rd,

Bath,

Bath and North East Somerset,

BA1 3EL, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
£16,625.00 (18,11,397) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

October 2026

Venue

Bath Spa Univeristy

50 Hoxton Street, Hoxton,

London,

Greater London,

N1 6LP, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Research proposal formWe will require copies of any of your previous degree certificates, such as BA, MA, MSc. However, we do not need to see documents relating to GCSEs, A-levels, Higher, or Advanced Higher.We will also need transcripts of your results officially issued from the awarding body.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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