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University of Bristol: Music
| Institution | University of Bristol View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Arts |
| Web | https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
The Department of Music is a centre of research excellence in both composition and musicology.
In composition, there is no particular house style, but we are well known for a number of areas, including:
-
acoustic music, ranging from solo to symphonic scale;
-
electro-acoustic, including acousmatic composition, live electronics, and mixed forms with instrument/voice;
-
composition exploring the interface of Western and non-Western traditions.
The department also provides access to a wide network of opportunities for professional and amateur performance.
In musicology, research strengths include not only the Western art music tradition, but also screen media, non-Western (Turkey, East Asia) and popular music. We have particular depth of expertise in the early Middle Ages (especially Spain), and in the 19th and 20th centuries (including the music of France, Britain, Germany, and Soviet Russia). We also have strengths in Anglophone vernacular traditions, including jazz and hip hop; opera, film music and the history and philosophy of technology; music and migration; and cultural and reception history more generally.
Possible start dates are September 2026 and January 2027. Please see the programme page on our website for more information.
| artf-pgadmissions@bristol.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0117 331 8443 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | MPhil (Musicology): An upper second-class degree or international equivalent. Please note, acceptance will also depend on evidence of your readiness to pursue a research degree. MPhil (Composition): An upper second-class degree or international equivalent, plus a portfolio of representative compositions. Please note acceptance also depends on evidence of readiness to pursue a research degree: students will normally not be admitted without having experience equivalent to a taught MA in composition. In all cases, applications must be supported by a portfolio of representative compositions. Please note: applicants may be registered on the MPhil or the MMus degree in the first instance. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 5106 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 5106 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 5106 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 5106 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 5106 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 21900 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 21900 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
The Department of Music is a centre of research excellence in both composition and musicology.
In composition, there is no particular house style, but we are well known for a number of areas, including:
-
acoustic music, ranging from solo to symphonic scale;
-
electro-acoustic, including acousmatic composition, live electronics, and mixed forms with instrument/voice;
-
composition exploring the interface of Western and non-Western traditions.
The department also provides access to a wide network of opportunities for professional and amateur performance.
In musicology, research strengths include not only the Western art music tradition, but also screen media, non-Western (Turkey, East Asia) and popular music. We have particular depth of expertise in the early Middle Ages (especially Spain), and in the 19th and 20th centuries (including the music of France, Britain, Germany, and Soviet Russia). We also have strengths in Anglophone vernacular traditions, including jazz and hip hop; opera, film music and the history and philosophy of technology; music and migration; and cultural and reception history more generally.
Possible start dates are September 2026 and January 2027. Please see the programme page on our website for more information.
| artf-pgadmissions@bristol.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0117 331 8443 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | MPhil (Musicology): An upper second-class degree or international equivalent. Please note, acceptance will also depend on evidence of your readiness to pursue a research degree. MPhil (Composition): An upper second-class degree or international equivalent, plus a portfolio of representative compositions. Please note acceptance also depends on evidence of readiness to pursue a research degree: students will normally not be admitted without having experience equivalent to a taught MA in composition. In all cases, applications must be supported by a portfolio of representative compositions. Please note: applicants may be registered on the MPhil or the MMus degree in the first instance. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 2553 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2553 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2553 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2553 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 2553 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
The Department of Music is a centre of research excellence in both composition and musicology.
In composition, there is no particular house style, but we are well known for a number of areas, including:
-
acoustic music, ranging from solo to symphonic scale;
-
electro-acoustic, including acousmatic composition, live electronics, and mixed forms with instrument/voice;
-
composition exploring the interface of Western and non-Western traditions.
The department also provides access to a wide network of opportunities for professional and amateur performance.
In musicology, research strengths include not only the Western art music tradition, but also screen media, non-Western (Turkey, East Asia) and popular music. We have particular depth of expertise in the early Middle Ages (especially Spain), and in the 19th and 20th centuries (including the music of France, Britain, Germany, and Soviet Russia). We also have strengths in Anglophone vernacular traditions, including jazz and hip hop; opera, film music and the history and philosophy of technology; music and migration; and cultural and reception history more generally.
Possible start dates are September 2026 and January 2027. Please see the programme page on our website for more information.
| artf-pgadmissions@bristol.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0117 331 8443 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | MPhil (Musicology): An upper second-class degree or international equivalent. Please note, acceptance will also depend on evidence of your readiness to pursue a research degree. MPhil (Composition): An upper second-class degree or international equivalent, plus a portfolio of representative compositions. Please note acceptance also depends on evidence of readiness to pursue a research degree: students will normally not be admitted without having experience equivalent to a taught MA in composition. In all cases, applications must be supported by a portfolio of representative compositions. Please note: applicants may be registered on the MPhil or the MMus degree in the first instance. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 5106 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 5106 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 5106 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 5106 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 5106 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 21900 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 21900 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
The Department of Music is a centre of research excellence in both composition and musicology.
In composition, there is no particular house style, but we are well known for a number of areas, including:
-
acoustic music, ranging from solo to symphonic scale;
-
electro-acoustic, including acousmatic composition, live electronics, and mixed forms with instrument/voice;
-
composition exploring the interface of Western and non-Western traditions.
The department also provides access to a wide network of opportunities for professional and amateur performance.
In musicology, research strengths include not only the Western art music tradition, but also screen media, non-Western (Turkey, East Asia) and popular music. We have particular depth of expertise in the early Middle Ages (especially Spain), and in the 19th and 20th centuries (including the music of France, Britain, Germany, and Soviet Russia). We also have strengths in Anglophone vernacular traditions, including jazz and hip hop; opera, film music and the history and philosophy of technology; music and migration; and cultural and reception history more generally.
Possible start dates are September 2026 and January 2027. Please see the programme page on our website for more information.
| artf-pgadmissions@bristol.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0117 331 8443 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | MPhil (Musicology): An upper second-class degree or international equivalent. Please note, acceptance will also depend on evidence of your readiness to pursue a research degree. MPhil (Composition): An upper second-class degree or international equivalent, plus a portfolio of representative compositions. Please note acceptance also depends on evidence of readiness to pursue a research degree: students will normally not be admitted without having experience equivalent to a taught MA in composition. In all cases, applications must be supported by a portfolio of representative compositions. Please note: applicants may be registered on the MPhil or the MMus degree in the first instance. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 2553 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2553 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2553 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2553 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 2553 GBP for Year 1 |
MA
Summary
There are five pathways in this flexible MA programme:
-
Performance
-
Composition
-
Musicology
-
Medieval Music
-
Russian Music
You will take units that provide core training, such as Research Skills for Musicians, and that build your familiarity with the ‘state of the art’, in Readings and Repertoires. These include teaching and coursework specialised to the different pathways, and at the same time give you the opportunity to build cross-disciplinary perspective.
You also take specialised units specific to the pathway, and choose from a menu of optional units tailored to your interests. These are followed by a major project: a dissertation or edition for musicologists (including those on the Russian Music and Medieval Music pathways), a recital for performers, or a portfolio of compositions for composers.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in Music. Applicants for the Composition or Performance pathways are required to submit a portfolio of work. For further information on the required portfolio, please see the Department of Music website. Applicants for the Musicology Pathway will need to ensure that their personal statement addresses the following areas: - What do you hope to gain from the Music (MA) programme and from your time in Bristol? Musicology involves not only knowledge of music history but also engagement with current scholarly debates and research. If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific module requirements would still apply. We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant qualifications: - evidence of significant, relevant work experience in the Music industry See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 13300 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 13300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 13300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 13300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 13300 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 29500 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 29500 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
There are five pathways in this flexible MA programme:
-
Performance
-
Composition
-
Musicology
-
Medieval Music
-
Russian Music
You will take units that provide core training, such as Research Skills for Musicians, and that build your familiarity with the ‘state of the art’, in Readings and Repertoires. These include teaching and coursework specialised to the different pathways, and at the same time give you the opportunity to build cross-disciplinary perspective.
You also take specialised units specific to the pathway, and choose from a menu of optional units tailored to your interests. These are followed by a major project: a dissertation or edition for musicologists (including those on the Russian Music and Medieval Music pathways), a recital for performers, or a portfolio of compositions for composers.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in Music. Applicants for the Composition or Performance pathways are required to submit a portfolio of work. For further information on the required portfolio, please see the Department of Music website. Applicants for the Musicology Pathway will need to ensure that their personal statement addresses the following areas: - What do you hope to gain from the Music (MA) programme and from your time in Bristol? Musicology involves not only knowledge of music history but also engagement with current scholarly debates and research. If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific module requirements would still apply. We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant qualifications: - evidence of significant, relevant work experience in the Music industry See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 6650 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 6650 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 6650 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 6650 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 6650 GBP for Year 1 |
Master of Music - MMus
Summary
The Department of Music is a centre of research excellence in both composition and musicology.
In composition, there is no particular house style, but we are well known for a number of areas, including:
-
acoustic music, ranging from solo to symphonic scale;
-
electro-acoustic, including acousmatic composition, live electronics, and mixed forms with instrument/voice;
-
composition exploring the interface of Western and non-Western traditions.
The department also provides access to a wide network of opportunities for professional and amateur performance.
In musicology, research strengths include not only the Western art music tradition, but also screen media, non-Western (Turkey, East Asia) and popular music. We have particular depth of expertise in the early Middle Ages (especially Spain), and in the 19th and 20th centuries (including the music of France, Britain, Germany, and Soviet Russia). We also have strengths in Anglophone vernacular traditions, including jazz and hip hop; opera, film music and the history and philosophy of technology; music and migration; and cultural and reception history more generally.
Possible start dates are September 2026 and January 2027. Please see the programme page on our website for more information.
| artf-pgadmissions@bristol.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0117 331 8443 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | MPhil (Musicology): An upper second-class degree or international equivalent. Please note, acceptance will also depend on evidence of your readiness to pursue a research degree. MPhil (Composition): An upper second-class degree or international equivalent, plus a portfolio of representative compositions. Please note acceptance also depends on evidence of readiness to pursue a research degree: students will normally not be admitted without having experience equivalent to a taught MA in composition. In all cases, applications must be supported by a portfolio of representative compositions. Please note: applicants may be registered on the MPhil or the MMus degree in the first instance. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 5106 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 5106 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 5106 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 5106 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 5106 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 21900 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 21900 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
The Department of Music is a centre of research excellence in both composition and musicology.
In composition, there is no particular house style, but we are well known for a number of areas, including:
-
acoustic music, ranging from solo to symphonic scale;
-
electro-acoustic, including acousmatic composition, live electronics, and mixed forms with instrument/voice;
-
composition exploring the interface of Western and non-Western traditions.
The department also provides access to a wide network of opportunities for professional and amateur performance.
In musicology, research strengths include not only the Western art music tradition, but also screen media, non-Western (Turkey, East Asia) and popular music. We have particular depth of expertise in the early Middle Ages (especially Spain), and in the 19th and 20th centuries (including the music of France, Britain, Germany, and Soviet Russia). We also have strengths in Anglophone vernacular traditions, including jazz and hip hop; opera, film music and the history and philosophy of technology; music and migration; and cultural and reception history more generally.
Possible start dates are September 2026 and January 2027. Please see the programme page on our website for more information.
| artf-pgadmissions@bristol.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0117 331 8443 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | MPhil (Musicology): An upper second-class degree or international equivalent. Please note, acceptance will also depend on evidence of your readiness to pursue a research degree. MPhil (Composition): An upper second-class degree or international equivalent, plus a portfolio of representative compositions. Please note acceptance also depends on evidence of readiness to pursue a research degree: students will normally not be admitted without having experience equivalent to a taught MA in composition. In all cases, applications must be supported by a portfolio of representative compositions. Please note: applicants may be registered on the MPhil or the MMus degree in the first instance. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 2553 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2553 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2553 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2553 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 2553 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
The Department of Music is a centre of research excellence in both composition and musicology.
In composition, there is no particular house style, but we are well known for a number of areas, including:
-
acoustic music, ranging from solo to symphonic scale;
-
electro-acoustic, including acousmatic composition, live electronics, and mixed forms with instrument/voice;
-
composition exploring the interface of Western and non-Western traditions.
The department also provides access to a wide network of opportunities for professional and amateur performance.
In musicology, research strengths include not only the Western art music tradition, but also screen media, non-Western (Turkey, East Asia) and popular music. We have particular depth of expertise in the early Middle Ages (especially Spain), and in the 19th and 20th centuries (including the music of France, Britain, Germany, and Soviet Russia). We also have strengths in Anglophone vernacular traditions, including jazz and hip hop; opera, film music and the history and philosophy of technology; music and migration; and cultural and reception history more generally.
Possible start dates are September 2026 and January 2027. Please see the programme page on our website for more information.
| artf-pgadmissions@bristol.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0117 331 8443 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | MPhil (Musicology): An upper second-class degree or international equivalent. Please note, acceptance will also depend on evidence of your readiness to pursue a research degree. MPhil (Composition): An upper second-class degree or international equivalent, plus a portfolio of representative compositions. Please note acceptance also depends on evidence of readiness to pursue a research degree: students will normally not be admitted without having experience equivalent to a taught MA in composition. In all cases, applications must be supported by a portfolio of representative compositions. Please note: applicants may be registered on the MPhil or the MMus degree in the first instance. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 5106 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 5106 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 5106 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 5106 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 5106 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 21900 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 21900 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
The Department of Music is a centre of research excellence in both composition and musicology.
In composition, there is no particular house style, but we are well known for a number of areas, including:
-
acoustic music, ranging from solo to symphonic scale;
-
electro-acoustic, including acousmatic composition, live electronics, and mixed forms with instrument/voice;
-
composition exploring the interface of Western and non-Western traditions.
The department also provides access to a wide network of opportunities for professional and amateur performance.
In musicology, research strengths include not only the Western art music tradition, but also screen media, non-Western (Turkey, East Asia) and popular music. We have particular depth of expertise in the early Middle Ages (especially Spain), and in the 19th and 20th centuries (including the music of France, Britain, Germany, and Soviet Russia). We also have strengths in Anglophone vernacular traditions, including jazz and hip hop; opera, film music and the history and philosophy of technology; music and migration; and cultural and reception history more generally.
Possible start dates are September 2026 and January 2027. Please see the programme page on our website for more information.
| artf-pgadmissions@bristol.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0117 331 8443 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | MPhil (Musicology): An upper second-class degree or international equivalent. Please note, acceptance will also depend on evidence of your readiness to pursue a research degree. MPhil (Composition): An upper second-class degree or international equivalent, plus a portfolio of representative compositions. Please note acceptance also depends on evidence of readiness to pursue a research degree: students will normally not be admitted without having experience equivalent to a taught MA in composition. In all cases, applications must be supported by a portfolio of representative compositions. Please note: applicants may be registered on the MPhil or the MMus degree in the first instance. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 2553 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2553 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2553 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2553 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 2553 GBP for Year 1 |
Master of Philosophy - MPhil
Summary
The Department of Music is a centre of research excellence in both composition and musicology.
In composition, there is no particular house style, but we are well known for a number of areas, including:
-
acoustic music, ranging from solo to symphonic scale;
-
electro-acoustic, including acousmatic composition, live electronics, and mixed forms with instrument/voice;
-
composition exploring the interface of Western and non-Western traditions.
The department also provides access to a wide network of opportunities for professional and amateur performance.
In musicology, research strengths include not only the Western art music tradition, but also screen media, non-Western (Turkey, East Asia) and popular music. We have particular depth of expertise in the early Middle Ages (especially Spain), and in the 19th and 20th centuries (including the music of France, Britain, Germany, and Soviet Russia). We also have strengths in Anglophone vernacular traditions, including jazz and hip hop; opera, film music and the history and philosophy of technology; music and migration; and cultural and reception history more generally.
Possible start dates are September 2026 and January 2027. Please see the programme page on our website for more information.
| artf-pgadmissions@bristol.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0117 331 8443 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | MPhil (Musicology): An upper second-class degree or international equivalent. Please note, acceptance will also depend on evidence of your readiness to pursue a research degree. MPhil (Composition): An upper second-class degree or international equivalent, plus a portfolio of representative compositions. Please note acceptance also depends on evidence of readiness to pursue a research degree: students will normally not be admitted without having experience equivalent to a taught MA in composition. In all cases, applications must be supported by a portfolio of representative compositions. Please note: applicants may be registered on the MPhil or the MMus degree in the first instance. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 5106 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 5106 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 5106 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 5106 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 5106 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 21900 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 21900 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
The Department of Music is a centre of research excellence in both composition and musicology.
In composition, there is no particular house style, but we are well known for a number of areas, including:
-
acoustic music, ranging from solo to symphonic scale;
-
electro-acoustic, including acousmatic composition, live electronics, and mixed forms with instrument/voice;
-
composition exploring the interface of Western and non-Western traditions.
The department also provides access to a wide network of opportunities for professional and amateur performance.
In musicology, research strengths include not only the Western art music tradition, but also screen media, non-Western (Turkey, East Asia) and popular music. We have particular depth of expertise in the early Middle Ages (especially Spain), and in the 19th and 20th centuries (including the music of France, Britain, Germany, and Soviet Russia). We also have strengths in Anglophone vernacular traditions, including jazz and hip hop; opera, film music and the history and philosophy of technology; music and migration; and cultural and reception history more generally.
Possible start dates are September 2026 and January 2027. Please see the programme page on our website for more information.
| artf-pgadmissions@bristol.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0117 331 8443 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | MPhil (Musicology): An upper second-class degree or international equivalent. Please note, acceptance will also depend on evidence of your readiness to pursue a research degree. MPhil (Composition): An upper second-class degree or international equivalent, plus a portfolio of representative compositions. Please note acceptance also depends on evidence of readiness to pursue a research degree: students will normally not be admitted without having experience equivalent to a taught MA in composition. In all cases, applications must be supported by a portfolio of representative compositions. Please note: applicants may be registered on the MPhil or the MMus degree in the first instance. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 2553 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2553 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2553 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2553 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 2553 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
The Department of Music is a centre of research excellence in both composition and musicology.
In composition, there is no particular house style, but we are well known for a number of areas, including:
-
acoustic music, ranging from solo to symphonic scale;
-
electro-acoustic, including acousmatic composition, live electronics, and mixed forms with instrument/voice;
-
composition exploring the interface of Western and non-Western traditions.
The department also provides access to a wide network of opportunities for professional and amateur performance.
In musicology, research strengths include not only the Western art music tradition, but also screen media, non-Western (Turkey, East Asia) and popular music. We have particular depth of expertise in the early Middle Ages (especially Spain), and in the 19th and 20th centuries (including the music of France, Britain, Germany, and Soviet Russia). We also have strengths in Anglophone vernacular traditions, including jazz and hip hop; opera, film music and the history and philosophy of technology; music and migration; and cultural and reception history more generally.
Possible start dates are September 2026 and January 2027. Please see the programme page on our website for more information.
| artf-pgadmissions@bristol.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0117 331 8443 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | MPhil (Musicology): An upper second-class degree or international equivalent. Please note, acceptance will also depend on evidence of your readiness to pursue a research degree. MPhil (Composition): An upper second-class degree or international equivalent, plus a portfolio of representative compositions. Please note acceptance also depends on evidence of readiness to pursue a research degree: students will normally not be admitted without having experience equivalent to a taught MA in composition. In all cases, applications must be supported by a portfolio of representative compositions. Please note: applicants may be registered on the MPhil or the MMus degree in the first instance. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 5106 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 5106 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 5106 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 5106 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 5106 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 21900 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 21900 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
The Department of Music is a centre of research excellence in both composition and musicology.
In composition, there is no particular house style, but we are well known for a number of areas, including:
-
acoustic music, ranging from solo to symphonic scale;
-
electro-acoustic, including acousmatic composition, live electronics, and mixed forms with instrument/voice;
-
composition exploring the interface of Western and non-Western traditions.
The department also provides access to a wide network of opportunities for professional and amateur performance.
In musicology, research strengths include not only the Western art music tradition, but also screen media, non-Western (Turkey, East Asia) and popular music. We have particular depth of expertise in the early Middle Ages (especially Spain), and in the 19th and 20th centuries (including the music of France, Britain, Germany, and Soviet Russia). We also have strengths in Anglophone vernacular traditions, including jazz and hip hop; opera, film music and the history and philosophy of technology; music and migration; and cultural and reception history more generally.
Possible start dates are September 2026 and January 2027. Please see the programme page on our website for more information.
| artf-pgadmissions@bristol.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0117 331 8443 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | MPhil (Musicology): An upper second-class degree or international equivalent. Please note, acceptance will also depend on evidence of your readiness to pursue a research degree. MPhil (Composition): An upper second-class degree or international equivalent, plus a portfolio of representative compositions. Please note acceptance also depends on evidence of readiness to pursue a research degree: students will normally not be admitted without having experience equivalent to a taught MA in composition. In all cases, applications must be supported by a portfolio of representative compositions. Please note: applicants may be registered on the MPhil or the MMus degree in the first instance. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 2553 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2553 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2553 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2553 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 2553 GBP for Year 1 |
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