Music PhD: Fees & Entry Requirements at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK

Music PhD
Royal Holloway, University of London

UK

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About this course

What will I learn?

The Department of Music is consistently rated as one of the top research departments in the UK with an international reputation of high distinction. We offer postgraduate research opportunities in a wide range of musical disciplines, with world-leading expertise in historical musicology, theory and analysis, performance as research, composition and ethnomusicology.As an alternative, or precursor, to PhD study, we also offer MPhil and MA by Research (assessed entirely on the research dissertation: max. 40,000 words) options.From time to time, we make changes to our courses to improve the student and learning experience. If we make a significant change to your chosen course, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.Duration: 4 years full time

Which department am I in?

Music

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£26,400.00 (28,76,444) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London Egham Hill,

Egham,

Surrey,

TW20 0EX, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A good first degree and usually a Masters degree in Music, or in a related subject if the topic of research is interdisciplinary.

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

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About Royal Holloway

Royal Holloway is a research-driven university with an international outlook and a close-knit community at its Surrey and central London campuses.

  • Many departments ranked top 20 (Times University Guide 2025)
  • Research is top 25 per cent in the UK (THE, REF2021)
  • Close-knit, friendly, safe community campus
  • Egham campus 7 miles from Heathrow, 19 miles from London
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