Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Oct 2026, International (estimated deadline; applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.)
- Apply before Jan 2027, International (estimated deadline; applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.)
- Apply before Feb 2027, National (estimated deadline; applies if you have the same nationality as the university.)
- Apply before Jun 2027, International (estimated deadline; applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.)
- Apply before Jul 2027, National (estimated deadline; applies if you have the same nationality as the university.)
- Apply before Jun 2027, International (estimated deadline; applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.)
- Apply before Jul 2027, National (estimated deadline; applies if you have the same nationality as the university.)
Language
English
IELTS: 6.5 (The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).)
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Huddersfield, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Overview
Completing this Music programme at the University of Huddersfield can give you a great sense of personal achievement and help you develop a high level of transferable skills which will be useful in your subsequent career, as well as contributing to the development of knowledge in your chosen field.
What is involved in a PhD?
- You are expected to work to an approved programme, including appropriate study (which may be drawn from parts of existing postgraduate courses, final year degrees, conferences, seminars, masterclasses, guided reading or a combination of study methods).
- Your research will culminate in the production of a large-scale piece of written work in the form of a research thesis that should not normally exceed 80,000 words.
- You will be appointed a main supervisor who will normally be part of a supervisory team, comprising of up to three members to advise and support you on your project.
Programme Structure
- To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class (Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems.)
English requirements
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
A Master's degree, normally with a classification of merit or distinction, or an honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent, may be considered, in a discipline appropriate to the proposed programme to be followed, or appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level, which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees. Non-residents: 35,306 AUD / year (≈ 18,700 GBP / year).
Domestic
Tuition fee for the domestic students. Citizens or residents: 9,925 AUD / year (≈ 5,257 GBP / year).
Additional Details
- Home Part-time: £2,628 per year
- International Part-time: £8500 per year
Living costs
Huddersfield, United Kingdom: 1,133-1,888 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Music.
- Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 16 Oct 2026, Merit-based, University of Huddersfield
- Chancellor's Scholarships — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 16 Oct 2026, Merit-based, University of Huddersfield
- Merit-based scholarships — Grant, 4000 GBP, Deadline Anytime, Merit-based, University of Huddersfield
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026, U.S. government
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026, ServiceScape
- ACES Scholarships — Grant, 3500 USD, Deadline 15 Nov 2026, ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Not specified, Merit-based, OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Grant, 19000 GBP, Deadline Not specified, Merit-based, Junhua Li
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 28 Feb 2027, Merit-based, Boustany Foundation
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Grant, 6000 USD, Deadline 31 Jan 2027, Merit-based, Amber Scholar
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based, IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027, Voice Talent Online
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based, Salvado Law
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant, 3000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026, Need-based, Anonymous Hope Fund
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Grant, 22500 GBP, Deadline Not specified, UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant, 1500 USD, Deadline Not specified, IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant, 12000 USD, Deadline 11 Jan 2027, The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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