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PhD / MPhil Music

UK

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What will I learn?

Overview Music research at Keele has two main themes: Music Technology and Musicology. The Music Technology research group is one of the largest teams in UK Higher Education focusing on the creative aspects of Music Technology. The group comprises composers working with digital media in composition for purely acoustic and mixed resources, audiovisual composition, algorithmic composition, theory and aesthetics, and music software development. The Musicology research group focuses primarily on music since 1900. Specific member interests include French, Polish and German music, analysis, critical theory, cultural history, and film music. Facilities Research students are supported through the provision of: shared office space, IT equipment and research funding to support some travel and other expenses. Specialist facilities are also available for students of music and music technology. These include electronic and computer music studios, bespoke and specialist software, the Chapel organ and a chamber organ, as well as the Lindsay Studio Theatre, equipped with two concert grand pianos and a Golble Dulcken harpsichord. Keele is also ideally located near to other major libraries and collections. Research Staff and Students Music is an established group of scholars comprising 8 academic staff and 7 research students. The Research Institute provides a dynamic and supportive environment for postgraduate study and research. Postgraduates are encouraged to participate in all research activities of the Institute, from attending and giving papers at research seminars to taking part in academic events beyond the University. Staff Interests

Which department am I in?

Keele University

Study options

Full Time (3 years)

Tuition fees
£16,042.00 (US$ 20,794) per year
The fee given is for 2023/24 entry. There may be a slight increase in the year 2024/25.

This is a fixed fee
Start date

September 2025

Venue

Keele University

Keele,

ST5 5BG, England

Entry requirements

For international students

PhD, MPhil and DMs usually require an Honours degree with a first or 2.1 classifications, or the equivalent if you have been educated outside the UK. Students need to have IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any subtest

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

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