Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting October 2026 (Application deadline not specified.)
- Starting January 2027 (Application deadline not specified.)
- Starting April 2027 (Application deadline not specified.)
Language
English
English Requirements
TOEFL® IBT: 90
PTE Academic: 59
IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Music
Overview
Our Music researchers from Brunel University of London create knowledge and advance understanding, and equip versatile doctoral researchers with the confidence to apply what they have learnt for the benefit of society.
Key facts
You are welcome to approach your potential supervisor directly to discuss your research interests. Search for expert supervisors for your chosen field of research. Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
Curriculum
- The Graduate School provides a range of personal, professional and career development opportunities.
- This includes workshops, online training, coaching and events, to enable you to enhance your professional profile, refine your skills, and plan your next career steps as part of the Researcher Development Programme.
- The researcher development programme (RDP) offers workshops and seminars in a range of areas including progression, research management, research dissemination, and careers and personal development.
- You will also be offered a number of online, self-study courses on BBL, including Research Integrity, Research Skills Toolkit, Research Methods in Literature Review and Principles of Research Methods.
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT: 90
PTE Academic: 59
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- The general University entrance requirement for registration for a research degree is normally a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (1st or 2:1).
- If you require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK, you must prove knowledge of the English language so that we can issue you a Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS). To do this, you will need an IELTS for UKVI or Trinity SELT test pass gained from a test centre approved by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and on the Secure English Language Testing (SELT) list.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 42,170 AUD / year (≈ 22,320 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,896 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Additional Details
- Tuition for international: £11,160 part-time
- Tuition for UK: £2,619 part-time
Living costs
London, United Kingdom: 2,148-4,075 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Available Scholarships
- Banco de Mexico FIDERH Scholarship – Provided by university – Various benefits – Deadline: Not specified
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Independent provider – Various benefits – Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship – Independent provider – 1000 USD – Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships – Independent provider – 3500 USD – Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ – Grants for study mobility – Independent provider – Various benefits – Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarships for PhD Students – Independent provider – 19000 GBP – Deadline: Not specified
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship – Independent provider – Various benefits – Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – Independent provider – 1000 USD – Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – Independent provider – 1000 USD – Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students – Independent provider – 5000 USD – Deadline: 28 Aug 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship – Independent provider – 10000 USD – Deadline: 01 Sep 2026
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – Independent provider – 1000 USD – Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – Independent provider – 3000 USD – Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids – Independent provider – 22500 GBP – Deadline: Not specified
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – Independent provider – 1500 USD – Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – Independent provider – 12000 USD – Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
