Dr. Katherine Schofield

Professor

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Biography

Katherine Schofield is a music historian specializing in South Asian music history, particularly during the Mughal period. Her research spans the musical cultures of North India, its visual art, and the intersections of music with Islam and empire. Schofield's work explores elite musical culture in the Deccan region from 1570 to 1860, focusing on Persian and Urdu sources. She has published significant works, including 'Music and Musicians in Late Mughal India: Histories of the Ephemeral, 1748–1858.' As a Principal Investigator for a European Research Council Starting Grant and a British Academy Mid-Career Fellow, she contributes to the understanding of music's role in historical narratives and the arts. Schofield welcomes PhD projects in fields related to global music history, Islam, and colonialism. In addition to her research, she is actively involved in public engagement, delivering lectures at prestigious events and serving on international boards. Schofield advocates for the rights of musicians in Afghanistan post-2021, highlighting the cultural impact of political changes on music.

Research Interests

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
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  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.