Music Composition PhD: Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Nottingham, UK

Music Composition PhD
University of Nottingham

UK

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About this course

What will I learn?

A superb opportunity to develop your own portfolio of compositions in a professional and supportive environment. We welcome a broad range of styles and approaches.There are many opportunities to perform your own work, or have them played and recorded by others, both within the University and the wider city. Normally taken full-time over three years or part-time over six years (with an additional year often taken for final writing up, submission and viva).Assessed by a portfolio of compositions lasting around 60 minutes and an accompanying commentary of 20,000 words.A range of optional modules are available in consultation with your supervisory team. These include music modules as well as ones to build your research skills.

Which department am I in?

Department of Music

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£25,750.00 (28,05,622) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

December 2027

Venue

University Park - Campus

University Park Campus,

Nottingham,

Nottinghamshire,

NG7 2RD, Central England, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£25,750.00 (28,05,622) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

October 2027

Venue

University Park - Campus

University Park Campus,

Nottingham,

Nottinghamshire,

NG7 2RD, Central England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

Masters degree in a relevant subject or equivalent research experience. If your Masters is in a subject other than music you must demonstrate a suitable level of aptitude. Provide three scores, with recordings if available. At least one work must be for a large ensemble.

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

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