Musical Composition PhD / MA by Research
University of Birmingham · Birmingham, United Kingdom
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University of Birmingham · Birmingham, United Kingdom
Musical Composition PhD / MA by Research
Doctoral · Social
About this programme
Course information for prospective postgraduate students on our PhD Musical Composition doctoral research degree programme at the University of Birmingham
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition
- £23,390 / year
- Study mode
- Full-time, Online
- Intake
- January, September
Entry requirements
Merit in a Masters degree
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (4)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds