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PostgraduateDoctor of PhilosophyUCAS: 950F

Research Degree Programme

Royal Academy of Music, University of London
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£19,250Per Year (Intl)
£9,250Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the PhD Research Degree Programme at Royal Academy of Music, University of London. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The Royal Academy of Music offers research degrees in Performance Practice and in Composition. The deadline for the UCAS Conservatoires application is 14 January 2026, 18:00 UK time. The Academy’s research degrees are aimed at performers and composers who already have highly developed skills and focused career aspirations, including those with a well-established career. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Performance Practice Research
Compositional Research and Innovation
Critical Contextualisation of Creative Work
Research Methodology in Music
Supervised Creative Project
Professional Practice in Performance
Analytical Approaches to Musical Scholarship
Thesis Development and Presentation
UCAS Code:950F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,250

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£77,000

Home Student Fee

£9,250

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

For both MPhil and PhD, you will be allocated 30 hours of supervision per year

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💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
20%Studying
25%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
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