Postgraduate Music Scholarships

The Department of Music at City University London is internationally renowned as a centre of research and teaching excellence in composition (acoustic and electroacoustic), musicology, ethnomusicology, performance, and music technology, receiving the highest possible rating in the UK Research Assessment Exercise 2001 (5*).

We are delighted to announce a scholarship scheme (a total of four awards) for students beginning their postgraduate studies in Music in 2010-2011. 

The Overseas Scholarships in Music

  • 4 awards;  £4,000 each 

These scholarships are open to full-time overseas research students (UK/EU students are ineligible) who begin an MPhil-PhD in Music in 2010-2011. The award comprises a £4,000 contribution to overseas tuition fees, renewable for a further 2 years dependent on progress. Overseas students who wish to study for an MMA-DMA degree (joint with the Guildhall School of Music and Drama) are eligible for an award of £2,000. Applications will be assessed according to the following criteria:

  • Level of achievement at Undergraduate and Master’s degrees
  • Markers of esteem such as prizes for outstanding work or a publication list, or major performance engagements
  • Research excellence or demonstrable research potential

You must complete the application procedure for a research degree in the normal way and, once submitted, must email the Research Administrator at the School of Arts, Amber Burrow-Goldhahn of your intention to be considered for an Overseas Scholarship in Music.

  • The closing date for receipt of applications: Monday 25 January 2010. The outcome will only be announced after the City University Studentship competition results have been released.   

 

NB: All students eligible for an Overseas Scholarship in Music are also eligible for the following:

The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers' Bursary

1 award; £1,000
This bursary is offered annually to an MA student in the Department of Music to assist with tuition fees. It is awarded on a competitive basis, taking financial need into account. Please contact the Postgraduate Courses Officer for further details.

External Funding

  • British Council
    A number of British Council scholarships are awarded via the British Council's representative in the applicant's country of origin. Further information is available on the  British Council website or Education UK website. 
     
  • Chevening Scholarships
    Chevening Scholarships are offered to students from more than 150 countries who wish to study in the UK at postgraduate level.