The RNCM offers the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Degrees are awarded by Manchester Metropolitan University for a collaborative programme of research, undertaken and supervised at RNCM.
Music Psychology and cognate disciplines - including both quantitative and qualitative research in the fields of expert music performance and training
Music Education and pedagogy - including the philosophy, history, practice and theory of music education
September 2026
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Applicants for PhD are normally required to hold a good (Distinction or Merit) masters qualification in a relevant subject, having undertaken research training and produced a dissertation and/or portfolio of compositions or performances. They will also be considered for a place on the RNCM research degree programme if they expect their masters qualification to be awarded within the first three months after they have enrolled. All enrolments are expected to take place in September.
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