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PhD of Music
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- 3 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 (2 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
- A master's degree in a relevant subject (an exceptional first-class bachelor's may be considered) and a research proposal; practice-led applicants show a portfolio. English: IELTS 7.0 overall with no band below 6.5.
Accepted academic background
Master's degree (or first-class bachelor's) plus research proposal, Practice-led applicants show a portfolio
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0 (no band below 6.5)
- TOEFL iBT 95
- PTE Academic 76
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Undergraduate or postgraduate degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose
- Research proposal
- Academic references
- Supervisor correspondence where required
- Proof of language proficiency if required
- Additional documents subject to the official program checklist
How to apply
- Review the course entry and English language requirements. Apply using UCAS or the appropriate postgraduate application route. Submit academic transcripts and relevant supporting documents. Complete any interview or portfolio assessment where required. Meet the conditions of the offer. Complete the CAS checks and applicable tuition payment.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £15,960 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £30 GBP |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Royal Birmingham Conservatoire |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Royal Birmingham Conservatoire |
| Department | Music |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Flexible |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship eligibility and award amounts must be confirmed with the institution for the selected degree and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
Scholarships
Scholarship eligibility and award amounts must be confirmed with the institution for the selected degree and intake.
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The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £15,960 GBP per year. The application fee is £30 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0 (no band below 6.5), TOEFL iBT 95, PTE Academic 76. An interview is required.
Scholarship eligibility and award amounts must be confirmed with the institution for the selected degree and intake.