Dr. David Duncan

Instructor

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Biography

David Duncan is a research assistant on the Leverhulme-funded project 'Score Design Music Reading', led by Ian Cross and Arild Stenberg. He holds a PhD in composition from the University of Glasgow and has worked in music publishing education, previously serving as an editor at Edition Peters. In this role, he prepared contemporary pieces for performance and worked on activities based on the works of John Cage and other composers. After leaving Edition Peters, David managed the publishing output at the London College of Music and played an active part in diversifying graded music curriculums. He has experience working as a syllabus manager for RSL Awards, where he developed new vocational qualifications for schools and colleges. David is particularly passionate about widening access to music education.

Research Interests

Courses

Music Composition Music Education

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.