Music and Sound PhD
University of Gloucestershire
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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OCT-25

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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FEB-26

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6 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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OCT-25

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6 Years

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A research degree in Music and Sound offers you the opportunity to engage in an extended piece of academic research, either through creative practice in the production of an original body of work, or through the production of a written thesis. During this process, youll draw on and extend existing knowledge and practices, and youll show that your research makes an original contribution to knowledge.As a research degree candidate, youll be supported by a supervisory team with expertise in your ...Read more

A research degree in Music and Sound offers you the opportunity to engage in an extended piece of academic research, either through creative practice in the production of an original body of work, or through the production of a written thesis. During this process, youll draw on and extend existing knowledge and practices, and youll show that your research makes an original contribution to knowledge.

As a research degree candidate, youll be supported by a supervisory team with expertise in your subject and/or research approach. A research degree can offer career progression opportunities in academic research and teaching, in addition to enhancing students understanding of professional practice, facilitating other routes for career progression.

We support practice-based and critical theory research in the following areas:

  • Ageing in popular music
  • Composition and sound design for film, TV, and games
  • Cultural history of popular music
  • Gender in popular music
  • Music production
  • Sound ecology
  • Spatial audio / Immersive audio

Careers

Our postgraduate research students cultivate a diverse set of skills that are highly valued in the UK and internationally, preparing them for successful careers within academia and beyond.

As a postgraduate research student at UoG, youll develop and refine a range of skills across research, academic practice, project management and critical analysis to equip you for your future. Whether its contributing to ground-breaking academic research or applying problem-solving skills in the workplace, well ensure youre ready to take on your next challenge.

This versatility opens doors to opportunities across various sectors, from education and research institutions to commercial organisations and NGOs, where youll have the confidence to apply your researcher skills and develop innovative solutions to meet your ambitions.

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92/101
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61st
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88th

Entry requirements

A masters degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic.

Tuition fees

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£5,350 per year

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£13,425 per year

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£13,425 per year

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University of Gloucestershire
University of Gloucestershire , Cheltenham

University of Gloucestershire (UoG) is a diverse, vibrant university with campuses across Cheltenham and Gloucester, in the southwest...

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