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Goldsmiths, University of London, PhD, Music (Research, Composition or Performance Practice)

Goldsmiths, University of London
 United Kingdom

 

Study mode Start date Duration
Full-time Sep years: 3 - 4
Part-time Sep years: 4 - 6
The Department of Music has a lively and varied research base, large postgraduate community, active performing tradition and offers a proximity to London's resources; staff research interests are correspondingly diverse and wide-ranging and we offer research supervision in any of these areas of specialism; see staff research interests below for details; students register for 1 of 3 options: thesis in any area of musicology; contemporary music studies; analysis or ethnomusicology (up to 100,000 words for PhD; 60,000 for MPhil); composition: portfolio of compositions, and commentary (20,000 words for PhD, 12,000 words for MPhil); performance practice: full-length recital and related 50,000-word thesis for PhD; lunchtime recital and 30,000-word thesis for MPhil; topics could include areas such as contemporary music studies; ethnomusicology or aspects of historical performance; there is also a viva voce.

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The University is based on a single-site campus within London’s vibrant New Cross, just minutes from the heart of this great global city, home to major cultural landmarks including the National Theatre and Tate Modern. New Cross is a vibrant area in South East London that's situated just 10 minutes by train from London Bridge. Described by The New York Times as a hub of creative talent, the area has a thriving music and arts scene, fantastic restaurants, buzzing cafes, and a genuinely diverse and eclectic population.