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Music PhD

University of Aberdeen

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    King's Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    26-JAN-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Flourishing research environment with strengths in composition (vocal, instrumental, and electroacoustic), historical and computational musicology, sonic arts and sound studies. Staff at Aberdeen are internationally renowned in their chosen fields and have books, editions and articles published in many of the major journals and publishing houses and are regular contributors to international conferences. Their compositions are performed throughout the world and are recorded and broadcast on many radio and TV stations and they have received commissions from such groups as the BBC and Carnegie Hall, New York City. At Aberdeen postgraduate candidates can study at masters level (MMUS by research MMUS – six pathways: composition, musicology, performance, sonic arts, community music, education or the MPhil in composition or musicology), and at doctoral level (PhD) in composition or musicology. Approaches from applicants who wish to undertake their studies as Distance Learners will be considered, subject to discussion with an appropriate supervisor.

Tuition fees

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£ 21,700per year

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University information

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, University Office, Regent Walk, King's College, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB24 3FX, United Kingdom

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One of the top 30 universities in the UK (Complete University Guide league tables 2026).
Student population has over 130 nationalities and strong international global networks.
Experienced international student advisers with immigration expertise supporting students from application to graduation.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Music

    45th out of 80 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    190 85%

    8th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

    27th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.29 82%

    10th

    61

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