About the course

Studying for your PhD in the School of Music means that you will become an expert in a specialist area and gain high-quality research skills, which will equip you to undertake further research projects in addition to pursuing specialist career paths. As a postgraduate researcher, you will conduct original research work under the guidance of your supervisors. You’ll have regular meetings to monitor your progress and develop an initial training plan to make sure you are acquiring the appropriate skills for your research. If you want to pursue your chosen area of research through practice, we offer supervison for Music practice-led PhD and practice-led MPhil.

　　We pursue a broad range of scholarship and practice research at the intersection of music, science, and technology. Areas of study are often interdisciplinary and include music psychology, music and wellbeing, music pedagogy, music technology, musical instrument studies, sound studies, and scientific and technological perspectives on composition, performance, and musicology. We are leaders in the field of music psychology. Our research investigates areas including musical imagery, creativity, preferences, audiences, development, identity and listening behaviours. We explore the intersections between music and wellbeing and undertake real-world research into the impact of music on physical and mental health. Our researchers actively collaborate with organisations as diverse as Opera North, the Science Museum and the National Health Service. 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: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Open intake available until (December), 2023	Leeds
February, 2024	Leeds
October, 2024	Leeds
Open intake available until (December), 2024	Leeds
February, 2025	Leeds
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Leeds
October, 2025	Leeds
Open intake available until (December), 2025	Leeds
February, 2026	Leeds
October, 2026	Leeds
Open intake available until (December), 2026	Leeds
February, 2027	Leeds
Open intake available until (December), 2027	Leeds

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Leeds

You should hold a good honours degree (upper second class or first class) in a related discipline, and hold, or expect to obtain, a Masters degree in a related subject. If English is not your first language, you will also need an English language qualification, for example IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in all components.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

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 University of Leeds. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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