The College of Arts and Law at the University of Birmingham in the UK is offering a number of Music scholarships for entry in September 2020. This is through a combination of Bramall Music Scholarships and Music Department Scholarships. Awards vary in value, and are available to students taking their Doctoral programmes:
Music PhD (specialising in Composition, Musicology or Performance)
As a postgraduate student in Music you will join one of the most vibrant and exciting Music Departments in the world. They have an excellent record of postgraduate employment, with many former students holding academic posts at institutions such as the University of Manchester, Edinburgh University, the University of Sheffield, the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, the University of Malaysia, and Harvard University.
Worth of Award
Varying awards, including fees only scholarships.
Eligibility
- Current students are also eligible to apply, as long as they have at least 12 months (or part-time equivalent) left on their normal registration from the start of the academic year (excluding thesis awaited/writing-up).
- These awards are open to prospective UK, EU and international students, studying campus-based Doctoral programmes in the Department of Music, starting in September 2020. The awards are also open to current students.
- Applications for funding can only be considered alongside an application to study.
How to Apply
- In order to apply, you must be a current student or have completed an application to study. You will then need to complete our online application form.
- Your application must also be supported by two references.
- For detailed advice and to complete the online application form, please visit their College of Arts and Law scholarships how to apply page.
- By applying, you will be automatically considered for relevant College of Arts and Law scholarships.
- Applicants who have already applied for AHRC funding through the Midlands4Cities consortium will automatically be considered for one of these College awards, without submitting a separate application.
- Only complete applications submitted before the deadline will be considered.
- Please note, other schemes are available that may have alternative application processes.
- If you have any queries, please email Dr Ryan Latimer: [email protected]
Deadline: The deadline for applying is Monday, March 2, 2020, at 4 pm.