PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Music

Name: Music
Price: 26400 GBP
Availability: InStock

Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham, England

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4 yearsDuration

£26,400Per Year (Intl)

£5,006Home Fee

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PhD Music at Royal Holloway, University of London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Egham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. Royal Holloway's Music department has an international reputation for its research. We have an excellent record of PhD completion and a thriving postgraduate community. Currently we have around 65 PhD students researching topics across the full range of Musicological and Ethnomusicological Studies and Compositional Practice. International tuition fees are £26,400 per year, home/UK fees are £5,006 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 79% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £22,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Musicological Research Methods

Music Theory and Analysis

Ethnomusicology and Cultural Contexts

Composition and Creative Practice

Medieval and Historical Music Studies

Contemporary Music and Popular Culture

Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Music Research

Research Seminars and Critical Dialogue

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6
PTE Academic	61	—	—	—	—

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,400

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£105,600

Home Student Fee

£5,006

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees & funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working

15%Studying

20%Work & Study

80%Professional Jobs

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