PhD in Music – University of Aberdeen

Institution providing the doctoral degree

University of Aberdeen

Location

Aberdeen | Scotland, United Kingdom

Name of PHD

PhD in Music

Research Clusters

Musical and Vocal Performance
Theory, Analysis and Musical Composition
Musicology and Musical Heritage
Ethnomusicology – Etno; Jazz; Pop; Rock…
Music and Media
Other fields

Duration

Duration: Full-time 36 months; part-time 60 months. We offer research students the option of commencing study in January or September. We also now offer an Extended PhD (full time 48 months; part time 96 months) – please see full details here: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/dhpa/courses/postgraduate-research/phd-research/?utm_

Public / Private institution

Public University

Financial terms of the PHD position

Self-funded PhD – you must provide both tuition and your own maintenance
PhD Fully or partially externally funded, with a stipend, through private or public foundations, scholarships, grants, one or more companies, or public institutions that you have to find on your own

It is important to know that many universities offer different funding options and public and private grants available to students who match the application criteria. Before applying, it is a good idea to check the institutions’ websites and inquire about the options available to you.

Many universities require applicants to pay fees such as matriculation or dissertation fees, even if they offer a fully funded programme with or without a stipend.

Fees:
https://www.abdn.ac.uk/students/finance/tuition-fees

Funding resources:
https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/funding/644