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Music Composition PhD

University of Nottingham

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Course options

5 options available

  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    FEB

  • Duration

    4 years

Course summary

Research overview

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.

    Research areas

    We have particular strengths in four core areas.

    Music, space and place


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    • Music and musical culture in a specific time and place

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    • Transnational and transcultural exchange

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    • Urban geographies and mobility

    Music-text-image


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    • How music interacts with other art forms

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    • Applying and developing methodologies from other disciplines

    Musical creativity and community


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    • Musical creativity

      • •
    • Development of communities and networks

    Music, politics and identity


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    • How music has contributed to local, national and international political change

      • •
    • How music shapes individual identities

    Careers

    Whether you are considering a career in academia, industry or haven't yet decided,

  • we’re here to support you every step of the way.

    • Expert staff will work with you to explore PhD career options and apply for vacancies, develop your interview skills and meet employers. You can book a one-to-one appointment, take an online course or attend a workshop.

    International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the

  • Graduate immigration route
    • . Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

    Tuition fees

    Students living in Hong Kong
    (International fees)

    £ 21,500per year

    Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

    University information

    University of Nottingham

    University of Nottingham

    University of Nottingham

    • University League Table

      30th

    • Campus address

      University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, England

    VIEW PROFILE
    A member of the Russell Group and Universitas 21 international network, Nottingham is a truly global university, welcoming students from over 150 countries.
    Nottingham offers a range of prestigious international scholarships for high-achieving students from around the world.
    Nottingham is known as one of the UK's top sporting universities. Its students and alumni have won Olympic, World and Commonwealth medals.

    Subject rankings

    • Subject ranking

      Music

      23rd out of 80 1

    • Entry standards

      / Max 213
      141 66%

      34th

    • Graduate prospects

      / Max 100
      77.0 77%

      21st

      13

    • Student satisfaction

      / Max 4
      2.99 75%

      57th

      9

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