PhD of Music
Royal Holloway, University of London
- Egham, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Bachelor of Arts in Music is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Music and apply creative methods
- Develop and critique original work
- And communicate design or artistic intentions.
Career outcomes
- Performance
- Composition and arranging
- Private studio teaching
- Music library science
- Arts management
Curriculum
- Music theory
- Aural skills
- Class piano
- Music history and ethnomusicology
- Conducting
- Arranging and orchestration
- Music technology
- Electronic music and applied lessons with ensembles
- Depending on emphasis.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Not published on the programme page.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (Writing 7.0
- TOEFL iBT No subscore below 5.5)
- Duolingo TOEFL iBT 88 (Reading 18
- PTE Academic Listening 17
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Degree certificates
- Academic transcripts
- Passport copy
- English proficiency evidence
- Curriculum vitae
- Research proposal
- Academic references
- Supervisor information when required.
How to apply
- Contact the department's Postgraduate Lead with your research interests
- Qualifications and whether you are self-funded (official website 2. Staff reply with guidance. Secure a supervisor and prepare a research proposal if the department asks. Apply on the Royal Holloway applicant portal. Upload a brief research proposal if required
- English-language evidence if English is not your first language
- a CV showing publications or industry experience.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £23,200 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £75 GBP |
| Deposit | £3,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Egham |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Performing and Digital Arts |
| Department | Music |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 480 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Royal Holloway, University of London may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Royal Holloway, University of London may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is £23,200 GBP per year. The application fee is £75 GBP. The deposit is £3,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £14,500 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (Writing 7.0, TOEFL iBT No subscore below 5.5), Duolingo TOEFL iBT 88 (Reading 18, PTE Academic Listening 17, IELTS Academic 6.5.
Royal Holloway, University of London may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.