Study PhD Music (Composition) at University of Manchester in the UK, School of Arts, Languages and Cultures

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Our PhD Music (Composition) programme will see you produce a portfolio of compositions and a written commentary under the supervision of our academics. You will be assigned a research panel consisting of your supervisor, a co-supervisor and advisor who will meet with you on a regular basis to monitor your progress. Postgraduate students are expected to take part in the academic community of the department and the University by participating in seminars and by presenting their research at regular intervals. Workshops and performances of postgraduate compositions are arranged through the department, and may involve Psappha, the University's ensemble-in-association, and the Quatuor Danel, the quartet-in-residence, among other professional and student performers.

Which department am I in?

School of Arts, Languages and Cultures

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£22,500.00 (US$ 29,057) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Main Campus

Oxford Road,

Manchester,

Greater Manchester,

M13 9PL, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Students require A Bachelors (Honours) degree at 2:1 level or above (or its international equivalent) in a related subject; and a UK Master's degree with an overall average of 65% or higher, with a minimum of 65% in the dissertation and with no mark below 55% (or its international equivalent) in a related subject

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