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Music PhD

University of Surrey

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    13-APR-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Our research degrees prepare you for success at each stage of your PhD project development. The structure of our Music PhD is designed to provide intensive graduate preparation for a future career and is suitable for either part-time or full-time candidates. As a postgraduate researcher, you will conduct a research project within one of our areas of research strengths. Completion of the programme entails submission of a thesis, the submission of practice if undertaking a practice-based PhD, and an oral viva with external examiners. PhD students can expect three levels of research training: university-level, department-level and subject-specific. University-level training is provided by the Postgraduate Skills Development Programme and the University Library including a PhD induction, workshops on writing skills and preparation for the confirmation and viva. There is also an annual student-led University postgraduate conference. Department-level training is offered in the form of interdisciplinary seminars, reading groups, visiting speaker events and conferences. You will also receive subject-specific training that will vary depending on your programme.

Application deadline

16/01/2026

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Tuition fees

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£ 23,400per year

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University information

University of Surrey

University of Surrey

  • University League Table

    19th

  • Campus address

    University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford, Guildford, Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Music

    13th out of 80 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    160 72%

    18th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    20th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.37 84%

    3rd

    2

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