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Research Degrees

How to apply

 

Research themes which we support at doctoral level include:
 

  • Performance; style and interpretation in performance; analysis and contextual investigation.
  • Musical composition for live, electro–acoustic and mixed media.
  • Ethnomusicology, particularly in Scottish music.
  • The processes and methodologies of developing new performance work (music/drama), including collaborative and devised performance.
  • Methodologies of specialist performance training, including the use of IT.
Potential applicants are advised to read the Guide to Applicants and discuss their proposals informally with the research contacts in the Schools before applying.
For enquiries in music, please contact doctoraladmissions@rcs.ac.uk
See also www.st–andrews.ac.uk

The following documents which are relevant to your study, can be downloaded for reference.
  
New applicants should download both the Application Form and the corresponding Guide to Applicants, as this will help you to fill out your application. Documents are in Adobe Acrobat format.
  
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Research Application Form

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Research Reference Form

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Research Proposal Form

Policy for Supervisors and Students in Research Postgraduate Programmes 

Ethics Policy

Guide to Applicants

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Formerly known as the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama

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