PhD Audio Engineering at University of Surrey

Programme overview

Our primary goal is simply this: to improve everyone's experience of sound. We’re interested in human perceptions of audio quality, particularly of high-fidelity music signals. Our research combines elements of acoustics, digital signal processing, machine-learning, psychoacoustics, psychology, sound synthesis, software engineering, statistical analysis and user-interface design, with an understanding of the aesthetics of sound and music.

Duration: 4 years full-time; 8 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: April 2027, July 2027, October 2027, January 2028 | Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our Audio Engineering PhD will prepare you for success at each stage of your project. The structure is designed to provide intensive graduate preparation for a future career and is suitable for either part-time or full-time candidates. You can also study for an MPhil with us; the differences between an MPhil and PhD is in the volume, originality and significance of the work you will do.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to hold a high level of academic achievement in relevant science/engineering subject areas and a clear aptitude for research are required. Typically, this will mean a first or upper second-class (2:1) bachelors degree with a significant final-year project or dissertation, or a masters degree achieving or approaching distinction, with a significant research project element. IELTS Academic 6.5 or above (or equivalent) with 6.0 in each individual category

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, full-time route, April 2027 start; non-September starts attract a pro-rata fee in the year of entry Source

International applicants: GBP 24,300 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, full-time route, April 2027 start; non-September starts attract a pro-rata fee in the year of entry Source

Intake: April 2027, July 2027, October 2027, January 2028

Duration: 4 years full-time; 8 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/doctoral-college/prospective-postgraduate-researchers/application-guidance

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