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PhD of Music and Sound Arts

University of Greenwich

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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University of Greenwich campus

About the program

A self-directed doctoral programme in music and sound arts supported by specialist labs.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Design and undertake an original research project in Music and Sound Arts. Critically evaluate specialist literature and research evidence. Apply appropriate research methods and ethics
  • and communicate findings through scholarly writing and presentations.

Career outcomes

  • Designer
  • Creative Producer
  • Content Creator
  • Production Coordinator
  • Visual Communications Specialist

Curriculum

  • Students choose a self-defined topic and receive guidance from a supervisory team
  • Extra classes are optional and all complete mandatory Postgraduate Researcher Development Programme sessions. The work sits within the SOUND/IMAGE Research Centre
  • Covering electroacoustic
  • Spatial audio and game sound/XR.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree 2:1 or Master's 60% in a relevant discipline
  • Research proposal (~1
  • 500 Words)
  • CV
  • 2 References and interview
  • Applicants without these but with significant experience considered by the Associate Dean.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree 2:1 or Master's 60% in a relevant discipline, Research proposal (~1, 500 Words), CV, 2 References and interview, Applicants without these but with significant experience considered by the Associate Dean.

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required
  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research Proposal.

How to apply

  1. Review the programme entry criteria and available intakes. Prepare academic and language evidence required for the course. Submit the application through the institution or authorised admissions partner. Follow instructions in any offer and arrange immigration permission if applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year£18,700 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£32,830 GBP

Program details

CampusGreenwich Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences
DepartmentDesign and Creative Industries
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.