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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Music Performance Practice

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£23,390Per Year (Intl)
£5,181Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PhD Music Performance Practice at University of Birmingham is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Are you an accomplished performer looking to develop your work through postgraduate research? On this course you'll develop your work on historically-informed performances of western art music. This flexible postgraduate course lets you choose either an MA by Research or PhD in Music Performance Practice. Both courses offer you the chance to produce a research thesis, an assessed performance and both a written note and critical commentary on the performance. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Historical Performance Practice and Style
Advanced Research Methods in Music
Interpretative Analysis and Score Study
Performance Documentation and Critical Reflection
Specialised Performance Project
Musicological Research and Contextualisation
Performance Pedagogy and Transmission
Doctoral Research Thesis
Academic Year:2025-26 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,390

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£70,170

Home Student Fee

£5,181

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham offers Music Performance Practice as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#68QS World
#11UK Ranking
40,025+Students
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