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The University of Edinburgh: Creative Music Practice
| Institution | The University of Edinburgh View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Edinburgh College of Art |
| Web | https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying |
| Study type | Research |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
The PhD in Creative Music Practice is an opportunity for you to pursue practice-led research in the field of music at the highest level.
This will involve research that combines textual and musical outputs, for example:
* composition
* performance (either of original or pre-existing repertoire)
* installation
* sound design
* interactive music software
Typical applicants to this programme include:
* composer-theorists who wish to carry out research into and practice of particular compositional models * performers who wish to deepen their practice through musicological research
* computer-music composers who wish to develop documented hardware/software systems for their music
* performers with a need to study the techniques and organology of period instruments
* instrument builders/researchers seeking historical techniques found in evidence from the original instruments
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
The PhD in Creative Music Practice is an opportunity for you to pursue practice-led research in the field of music at the highest level.
This will involve research that combines textual and musical outputs, for example:
* composition
* performance (either of original or pre-existing repertoire)
* installation
* sound design
* interactive music software
Typical applicants to this programme include:
* composer-theorists who wish to carry out research into and practice of particular compositional models * performers who wish to deepen their practice through musicological research
* computer-music composers who wish to develop documented hardware/software systems for their music
* performers with a need to study the techniques and organology of period instruments
* instrument builders/researchers seeking historical techniques found in evidence from the original instruments
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
The PhD in Creative Music Practice is an opportunity for you to pursue practice-led research in the field of music at the highest level.
This will involve research that combines textual and musical outputs, for example:
* composition
* performance (either of original or pre-existing repertoire)
* installation
* sound design
* interactive music software
Typical applicants to this programme include:
* composer-theorists who wish to carry out research into and practice of particular compositional models * performers who wish to deepen their practice through musicological research
* computer-music composers who wish to develop documented hardware/software systems for their music
* performers with a need to study the techniques and organology of period instruments
* instrument builders/researchers seeking historical techniques found in evidence from the original instruments
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
The PhD in Creative Music Practice is an opportunity for you to pursue practice-led research in the field of music at the highest level.
This will involve research that combines textual and musical outputs, for example:
* composition
* performance (either of original or pre-existing repertoire)
* installation
* sound design
* interactive music software
Typical applicants to this programme include:
* composer-theorists who wish to carry out research into and practice of particular compositional models * performers who wish to deepen their practice through musicological research
* computer-music composers who wish to develop documented hardware/software systems for their music
* performers with a need to study the techniques and organology of period instruments
* instrument builders/researchers seeking historical techniques found in evidence from the original instruments
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
The PhD in Creative Music Practice is an opportunity for you to pursue practice-led research in the field of music at the highest level.
This will involve research that combines textual and musical outputs, for example:
- composition
- performance (either of original or pre-existing repertoire)
- installation
- sound design
- interactive music software
Typical applicants to this programme include:
- composer-theorists who wish to carry out research into and practice of particular compositional models * performers who wish to deepen their practice through musicological research
- computer-music composers who wish to develop documented hardware/software systems for their music
- performers with a need to study the techniques and organology of period instruments
- instrument builders/researchers seeking historical techniques found in evidence from the original instruments
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
The PhD in Creative Music Practice is an opportunity for you to pursue practice-led research in the field of music at the highest level.
This will involve research that combines textual and musical outputs, for example:
- composition
- performance (either of original or pre-existing repertoire)
- installation
- sound design
- interactive music software
Typical applicants to this programme include:
- composer-theorists who wish to carry out research into and practice of particular compositional models * performers who wish to deepen their practice through musicological research
- computer-music composers who wish to develop documented hardware/software systems for their music
- performers with a need to study the techniques and organology of period instruments
- instrument builders/researchers seeking historical techniques found in evidence from the original instruments
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
The PhD in Creative Music Practice is an opportunity for you to pursue practice-led research in the field of music at the highest level.
This will involve research that combines textual and musical outputs, for example:
- composition
- performance (either of original or pre-existing repertoire)
- installation
- sound design
- interactive music software
Typical applicants to this programme include:
- composer-theorists who wish to carry out research into and practice of particular compositional models * performers who wish to deepen their practice through musicological research
- computer-music composers who wish to develop documented hardware/software systems for their music
- performers with a need to study the techniques and organology of period instruments
- instrument builders/researchers seeking historical techniques found in evidence from the original instruments
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
The PhD in Creative Music Practice is an opportunity for you to pursue practice-led research in the field of music at the highest level.
This will involve research that combines textual and musical outputs, for example:
- composition
- performance (either of original or pre-existing repertoire)
- installation
- sound design
- interactive music software
Typical applicants to this programme include:
- composer-theorists who wish to carry out research into and practice of particular compositional models * performers who wish to deepen their practice through musicological research
- computer-music composers who wish to develop documented hardware/software systems for their music
- performers with a need to study the techniques and organology of period instruments
- instrument builders/researchers seeking historical techniques found in evidence from the original instruments
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
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