Embark on a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Music at Queen's University Belfast, a programme designed for aspiring researchers and creative practitioners ready to push the boundaries of sonic arts and musicology. You will engage with critical questions in historical musicology, sound studies, composition, and socially engaged arts, preparing you to contribute original research to a dynamic academic field. This PhD is ideal if you possess a strong academic record and a passion for exploring innovative approaches to music and sound, whether through rigorous theoretical investigation or groundbreaking creative practice.
This full-time, on-campus PhD programme typically spans three years, offering a flexible research environment that accommodates thesis-focused, creative practice, or hybrid research models. You will work alongside leading academics within the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Sound and Music (SARC), undertaking significant research projects that could involve areas such as virtual reality audio, sonification, or community-engaged sound art. You will graduate with advanced research skills and a substantial body of original work, prepared for academic careers, research positions, or leading roles in the creative industries.