About the course

Students studying for a research degree concentrate on pursuing an independent research project devised in consultation with their supervisors. Musicologists and ethnomusicologists write a large-scale dissertation, composers produce a portfolio of original compositions accompanied by a critical commentary, and performers give a recital accompanied by a critical commentary. You will work under the guidance of an expert supervisory team and your progress will be reviewed periodically to support you in bringing the project to a successful conclusion. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Open intake available throughout 2023	Durham
Term 2 (January), 2024	Durham
Term 3 (April), 2024	Durham
Term 1 (September), 2024	Durham
Open intake available throughout 2024	Durham
Term 2 (January), 2025	Durham
Term 3 (April), 2025	Durham
Term 1 (September), 2025	Durham
Open intake available throughout 2025	Durham

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Durham University

You must provide the following supporting documentation:

　　academic transcripts or other evidence of academic qualifications (applicants must provide certified translated copies of documents not in English).

　　evidence of English-language proficiency if you are a non-native speaker of English.

　　sample(s) of written work on a musicological topic, broadly defined (two samples with a maximum combined word-length of 5,000 words for applicants to the Musicology programmes, a single sample of 2,000 words for applications to the Composition or Performance programmes) sent as Word documents or as PDFs. These can be extracts from longer pieces of coursework, but should be edited appropriately.

　　a research proposal.

　　Applicants to research Masters programmes are expected to have achieved (to be likely to achieve) a first-class or an upper second-class undergraduate degree (or equivalent international qualification) in Music.

　　Applicants to PhD programmes are usually expected to have achieved (or to be likely to achieve) a good pass (a merit or distinction) in a Taught Masters in Music or to have gained a Research Masters degree. They are generally required to have specialised at Masters level in an area broadly related to their proposed doctoral research topic (i.e. Musicology, Music Analysis, Ethnomusicology, Composition, as appropriate).

　　IELTS 7.0 with no element below 6.5

　　TOEFL iBT: computer based - 102 with no element below 25

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 102.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Durham University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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