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PhD of Creative Music Practice
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
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
- 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
- Proposal
- Transcripts
- 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
- As the page advises.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £30,450 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £35 GBP |
| Deposit | £41,277 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Lauriston campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Edinburgh College of Art |
| Department | Arts and Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 360 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is £30,450 GBP per year. The application fee is £35 GBP. The deposit is £41,277 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
A portfolio is required. An interview is required.

