Music Technology PhD by distance learning
University of York
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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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 researchAs 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 ...Read more

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.

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49/101
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14th
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17th

Entry requirements

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.

Tuition fees

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£4,863 per year

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£29,900 per year

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£29,900 per year

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University of York
Heslington York YO10 5DD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: York  1.1 miles away

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