Entry requirements

Entry requirements for the MA by thesis or MMus by thesis include an upper second class degree in Music or a relevant area of study; entry requirements for the PhD by thesis include a Masters degree in a relevant area of study. If you do not have this you may be admitted to a Masters programme in the first instance, with the possibility of upgrading to full PhD status for the second and third year of the programme.

Months of entry

January, April, October

Course content

Special attention is given to historical musicology, ethno-musicology, analysis, composition, and twentieth-century music. A wide range of practical activities and performance opportunities are also available.

The MA by thesis is assessed by a thesis of no more than 50,000 words and offers potential progression to MMus or PhD. The MMus by thesis is assessed by a thesis of no more than 70,000 words and also offers potential progression to PhD. The PhD is assessed by a thesis of no more than 100,000 words.

Department specialisms

See Department website at www.dur.ac.uk/music

Information for international students

English language requirements include an IELTS of 7.0 with no element below 6.5.

Fees and funding

AHRC.

Qualification and course duration

PhD

full time

36 months

part time

72 months

MMus by research

full time

24 months

part time

48 months

MA by research

full time

12 months

part time

24 months

Course contact details

Name: Mrs Karen Nichol
Email: music.pgadmissions@durham.ac.uk

Phone: 0191 33 43156

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