Musical Performance
Entry requirements
- Masters degree in a relevant subject or equivalent research experience.
- If your masters is in a subject other than music you must demonstrate a suitable level of aptitude.
Portfolio
Provide approximately 45 minutes of contrasting repertoire, submitted as a recent unedited video performance (provided online or on DVD).
Months of entry
February, April, July, October, December
Course content
The PhD in Musical Performance is available to advanced performers wishing to undertake practice-led research at the highest level. The degree will enable you to deepen critical engagement with and understanding of performance practice while exploring specific aspects of technique or repertoire.
Through an agreed programme of original research you will:
- Deepen critical engagement with, and understanding of, performance practice
- Explore specific aspects of technique or repertoire.
There are many opportunities to perform both individually and as part of ensembles, on-campus and as part of the wider Nottingham musical scene.
Research areas
Our research strengths are grouped into four themes.
Music, space and place
- Music and musical culture in a specific time and place
- Transnational and transcultural exchange
- Urban geographies and mobility
Music-text-image
- How music interacts with other art forms
- Applying and developing methodologies from other disciplines
Musical creativity and community
- Musical creativity
- Development of communities and networks
Music, politics and identity
- How music has contributed to local, national and international political change
- How music shapes individual identities
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PhD
- full timeupto 48 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part timeupto 96 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Postgraduate Enquiries
- Phone
- +44(0) 115 951 5151