• M.Phil in Music Studies at the University of Cambridge is offered on a full-time basis for a duration of 9 months.
  • This is an on-campus and thesis-based program.
  • The MPhil in Music is a flexible program with tracks in Music Studies and Composition. 
  • The teaching consists of lectures and seminars, together with supervisions, self-directed study, and practical instrumental and vocal tuition and composition workshops.
  • Students have to attend an average of four hours of lectures/seminar time per week.
  • The research areas of the program are:
    • Historical Musicology
    • Composition
    • Ethnomusicology
    • Science and Music
    • Performance Studies
  • Students are also expected to participate in the research culture of the faculty, in particular by attending its program of research colloquia.
  • All students give a short (approximately 20 minutes) presentation on the topic of their dissertation in the Easter term.
  • Students either submit a 12,500 to 15,000-word dissertation or a 50-60 minute recital with an accompanying 7,500-word essay.
  • Students wishing to continue to the PhD In Music degree must pass the MPhil in Music with at least a high pass of 70%.
  • The Faculty of Music department has 19 academic and research staff, 10 affiliated lecturers, approximately 200 undergraduates, and 75 postgraduate students.