Manchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD Music (Electroacoustic Composition) in Manchester United Kingdom | The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester
|
Manchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
21,000
(c. USD28,255.92)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The PhD in Music (Electroacoustic Composition) program involves creating a collection of electroacoustic pieces accompanied by an analytical written component, guided by our faculty. Your directed research will typically align with the expertise of our staff members, which encompasses areas such as:
Fixed media and acousmatic electroacoustic works
Spatial audio in multi-channel setups
Transforming data into sound through sonification and audification
Interactive musical systems
Combined audio-visual compositions
Electroacoustic music for gaming and virtual reality
Cross-disciplinary electroacoustic projects bridging art and science
A dedicated research team, including your primary supervisor, secondary supervisor, and advisor, will provide regular guidance and assess your development throughout the program.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Students require A Bachelors (Honours) degree at 2:1 level or above (or its international equivalent) in a related subject; and a UK Master's degree with an overall average of 65% or higher, with a minimum of 65% in the dissertation and with no mark below 55% (or its international equivalent) in a related subject. Students whose first language is not English require one of the following: an overall IELTS score of 7.0 with 7.0 in the writing component, or a TOEFL score of 600 paper-based test or 100 internet-based test, or
a Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 70 overall with 70 in the writing component, or an overall Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) III grade of Merit with Merit in the writing component.
Tuition
GBP
21,000