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MPhil/PhD Music and Sound Arts at University of Greenwich

University of Greenwich, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Develop your critical creative practice within an inclusive research environment, mentored by leading experts, with access to our world class labs. What you should know about this programme: Your PhD will centre on a self-defined research area and topic. With guidance from your supervisory team, you will select areas to study that align with your project.

Faculty: Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Design and Creative Industries  |  Duration: 3-4 yrs years full-time; 4-6 yrs years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: September; January  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will be mentored by experts in your chosen field who will provide ongoing support and guidance to your independent research project. You will become an active member of our research community affiliated to the SOUND/IMAGE Research Centre within the Institute of Inclusive Communities and Environments. Access world class labs including a 32.4 Spatial Sound Lab and the 42.2 Immersive Digital Theatre and extensive field-recording and performance equipment. Connect your research with Industry via our established partnership with the Association of Motion Picture Sound.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should have: Suitable applicants will be required to attend an interview. Applicants will also be required to: Provide a detailed research proposal of approx. 1,500 words (for scholarship applications, please see specific instructions in the advert and include the scholarship reference to the personal statement section). Provide a Curriculum Vitae (CV). Provide 2x academic or professional references. Applicants are highly encouraged to identify and contact a potential MPhil/PhD supervisor. They will guide applicants through the application and help shape the research proposal. Where possible, include the name of the potential supervisor(s) contacted in research proposal and personal statement.

Intake: September; January

Duration: 3-4 yrs years full-time; 4-6 yrs years part-time

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