Position Details (PhD Program)
The School of Music from Cardiff University is a creative and comprehensive centre of excellent musical research, composition and performance.
Research-active staff at the School of Music Music from Cardiff University Cardiff University offer supervision in all areas across
- musicology
- composition
- performance.
You may specialise in any of these areas for PhD in Music, presenting work in one of three different formats: a thesis, a portfolio of compositions with commentary, or a performance recital with supporting thesis.
We combine acknowledged research expertise in dedicated areas with a commitment to the wider scholarly world, and a clear sense of our role in the cultural life of a capital city.
Opportunities
Strategic collaborations with international organisations, including the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Welsh National Opera, and National Museum Wales, allow us to make extensive contributions to the world of music, both within and beyond academia.
We are home to an active and engaged postgraduate community. Our postgraduates are encouraged to play an integral role in our research culture, including participating in research events, projects, and seminars.
Research areas
- Composition
- Musicology
- Performance