Music (Musicology)

Our research across the department involves particular focus on seven core research areas , built around research questions, themes and approaches that are shared by a number of members of staff. Explored thematically during our Thursday research afternoons, the core research areas allow us to interrogate key issues in music research from multiple angles, fostering imaginative and multi-layered responses that are both intellectual and creative. They comprise:

PhD students in Musicology and Ethnomusicology produce an 80,000-word dissertation that presents independent and original research executed at a high standard.

As a research student in the department, you will be assigned a research panel consisting of your supervisor, a co-supervisor and an independent reviewer, who will meet with you on a regular basis to discuss your progress and offer expert advice on the development of your project.

Postgraduate students are an important part of the academic community of the department and the University, and we encourage all our PhD students to participate in research seminars and presenting their research at regular intervals to help them develop their research experience and profile.