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PhD of Creative Music Practice

University of Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

A professionally focused MA combining creative music practice, Business insight and academic enquiry.

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

  • Apply core knowledge in Creative Music Practice. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in arts
  • Design and media.

Career outcomes

  • Portfolio career in music
  • Performance
  • Composition and arrangement
  • Production
  • Music research and writing
  • Artist management

Curriculum

  • Twelve-month MA in which students develop a creative vision and business plan
  • Take modules including Professional Creative Contexts
  • And complete a substantial creative research project
  • Dissertation or portfolio meant for release in a professional context such as a recorded album or published composition.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Normally a UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent
  • If you do not meet the academic entry requirements
  • We may still consider your application on the basis of relevant professional experience.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree with excellent or very good classification, Often with a master's degree, Plus a research proposal.

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required
  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research Proposal
  • Portfolio.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entry requirements and application deadlines on its degree finder page. Identify a supervisor and prepare a research proposal if the programme asks for one. Apply online through the Apply section of the programme page. The page states whether an application fee applies. Provide an academic CV
  2. Proposal
  3. Transcripts
  4. Two references and English language evidence. Attend an interview if the programme requires one. Accept the offer when it arrives. Apply early if you need a visa
  5. As the page advises.

Other costs

Tuition per year£30,450 GBP
Application fee£35 GBP
Deposit£41,277 GBP

Program details

CampusLauriston campus
Faculty or schoolEdinburgh College of Art
DepartmentArts and Design
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.