Career Prospects
The primary purpose of this qualification is to prepare for a career in research. Another popular route for graduates is consultancy or enter policy-based institutions.
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Programme Structure
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Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English Requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 103
- PTE Academic: 78
- IELTS: 7.5
Other Requirements
The applicant must have an upper second-class honours degree in a relevant subject or an equivalent qualification, and either have completed or be completing a master's qualification from a UK university (or equivalent). At Master's level we expect a Merit as a minimum, with a Distinction in the research component. In the majority of cases, an overall award of Distinction is desirable. Where the mark is not yet awarded, predicted marks will be assessed.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International: 41,423 AUD / year (≈ 21,900 GBP / year)
Domestic: 9,658 AUD / year (≈ 5,106 GBP / year)
Home part-time: £2,553 per year
Living Costs
Bristol, United Kingdom: 1,419–2,383 AUD / month
Scholarships
Available scholarships include:
- British Council scholarships for Women
- GREAT Scholarships – 13,000 GBP, deadline 10 Apr 2027
- Anne and Peggy Sleigh Bursaries – 2,500 GBP
- Bristol PhD Scholarships for Applicants of Black and mixed Black Heritage
- Alumni Foundation Music Bursaries – 500 GBP, deadline 31 Jul 2027
- Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships – 21,805 GBP
- Sanctuary Scholarship
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarships
- Alumni discount
- St Mary Redcliffe Choral Section Leaders
- The Bob Savage Memorial Fund – 500 GBP, deadline 15 Sep 2026
- Chevening Scholarships
- St Pauls Church Organ Scholarship – 1,450 GBP
- Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship
- Think Big Scholarships for international students – 58 GBP
