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Qualification
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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Location
Keele University
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
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.
UK student visa regulations mean that students classed as overseas for fees purposes may normally only register on a full-time basis, unless they are Distance Learners.
Tuition fees
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
Keele University
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University League Table
61st
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Campus address
Keele University, Staffordshire, Keele, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
29th out of 80
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Entry standards
/ Max 213n/a -
Graduate prospects
/ Max 10074.0 74%24th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.04 76%46th
