PhD. Music

1. Applicants must hold M.Phil. degree in music from UEW or any accredited University to be admitted onto the programme.

ii.   Candidates must demonstrate competence or potential in: (1) analytical skills for music of various literatures including African Music, (2) the history of music theory and musical styles, (3) bibliography and (4) research techniques. Candidates must submit an acceptable research proposal/creative work(s) for which supervision is available.

1. Application must be accompanied by:

Option I: For candidates by thesis: A written research proposal.

Option II: For candidates by creative works and thesis: A written explanation of the cohesive structure between their choice and the thesis that shall include (i) a portfolio of completed compositions (scores, videos, electronic files, etc.); (ii) an outline of the proposed work/works and (iii) a research proposal.

Option III: For candidates by performance and thesis: A written explanation of the cohesive structure between their choice and the thesis that shall include (i) a portfolio of repertoire (videos, electronic files, etc.); (ii) the proposed programme of performances and (iii) a research proposal. The intending candidate will be required to audition with a recital programme of at least forty-five minutes duration, and which will include at least one large-scale work in the following areas: Piano, Voice, Winds, Strings, African Instruments, Dance and Percussion.