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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Music (Electroacoustic Composition)

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£11,250Per Year (Intl)
£2,619Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Manchester, the PhD Music (Electroacoustic Composition) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in medicine and dentistry. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Our PhD Music (Electroacoustic Composition) programme will see you produce a portfolio of electroacoustic works and a written commentary, allowing you to develop your original creative voice under the supervision of our specialist academic staff. Your supervised research will normally relate to the research interests of a member of staff. These currently include (but are not limited to): - Fixed media/acousmatic electroacoustic composition - Multi-channel spatial formats - Data sonification and audification - Interactive music systems - Audio-visual music - Game-audio and VR-bas... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Electroacoustic Composition
Spatial Audio and Multi-channel Design
Research Methods in Music
Acousmatic and Fixed Media Practice
Audio-visual and Interactive Systems
Data Sonification and Audification
Critical Analysis of Electroacoustic Music
Doctoral Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic76————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£11,250

per year

Total Course Cost (36 months)£33,750

Home Student Fee

£2,619

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

35%Working
30%Studying
20%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

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