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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
York campus
Online
JAN
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
York campus
Online
JAN
6 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
York campus
Online
JAN
3 years
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Our research degrees provide the opportunity to combine academia with creativity and innovation. Pioneer innovative research in key areas of expertise, from audio for virtual reality to soundscape research.
Your research
As a postgraduate researcher student, the focus of your work will be an independent research project. We provide training which will equip you with skills in a wide range of research methods to support your growing expertise.
Your research will culminate in a thesis and oral examination.
You are encouraged to take advanced taught courses to help fill any gaps in the background knowledge required for the research project. The choice of courses taken will be made together with your supervisor, at the beginning of the programme.
You should have, or be about to complete, the equivalent of a 2:1 honours degree or above in: Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics Computer Science, Music Technology or a closely related subject.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,863 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£29,900 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£29,900 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.