Postgraduate Funding for Music

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BME Music Scholar’s Fee Waiver (MA/MMus)

For further information, including details of how to apply, please visit the BME Music Scholars Fee Waiver page.

Sarah Caple Award (MA/MMus)

For further information, including details of how to apply, please visit the Sarah Caple Award page.

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funding

Goldsmiths is part of the CHASE AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership, which funds up to 56 doctoral studentships per year. 

If you're thinking about carrying out a research degree in the arts and humanities, you could be eligible to apply for a studentship covering fees, a maintenance allowance, and research training. CHASE funding is available for degrees in this department.

To be considered, you need to have applied for a relevant research programme at Goldsmiths by the deadline set out here.

To find more about the funding and how to apply please visit our Arts and Humanities Research Council funding (AHRC) funding page.

Jonathan W. Davies Memorial Award (MMus)

Students who have successfully completed the MMus Popular Music programme at Goldsmiths may be eligible for a £1,000 award to assist with expenditure. Applications are evaluated based on merit and financial need. To apply, please email the Music Office by early September. Applicants should provide a supporting statement that demonstrates their academic and musical achievements.

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