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Music PhD

Royal Holloway, University of London

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Royal Holloway, University of London

Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

The Department of Music is consistently rated as one of the top research departments in the UK with an international reputation of high distinction. We offer postgraduate research opportunities in a wide range of musical disciplines, with world-leading expertise in historical musicology, theory and analysis, performance as research, composition and ethnomusicology.As an alternative, or precursor, to PhD study, we also offer MPhil and MA by Research (assessed entirely on the research dissertation: max. 40,000 words) options.From time to time, we make changes to our courses to improve the student and learning experience. If we make a significant change to your chosen course, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.Duration: 4 years full time

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 26,400per year

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University information

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Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • University League Table

    42nd

  • Campus address

    Royal Holloway, University of London, Royal Holloway, University of London Egham Hill, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX, United Kingdom

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Royal Holloway offers dedicated wellbeing, academic and financial support to international students.
Almost a third of students are from outside the UK, meaning there’s a welcoming and strong international spirit on campus.
Royal Holloway partners with local and global industry, culture and governments, leading to first-class career opportunities for you after you graduate.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Music

    5th out of 80 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    155 71%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    17th

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    43rd

    24

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