Musicology; Led by professor Dr Tim Wise and Dr Nicola Spelman, this research area encompasses historical and critical musicology, popular musicology and jazz studies. The University of Salford has an established track record of research into popular music and jazz and has supervised the work of research students working across genres and historical periods. The supervisory team has an impressive publications record and disseminate their work in a range of international settings. As a postgraduate research student, you would benefit from a regular programme of activities and conferences which support the development of your research work. You will also benefit from the cross disciplinary research which is frequently undertaken between music, media and cultural studies researchers within the University.