‘The RCM offers an outstanding environment for doctoral study, combining supervision from world-leading experts, a vibrant postgraduate research culture, and an inclusive and welcoming ethos.’
Professor Robert Adlington, Head of Research
The Royal College of Music (RCM) is ranked top UK conservatoire offering music as a single subject in the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021).
Home to a lively and diverse community of approximately 50 doctoral students, the RCM welcome applications in the areas of:
Performance
Composition
Musicology
Music education
Organology
Performance science
With access to fantastic resources, you can devise a programme of original research in your chosen field. Mentored and supported by internationally recognised staff at the forefront of research in your discipline, you will be challenged to push the boundaries of new knowledge.
For more information on our research degree, available supervisors, and how to apply, please follow the links below.
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