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PhD of Music

University of West London

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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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): 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

  • UK upper second-class honours degree (2:1) and a Master's with Merit or Distinction
  • Or recognised overseas equivalent
  • Research proposal required.

Accepted academic background

Good first degree (First or Upper Second) in a relevant field and a master's degree (MA, MSc, MBA, MRes) with Merit or equivalent postgraduate or research experience, Research proposal

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (min 6.0 each)
  • TOEFL iBT Duolingo 120 (min 100 each subscore)
  • Duolingo PTE Academic 58 (55+ each)
  • PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 4.5
  • IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Research Proposal

How to apply

  1. Review the programme entry requirements and intake. Complete the postgraduate application on the official university website. Upload academic transcripts and any required qualification and English language evidence. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year£16,000 GBP
Application fee£0 GBP
Deposit_

Program details

CampusWest London campus (Ealing)
Faculty or schoolLondon College of Music
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceStandard,Fixed
Post-study stay3
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.