Music MPhil/PhD including Practice-Based in the Arts/PhD by Published works
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
If you are a graduate in music, composition, production or similar discipline, this Music MPhil/ PhD / PhD by Published Works programme offers an excellent route to expand your knowledge, develop your skills and apply research either in a practice-led study, or the more traditional written medium. After successfully defending the final thesis, you will be given a Level 8 certificate, which is the highest formal certification available in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Our offer affords an excellent opportunity to therefore progress to a higher management position within the music sector, or potentially beyond into a related field.
Apply by 1 August for our October intake and 11 December for our March intake.
Key highlights
- Research through practice-led study or traditional written thesis
- Practice-based and published works routes available
- Leads to a Level 8 qualification, the highest formal certification
- Suits graduates in music, composition, production or related disciplines
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
Scholarships
Alumni PGCE Bursary Award
This will be a £500 cash payment that will not have to be repaid and does not affect the payment of a student’s maintenance loans.
Up to £500Chevening Scholarships
Sir John Lowther Scholarship
The Sir John Lowther Scholarship provides financial awards of up to £2,000 to a postgraduate student within the Arts.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Music researcher
- University lecturer in music
- Composer
- Music producer
- Senior manager in the music sector
Cost of study
International: £16,850
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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