Nordoff Robbins

Postgraduate research programme
 

MPhil/PhD in Music Therapy / MPhil/PhD in Music, Health, Society

This two-track research degree programme, validated by City University London, allows you to develop a higher level of research skills and to be involved in projects that will contribute to disciplinary knowledge and professional practices.

Research areas: programmes reflect current research and areas of special interest and expertise of your primary supervisors. Download Personnel and Resources.

Number of places: maximum of 6 part-time students (full-time study discouraged)

Completion schedule: 3-7 years

Location for programme meetings and doctoral seminars: Nordoff Robbins Centre, London

Programme Fees: £1,500 per year. Includes the City University Validation fee. It is your responsibility to organise your funding.

Expenses: travel and accommodation for the twice-yearly group teaching modules taking place at the Nordoff Robbins Centre, London (maximum 8 days a year).

Key resources

    • Specialist music therapy library with extensive material covering music therapy and music and health practice and research and associated clinical and professional areas.
    • Purpose-built audio-visual equipment supported by on-site technician.
    • Borrowing rights at City University library, including a vast electronic library.
       

Contact: Prof Mercédès Pavlicevic, PhD, Programme Director
Informal expressions of interest are welcome.

Find out about the selection and admission process.
The City University London Guide for Research Students (2010) also provides additional useful information.

Applications

The MPhil/PhD programme is currently operating to capacity. Expressions of interest are welcome for the cycle beginning January 2013.

Schedule for MPhil/PhD cycle beginning January 2013:

1. September 2012 onwards: informal registrations of interest to the Programme Director, who will advise on the preparation of a formal proposal

2. 30 December 2012 – closing date for formal applications to the Nordoff Robbins Research Degrees Programme Committee

3. Successful candidates are notified of acceptance by February 2013

4. March 2013: registration and induction

NEW PUBLICATION

The Nordoff Robbins research team is delighted to announce its new publication Towards Ethical Research: A guide for music therapy and music & health practitioners, researchers and students.

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Informal expressions of interest in the programme are welcome.
Please contact the Programme Director